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.

What You Will Gain

• Access Ireland's EDIH Ecosystem in One Room: Connect directly with ENTIRE, CeADAR, Data2Sustain, and FactoryXChange 2.0 — the four EDIHs co-delivering Ireland's EU-funded digital innovation support for SMEs in health and life sciences.

• Navigate EU Regulatory Compliance with Confidence: Gain expert guidance on the EU regulatory landscape for digital health products, including AI Act implications and MDR   considerations for MedTech innovators.

• Explore AI as a Practical Business Enabler: Hear from Prof Barry O'Sullivan (UCC) on how AI is driving next-generation digital HealthTech products and services — with real SME case studies to bring it to life.

• Build Cyber Resilience Into Your HealthTech Strategy: Understand the cyber security   requirements specific to digital health infrastructure, delivered by Glenda Deveney, MTU.

• Unlock Financial Supports and Funding Pathways: Receive a comprehensive overview of   ecosystem supports and financial instruments available to Irish HealthTech SMEs, including EU funding mechanisms via Enterprise Europe Network.

• One-to-One Advisory Meetings: Avail of optional dedicated 1:1 sessions with service   providers, EDIH representatives, and agency staff to explore your specific scaling needs.

What to Expect

Across two structured sessions, attendees will hear from senior figures across government, industry, and academia — including Dr Fiona O'Sullivan from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE), Kieran Daly of HealthBeacon and the IBEC Digital Health Working Group, and Laura Clifford, EDIH Programme Manager at Enterprise Ireland. These perspectives collectively frame the national and European strategic context within which Irish HealthTech companies must position themselves to grow.

The second session moves from strategy to application. It explores the tangible technologies and frameworks that are reshaping digital health delivery — from AI-enabled diagnostics and care pathways to cyber-secure health data systems. A live SME case study will demonstrate what scaling digital healthtech in Ireland looks like in practice, providing delegates with a concrete, replicable model. The programme concludes with a facilitated networking lunch, giving delegates unstructured time to build relationships with peers, service providers, and potential collaborators.

For those seeking deeper engagement, optional one-to-one meetings (14:30–15:30) provide a private, focused environment to discuss specific challenges, opportunities, or partnership possibilities with EDIH advisors and agency representatives.

Who Should Attend

SMEs, PSOs and industry stakeholders working in the health and life sciences industry.

Registration

• We warmly invite you to be part of this landmark gathering for the community. Secure your complimentary ticket via Eventbrite: (Scaling Digital HealthTech in Ireland | Eventbrite) is required to participate.

• Places are limited. Early registration is strongly encouraged.

• Enquiries: lisa.bodden@waltoninstitute.ie

• By registering for this event, you consent to the sharing of your personal data with event partners — including Enterprise Europe Network, the EDIH network in Ireland, and co-organising entities — for event coordination, follow-up, and EU-funded programme reporting purposes. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting the event organisers.

Agenda

09:30 – 10:00 | Registration & Networking - Arrival, coffee, and informal networking

10:00 – 11:30 | Session 1

• Welcome & Introduction - Opening remarks from ENTIRE EDIH

• Keynote: Digital & Life Sciences Strategy - Dr Fiona O'Sullivan, Life Sciences Unit, DETE

• Digital Health in Practice - Kieran Daly, HealthBeacon & IBEC Digital Health Working Group

• EDIH Programme Overview - Laura Clifford, EDIH Programme Manager, Enterprise Ireland

• Panel Discussion - Q&A with Session 1 Speakers

11:30 – 12:00 | Coffee Break & Networking - Break

12:00 – 12:30 | Session 2

• AI as an Enabler of HealthTech Innovation - Prof Barry O'Sullivan, UCC

• SME Case Study - Scaling Digital HealthTech in Ireland — Live Example

• Digital Health Regulatory Overview - Speaker TBC

• Cyber Resilience for Digital HealthTech - Glenda Deveney, MTU

• Ecosystem & Financial Supports - Patrick Sweeney, Enterprise Europe Network

• Q&A - Open Questions — All Session 2 Speakers

13:30 – 14:30 | Networking Lunch - Facilitated lunch and peer networking

14:30 – 15:30 | Optional 1-to-1 Meetings (by prior request) - SMEs, service providers & agency representatives

*The agenda is subject to modification. Speakers are confirmed as of the publication date.

This event is co-organised as part of the FactoryXChange 2.0 programme, co-funded by the European Union under the Digital Europe Programme.