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2024 was a year full with innovation and collaboration! Here at EIT Health Ireland-UK, we're proud of the journey we've made together! Take a look at our highlights from 2024! Wishing you all a joyful Christmas and a Happy New Year! #2024Highlights #YearInReview #2024TopMoments Sneha Singh Graham Armitage Marc Butterly Patrick Reidy Shona D'Arcy Elaine Murray University of Galway Dundalk Institute of Technology Luminate Medical Wellola Ochre Bio Amethyst Care Start Up Project CroiValve SymPhysis Medical IQVIA eg technology Ltd Dr. Rouzet Agaiby Odelle Technology Celex Oncology Innovations Ltd Galenband Tympany Medical ArrayPatch Ltd Natalie Walsh (Ph.D) BioInnovate Ireland Barbara Oliveira Aaron Hannon Sonia NearyBoehringer Ingelheim Jack O'Meara Trinity College Dublin Rebecca McManus Lucy O'Keeffe Martin Quinn Michelle Tierney Tim Jones Steven Haken Sara Moodad

Are you ready to transform your innovative ideas into impactful solutions?  The Certified Innovation Path by EIT Health is here to guide healthcare innovators like you! With tailored support to bring your innovation to life, access to a network of top experts and resources in healthcare, and certification to validate your innovation's market readiness, this programme equips you with everything you need to succeed. This programme offers 3 different paths that will allow you to specialise in the area of focus you’re more interested in. 🔹 Health Data - personalised learning in health data, addressing real-world challenges through hands-on experiences. 🔹 Digital Medical Devices - upskill and reskill applicants in the innovation and adoption of digital medical devices. 🔹 High Value Care - lead the shift toward value-based healthcare, emphasizing prevention, patient outcomes, and sustainable health management. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eGAuCFrM #HealthcareInnovation #EITHealth #InnovationPath #HealthData

Ready to transform healthcare and leave a lasting impact? 🩺 Join Abbott in the "Start-ups Meet Pharma" programme and take on some of the most critical challenges in healthcare. Throughout 2024-2025, three unique challenges will be unveiled, offering start-ups an incredible opportunity to collaborate with a global leader in healthcare innovation. Why apply? ✅ Gain direct access to pharma industry leaders ✅ Get expert guidance on your innovation ✅ Collaborate on solutions that improve patient outcomes Are you ready to bridge the gap between life sciences and groundbreaking start-ups? Step into the future of healthcare innovation and be part of this transformative journey. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/d82x_FMd #HealthInnovation #Startups #HealthcareTransformation #MedTech EIT Health

The full video is here! Explore how our partnership with the University of Galway is shaping the future of healthcare innovation and inspiring the next wave of entrepreneurs. “I think what I love most about our partnership with EIT Health is the fact that there is a programme for everybody.” shares Dr. Natalie Walsh (Ph.D), Director of Entrepreneurial Development. From nurturing groundbreaking start-ups like Luminate Medical to equipping students with essential skills through initiatives like i-Days, this partnership is reshaping the MedTech industry. 🎥 Watch the full-length case study video now to hear more from Dr. Natalie Walsh’s and her thoughts on this impactful partnership journey. #HealthcareInnovation #Entrepreneurship #Startups #UniversityOfGalway Neil Ferguson University of Galway IdeasLab Patrick Reidy Marc Butterly Sneha Singh Sinead Sexton Graham Armitage Elaine Murray Shona D'Arcy

EIT Health, as a member of EP PerMed - the European Partnership for Personalised Medicine, is excited to share two unique opportunities to accelerate your personalised medicine innovation: 💡 Fast Track Validation Programme Boost your project’s technology and market readiness. 🚀 Venture Creation Programme Turn ideas into impact with mentoring and business model support. Whether refining your solution or preparing for commercialisation, these programmes offer tailored support to bring innovations to market and improve patient care. 📅 Application deadline: 13 March 2025 🔗 Discover more and apply: https://lnkd.in/ekDSpsJc #PersonalisedMedicine #HealthcareInnovation #TransformingHealthcare

Let's take a look at our November Highlights at EIT Health Ireland-UK! We're excited to welcome Odelle Technology to the EIT Health network! With 18+ years of experience in MedTech, Biotech, and diagnostics, Odelle will bring valuable strategic consultancy to support start-ups with market access and contribute to our flagship programmes. https://lnkd.in/eqkywjfm Galway-based SymPhysis Medical secured €2.2M in funding to advance its releaze device for relieving malignant pleural effusion symptoms in late-stage cancer patients. Co-founded by Tim Jones and Dr. Michelle Tierney, the start-up emerged from the 2017 University of Galway BioInnovate Fellowship. https://lnkd.in/eNvyUdC7 The National HealthTech Innovation Awards 2024 took place in Dublin. Congratulations to OLOH Drogheda with myPatientSpace for winning the Most Transformative Impact - Digital Health award, sponsored by EIT Health Ireland-UK for their groundbreaking Oncology Platform. We’re excited to announce that Galenband, Tympany Medical and ArrayPatch Ltd will represent Ireland and the UK in the semi-final round of the EIT Health Catapult pitching competition.  During the semi-finals, start-ups will pitch their solutions to healthcare professionals, industry experts, investors and more. https://lnkd.in/edVygH8s Wellola, an Irish start-up supported by EIT Health, has been chosen to support care delivery for chronic disease management at St James's Hospital Dublin through its Portasana® Virtual Care Pathways platform. The platform digitises diabetes care, empowering patients, reducing in-person visits, and streamlining workflows to support staff and improve outcomes. https://lnkd.in/ejrNCPbJ The EIT Health i-Days and the Career Pathway Graduation Event took place in Budapest. Congratulations to team Tremorfix (University of Galway) for securing second place with their innovative wearable glove to help manage Parkinson’s tremors. Elaine Murray, Public Affairs Lead at EIT Health Ireland-UK, presented the EIT Health Think Tank report at the EPH Conference in Lisbon, focusing on integrating health data across ecosystems. Monica Åberg Yngwe (EIT Health Scandinavia) moderated a panel with industry and academic leaders on integrating health data and promoting a data-driven innovation culture. In a recent article, EIT Health explored the reasons why researchers often find themselves trapped in the notorious 'valley of death' and presented strategies for overcoming these challenges. https://lnkd.in/eAu5qEa2 #MonthlyHighlights #EITHealth #Medtech #November

EIT Health supported start-up company Luminate Medical, dedicated to transforming cancer care, has raised an additional $2.5 million in a Series A extension, bringing the total funding for this round to $17.5 million. “This latest round of funding is key on ensuring we can continue making those first steps into the US market”, says Barbara Oliveira, Co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer. “We are incredibly fortunate to have partnered with great investors and advisors who are supporting us in our journey of helping patients live better lives during and after cancer.” Learn more about Barbara's entrepreneurial journey https://lnkd.in/gbufUU2M Luminate Medical has achieved several notable milestones, including winning the EIT Health Catapult Audience Choice Award in 2022. 🔗 Read more about Luminate Medical’s journey and how this funding supports their vision of transforming cancer care global https://lnkd.in/grqmRcYW #MedTech #CancerCare #Innovation #HealthcareFunding #Startups BioInnovate Ireland, University of Galway Aaron Hannon

Teaser Alert!   Discover how our partnership with the University of Galway is driving healthcare innovation and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs!    From supporting groundbreaking start-ups like Luminate Medical to equipping students with essential skills through programmes like i-Days, this collaboration is transforming the MedTech landscape.   🔗 Watch the teaser now as Dr. Natalie Walsh (Ph.D), Director of Entrepreneurial Development shares her thoughts on this partnership journey.    Stay tuned for the full-length case study video — launching next week! #HealthcareInnovation #Entrepreneurship #Startups #UniversityOfGalway EIT Health Neil Ferguson University of Galway IdeasLab Patrick ReidyMarc Butterly Sneha Singh Sinead Sexton Graham Armitage Elaine Murray Shona D'Arcy

Are you working on a research or academic project that could revolutionise healthcare? Our DTVB Programme Call 2025 is here to support you! This call is designed to discover and support promising projects, equipping you with the tools and ecosystem needed to scale your innovation. Through mentorship, training, financial backing, and access to a vast healthcare network, we reduce the risks associated with early-stage deep tech investments and help projects succeed at both pre-maturation and maturation phases. 🔗Register now and take your first step toward impactful collaborations: https://lnkd.in/e4bFp8WZ #DeepTech #Innovation #HealthcareTech #Entrepreneurship #DTVB

Join EIT Health’s DRIVE programme – designed to empower healthcare organizations to transform their innovation potential into impactful solutions! Through expert-led workshops, dynamic team activities, inspiring study visits, and valuable networking opportunities, DRIVE equips healthcare organizations with the tools to create meaningful change. What’s in it for you? ✅ Tailored guidance to enhance your innovation capabilities. ✅ Practical training, mentorship, and access to a vibrant expert network. ✅ The chance to make a real impact and improve lives across Europe. Don’t wait—lead the future of healthcare innovation today! 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e5WA8Ncw #HealthcareInnovation #EITHealth #DRIVEProgramme #FutureOfHealth EIT Health InnoStars