• About

          Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI) works across the health sector with Irish businesses to creatively solve problems and improve patient care. Harnessing this innovation, through development of new healthcare technologies, products, and services, will help to create Irish jobs and exports.
  • Supports
        • Innovation Portal

          HIHI Innovation Portal

          If you have an idea, prototype or market ready healthcare innovation and would like to be considered for HIHI support, please apply through our Innovation Portal.
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        • GreenTech

          GreenTech

          GreenTech in healthcare represents a growing movement within the global health industry to adopt technologies and practices that are environmentally sustainable, aiming to improve health outcomes while minimising ecological footprints.
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        • Femtech

          Femtech

          Femtech @ Health Innovation Hub Ireland will stimulate and support the development of high potential new products, services and start-ups in Femtech.
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        • Clincal Innovation Award

          Clincal Innovation Award

          The HIHI Clinical Innovation Award is designed to support all healthcare professionals in Ireland to explore the commercial feasibility of their innovative ideas with the potential to transform the way medical care is delivered in Ireland and abroad.
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  • Portfolio
  • Case Studies
  • News
        • Innovation Qualification

          Innovation Qualification

          Our one year Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Innovation develops national leaders in healthcare innovation.
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        • Innovation Accelerators

          Innovation Accelerators

          The Knowledge Network offers programmes and workshops to upskill and positively impact the healthcare innovation environment, designed to accelerate skills development and system change.
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        • Innovation Publications

          Innovation Publications

          From our annual report to peer review publications, HIHI provides a unique insight into Irish healthcare innovation.
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        • Innovation Tools

          Innovation Tools

          Taking an innovative idea through to a product is challenging. Here you can find all the support you need on your innovation pathway.
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Team
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Mr Dave Shanahan
Chair of the National Oversight Group of Health Innovation Hub Ireland
Professor John R. Higgins
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Chief Executive Officer, South / South West Hospital Group, National Principal Investigator, Health Innovation Hub Ireland.
Professor Martin O’Donnell, HIHI Academic Advisor, HIHI PI
Executive Dean CMNHS, University of Galway. Professor of Neurovascular Medicine at NUI Galway. Consultant Geriatrician at University Hospital Galway, Ireland.
Professor Martin O’Halloran, HIHI PI
Professor in Medical Electronics University of Galway. Director Translational Medical Device Lab, Lambe Institute
Professor Seamas Donnelly
HIHI PI, Trinity College Dublin
Dr Matt Cotterell, HIHI PI
Head of School of Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering, Munster Technological Institute
Dr Tanya Mulcahy
HIHI Director, based at University College Cork
Jane O’Flynn
HIHI National Operations Manager, based at Munster Technological University, Cork
Eimear Galvin
HIHI Regional Manager (Dublin), based at Trinity College Dublin
Geraldine O’Flynn
HIHI Manager based at the University of Galway
Dr Michael Twomey
HIHI Senior Clinical Research Manager, Clinical Evaluation Lead based at University College Cork
Caroline McGarry
HIHI Communications & PR Lead, based at University College Cork
Eimer O’Connell
HIHI Project Manager, based at University of Galway
Laura Caden
HIHI Heath Technology Innovation Specialist, based at Mater Misericordiae​ University Hospital
Dr Jonathan Moran
HIHI Clinical Liaison, based at Trinity College Dublin & St James’s Hospital
Noel Murphy
HIHI Clinical Liaison, based at University College Cork & Cork University Hospital
Niamh Allen
HIHI Clinical Liaison, based at University College Cork & South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital
Noreen Lynch
HIHI Clinical Liaison, based at University College Cork & Bantry General Hospital
Michael Duane
HIHI Clinical Liaison, based at University of Galway & Galway University Hospital
Neil Tilley
HIHI Clinical Liaison, based at Trinity College Dublin & Tallaght University Hospital
Maria Kelly
HIHI Clinical Liaison, based at University of Galway & Galway University Hospital
Joann Kelleher
HIHI Research Support Officer, based at University College Cork