AI healthcare innovators are set to transform Irish Healthcare. Spotlighting CergenX innovating in neonatal neurotechnology
AI innovation is set to transform Irish healthcare. This week Health Innovation Hub Ireland is spotlighting Cork based MedTech company CergenX, a spin out from the INFANT Centre in University College Cork.
The company is spearheading innovation in neonatal neurotechnology, an inspiring example of how homegrown AI is reshaping the future of healthcare. CergenX Wave, is an FDA breakthrough-designated medical device which leverages advanced AI to identify newborns with the highest risk of brain injury.
A Cergenx-led consortium, including UCC Infant Research Centre, was awarded €6.7 million in funding from the Enterprise Ireland-managed Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund to develop the prodcut.
HIHI also assisted CergenX on their innovation journey facilitating the evaluation of the CergenX Wave by organising focus groups with neonatal healthcare professionals across multiple hospitals (Cork University Hospital, Galway University Hospital, Portiuncula Hospital in Galway, and St Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny). Additionally, we identified and recruited participants, coordinated sessions, and helped design the presentations and questions to gather insightful feedback.
HIHI also analysed the data and prepared a comprehensive report, aiding CergenX in refining their product to better meet clinical needs. This project underscored the importance of early detection tools in neonatal brain health and demonstrated the significant impact such innovations can have on improving outcomes for newborns and their families.
Read the full clinical evaluation case study here. https://hih.ie/downloads/case-studies/HIHI-case-study_Cergenx.pdf
This groundbreaking use of AI to support early detection of brain injury in newborns delivers faster insights to clinicians at the most critical time. Newborns can be screened for brain injury in less than 15 minutes.
Learn more here: https://www.cergenx.com/
Are you interested in driving the next wave of AI-led healthcare solutions? Stay tuned for Health Innovation Hub Ireland’s AI innovation in healthcare call competition 2025 which is launching next month.