About dconnect
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Our Mission
Our mission is to stimulate, foster and enhance innovation in Digital Health for creation of enterprises, products and services that address the healthcare needs of society.
Our Vision
dConnect is building a bridge between business, the healthcare sector, universities and society. Our Digital Health cluster supports start-ups, helps commercialize research, and provides larger businesses and investors with exposure to leading-edge innovation. Early-stage businesses have access to education and a network to support their growth.
Our People
Carl Power
Director Programmes & Business Development
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Sarah Nic Lochlainn
Community & Education Manager
Surafel Demissie
Software Engineering Executive
Our Funders
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Our Board of Directors
Aidan Browne
Head of Business Development & Innovation
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Declan Murphy
CEO
Servisource Healthcare
Thomas McEvoy
Head of Enterprise
Louth County Council
Irene McCausland
Vice President of Strategic Planning, Communications and Development
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Aprilanna Baker
Deputy Chairperson
Cavan & Monaghan Education & Training Board
Tim McCormac
Head of Research
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Steering Committee
Dr. Anita Finnegan
CEO
Nova Leah
Philip Hogan
CEO
Cliffrun Media
Jim O'Donoghue
President
S3 Connected Health
Sean O'Connor
Founder & COO
STATSports
Gavin Shorten
Program Delivery Manager, AI & Cloud Dreamworks
IBM
Lorcan Walsh
Digital Endpoint Capability Centre Lead
Novartis
Maeve McGrath
Head of Healthcare Innovation
Roche
Ronan Kelly
Global Director Smart Factory Lead
Pfizer
Andy Bleaden
Director Ecosystems and Membership
ECH Alliance
Deirdre Craven
Senior Regional Development Executive
Enterprise Ireland
James Boyle
Manager, Business & Relationship Development
IDA Ireland
Martin Curley
Director, Digital Transformation and Open Innovation
HSE
Prof. Dave Burke
Director of Cardiology & Director of Medical Education at the Beacon UCD Academy
Beacon Hospital
Dr. Alan Gaffney
Vice president of the Intensive Care Society & consultant
Beaumont Hospital
Prof. Dermot Power
Geriatrician, Seniors Care
Mater Hospital
Michael McCoy
Business Owner
My Life (Estrella Hall)
Prof. Fergal McCaffrey
Director
Regulated Software Research Centre, DkIT
Dr. Julie Doyle
Director
NetwellCASALA, DKIT
Prof. Keith Thornbury
Director
Smooth Muscle Research Centre DkIT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is dConnect?
I have a startup idea. Can you help me?
I have a great technology or research project but I need someone to fund the development. Can dConnect help?
What kind of companies do you work with?
I want to become a mentor or advisor.
How do I join the community?
Do you offer coworking space?
I’m a corporate with an Open Innovation challenge, how can dConnect help?
Do you offer consultancy?
