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The Dock

Accenture’s flagship R&D and global innovation center. We make continuous innovation real, from idea to impact.

Business as usual isn’t good enough

In an era of disruption and seismic social change, we know the way the world has operated is no longer sustainable.

We’re a diverse team of 250+ cross-industry problem solvers bringing design, business and technology together to help solve some of the most complex problems facing our clients’ industries today.

We’re united by a shared purpose - to do good for business and society. We collaborate with powerful ecosystems of world-class companies and trailblazing start-ups to create new ways to fulfil human needs using emerging technology.

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We use R&D to grow your business

From Financial Services to Public Services, we innovate for all industries. Focusing on the most challenging problems facing your business, we find new ways to drive growth today and prepare for what comes next.

Our latest work includes:

Accelerating growth opportunities

By creating new efficiencies in clinical trials using AI, we’re showing one client the future of the pharmaceutical industry.

Incubating new products and services

Using digital technologies to develop innovative products and services for the retail industry, we’re strengthening their competitive position.

Shaping the future of industry

We’re exploring the next giant leap for our clients – whether it’s applying astronautics to data security, or enhancing human-machine collaboration.

What we’re made of

With The Dock, you’ll find everything needed to make innovation real. Collaborating across multiple disciplines, our teams comprise experts across business, social sciences, design, engineering, artificial intelligence and emerging technology.

Co-creation & Incubation

Multi-disciplinary teams help clients identify and test opportunities for innovation, then rapidly prototype and deliver new IP, products and services.

Design

At the intersection of human-centered design and emerging tech, our problem solvers are pioneering new ways to improve human life and experience.

Analytics & Artificial Intelligence

We combine data, analytics and artificial intelligence to solve client challenges and push the limits of what’s possible.

Technology & Engineering

We’re masters of the latest skills, tools and methods now transforming businesses, such as software engineering, DevSecOps, IOT and AI enablement.

Accenture Labs

Accenture Labs are at the forefront of AI in the marketplace. Our R&D work is advancing Machine Learning and intelligent Human-Machine collaboration.

The Human Sciences Studio

We research and apply expertise in social science, arts and humanities to equip clients for shifting relationships between business, tech and society.

Innovation in action

Recent work from The Dock: Identity in the Metaverse

Since late 2021, the Human Sciences Studio at The Dock have been studying human interactions in the metaverse. They found three themes that persistently thread their explorations of this new frontier: identity, sociality, and ethics.

This short video from Dr. Sabrina Anjara explores the key human considerations relating to identity in virtual worlds that clients should be conscious of when designing and deploying their role in the emergent metaverse.

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What we think

Latest research from The Dock

Communications

Remote work life

An in-depth ethnographic study reveals unique opportunities around the future workforce.
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Artificial Intelligence

Responsible AI: From principles to practice

Our research explores how organizations can truly deliver on the promise of ethical AI.
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Forrester wave: Innovation consulting services

Accenture named an innovation consulting leader

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Join the team

The Dock’s team of multidisciplinary innovators are defined by the breadth and depth of their skills, collaborating across business, social science, design, engineering, artificial intelligence and emerging technology.

Watch the video to hear some of our people talk about what they do.

If you’re interested in working with us, see our available roles below. Together, we can create new ways to fulfill human needs using emerging technology.

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Our leaders

Enda King

Managing Director – The Dock
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Medb Corcoran

Managing Director – Accenture Labs, Global Responsible AI Lead for Technology Innovation
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Derek McGrath

Managing Director – New Product and Services, The Dock
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Aoife Moore

Managing Director – Innovation Consulting, The Dock
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Rory Timlin

Managing Director – Analytics & Artificial Intelligence, The Dock
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Jess Majekodunmi

Managing Director – Human Sciences Studio, The Dock
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Connect with us

Accenture The Dock is located in the Silicon Valley of Europe in Dublin’s Docklands at 7 Hanover Quay Grand Canal Dock D02 YN32
Phone: +353 1 506 6950
Email: thedock@accenture.com

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