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hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · 1d

Opening day two of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Belfast Pitstop, Lucy Dentice, programme manager welcomes all the UK and Ireland delegates.

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · 2d

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.

Find out more lnkd.in/eryn9336HIRANI & register your interest lnkd.in/eewfjsGN

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hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · 3d

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.

Find out more lnkd.in/eseNjKpz

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · 4d

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

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · 5d

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

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · 9d

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

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · 10d

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.

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · 16d

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.

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hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · 16d

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

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · Sep 17

Fantastic opportunity to engage with ARIA the UK’s new research funding body next Monday 22nd September at Queen's University Belfast.

Find out more and register here: luma.com/h4tb30bo?tk=...

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

Application Deadline: 22 September 2025

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hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · Sep 5

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.
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hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · Sep 2

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'.

Register: lnkd.in/eXZZvcGP

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · Aug 27

It's official - Health Tech Spring 2026 Early Bird tickets are now on sale!

Find out more on our website hira-ni.com and get your early bird ticket here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/health-tec...

Please share across your networks!

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · Aug 21

HIRANI has hosted webinars on Strategic Goal-Setting in Health and Life Sciences (12-13th August).

If you would like to find out more about the HIRANI mentoring programme, contact [email protected].

Listen to the full webinar here - lnkd.in/ewB5wjDs

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · Aug 20

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.

When: Friday 29th August

Register: lnkd.in/e-DtgkKJ

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · Aug 18

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.

Closes Wednesday 17th September 2025

Find out more: lnkd.in/evabkifk

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · Aug 15

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.

Read the full story written by Jennifer Neff: lnkd.in/eaYibmY9

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · Aug 14

Secure Innovation Security Reviews offer innovative early-stage UK technology businesses expert, tailored guidance to help protect their ideas, technologies, competitive edge and reputations.

Read more: lnkd.in/eExVU_4V

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · Aug 13

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.

Read more here: lnkd.in/esf8PZde

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · Aug 11

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.

Closes 3rd September 2025.

Find out more and apply: lnkd.in/e5NFC5-f

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · Aug 8

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

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · Aug 7

The HIRANI Professional Development Webinar is targeted at professionals and stakeholders in the health and life sciences ecosystem.

Please email [email protected] with the session you would like to attend (Tues 12th or Wed 13th August) to receive a MS Teams link.

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hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · Aug 6

Join British Business Bank as they bring together life and health sciences leaders, innovators and investors to explore one of Northern Ireland’s fastest-growing and most dynamic sectors.

Where and when: Ulster University Belfast, 2nd Oct

Register: lnkd.in/e4FkR4A6

hiranihealth.bsky.social @hiranihealth.bsky.social · Aug 5

HIRANI are pleased to invite you to the third Cross-Sector event in partnership with the Academy of Medical Sciences, 'Communities, Technologies and Mental Health.'

When: Tuesday 30th September

Find out more and register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/communitie...