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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

          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 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…
HIHI launches latest Clinical Evaluation Study with MedScan3D
28th August 2024

This August HIHI’s company spotlight is on MedScan3D Health Innovation Hub Ireland this month showcases another Clinical Evaluation Study. The focus of the evaluation was to identify new areas where…
HIHI monthly tender watch – July
31st July 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…
Health Innovation Hub Ireland announces the appointment of Geraldine O’ Flynn as the new Manager of HIHI’s Galway Office
30th July 2024

HIHI Meet the Team. Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI) is thrilled to announce the appointment of  Geraldine O’ Flynn as the new HIHI Manager at the University of Galway. Geraldine,…
HIHI Meet the Team. HIHI welcomes Laura Caden as HIHI Health Technology Innovation Specialist
23rd July 2024

HIHI is delighted to welcome Laura Caden to our team. She joins as Health Technology Innovation Specialist, based at Mater Misericordiae​ University Hospital Laura brings a wealth of experience to…
HIHI Senior Clinical Research Manager takes part in the World Congress on Virtual Rehabilitation. UCC researchers collaborate with European partners on virtual healthcare rehabilitation with the aim of reducing waiting lists
22nd July 2024

HIHI Senior Clinical Research Manager, Dr. Michael Twomey recently participated in the 2024 World Congress on Virtual Rehabilitation which was held in Amsterdam in the Netherlands in June 2024.  ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​…
Theatre Workshops for Dementia and Remote Speech Therapy Screening for Children Among Five Pilot Projects Selected by Smart D8
22nd July 2024

Theatre Workshops for Dementia and Remote Speech Therapy Screening for Children Among Five Pilot Projects Selected by Smart D8 Pilot projects selected to focus on speech and language, community health,…
HIHI launches latest Clinical Evaluation study with CergenX which provides new hope for early recognition of potential brain injury in newborns
12th July 2024

This July, HIHI is spotlighting our latest Clinical Evaluation Study with CergenX with their product CergenX Wave which provides new hope for early recognition of potential Brain Injury in Newborns.…
HIHI Monthly Tender Watch – June
26th June 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 Monthly Tender Watch – May
30th May 2024

Welcome to ‘HIHI Tender Watch’. This is a brief monthly update on live relevant* tenders for innovative products in Irish healthcare, a reminder of those closing soon and relevant Dynamic…
Do you want to be a national leader in healthcare innovation? One month to apply to the Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Innovation
29th May 2024

If you want to be at the forefront of healthcare innovation leadership and become an innovation champion of the future then apply today to the Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Innovation.…
Health Innovation Hub Ireland collaborates with Galway University Hospital and Atlantic Technological University on design driven healthcare solutions
28th May 2024

A collaboration between HIHI and UHG and ATU’s Industrial Design third-year students has recently wrapped up with a very successful demonstration of the intersection of healthcare and design thinking. HIHI’s…
Great coverage of HIHI’s pilot with Telea in Irish Medical Times
27th May 2024

Read a great article by Terence Cosgrave editor of the Irish Medical Times on how Irish start-up Telea is helping Parkinson’s speech therapy. Health Innovation Hub Ireland has recently completed…
Spotlight on the winners of HIHI/EI Clinical Innovation Awards 2023
27th May 2024

This May we at Health Innovation Hub Ireland are delighted to spotlight the winners of the HIHI/EI Clinical Innovation Awards 2023, Dr. Conor Judge, Dr. Claire Stenson and Dr. Declan…
Health Innovation Hub Ireland launches first GreenTech @ HIHI sustainable healthcare pilot study
21st May 2024

Healthcare contributes 4.4% to global greenhouse gas emissions. Ireland currently ranks as a major emitter (between 0.5 and 1 million t) when compared to other countries. There is a growing…
HIHI launches new pilot study on a digital health app “I Know Me” which is set to empower CF patients to become the “CEO” of their own bodies with more control over personal health data
15th May 2024

Cork, 15th May, 2024. May marks Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Awareness Month and this year’s focused theme is Resilient. CF is a genetic disease which affects the lungs and the digestive…
NEW: HIHI Monthly Tender Watch – April
29th April 2024

Welcome to ‘HIHI Tender Watch’. This is a brief monthly update on live relevant* tenders for innovative healthcare products in Irish healthcare. ‘HIHI Tender Watch’ is intended as a sign-post…
Health Innovation Hub Ireland commences new AI pilot study which is set to improve the accuracy of bladder scans with Cardiogenics and the Urology Department at University Hospital Galway
29th April 2024

Great to kick off another Health Innovation Hub Ireland pilot study! HIHI’s Galway office are currently working on an AI tool with Cardiogenics and the Urology Department of University Hospital…
Read coverage in EchoLive.ie on AVeta Medical with their VITA AV device set to help women suffering from vaginal atrophy
16th April 2024

Great article by Deirdre McArdle for the EchoLive.ie as she continues her FemTech innovation series. This week AVeta Medical is featured along with founder Paula Newell. The device repairs vaginal…
Read Vish Gain’s article for the Silicon Republic on the release of the HIHI Telea pilot. “Pilot study of the Telea app gives hope to people with Parkinsons”
15th April 2024

Read the full article here   Pilot study of the Telea app gives hope to people with Parkinson’s