The programme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through two European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Regional Programmes: the Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme 2021–2027 and the Northern and Western Regional Programme 2021–2027.

A New Model for Accelerating Research Commercialisation

Launched in 2025, the ARC Hubs consist of a network of three interconnected flagship Hubs, each specialising in a strategically significant area. Learn more about our three programmes.

The ARC Hub for ICT is accelerating translational research in ICT and AI to commercialisation, aiming to drive digital transformation across healthcare, education, infrastructure, sustainability, and data management.

Technological University Dublin
The ARC Hub for HealthTech is guiding academic projects in the MedTech and Connected Health sectors to commercial success on a national scale in conjunction with other Research Bodies in the Republic of Ireland.

University of Galway
The ARC Hub for Therapeutics is accelerating translational research to develop therapeutics such as small molecule therapies, biological therapies, biomaterials, biomarkers with therapeutic potential and in advanced therapy medicinal products.

Trinity College Dublin

About the ARC Hubs

The ARC Hub Programme is a major research initiative focused on accelerating the journey from research to commercialisation. Based on a scalable model of entrepreneurship, the programme aims to support the transformation of research into commercially viable opportunities. By bringing together researchers, industry partners, investors, and experienced mentors, the ARC Hubs establish an ecosystem that supports innovation throughout the development process and helps move promising ideas towards real-world application.