€38k scholarship for participants of innovation programme at Dundalk IT

The DigiBio Healthtech Innovation Programme at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) in north Louth, designed to cultivate the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs in the rapidly evolving health and wellbeing sectors, is now accepting applications for the second year of its ground-breaking innovation programme.

Only 12 exceptional individuals from diverse backgrounds will be selected. Those who are passionate about innovation and delivering real impact are encouraged to apply. 

Hosted and managed by DkIT in partnership with core partners RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin and Tyndall National Institute, this transformative 10-month full-time postgraduate programme, commences in September 2025.

Programme Highlights:

• €38,000 Scholarship: participants will receive €38,000 tax-free to participate in the programme
• Expert Mentorship: participants will get invaluable guidance from experienced clinical, industry, investment and technology professionals
• Comprehensive Training: hands-on training in needs-led innovation, design thinking and entrepreneurship will be provided
• Direct Access to Healthcare Environments: participants will spend up to 8 weeks in a healthcare environment identifying real healthcare problems to address
• Exploration of Commercial Opportunities: participants will be supported in developing and validating viable business propositions

The current participants come from varied backgrounds and include a GP, nurse, physiotherapist, digital health designer, medical device designer, financial manager, digital transformation manager, and solicitor.

Carl Power, DigiBio Healthtech Innovation Programme Director, said: “By providing aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs with the training, resources and support they need to succeed, this programme will play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare with impactful solutions.

"We are looking for 12 quality candidates, with five or more years of professional experience, who are looking to get into a start-up or perhaps a career change as an innovation leader. It’s a very hands-on programme where you also get direct access to healthcare environments. At its core, the programme is about learning and applying a specific approach to finding a problem worth solving and building a commercial case to bring it to market.”  

DigiBio is supported under the Innovators’ Initiative Programme co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-2027.

Applications are open until 2nd May. Apply here – https://www.digibio.ie/apply#apply-now .