Dublin-based Akara has attained victory in the Irish leg of this year’s KPMG Global Tech Innovator (GTI) competition. Founded in 2020 as a Trinity College Dublin spin-out, the start-up uses artificial intelligence and robots to assist in disinfecting critical areas such as hospital operating theatres. Donnelly is also set to receive mentorship from KPMG, as well as gain access to exclusive networking events within the tech community. The start-up enhances hospital operations through AI-powered sensors, predictive analytics and autonomous disinfection robots, designed to streamline daily hospital activities. We are really excited that Akara will represent Ireland in the global final.”Last year, the 2021-founded Precision Sports Technology won the Irish chapter of the Global Tech Innovator awards, competing for the accolade with seven other contestants, including Bounce Insights, Swoop and Nofrixion.