Health Innovation Research Alliance Northern Ireland (HIRANI)

Are you a researcher or innovative business seeking to collaborate and realise their research ambitions? Join Innovate UK in collaboration with the Department for the Economy NI, Invest Northern Ireland, Ulster University, Queen's University Belfast, the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) for an exciting in-person networking and information event to learn, connect and discuss the Horizon Europe collaborative research and innovation opportunities that can accelerate your innovative projects. Discover how Horizon Europe has transformed ideas into successful projects across various sectors, and how yours could be next. This event will take place on the 24th of October from 09:30 – 16:30 at Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn City. Find out more and register at the link below: Horizon Europe Roadshow: Information, Networking and Collaboration for Success – Northern Ireland - Innovate UK Business Connect (ktn-uk.org)

The Academy of Medical Sciences offer networking grants and round two is open for applications! The awards provide up to £25,000 over one year to support collaborations between researchers in other countries and the UK, and to hold networking events aimed at strengthening global research capacity. The deadline for applying is Wednesday 23rd October 2024. Find out more and apply here - https://lnkd.in/gzYjACtN The British Academy Royal Academy of Engineering The Royal Society

We are really looking forward to welcoming the Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP) leads Tony Young, Tamsin H. back for the annual pitstop in Belfast. This health workforce innovation skills programme has been instrumental in highlighting challenges and solutions from a health professional perspective, to help deliver on our urgent healthcare needs. We are grateful for the support from the Northern Ireland Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Prof Lourda Geoghegan and funding provided by Invest Northern Ireland. We are excited for keynotes on innovation leadership from Cathy Harrison, Design and Medicines Optimisation from Rebecca Walsh, Colum Lowe, Claire Scullin, Rachel Huey and innovation founder stories from Roisin M. Molloy, Scott Martin. As part of this pitstop visit, 70+ Clinical Entrepreneurs from across the UK will be attending the NHS Confederation NICON followed buy the Belfast pitstop. This will bring inspiring real world examples of design, development and adoption of innovation into the Health service to improve outcomes and productivity. Find out more on how to apply here - https://lnkd.in/e_9bAJne. There are 10 spaces available this year for the Northern Ireland cohort and applications close on 29th October at 6pm, so don’t miss out on your chance to be involved in this fantastic programme! Dr Rawa Lina Jawad-Quinn Alexander Davey Sinéad Welsh Frances Duffy Polly Sullivan Cheryl Wallace Anne T. Jeremy Fitch Mike Nesbitt Keith Forster Helen McCarthy Joann Rhodes MBA Siobhan McGrath

Invest Northern Ireland have launched the consultation for their new 2024-27 Business Strategy. Review the draft strategy and share your feedback. The feedback link closes on Friday 14th November 2024 - https://okt.to/OqE8WN This is a great opportunity for stakeholders and partners to contribute their insights to help drive economic growth and prosperity in Northern Ireland. #BusinessStrategy #Consultation #InvestNI #EconomicGrowth Cheryl Wallace Brendan McGuigan

Last week, HIRANI had the pleasure of attending The Academy of Medical Sciences Cross Sector Programme event at the Swansea Stadium in Wales. For this event, the Academy of Medical Sciences partnered with the Life Sciences Hub Wales to present an event on ‘Cancer – Digital and Data’. This event brought together innovators and researchers from diverse careers and fields, to discover cutting-edge digital tools and data innovations transforming cancer care and highlighted the advantages of cross-sector collaboration and knowledge exchange, related to digital technologies and data science in cancer care. The need for all sectors to work together to create sustainable solutions, ultimately enhancing the quality of care across Wales and the UK, was emphasised. HIRANI has been chosen by the Academy of Medical Sciences to be the cross-sector innovation hub host for Northern Ireland and will be hosting three Cross-Sector Programme events in Northern Ireland in 2024 and 2025. The aim of these projects is to promote health innovation and support greater cross-disciplinary connectivity and collaboration between academia, industry, the NHS and policy makers. HIRANI Chief Operations Officer, Dr. Siobhan McGrath said of the event “I was very pleased to attend the Academy’s event in Wales in the Swansea Stadium, building connections across the UK for life science innovation. Developing on the work carried out by the Academy of Medical Sciences and the Life Sciences Hub Wales, HIRANI are delighted to announce our first Academy of Medical Sciences event is in planning, with announcements of details and dates to follow in the upcoming weeks.” Abigail Marklew Rachel Macdonald Leanne Price Colette Buckley Naomi Joyce Mike Handford Ronan Lyons vivek patkar Aime Kidner #science #innovation #health #collaboration

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Join Sumer NI for a breakfast seminar on Tuesday 22nd October from 8am-10.30am at The Merchant Hotel Belfast, for the R&D Tax Relief and Patent Box to discover how your business can benefit from significant tax relief for innovation and intellectual property. The expert panel will cover everything from patents and their relevance to your business, to the available tax relief options and the legal processes involved. To reserve your place, please email: linda.arbuthnot@sumerni.co.uk. Phil Chambers PhD Linda Arbuthnot

📢 Calling all Northern Ireland Medtech SMEs! New £5m MedTech accelerator launched to support SMEs seeking regulatory approval for new and existing products by providing up to £30,000 funding for each SME.   The MedTech Accelerator: Rapid Regulatory Support programme is designed to help SMEs who rely on external expertise when navigating the complex regulatory processes for product approval. Funding can be used with regulatory affairs providers that will help prepare new or existing products for submission for approval.  The project is delivered by CPI on behalf of the OLS Office for Life Sciences and funded by UK Government   Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eKed3NHK Joann Rhodes MBA Siobhan McGrath Sean O'Connor PhD Catalyst Ormeau Labs Claire Armstrong QUBIS Ltd Alex Chacko Julie Gormley Invest Northern Ireland Barbara O. Ulster University The AMP Growth Incubator Debbie M. ABHI #HealthTech #RegulatorySupport #MedTechRegulation #InnovationSupport

Are you a female founder leading a tech business that's ready to grow? The Female Founder Accelerator is designed by Barclays Eagle Labs and AccelerateHER to support 100 female founders, who are beyond idea stage and poised for growth. The aim is to bring more women into entrepreneurship and level the playing field. Over nine weeks of masterclasses, you’ll learn about marketing strategies, sales and negotiation, financial management and building a team. Plus, you’ll get access to one-to-one mentoring, accountability groups, in-person community networking, a showcase event and the ability to connect with a community of like-minded female founders. The accelerator is designed for ventures beyond the ‘idea’ stage. This means: - You’ve created or are close to creating your minimal viable product (MVP) - You’re ready to bring your product to market or have already - You have ambitions to scale and raise investment in the next 12 to 18 months - You operate within key technology and innovation sectors. Find out more about the programme and apply here - https://lnkd.in/etqFX-f6

Yesterday HIRANI attended the AwakenHub and AwakenAngels panel discussion “Shifting the Dial for Irish Women Founders and Investors”, at the Embassy of Ireland in London. This excellent event offered a unique opportunity to connect with fellow members of the community, celebrating the incredible strides being made by Irish women in the world of entrepreneurship and investment. Our CEO, Joann Rhodes MBA, who was speaking on the panel hosted by Mary McKenna, MBE with Clare Ryan & Niamh Dooley; said, “It was fantastic to showcase Irish founders, investors and attract prospective angel investors. The evening was full of potential with much room to grow further. I was delighted to speak about my experience of how sector-specific knowledge as well as financial investment, is key for sectors like life sciences, circular economy and finance to flourish.” Thank you to Awaken Angels for assembling such a knowledgeable and passionate room, and to the Ambassador of Ireland Mr Martin Fraser for hosting this wonderful event. Mary McKenna, MBE Niamh Dooley Clare Ryan Susan Nightingale Hayley Collen Sinead Crowley Denise McQuaid Dr. Shirley Davey Emily Shanks Jenny Tooth OBE #femalefounders #angelinvesting #investment #entrepreneurship