DigiBio HealthTech Innovation Programme
Supported under the Innovators’ Initiative Programme
The DigiBio programme is a unique 10-month postgraduate programme that gives you the opportunity to identify and solve real healthcare problems using digital technologies. The programme delivers hands-on training in needs-led innovation based on a tried-and-trusted needs-led innovation methodology developed by Stanford University. The programme combines design thinking with entrepreneurship and maps a route to market in the highly regulated health-tech sector. You will identify real-world healthcare needs, invent novel solutions to address those needs, and develop and validate a commercially viable business case with key stakeholders.
The DigiBio HealthTech Innovation Programme is aimed at high-calibre, experienced individuals with either clinical, commercial, financial, entrepreneurial and/or technical backgrounds. No fees apply to participate in the programme, and participants will receive a stipend of €38k for full-time engagement in the 10-month programme. The programme is hosted and managed by Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) with core partner RCSI managing the clinical training and immersive environment access, with additional partners DCU, Trinity College Dublin and Tyndall National Institute providing additional immersive access, technical training and mentorship.
The DigiBio HealthTech Innovation Programme’’ is supported under the Innovators’ Initiative Programme co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-2027
