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We are Insight – the SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics at University of Galway. Insight is one of the largest data analytics centres in Europe. It undertakes high-impact research, seeks to derive value from Big Data and provides innovative technology solutions for industry and society by enabling better decision-making.

We support 450 researchers across areas such as the Fundamentals of Data Science, Sensing and Actuation, Scaling Algorithms, Model Building, Multi Modal Analysis, Data Engineering and Governance, Decision Making and Trustworthy AI.

Insight is leading data spaces research in Ireland. It is one of the key partners of Data Space Support Centre project. Recently, it initiated a feasibility to identify opportunities and challenges of mobility data space in Ireland.

DSAI for Promoting Value Driven Data Ecosystem

Our focus is on creating a nationwide alliance of data spaces to pioneer a data-centric future for Ireland, bringing together key stakeholders, including policymakers, associations, research bodies, innovators, and local businesses.

Our vision is to help establish a secure, collaborative data ecosystem in Ireland that fully harnesses the potential of data, driving exceptional innovation, economic prosperity, and societal progress within a strong and sustainable data economy.

Collaboration

DSAI is dedicated to cultivating a collaborative environment where public and private stakeholders not only understand each other’s needs and challenges but also build trusted data spaces that drive innovation and power the data economy in Ireland.

Sharing

DSAI will promote data sharing through several structured and impactful mechanisms designed to encourage transparency, knowledge exchange, and collaboration across various sectors. DSAI aims to encourage data sharing an integral part of data-driven innovation in Ireland.

Co-creation

DSAI will support implementing strategies in Ireland to create an environment that fosters co-creation of data spaces, where stakeholders not only share data but actively collaborate to design, develop, and innovate within data spaces that serve the nation’s needs.

Data & AI Strategy Team

Technology Team

Compliance and Legal

Value Creation Team