Applications are open for the AI for Communities residency at The Digital Hub in Dublin 8, offering individuals and multidisciplinary teams the opportunity to develop practical, community-focused approaches to artificial intelligence. The four-month programme will explore how AI learning and engagement can become more accessible as the technology expands across education, employment and public services.
The open call is aimed at applicants with experience in areas including AI literacy, AI technologies, community engagement, education, digital innovation and social innovation. The selected resident or team will develop and pilot a model for AI learning and participation at The Digital Hub campus.
AI for Communities residency: key details
The programme, titled AI for Communities – Empowering People Through AI, is scheduled to begin before the end of 2026 and will run for four months. Its central goal is to create a community-centred model that helps people understand and participate in the changing digital landscape.
- Location: The Digital Hub campus, Dublin 8
- Duration: Four months
- Start: Before the end of 2026
- Deadline: Friday, 9 October 2026, at 11:59pm
- Eligible applicants: Individuals and multidisciplinary teams with relevant expertise
The initiative reflects a wider public conversation about responsible technology adoption. While artificial intelligence is increasingly used in workplaces and services, access to clear information and meaningful learning opportunities remains important for communities that may otherwise be left behind.
Why community-led AI learning matters
A community-centred approach can help translate complex technology into practical knowledge. It may also support local discussion about digital skills, privacy, opportunities and the social impact of automation without assuming that every community has the same needs.
The Digital Hub, located in the historic Liberties area, supports technology, creative and innovation activity in Dublin. Its programme includes learning initiatives and collaborations designed to connect local communities with emerging ideas and industries.
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How to apply
Expressions of interest must be submitted by the stated deadline on 9 October 2026. Applicants should review the full residency information and application guidance through The Digital Hub’s official channels before applying.
The opportunity is particularly relevant to people who can combine technical understanding with education, outreach or community development. Strong applications are likely to demonstrate how AI learning can be designed around real-world needs and delivered in an inclusive way.
What happens next?
The successful applicant or team will spend four months developing and piloting the proposed model at The Digital Hub. The residency is intended to produce practical learning and engagement methods that can inform future community activity around artificial intelligence.
The open call comes as The Digital Hub continues to host programmes, events and initiatives across technology, culture and education in Dublin 8.
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