The DigiBio Healthtech Innovation Programme aimed at supporting entrepreneurs in the health and wellbeing sectors is now open for applications.
The programme, which is running for the second year, offers applicants a €38,000 tax-free scholarship.
Organisers say 12 people "from diverse backgrounds" will be accepted to the 10 month full-time postgraduate programme starting in September.
The programme is hosted and managed by Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) in partnership with core partners RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin and Tyndall National Institute.
Participants will, say the organisers, "get invaluable guidance from experienced clinical, industry, investment and technology professionals".
They will also receive "hands-on training in needs-led innovation, design thinking and entrepreneurship will be provided".
Students will also spend up to 8 weeks in a healthcare environment identifying real healthcare problems to address.
They will also be supported in developing and validating viable business propositions.
The current participants come from varied backgrounds and include a GP, nurse, physiotherapist, digital health designer, medical device designer, financial manager, digital transformation manager, and solicitor.
Carl Power, DigiBio Healthtech Innovation Programme Director, said: “By providing aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs with the training, resources and support they need to succeed, this programme will play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare with impactful solutions.
"We are looking for 12 quality candidates, with five or more years of professional experience, who are looking to get into a start-up or perhaps a career change as an innovation leader.
"It’s a very hands-on programme where you also get direct access to healthcare environments.
"At its core, the programme is about learning and applying a specific approach to finding a problem worth solving and building a commercial case to bring it to market.”
Applications are open until 2nd May. You can apply here – https://www.digibio.ie/apply#apply-now .
Top pic: The 12 participants on the 2024/25 DigiBio Healthtech Innovation Programme
