Join us on 12th November at W5 LIFE in Belfast for a free, interactive showcase highlighting how to build the biomanufacturing skills, STEM, and leadership training for diverse stakeholders across health-academia, industry and workforce in Northern Ireland.
Now open! a further £1.2 million of NI health & life sciences Innovate UK Launchpad funding has been released for businesses with an ambition for growth and working in, or aiming to work in, life & health sciences.
We are delighted to announce a further £1.2 million of Innovate UK Launchpad funding to be released this month for businesses with ambition for growth and working in life and health sciences.
Do you work, or are you a student, in health and social care in NI? Join an information webinar on November 10th to find out the information you need to apply to this years NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme.
In association with the James Lind Alliance, HSC Research and Development Division have launched a new initiative ‘Involvement Matters’, which aims to strengthen, improve and understand the priorities for PPI in HSC research across Northern Ireland. Find out more lnkd.in/ehwKD6ci
The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme is thrilled to announce that the Dementia Innovators Programme will be returning for its second year! They will be accepting applications from from 3rd to 28th Nov, for the next cohort. Find out more lnkd.in/eRJ54_3Y
The South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT) is leading regional innovation through its Heart Failure at Home programme, delivered in partnership with Feebris, BT Group, and Queen's University Belfast (QUB). Read more here: hira-ni.com
How is NI delivering against MRC’s strategic priorities? We heard from researchers and leaders in NI about their innovative work, and how it aligns with key Medical Research Council priority areas and how our universities act as catalysts for innovation and economic growth.
We are hearing this morning from David Hourican, CFO at British Business Bank along with our CEO Joann Rhodes MBA and Adam Hardy from Pioneer Group welcoming and setting the scene for delegates who are joining our annual business finance week event with a focus on health and life sciences.
Causeway Sensors Limited, a Queen's University Belfast spin out are developing breakthrough plasmonic sensors for commercial application in the world of drug manufacturing, and are the HIRANI company of the month for October. Read the full story at www.hira-ni.com
Healthcare UK Trade Mission to Malaysia 24th-27th November 2025 Interested in being part of a tailored programme of b2b events, developed and organised by the Embassy team in Malaysia? Complete the form lnkd.in/eS5WZDuK
Michael O'Rourke has spent over three decades at the forefront of drug delivery innovation. Read about Michael’s story as he reflects on his career, the company’s transatlantic growth, and why Belfast’s talent and ecosystem remain central to Re-Vana’s success. lnkd.in/ep7cd3zJ
Sean O'Connor, Cluster Innovation Lead at HIRANI will be joining the ECHAlliance NI Ecosystem Gathering on Wednesday 3rd September in Belfast. Sean will be speaking about: 'Developing Talent for a Thriving Life Sciences Ecosystem'.
INNOFEST 2025 is back — Hosted by The AMP in Derry~Londonderry, InnoFest is a standout moment in the city’s calendar, spotlighting the bold start-ups, growing businesses, and bright minds powering the local innovation scene.
UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults can apply for a share of up to £9 million to fund innovation projects with businesses or not for profit organisations.
Pass the Mic: From Mentee to Mentor I’ve always believed in the power of people and place; I think it is the Derry Girl in me — and believed in technology as a force that can connect them.
Secure Innovation Security Reviews offer innovative early-stage UK technology businesses expert, tailored guidance to help protect their ideas, technologies, competitive edge and reputations.
A man who had a stroke is taking part in a new Queen's University Belfast study in the hope it may help him regain some movement in his arm and hand. People who have had a stroke are being invited to participate in the research.
Pandemic preparedness – platform clinical trials in hospital and community settings funding opportunity. The NIHR are commissioning to prepare for a future pandemic or major epidemic.
Applications for KQ Labs Cohort 8 are officially open! KQ Labs are searching for 10 promising early-stage companies from across the UK to join Cohort 8.
Closing Thursday 28th August at 5pm.
Please contact HIRANI for support with your application or to find out more and apply: lnkd.in/eHteqjki
