Applications are open for the AI for Communities residency at The Digital Hub in Dublin 8, offering an opportunity to develop practical, community-focused approaches to artificial intelligence learning and engagement.
The four-month programme, titled AI for Communities – Empowering People Through AI, is designed to explore how communities can build confidence, knowledge and participation as AI becomes more common in education, employment and public services.
AI for Communities residency seeks creative applicants
The Digital Hub is inviting applications from individuals and multidisciplinary teams with experience in areas including AI literacy, technology, education, community development, digital innovation and social innovation.
The selected resident or team will develop and pilot a community-centred model for AI learning and engagement for The Digital Hub. The programme provides a fee of €12,000, inclusive of VAT, for the resident designer or facilitator.
Expressions of interest must be submitted by 11:59pm on Friday, 9 October 2026. Applicants should consult The Digital Hub’s official application information for full details about eligibility, requirements and the submission process.
Who may be interested?
- AI educators and digital-literacy specialists
- Community engagement practitioners
- Technology and social innovators
- Researchers and creative practitioners
- Multidisciplinary teams working across education and inclusion
Why community-focused AI matters in Ireland
Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing how people work, access information and interact with public services. A community-led learning model can help ensure that people are not excluded from these changes because of limited technical knowledge, access barriers or uncertainty about how AI affects everyday life.
The initiative also reflects wider national interest in responsible technology, digital inclusion and accessible innovation. Organisations across Ireland, including gov.ie departments and public bodies such as the Health Service Executive (HSE), are examining how digital tools can improve services while maintaining trust, safety and accountability.
The residency gives participants the chance to test ideas in a real community setting and contribute to a more informed conversation about the opportunities and challenges created by AI.
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Digital Hub strengthens Dublin 8’s creative network
The open call is part of The Digital Hub’s wider programme of activity in Dublin’s Liberties. The campus supports member companies and organisations while hosting learning initiatives, cultural events, workshops and industry activity.
Recent programming has included events connected with Culture Night, Dublin Fringe Festival and The Liberties Festival. The campus also provides multipurpose venues for seminars, training, showcases, product demonstrations, investor pitches, rehearsals and performances.
This combination of technology, enterprise, education and culture positions The Digital Hub as an important part of Dublin’s innovation ecosystem. It also creates opportunities for local communities to engage with emerging technologies in accessible, practical settings.
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How to apply
- Review the official AI for Communities residency information.
- Confirm that your experience matches the programme’s focus.
- Prepare an expression of interest outlining your proposed approach.
- Submit the application before 11:59pm on 9 October 2026.
The Digital Hub’s AI for Communities residency offers a timely platform for turning complex technology into useful, inclusive community learning. Anyone with relevant expertise should check the official guidance and apply before the deadline.
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