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St James’ Hospital recruits patients with TB for Video Direct Observational Therapy study to investigate smartphone versus community care, in an Irish research first
A Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI) pilot study with St James’ Hospital will investigate the benefits of using technology against in person care in Tuberculosis (TB) medication adherence. In both…
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New academic year, new HIHI Postgrad cohort, new ways of teaching – welcome innovation class of 2020/21
Health Innovation Hub Ireland and TCD welcomed the 2020/21 Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Innovation (Level 9 NFQ) class on Friday 2 and Saturday 3. As with the inaugural year, students…
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Today marks the official launch of HealthTech Ireland – the new name for the Irish Medical & Surgical Trade Association (IMSTA)
The new name, HealthTech Ireland, better reflects the technological nature of what the members do, including the provision of digital, diagnostic and device solutions that help people live healthier lives.…
Continue reading »Red Business host Jonathan Healy talks to Health Innovation Hub Ireland’s Dr. Tanya Mulcahy about innovation amidst a pandemic.
https://www.redfm.ie/on-air/podcasts/redbusiness-with-jonathan-healy/
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HIHI clients lead Irish Startup consortium win of EU grant for COVID-19 Monitoring and Triaging Platform
A consortium led by Think Biosolution, an Irish Medtech SME won a €150,000 grant from DIGI-B-CUBE call. Irish consortium partners Wellola and Think Biosolution are both clients of national innovation…
Continue reading »HIHI’s Spark Ignite Competition Finals!
We are delighted to announce that the Health Innovation Hub Ireland’s Spark Ignite competition finals are happening this week. Our regional finals are kicking off with Cork on the 7th July…
Continue reading »Webinar 2 in the series: ‘The Role of Digital Health Technologies in the Fight Against Covid-19’
We are delighted to announce the next in our series of Health Innovation Hub Ireland Webinars entitled “The Role of Digital Health Technologies in the Fight Against COVID-19” . The webinar guest speakers…
Continue reading »New Scheme aimed at Supporting the Production of Covid-19 related products announced
MINISTER HUMPHREYS ANNOUNCES NEW SCHEME AIMED AT SUPPORTING THE PRODUCTION OF COVID-19 RELATED PRODUCTS The COVID Products Scheme will accelerate the production of vital medicines, potential vaccines and essential medical…
Continue reading »Innovation during the pandemic- Irish owned business solutions impacting every element of healthcare.
Our COVID-19 Solutions Portal has captured nearly 200 innovations. Working with our government partners- DBEI, DoH, HSE and EI many of these solutions have now been implemented to support healthcare…
Continue reading »COVID-19- Challenges and Opportunities for the Medtech Industry Webinar by David Scott
On the 8th of May 2020 Health Innovation Hub Ireland held a webinar entitled “COVID-19- Challenges and Opportunities for the Medtech Industry”. The webinar was presented by David Scott, Senior Associate…
Continue reading »IBEC Digital Health Forum – Digital Health in the Age of Covid-19 – 14/05/2020
Public Sector Healthcare & Education Members, Please see below details on our Masterclass in Digital Health Solutions event, which is now being moved to an online format. Ibec’s Connected Health…
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HIHI PI and Director of the Translational Medical Device Laboratory at NUI Galway,Dr Martin O’Halloran,awarded rapid response funding
Equipment to make it easier and safer for patients with COVID-19 to breathe Lead Researchers: Professor Martin O’Halloran and Professor John Laffey, NUI Galway Science Foundation Ireland award €205,667 Overview…
Continue reading »Covid-19 – Challenges and Opportunities for the Medtech Industry
Health Innovation Hub Ireland is delighted to announce that David Scott, BHSM Solicitors, will deliver a webinar entitled “COVID-19- Challenges and Opportunities for the Medtech Industry”. What: …
Continue reading »Patent offices respond to COVID-19
National patent offices, where patent applications are filed and granted, are implementing measures to reflect the rapid changes to the business environment. Recognising that timelines may be affected by these…
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EIT Health UKIRL call for ‘Rapid Response’ projects to address COVID-19
“Rapid Response” Project Requirements • Projects should address the COVID-19 outbreak exclusively and have an “innovative” element. • Rapid implementation of the project is required. The project should be completed, and the…
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HIHI Education – programmes update
HIHI Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Innovation The HIHI/TCD Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Innovation is unaffected and will continue delivering online. If you need more information, please contact the Course Coordinator:…
Continue reading »Thank you to HIHI Healthcare staff past and present who are working on the frontline against COVID-19
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COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding Calls from Government agencies
Research and Innovation, in health, academia and industry, have a significant role to play in the national and global response to COVID-19. Consequently, the Government’s main research and innovation agencies…
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HIHI 2019 call pitches – postponed
Health Innovation Hub Ireland launched its third annual open and focused call last December, which ran until the end of January. As with every year, the next stage for successful…
Continue reading »Urgent frontline request: Non-contact thermometers
HIHI has had a request from the front line for non-contact thermometers. Non-contact thermometers allow use from a distance, without having to make physical contact. Please email: info@hih.ie, if you…
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