Scaling Digital HealthTech in Ireland

Exploring the challenges and opportunities in scaling of digital healthtech in Ireland.

This event brings together key stakeholders from Ireland’s digital healthtech ecosystem to explore the opportunities and challenges in scaling and shaping the future of healthtech innovation.

The Irish based European Digital Innovation Hubs, (ENTIRE, CeADAR, Data2Sustain and FactoryXchange 2.0), in collaboration with Enterprise Europe Network and Ibec will explore the strategic direction and support levers for Irish SMEs to develop, scale and commercialise innovative digital healthtech solutions.

Critical challenges, such as integration of AI tools, regulatory compliance, cyber resilience and financial supports will be discussed by expert speakers and panel discussions.

The event will conclude with a networking lunch and dedicated one-to-one meetings, providing valuable opportunities for SMEs, service providers, and agency representatives to connect, collaborate, and explore potential partnerships.

Who should attend?
SMEs, PSOs and industry stakeholders working in the health and life sciences industry.

*Agenda

Registration (09:30 - 10:00)
• Registration, coffee and networking

Session 1 (10:00 - 11:30)
• Welcome and introduction
• Digital and Life Sciences strategies - Fiona O’Sullivan, Life Sciences Unit, DETE
• Digital Health – Kieran Daly, HealthBeacon and Ibec Digital Health Working Group
• EDIH Programme overview - Laura Clifford, EDIH Programme Manager, Enterprise Ireland
• Panel discussion

Coffee Break & Networking (11:30 - 12:00)

Session 2 (12:00 - 13:30)
• AI as an enabler of new Digital Healthtech products & services – Prof Barry O'Sullivan, UCC
• Case Study of an SME scaling Digital Healthtech in Ireland
• Digital Health Regulatory overview – Speaker TBC
• Ensuring Cyber Resilience for Digital Healthtech – Glenda Deveney, MTU
• Ecosystem and financial supports overview – Patrick Sweeney, Enterprise Europe Network
• Q&A

Networking Lunch (13:30 - 14:30)

Optional 1 to 1 meetings (14:30 - 15:30) - SME, service providers, agency staff

Parking: There are no parking spaces available within the venue area. Street parking is available but regulated with pay zones around €2.50–€3.10 per hour around campus; check signs to avoid clamping. There are multi-storey car parks within a 5–10 minute walk: Trinity Street (APCOA), Q-Park Setanta, APCOA Drury Street, Q-Park St Stephens Green.

Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible

If you have any queries, please contact lisa.bodden@waltoninstitute.ie

*Subject to change

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· The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)

· The European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) network in Ireland

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You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting the event organisers.