Irish technology company Version 1 has announced the creation of 250 new jobs with the opening of a state-of-the-art headquarters and artificial intelligence (AI) studio in Dublin. The move follows a recent announcement of 400 new positions in Northern Ireland, marking a significant expansion for the company.
Founded in Dublin in 1996, Version 1 provides technology services across Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe, India, and North America. The company now employs 3,700 people worldwide and generates revenues exceeding €400 million. The new Dublin facility will serve as both the company’s headquarters and a dedicated AI studio designed for co-creating solutions with clients across all sectors.
The AI studio will also be accessible to schools, universities, and community groups. Version 1 aims to demonstrate how AI can enhance human capability rather than replace it. Chief Executive Officer Roop Singh said the facility will focus on building practical, governed AI solutions with measurable business outcomes. “Our principal belief is that AI enhances human capability, it does not replace it,” Singh said. “This studio is where we will prove that, working alongside our customers and communities to build AI solutions that are practical, governed, and grounded in real business outcomes.”
The announcement has been welcomed by government officials. Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke described the new headquarters as “significant inward investment in Ireland’s economy and talent base,” adding that it strengthens Ireland’s position as a hub for AI and business transformation services. Minister of State with responsibility for AI Niamh Smyth said the investment will benefit both Version 1’s global customers and the broader Irish economy. “Version 1’s new AI studio demonstrates what is possible when Irish enterprise combines deep technical expertise with a genuine commitment to community partnership and skills development,” she said.
Enterprise Ireland, which has supported Version 1’s international growth over the years, highlighted the importance of the new facility for Ireland’s AI ecosystem. Kevin Sherry, Executive Director of Enterprise Ireland, said the studio reinforces Ireland’s ability to develop and retain world-class technology talent and positions the country as a serious centre for AI innovation.
The Dublin AI studio will provide a collaborative space where Version 1 works with clients to design and implement AI-driven technology solutions. By opening its doors to educational and community groups, the company hopes to foster skills development and ensure that AI benefits a broad range of users, from business clients to local communities.
This expansion forms part of Version 1’s broader strategy to grow its presence internationally while investing in Ireland’s technology workforce, underscoring the country’s growing role in the global AI sector.