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          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.
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          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 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 @ 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

          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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          Innovation Qualification

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

          From our annual report to peer review publications, HIHI provides a unique insight into Irish healthcare innovation.
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          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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HIHI Director Dr Tanya Mulcahy appointed as expert advisor for the World Health Organisation Technical Advisory Group on Public Health Innovation
25th November 2024

We are delighted to announce that our Director, Dr Tanya Mulcahy has been selected as an expert advisor for the World Health Organisation Technical Advisory Group on Public Health Innovation.…
HIHI launches new case study with Eila Connect a tech solution which supports independent living for older adults
20th November 2024

This November Health Innovation Hub Ireland spotlights our latest clinical evaluation study with Eila Connect developed by Crothers Security Ltd.  It’s a technology enabled care product which supports independent living…
Our GreenTech in healthcare call with the HSE and ICGP closes this Friday Nov 15th
11th November 2024

Three leading healthcare organisations are searching for innovative products and services that promote environmental sustainability in both primary and secondary healthcare. The national GreenTech in healthcare call is focussed on…
Great coverage of Health Innovation Hub Ireland’s latest Femtech case study with Irish female founded company Norma in Irish Tech News
6th November 2024

New digital health platform Norma offers hope to women suffering from Genito-Pelvic Pain Disorders (GPPPDs)  
HIHI with the HSE and the Irish College of GPs GreenTech in healthcare call – Focus Area 3: Decontamination
4th November 2024

The Irish healthcare sector is responsible for an estimated 5 per cent of the country’s Global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Additionally, the sector uses a high volume of single use…
Health Innovation Hub Ireland, HSE, Irish College of GPs launch national GreenTech healthcare call to future proof health sector with sustainable alternatives 
2nd November 2024

In a national first, Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI), with the HSE and Irish College of GPs is launching the GreenTech in healthcare call. The three leading healthcare organisations are…
HIHI with the HSE and the Irish College of GPs GreenTech in healthcare call – Focus Area 1: Production
1st November 2024

The Irish healthcare sector is responsible for an estimated 5 per cent of the country’s Global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Additionally, the sector uses a high volume of single use…
HIHI with the HSE and the Irish College of GPs GreenTech in healthcare call – Focus Area 2: Disposal
1st November 2024

The Irish healthcare sector is responsible for an estimated 5 per cent of the country’s Global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Additionally, the sector uses a high volume of single use…
HIHI launches new pilot study with Irish company Norma, a digital health platform that offers hope to women suffering from Genito-Pelvic Pain Disorders (GPPPD’s)
30th October 2024

New digital health platform Norma offers hope to women suffering from Genito-Pelvic Pain Disorders (GPPPD’s) providing access to an expert led intimacy education platform and psychosexual therapists HIHI is delighted…
HIHI Tender Watch – October
30th October 2024

Welcome to ‘HIHI Tender Watch’. This is a brief monthly update on live relevant* tenders for innovative healthcare products in Irish healthcare, a reminder of those closing soon and a…
On World Stroke Day HIHI launches new case study with Cork company Ocras which aims to restore the enjoyment of eating for patients with Dysphagia
29th October 2024

On World Stroke Day Health Innovation Hub Ireland is delighted to launch its latest Clinical Evaluation Study with Ocras. The company founded by Niamh Condon and her partner Siobhain McNulty…
Great coverage in Irish Tech News on HIHI supported company Clisteprobe who aim to reduce anxiety for women waiting breast cancer biopsy results
16th October 2024

New CLISTEPROBE Tech Reduces Anxiety for Women Awaiting Breast Cancer Biopsy Results  
Great coverage of HIHI’s new FemTech case study with CLISTEPROBE in the Irish Times and Irish Medical Times
14th October 2024

Read the coverage here. Great article by Ciara O’ Brien for the Irish Times. New breast cancer diagnosis technology aims to cut waiting times Clisteprobe is a high-tech solution developed…
HIHI launches new FemTech case study with CLISTEPROBE. Their novel diagnostic technology aims to reduce wait times for breast cancer biopsy results
14th October 2024

CLISTEPROBE technology aims to decrease anxiety for women waiting for breast cancer results with a novel biopsy technology which will reduce result wait times Read the full case study here https://hih.ie/downloads/case-studies/HIHI-case-study_ClisteProbe.pdf…
HIHI kicks off new pilot study with Micro-Cosmos and UHG of a new dome product that helps patients sleep better in a low stimulus environment
8th October 2024

Pictured from Left to Right: Caitriona Boyce, Clinical Skills Facilitator Trauma Orthopaedics, St Finbar’s Ward University Hospital Galway; Martina Finnerty, Clinical Nurse Manager II (CNM II), St Finbar’s Ward University…
Health Innovation Hub Ireland, HSE, Irish College of GPs launch national GreenTech healthcare call to future proof health sector with sustainable alternatives 
7th October 2024

In a national first, Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI), with the HSE and Irish College of GPs is launching the GreenTech in healthcare call. The three leading healthcare organisations are…
HIHI Tender Watch – September
26th September 2024

Welcome to ‘HIHI Tender Watch’. This is a brief monthly update on live relevant* tenders for innovative healthcare products in Irish healthcare, a reminder of those closing soon and a…
HIHI completes an AI pilot study which is set to improve the accuracy of bladder scans
3rd September 2024

Great to conclude another successful pilot study! Health Innovation Hub Ireland have recently concluded a pilot study focused on improving patient care with an AI enhanced bladder wall detection tool…
Coming soon! HIHI Clinical Innovation Awards 2024
3rd September 2024

Calling all clinical innovators ! HIHI will shortly be announcing details on how to apply for this year’s Health Innovation Hub Ireland Enterprise Ireland Clinical Innovation Awards 2024. Full details…
HIHI Tender Watch – August
29th August 2024

Welcome to ‘HIHI Tender Watch’. This is a brief monthly update on live relevant* tenders for innovative healthcare products in Irish healthcare, a reminder of those closing soon and a…