The Northern and Western Region Assembly had a wonderful opportunity this week to visit the University of Galway and see how the EU Co Funded Innovators’ Initiative is progressing at the Bioinnovate Centre.

Innovators’ Initiative is in an immersive, needs-led entrepreneurship programme that lasts for 9 months, offering a postgraduate diploma.

Along with colleagues from Enterprise Ireland and Bioinnovate, we had the opportunity to engage with both mentors and participants of the programme, who are currently undergoing the initial phase, which includes a bootcamp, anatomy training, and clinical immersion.

The current group of 12 participants, which were selected from diverse professional backgrounds are exploring three separate clinical areas, working towards identifying clinical needs before exploring potential solutions.

The engaging discussions with participants shed light on their motivations and positive experiences of the initial phase of the programme and we will be sharing details of some of those experiences on our website as the programme progresses.

Upon completing the program, participants will have crafted an advanced technical solution for a business opportunity, potentially paving the way for a high-potential startup (HPSU) or leading to licensed technology.

For more information on Innovators’ Initiative, please click on the link.