What RDI Hub does

RDI Hub is a non-profit applied innovation hub headquartered in Killorglin, Co. Kerry, Ireland, operating across four strategic verticals — Fintech, Sustainability, Travel Tech, and Emerging Tech. Founded around 2019-2020 and employing 11-50 staff, the hub combines a purpose-built physical campus on the Wild Atlantic Way with structured service programmes including Discovery Sprints, Lab Sprints, Upskilling & Training, Corporate Offsites, and Innovation Residencies, supported by five dedicated labs (Secure Sandbox, Green Bench, Experience Lab, Cybersecurity Lab, Digital Innovation Lab). Its AI Gateway platform, launched in 2025, provides sovereign EU-hosted high-performance compute via the EuroHPC AI Factory, modular AI sandboxes with governance and explainability features, and a live cyber range for IT/OT systems, positioning RDI Hub as an Applied AI adoption enabler for Irish organisations.

The organisation serves four primary customer segments: early-stage startups and founders seeking accelerator support and angel investment connections, SMEs and corporates pursuing AI and digital transformation, public bodies requiring innovation programme delivery, and EU consortium partners engaging on Horizon Europe and Interreg projects. Revenue is generated through three streams: fee-for-service innovation programmes (professional services), recurring desk memberships (FLEX, Hybrid, Full Membership), and EU/national programme delivery funding. As a consortium delivery partner on Boost AI (€5.8M total budget, €3.48M ERDF), GRAAL (€4.33M, €3.25M ERDF), DIBEST, PREWAPHARM, and FoodCoP, plus regional delivery partner for NDRC, HBAN, and Skillnet Innovation Exchange, RDI Hub operates a hybrid public-private funding model anchored in Ireland's national innovation strategy.

The hub's go-to-market is direct enterprise engagement at the Killorglin campus, complemented by partnership-driven channels through national programme networks and EU consortia. Cumulative ecosystem outcomes disclosed include 13,650 professionals upskilled since 2020, €262M raised by supported startups, 505+ jobs created, and 115 companies supported. Named enterprise clients span financial services (Fexco, Central Bank), insurance (VHI), airlines (Ryanair), food/agribusiness (Glanbia), pharmaceuticals (Astellas), engineering (TLI Group), and education (Munster Technological University). Founding and funding partners include Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland, providing structural alignment with Ireland's national innovation and FDI strategies.

Name

RDI Hub

Legal name

RDI Hub

Website

https://rdihub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RDI Hub is a non-profit applied innovation hub in Killorglin, Ireland, serving startups, SMEs, corporates, and public bodies across Fintech, Sustainability, Travel Tech, and Emerging Tech through structured AI adoption programmes, dedicated labs, and sovereign EU compute access via the AI Gateway platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Applied Innovation Hub Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

akta.pro primary industry

Model Development & Training Platforms (AutoML, Notebooks, Feature Stores) (HDAEANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Internship/Apprenticeship Matching & Work-Based Learning Platforms (EDAFAMAL)

Keywords

• Innovation hub services
• AI adoption consulting
• Startup accelerator programmes
• Digital transformation sprints
• Sovereign AI infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Killorglin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Innovation Services & Programmes: RDI Hub generates revenue through structured innovation programmes including Discovery Sprints, Lab Sprints, Upskilling & Training, Corporate Offsites, and Innovation Residencies. These are fee-for-service engagements with enterprises, SMEs, and public bodies seeking AI adoption and digital transformation support.
2. Space Membership & Rental: Flexible desk membership options including FLEX (1 day/week), Hybrid (2 days/week), and Full Membership (dedicated desk with 24/7 access) generate recurring revenue from startups, founders, and organisations using the facility.
3. EU & National Programme Delivery: As a consortium delivery partner for Horizon Europe and Interreg initiatives, and regional delivery partner for national programmes (NDRC, HBAN, Skillnet Innovation Exchange), RDI Hub receives funding for programme delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RDI Hub is an applied innovation hub that delivers structured programmes (Discovery Sprints, Lab Sprints, Upskilling & Training, Corporate Offsites, Innovation Residencies) alongside AI infrastructure (sovereign compute, AI sandboxes, cyber range) across Fintech, Sustainability, Travel Tech, and Emerging Tech verticals. It also runs national and EU programme delivery (NDRC, HBAN, AI Navigator, Skillnet Innovation Exchange, Boost AI, GRAAL) and provides desk memberships at its Killorglin innovation campus.

Product overview

RDI Hub is an applied innovation hub on Europe's western edge in Killorglin, Ireland, operating across four strategic verticals: Fintech, Sustainability, Travel Tech, and Emerging Tech. The offering combines a physical innovation campus with structured service programmes including Discovery Sprints, Lab Sprints, Upskilling & Training, Corporate Offsites, and Innovation Residencies, complemented by the AI Gateway infrastructure platform providing sovereign compute, AI sandboxes, and cybersecurity capabilities through European partnerships. The hub serves startups, SMEs/corporates, public bodies, and EU partners through dedicated programmes and five purpose-built labs (Secure Sandbox, Green Bench, Experience Lab, Cybersecurity Lab, Digital Innovation Lab). RDI Hub also delivers national programmes (NDRC, HBAN, AI Navigator, Skillnet Innovation Exchange) and participates in EU-funded projects (GRAAL, Boost AI, DIBEST, PREWAPHARM, FoodCoP). Facility offerings include flexible desk memberships and meeting/event spaces. Key statistics: 13,650 people upskilled, €262M raised by startups, 505+ jobs created, 115 companies supported.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Discovery Sprints Short, focused engagements that identify where AI and digital transformation can have the most impact, combining process mapping, data readiness assessment, use case identification, and a prioritised costed roadmap. Aimed at enterprises and SMEs starting their AI adoption journey.
• Lab Sprints Hands-on sessions where client teams work alongside RDI Hub engineers to scope a use case, prepare data, rapidly prototype, test, and develop a business case in a low-risk lab environment. Aimed at SMEs and corporates validating a specific AI or digital use case.
• Upskilling & Training Practical hands-on training programmes for teams moving from AI awareness to action, including the AI Navigator Programme, Gen AI Masterclass Series, custom corporate training, public body training, and workshops/sprints. Over 15,000 professionals upskilled since 2020.
• Corporate Offsites Focused innovation sessions, AI workshops, and strategy facilitation held at RDI Hub's world-class facility on the Wild Atlantic Way, with a 9-screen video wall, breakout spaces, Reeks Restaurant, full production support, and expert facilitation.
• Innovation Residencies Embedded RDI Hub teams that design, build, and iterate solutions alongside client organisations throughout the innovation process, providing sustained hands-on delivery rather than advisory distance.
• AI Gateway European-grade infrastructure platform with three pillars: Sovereign EU-hosted compute via the EuroHPC AI Factory, modular plug-and-play AI sandboxes with governance, explainability, bias testing and traceability, and a live cyber range for IT/OT training, pre-production testing, and Capture-the-Flag. RDI Hub is an Associated Partner of the European AI Factory Antenna in Luxembourg.
• Desk Membership Flexible workspace membership options (FLEX 1 day/week, Hybrid 2 days/week, Full Membership with dedicated desk and 24/7 access) at the Killorglin innovation campus, including full facility, community, and ecosystem access for founders, innovators, and organisations.
• Graduate AI Launchpad Four-week intensive pilot programme equipping graduates with practical AI skills for the workplace, featuring real industry projects, industry mentorship, and a final showcase event. Co-delivered with Tech Industry Alliance at RDI Hub Killorglin.
• AI Navigator Smart Regions programme co-funded by Government of Ireland and the EU through the Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-2027, helping Irish SMEs adopt AI through practical adoption support, upskilling, and real-world use cases. Co-delivered with PorterShed and GreenTech HQ.
• NDRC (hosted accelerator operations) Ireland's national startup accelerator programme providing investment (€100,000 per startup via founder-friendly uncapped SAFE) and mentorship to early-stage tech entrepreneurs. RDI Hub serves as home to NDRC in the South-West, powered by Dogpatch Labs in partnership with Republic of Work and PorterShed.
• HBAN (hosted angel network hub) All-island angel investment network with five hubs directly supporting over 1,000 startups and operating or hosting 30+ programmes. RDI Hub hosts one of these five hubs.
• Skillnet Innovation Exchange (regional delivery) Ireland's innovation marketplace connecting large companies facing digital transformation challenges with Irish SMEs that have talent. RDI Hub is a regional delivery partner alongside six regional hubs nationwide, with over 80 challenges published, 2,100+ companies engaged, and 40+ commercial deals facilitated.
• Boost AI Interreg North-West Europe project (€5.8M total budget, €3.48M ERDF funding) supporting SMEs in rural regions to safely and effectively adopt AI. Includes a joint AI toolkit, four pilot actions, 120 SMEs supported, and 232 trainees. RDI Hub is the Irish partner alongside 11 other European partners.
• GRAAL Interreg Atlantic Area project (April 2025–June 2029, €4.33M total budget, €3.25M ERDF funding) improving programme impact on environmental and climate objectives across energy, ocean pollution, climate, nature, and sustainable tourism. RDI Hub is the Southern Ireland partner in a consortium of 10+ European organisations.
• DIBEST Digital Innovation for Blue Enterprises & Social Tourism Interreg Atlantic project supporting tourism micro-enterprises in Atlantic coastal regions to adopt digital innovations for competitiveness, market access, and environmental sustainability.
• PREWAPHARM Seven-country EU project uniting healthcare and water sector experts to develop coordinated strategies and innovative solutions to reduce pharmaceutical emissions at source.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13,650 people upskilled since 2020
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

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AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Tech Industry AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 August 2026Partner in launching Graduate AI Launchpad pilot programme at RDI Hub, aimed at preparing graduates for AI-enabled workplaces in Ireland's south-west region.
• European AI Factory Antenna (Luxembourg)coreTechnology or IntegrationRDI Hub is an Associated Partner of the European AI Factory Antenna in Luxembourg, giving Irish businesses direct access to continental-scale compute, specialist expertise, and European collaborations through the EuroHPC AI Factory programme.
• NDRC (National Development Research Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIreland's national startup accelerator, providing investment and mentorship to early-stage tech entrepreneurs. RDI Hub serves as home to NDRC in the South West, operating as powered by Dogpatch Labs in partnership with RDI Hub, Republic of Work, and PorterShed.
• HBAN (Halo Business Angel Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll-island angel investment network bringing together the largest startup community on the island. Five hubs directly support over 1,000 startups and operate or host 30+ programmes. RDI Hub hosts one of these five hubs.
• Skillnet Innovation ExchangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIreland's innovation marketplace connecting large companies facing digital transformation challenges with Irish SMEs that have talent to fast-track solutions. RDI Hub is a regional delivery partner alongside six regional hubs nationwide.
• Enterprise IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIreland's export trade and innovation agency. RDI Hub works in close alignment with Enterprise Ireland innovation strategies to strengthen Ireland's standing as a top-tier European innovation region.
• IDA IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial Development Authority Ireland, responsible for attracting foreign direct investment. RDI Hub works in close alignment with IDA innovation strategies.
• Boost AI (Interreg North-West Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransnational Interreg project supporting SMEs in safe and practical AI application. Total budget €5.8M with €3.5M ERDF funding. RDI Hub is the Irish partner alongside 11 other European partners from Netherlands, France, Luxembourg, Germany, and Belgium.
• GRAAL (Governance and Regional Atlantic Area Lighthouse)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterreg Atlantic Area project improving programme impact on environmental and climate objectives. Project duration 2025-2029, total budget €4.33M with €3.25M ERDF funding. RDI Hub is listed as Southern Ireland partner in consortium of 10+ European organisations.
• TCNN Innovation SupportmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead Partner for Boost AI project, responsible for overall project management, financial coordination, and communication. Based in Netherlands.
• Jheronimus Academy for Data Science (JADS)majorTechnology or IntegrationNetherlands-based academic partner in Boost AI project, providing data science expertise and research capabilities.
• Luxinnovation GIEmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxembourg innovation agency and Boost AI partner, contributing to joint AI toolkit development and SME support.
• DIBEST (Digital Innovation for Blue Enterprises & Social Tourism)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterreg Atlantic project supporting tourism microenterprises in adopting digital innovations for competitiveness and sustainability.
• PREWAPHARMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU project uniting healthcare and water sector experts across seven countries to reduce pharmaceutical emissions at source.
• FoodCoPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU project helping rural communities across Europe make food systems more sustainable and innovative through knowledge sharing.
• AI NavigatorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmart Regions AI Navigator programme co-funded by Government of Ireland and EU through Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-2027. Delivered by RDI Hub and partners PorterShed and GreenTech HQ, focused on practical AI adoption, upskilling, and real-world use cases.
• PorterShedmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional innovation partner for AI Navigator programme delivery in the western region of Ireland.
• GreenTech HQmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional innovation partner for AI Navigator programme delivery in the southern region of Ireland.
• Dogpatch LabsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDublin-based innovation partner powering NDRC accelerator alongside RDI Hub, Republic of Work, and PorterShed.
• Republic of WorkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation partner powering NDRC accelerator alongside Dogpatch Labs, RDI Hub, and PorterShed.
• Province of DrentheminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional authority in Netherlands participating in Boost AI project for rural SME AI adoption.
• Normandy RegionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench regional partner in Boost AI project focused on rural SME AI adoption support.
• Technopole OrléansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench technology hub partner in Boost AI project.
• IT-Dienstleistungsgesellschaft mbH EmslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman IT services partner in Boost AI project.
• Science and Innovation Alliance Kaiserslautern (SIAK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman innovation alliance partner in Boost AI project.
• University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman university partner in Boost AI project providing research capabilities.
• VIVES University of Applied SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian university of applied sciences partner in Boost AI project.
• CeremamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead Partner for GRAAL project - Centre for Studies and Expertise on Risks, Environment, Mobility and Urban Planning, based in Bretagne, France.
• European Regions Network (Northern and Western, Ireland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner in GRAAL project representing Northern and Western Ireland region.
• Fundación Instituto de Hidráulica Ambiental de CantabriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish partner in GRAAL project providing marine and environmental research expertise.
• Fundación AZTIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish marine and food research partner in GRAAL project.
• Pôle Mer Bretagne AtlantiqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench maritime cluster partner in GRAAL project.
• Atlantic CitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network of Atlantic cities partner in GRAAL project.
• Fórum OceanominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortuguese maritime economy association partner in GRAAL project.
• Contact InformationcoreOthersRDI Hub can be contacted via email ([email protected]) or phone (+353 872220297) for partnership inquiries and engagement.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Station F: World's largest startup campus in Paris, offering desk residency, accelerator programming, and corporate innovation services. Comparable as a flagship innovation hub but at much greater scale and with global corporate partnerships.
• Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC): Global operator of innovation campuses and coworking spaces across multiple continents. Comparable as a multi-vertical innovation hub operator with similar membership, lab, and startup support offerings, but at significantly larger scale.
• Wayra (Telefónica): Telefónica's global innovation hub network operating across Europe and Latin America. Comparable through corporate-backed startup acceleration, corporate venture access, and AI/digital transformation programming for enterprise clients.

Direct peers

• Dogpatch Labs: Dublin-based startup hub powering the NDRC accelerator alongside RDI Hub. Provides comparable startup residency, community programming, and innovation services, though at significantly greater scale and urban density.
• Republic of Work: Cork-based innovation hub and NDRC partner alongside RDI Hub, Dogpatch Labs and PorterShed. Targets similar startups and SMEs with coworking, accelerator, and corporate innovation services in the south of Ireland.
• GreenTech HQ: Sustainability-focused innovation hub co-delivering the AI Navigator programme with RDI Hub and PorterShed. Comparable targeted programming for SMEs adopting AI and sustainability technologies.
• Tech Industry Alliance: Ireland's technology industry representative body and partner with RDI Hub on the Graduate AI Launchpad pilot. Comparable through AI workforce development, corporate training, and industry-academia collaboration programmes.
• PorterShed: Galway-based innovation hub co-delivering the AI Navigator programme with RDI Hub. Operates in the same regional innovation ecosystem with similar coworking, accelerator, and SME support services targeting the west of Ireland.
• NDRC (National Digital Research Centre): Ireland's national startup accelerator, hosted at RDI Hub in the South West. Comparable through its accelerator model, €100K founder-friendly SAFE investment, and focus on early-stage tech entrepreneurs.
• HBAN (Halo Business Angel Network): All-island angel investment network with five hubs, one of which is hosted at RDI Hub. Comparable through startup investor matching, programme operation, and angel community building, though HBAN's scope is investment-focused rather than facility-based.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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