Agritech Centre of Excellence CLG

The AgriTech Centre of Excellence (ACE) is a public‑private partnership founded in 2018 to accelerate Ireland’s AgriTech sector. Backed by €2 million of funding from Enterprise Ireland, Kerry County Council, Munster Technological University and leading Tier 1 agri‑technology firms such as Dairymaster, McHale Engineering and Abbey Machinery, ACE delivers cutting‑edge immersive‑reality solutions and business consultancy that help companies grow, innovate and reach global markets.

Through its flagship ACE Suite – an Augmented, Virtual and Mixed Reality environment – the centre offers immersive training, learning‑management systems and process‑stream‑mapping advice. It also designs university‑accredited courses tailored to the future needs of agri‑technology, while extending its expertise to adjacent sectors including manufacturing, food production, bio‑economy, retail and education.

Based in Ireland, ACE’s vision is to become a global centre of excellence, driving sustainable market growth by sharing best practices in innovation, people‑skills development and internationalisation. Its mission is to position Ireland at the forefront of the worldwide AgriTech industry through the strategic use of digital technologies.