About Us

Located in Dublin's tech and finance district, NCI Cloud Competency Centre drives excellence in cloud education and research.

Driving Cloud Innovation from Dublin's Tech Corridor

At the Cloud Competency Centre, we turn ideas into impact. Positioned between Dublin’s International Financial Services Centre and Silicon Docks, our environment is designed for experimentation, collaboration, and transformation. Here, cloud technologies are studied, tested, refined, and deployed to provide solutions to real-world challenges across education, industry, and research

What We Do

We empower Irish industry to lead globally in cloud computing. Through a unique blend of teaching, applied research, and entrepreneurial development, we connect academic insight with industry expertise to create solutions that matter.

Our Vision 

To position NCI as a globally recognised hub for cloud innovation, shaping the future of education and technology for organisations and individuals alike.

Our Mission 

To advance knowledge and develop talent in cloud computing, serving Ireland and the world with skills and strategies for the 21st century.

Our People

Led by Dr Horacio González-Vélez and powered by the NCI School of Computing, our team drives innovation at scale. From facilities designed for high-performance computing to pan-European collaborations under the Digital Europe Programme, we work with leading academic institutions, industry partners, and SMEs to shape cloud practices across Europe. Our commitment extends to developing advanced master’s programmes and creating pathways for research to deliver real-world impact.