Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # dConnect Empowering Collaboration in Digital Health ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://dconnect.ie/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [AI in Healthcare Phase 4 Now Open For Applications](https://dconnect.ie/2026/05/12/ai-in-healthcare-phase-4-now-open-for-applications/) - From Idea to AI-Driven MedTech in Action About The Programme From Concept to Compliant, Market-Ready Digital Health Solutions The AI in Healthcare Programme helps you move from idea to operational MedTech in just six months. We don’t do theory — we help you design, build, test, and launch a real, working digital health product. The - [AI in Healthcare Phase 3 Delegate Workshop](https://dconnect.ie/2026/02/24/ai-in-healthcare-phase-3-delegate-workshop/) - Turning AI Ambition into Action: Inside the AI in Healthcare Phase 3 Workshop The AI in Healthcare Phase 3 programme officially got underway in December and this month we invited all participants to an in-person workshop at Dundalk Institute of Technology, bringing together healthcare innovators, clinicians, researchers and industry experts for a day focused on - [RFQ - Feasibility Report Digital Health Validation Lab & Regulatory Sandbox in Ireland](https://dconnect.ie/2025/11/11/rfq-feasibility-report-digital-health-validation-lab-regulatory-sandbox-in-ireland/) - This Request for Quote (RFQ) is published to invite suitably qualified organisations to provide proposals for the completion of a Feasibility Report on establishing a Digital Health Validation Lab & Regulatory Sandbox (DHVRS) in Ireland.The initiative is led by the Connected Health & Wellbeing Cluster (based at Dundalk Institute of Technology – DkIT), alongside a - [Dundalk Institute of Technology Hosts Health & Life Science Cluster Tour as Part of TCI Global Conference 2025](https://dconnect.ie/2025/10/30/dundalk-institute-of-technology-hosts-health-life-science-cluster-tour-as-part-of-tci-global-conference-2025/) - Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) was proud to host the Health & Life Science Cluster Tour on Tuesday, 14th October, as part of the TCI Global Conference 2025. Organised in partnership with the Connected Health & Wellbeing (CHW) Cluster, the event brought over 40 international delegates to DkIT’s Netwell CASALA Research Centre to explore how - [Digital Health Innovation Programme (CPD)](https://dconnect.ie/2025/09/16/digital-health-innovation-programme-cpd/) - Technical Training Digital Health Innovation Programme (CPD) Programme Overview We are now accepting bookings for the Digital Health Innovation Programme. Programme starting 22 October 2025. The Connected Health Skillnet and promoting organisation Irish Medtech Association in collaboration with dConnect and Angles Consulting are delighted to present the Digital Health Innovation Programme. The aim of the programme - [EIT Health i-Days 2025 at DkIT](https://dconnect.ie/2025/08/25/eit-health-i-days-2025-at-dkit/) - i-Days: Student competition to tackle health challenges EIT Health Innovation Days (i-Days) empower university students across Europe to tackle real-life healthcare challenges with creative solutions. DkIT is proud to host i-Days for the fourth year in a row, offering students the chance to collaborate, innovate, and compete at both local and European levels. i-Days promote health - [Cyber Security for Healthcare Conference 2025 – Highlights & Insights](https://dconnect.ie/2025/07/15/cyber-security-for-healthcare-conference-2025-highlights-insights/) - Strengthening cyber resilience across the Irish health ecosystem Over 100 healthcare leaders, IT professionals, innovators, and policy experts gathered at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT) on Wednesday, 2nd July 2025, for the Cyber Security for Healthcare Conference. Supported by InterTradeIreland and ARMIS, and delivered in collaboration with Cyber Ireland, NI Cyber, and HIRANI, the conference - [‘Cyber Awareness’ Training – July 15th Half-Day (online) plus 6 Hours online learning](https://dconnect.ie/2025/07/09/cyber-awareness-training-july-15th-half-day-online-plus-6-hours-online-learning/) - Cyber Awareness Training The Connected Health & Wellbeing Cluster and the dConnect Hub are delighted to partner with M1 Drogheda Chamber Skillnet on the Cyber Awareness training programme. The purpose of this training is to provide the new context in relation to Cyber Security and the arrival of NIS2 as a new reference point and framework. - [Join Us at DKIT for the Cyber Security For Health Conference](https://dconnect.ie/2025/05/16/join-us-at-dkit-for-the-cyber-security-for-health-conference/) - Join us for the Cyber Security for Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, taking place at DKIT, Dundalk. This essential event brings together healthcare professionals, digital health innovators, and cybersecurity experts to explore the latest threats, trends, and solutions shaping the cybersecurity landscape in healthcare. Learn how to protect patient data, implement effective cyber - [Join Us at DKIT for the Health and Innovation Showcase](https://dconnect.ie/2025/04/08/dkit-health-and-innovation-showcase-2025/) - We are delighted to invite you to attend the upcoming Health and Innovation Showcase, taking place at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT) on Tuesday, 6th May 2025. This exciting event brings together key stakeholders in the health, wellbeing, and innovation ecosystem to explore groundbreaking developments, share ideas, and foster future collaborations. Hosted in partnership with - [AI in Healthcare Programme Nears Completion – Driving Innovation Across Ireland](https://dconnect.ie/2025/03/26/ai-in-healthcare-programme-nears-completion-driving-innovation-across-ireland/) - Phase 2 of the AI in Healthcare Programme is set to conclude in April 2025, marking a significant milestone in advancing AI-driven healthcare solutions. Over the past six months (October 2024 – April 2025), 11 AI-focused healthcare startups from across the island of Ireland have participated in this transformative programme, delivered in partnership with the - [EIT Health I-Days 2024 in Dundalk Institute of Technology - Students Innovate Health Solutions](https://dconnect.ie/2024/10/25/eit-health-i-days-2024-in-dundalk-institute-of-technology-students-innovate-health-solutions/) - Last week, the EIT Health I-Days returned to Dundalk Institute of Technology for its third consecutive year hosted by the Connected Health and Wellbeing Cluster in partnership with dConnect. This event brings together students from multiple disciplines to tackle real-world health challenges. The event was held on the afternoon of Tuesday the 15th and all-day - ["Innovative Synergies: Integrating Data and Collaboration in Healthcare" Conference Highlights](https://dconnect.ie/2024/07/10/innovative-synergies-integrating-data-and-collaboration-in-healthcare-conference-highlight/) - Ceara Treacy News 17 July 2026 https://dconnect.ie/2024/07/10/innovative-synergies-integrating-data-and-collaboration-in-healthcare-conference-highlight/ On June 27th, 2024, the Connected Health and Wellbeing Cluster, in collaboration with EIT Health Ireland-UK, hosted the pivotal “Innovative Synergies: Integrating Data and Collaboration in Healthcare” conference at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT). The conference themed in shaping the future of Digital Health data collaboration. This one-day event, supported by InterTrade Ireland, the Health - [eHealth Embark starts 28th April](https://dconnect.ie/2022/05/14/be-my-guest-concert/) - Thank you to all companies and innovators who applied for eHealth Embark. The calibre of each applicant was impressive and those who were not selected have been directed to other business development programmes in DkIT. Our invitation to reach out to dconnect for support with your digital health innovation is always open. eHealth Embark participants now commence a six-week programme consisting of mentoring - [](https://dconnect.ie/2024/07/10/6477/) - 📢 Digital Health Innovation Programme (CPD Certified)📅 Starting 12/09/2024📍 8 workshops over 5 months with mentoring, networking, customer & stakeholder engagement, & team project work.After a very successful pilot programme in 2023, the next intake of the Digital Health Innovation Programme will begin in September. Developed by Connected Health Skillnet, dConnect & Angles Consulting Paul - [Dundalk Institute of Technology announces winners of its second ‘eHealth Embark’ programme to support Digital Health](https://dconnect.ie/2023/07/17/dundalk-institute-of-technology-announces-winners-of-its-second-ehealth-embark-programme-to-support-digital-health/) - 23rd May 2023, Dublin – Dundalk/ Dublin, Ireland. Winners of this prestigious award were EpiCapture Ltd and MedWrite. Both start-ups were commended for their outstanding potential to further digital health innovation and provide unique digital solutions to address healthcare challenges across global markets. EpiCapture will receive up to $70,000 Amazon Web Services (AWS) credits, whilst - [Good luck to iDays team at European Final in Vienna](https://dconnect.ie/2022/11/28/wake-up-and-smell-the-roses/) - EIT Health & DkIT Collaboration EIT Health collaborated with DkIT’s dConnect Digital HealthInnovation Hub and Connected Health and Wellbeing Cluster in October to stage atwo-day innovation challenge called iDays. DkIT students who entered the iDays competition werechallenged to use “Design Thinking”, an innovation methodology that emanatesfrom Stanford University, to solve health problems. far from the - [dConnect announces winners of inaugural eHealth Embark programme](https://dconnect.ie/2022/07/05/dconnect-announces-winners-of-inaugural-ehealth-embark-programme/) - Winners of this prestigious award were Cymantic Medical and Frendo App. Both startups were commended for their outstanding potential to further digital health innovation and provide unique digital solutions to address healthcare challenges across global markets. The prize of $100,000 Amazon Web Services (AWS) credits was split between them, and each startup will receive a ## Pages - [dConnect](https://dconnect.ie/) - Empowering Collaboration in Digital Health Our Services Programmes Don't Miss Our Next Event Find Out More / Secure Your Seat About Us dConnect (DkIT Connect DAC) is a wholly owned entity of Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) based at DkIT’s Regional Development Centre (RDC). Our Mission is to stimulate and foster innovation in Digital Health - [AI In Healthcare](https://dconnect.ie/ai-in-healthcare/) - From Idea to AI-Driven MedTech in Action About The Programme From Concept to Compliant, Market-Ready Digital Health Solutions The AI in Healthcare Programme helps you move from idea to operational MedTech in just six months. We don’t do theory — we help you design, build, test, and launch a real, working digital health product. The - [eHealth Embark](https://dconnect.ie/ehealth-embark/) - 10 week Digital Health Start-Up Programme About The Programme Six one-day, in-person and online, workshops over ten weeks. In-person workshops will be held at AWS offices in Dublin. The workshops will focus on developing a deep understanding of your customer need, the market opportunity, developing your technical roadmap and go–to-market plan. Two parallel mentoring strands, - [News & Posts](https://dconnect.ie/news/) - News 12 May 2026 AI in Healthcare Phase 4 Now Open For Applications From Concept to Compliant, Market-Ready Digital Health Solutions The AI in Healthcare Programme helps you move from idea to operational MedTech in just six months. 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Full details can be found here AI In Healthcare - dConnect - [AI in Healthcare Phase 3 (Cohort 2)](https://dconnect.ie/event/ai-in-healthcare-phase-3/) - #post_excerptEmpowering innovators, clinicians, and companies to build real-world AI healthcare solutions. The fully funded AI in Healthcare Programme helps entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and tech companies transform great ideas into operational digital health platforms. - [Unlocking Value from Secondary Health Data](https://dconnect.ie/event/unlocking-value-from-secondary-health-data/) - Unlocking Value from Secondary Health Data April 16th 2026, 12:30pm to 1:15pm This 45-minute member-led webinar series shines a spotlight on the expertise, experience and innovation within our cluster community. Each session features a cluster member sharing practical insights from a live project, a recent challenge, a research initiative or a real-world implementation. The focus is - [Digital Health Innovation Programme (CPD)](https://dconnect.ie/event/digital-health-innovation-programme-cpd/) - Programme Overview The Connected Health Skillnet and promoting organisation Irish Medtech Association in collaboration with dConnect and Angles Consulting are delighted to present the Digital Health Innovation Programme. The aim of the programme is to embed the mindset and methodology of needs-led innovation with a view to increasing innovation capability and new product development. The programme applies a “learn - [Shared Success Sessions – 30 Minute Member Spotlight – XWAVE](https://dconnect.ie/event/shared-success-sessions-30-minute-member-spotlight-xwave/) - This 30-minute member-led webinar series shines a spotlight on the expertise, experience and innovation within our Connected Health & Wellbeing cluster community. Each session features a cluster member sharing practical insights from a live project, a recent challenge, a research initiative or a real-world implementation. The focus is on learning from lived experience — what - [From MVP to integrated Medical Device; Giving ideas the best chance to succeed](https://dconnect.ie/event/from-mvp-to-integrated-medical-device-giving-ideas-the-best-chance-to-succeed/) - For many innovators, the real challenge begins after the MVP stage. Moving from a promising prototype to a fully integrated, compliant and manufacturable medical device requires deep technical expertise, regulatory insight and a structured development process. This co-hosted webinar for members of the Connected Health & Wellbeing Cluster and MedLink Cluster Galway, brings together innovators - [Connected Health & Wellbeing Cluster – South Chapter Launch](https://dconnect.ie/event/connected-health-wellbeing-cluster-south-chapter-launch/) - The Connected Health & Wellbeing Cluster is Ireland’s national platform for collaboration across digital health, life sciences, MedTech, healthcare providers, academia and public agencies. This event marks the official launch of the South Chapter, creating a regional hub for organisations across the South and South-East to connect, collaborate and shape the future of connected health innovation. This collaborative launch - [I-Days 2025 – Free Info Webinar](https://dconnect.ie/event/i-days-2025-free-info-webinar/) - Hear from last year’s winner’s on representing DkIT at an EU final in Europe. Find out about the €1000 prizes on the day, and the event. ## Categories - [News](https://dconnect.ie/category/news/)