By Business & Finance 
Workday, Inc., an enterprise AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, has announced a three-year €175 million investment to establish a new AI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Dublin. The investment, supported by IDA Ireland, will create 200 specialised roles and expand the company’s EMEA headquarters operations.
By Youssef Fathalli
AI Centre of Excellence in Dublin
Workday has announced a three-year €175 million investment to establish an AI Centre of Excellence in Dublin, which will focus on four main areas, including product development, AI skills development, academic collaboration, and partnerships with Irish tech firms.
Workday has partnered with Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet to upskill 300 current employees through its AI Business Academy. In addition, through partnership with TU Dublin, over 285 employees have already graduated with certifications in AI relevant subjects, including Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Leadership and Team Enablement and Creating Successful Products.
Through partnerships with Trinity College Dublin, Dublin City University, and Research Ireland, postdoctoral researchers will work directly with Workday’s R&D teams on AI and machine learning projects. The Workday Innovation Network, developed with Enterprise Ireland, will link the company with Irish AI start-ups and technology partners including Wrksense and Workhuman.
Welcoming the investment, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke TD said: “Since Workday acquired Irish tech innovator Cape Clear in 2008, it has evolved into a research and development powerhouse, based on a blend of talented people, technology and innovation which Ireland can uniquely provide. Workday’s decision to expand its AI footprint in Dublin is a testament to Ireland’s reputation as a global leader in technology and innovation. We are very pleased to support this investment and partner with Workday to maximise its new AI Centre of Excellence.”
“Dublin has been a cornerstone of Workday’s innovation for close to two decades,” said Graham Abell, Vice President, Software Engineering & Ireland Site Lead, Workday. “This latest investment will power our next chapter – pioneering the next generation of ERP, built for the AI era.”
“Workday’s decision to expand its AI footprint in Dublin is a testament to Ireland’s reputation as a global leader in technology and innovation. This investment of €175 million and 200 jobs over the next 3 years will further strengthen Ireland’s position at the forefront of AI research and development. I would like to wish Workday every success for this AI Centre of Excellence and I look forward to our continued partnership,’’ said Michael Lohan, CEO, IDA Ireland.
Workday
Workday first established operations in Ireland in 2008, following its acquisition of Irish technology company Cape Clear. Since then, its Dublin site has become a key hub for global research and development, employing around 2,200 people. About 80% works in product innovation and engineering.
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