European Innovation Council

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Founded in 2014, Bluedrop Medical develops an IoT-enabled device for early detection of diabetic foot ulcers. Its home-based system scans patients' feet daily, sends data to the cloud for analysis, and alerts healthcare providers to potential abnormalities, reducing amputation risks.

Nemysis is a Dublin-based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and manufacturing food supplements, medical matrix products and prescription medicines. Founded in 2005, it pursues a staged development strategy to commercialize OTC and prescription products across different market segments addressing nutritional disorders and deficiencies. The company develops products such as a novel nanoparticulate oral iron supplement with a unique absorption mechanism to treat iron deficiency or anemia while minimizing gastrointestinal side effects, and glutenase capable of functioning in both the stomach and intestine to protect individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity from inadvertent gluten exposure.

Ostoform is a Dublin, Ireland-based medical device company focused on ostomy skin health. It develops patented devices designed to manage skin complications for ostomy patients, including OSTOFORM, a mouldable seal that wraps around the stoma, and FLOWASSIST, which directs stoma output away from the skin. The technology is designed to prevent skin contact with corrosive output, reduce leakage, and improve skin health. The business originated as a spin-out from the University of Limerick and was established in 2016, leveraging patented technology to scale its solutions globally.

AuriGen Medical Limited is an innovative company based in Dublin, Ireland, specializing in electrophysiology and structural heart solutions. Founded in 2016, AuriGen develops advanced left atrial appendage (LAA) implants aimed at addressing the stroke and arrhythmia risks associated with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). The company targets a significant and growing patient population, particularly those with medication-resistant AF, which affects over three million individuals across the United States and Europe. AuriGen's technology offers a novel trans-septal implant that not only treats AF effectively but also reduces the reliance on anticoagulants and anti-arrhythmic medications. By providing cost-effective treatment options, AuriGen aims to improve patient outcomes while addressing the rising financial burden of managing chronic cardiac conditions in aging populations.

Founded in 2017, Loci Orthopaedics specializes in developing innovative medical technologies for orthopedics. The company is renowned for its InDx implant, the only device that fully mimics natural thumb joint motions and offers a less invasive surgical treatment option.

Founded in 2017, Loci Orthopaedics specializes in developing innovative medical technologies for orthopedics. The company is renowned for its InDx implant, the only device that fully mimics natural thumb joint motions and offers a less invasive surgical treatment option.

Founded in 2014, Bluedrop Medical develops an IoT-enabled device for early detection of diabetic foot ulcers. Its home-based system scans patients' feet daily, sends data to the cloud for analysis, and alerts healthcare providers to potential abnormalities, reducing amputation risks.

Intelligent Implants is a bioelectronics company developing an implantable electrical stimulation platform that uses wireless devices to stimulate, steer, and monitor bone growth and tissue recovery. The company designs electrotherapeutic medical devices intended to treat diseases and accelerate healing in bone and other tissues. Its implants enable healthcare providers to control and monitor treatment, supporting decision making in patient care. By integrating data, engineering and medicine, Intelligent Implants aims to bring active, connected medical devices to clinical practice, improving outcomes for individuals with bone conditions and related injuries.

RemedyBio is an Irish biotechnology company specializing in immunology-focused drug discovery and development. It has pioneered innovative approaches to understanding the immune system and identifying new therapies.

Vivasure Medical Limited is a medical device company based in Galway, Ireland, that specializes in the research, development, and manufacture of arterial and venous closure devices utilizing its patented PerQseal technology. The company focuses on creating polymer implants and delivery systems aimed at minimally invasive vessel closures, primarily in cardiology, interventional radiology, and vascular surgery. Its flagship product is an absorbable patch-based large-bore percutaneous closure device, designed to effectively close large arteriotomies resulting from transcatheter procedures, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement and endovascular aneurysm repair. Founded in 2008, Vivasure Medical is committed to advancing techniques that enhance patient outcomes in vascular access procedures.

Intelligent Implants is a bioelectronics company developing an implantable electrical stimulation platform that uses wireless devices to stimulate, steer, and monitor bone growth and tissue recovery. The company designs electrotherapeutic medical devices intended to treat diseases and accelerate healing in bone and other tissues. Its implants enable healthcare providers to control and monitor treatment, supporting decision making in patient care. By integrating data, engineering and medicine, Intelligent Implants aims to bring active, connected medical devices to clinical practice, improving outcomes for individuals with bone conditions and related injuries.

Contego Sports Limited is a company based in Galway, Ireland, that specializes in the manufacture and sale of innovative head guards for rugby players. Founded in 2014 by Mark and Dr. Sandra Ganly, the company combines expertise in sports equipment design and biomedical engineering to develop advanced protective gear. Their flagship product, the N-Pro head guard, is designed to reduce the incidence and severity of brain injuries by effectively managing head impact energy. Contego Sports distributes its products online, aiming to enhance player safety in contact sports through cutting-edge technology and research-driven design.

Founded in 2019, Provizio is a technology company based in Limerick, Ireland. It specializes in accident prevention solutions for vehicles, using proprietary vision sensors and machine learning algorithms to perceive, predict, and prevent accidents in real-time.

SiriusXT Limited is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of soft x-ray microscopes, specifically the SXT system. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, SiriusXT's innovative technology utilizes a vacuum-based laser-produced plasma light source to enable high-resolution imaging of biological samples. The SXT system is designed for researchers in disease research and drug discovery, providing a crucial tool for visualizing the 3D internal structures of cells in their native, fully hydrated state without the need for stains or contrast agents. This capability is essential for understanding disease pathways, protein-drug interactions, and bio-engineering processes. SiriusXT is recognized for offering the world's first high-throughput, benchtop soft x-ray tomography system, allowing users to produce detailed tomographs quickly and efficiently.

RemedyBio is an Irish biotechnology company specializing in immunology-focused drug discovery and development. It has pioneered innovative approaches to understanding the immune system and identifying new therapies.

SiriusXT Limited is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of soft x-ray microscopes, specifically the SXT system. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, SiriusXT's innovative technology utilizes a vacuum-based laser-produced plasma light source to enable high-resolution imaging of biological samples. The SXT system is designed for researchers in disease research and drug discovery, providing a crucial tool for visualizing the 3D internal structures of cells in their native, fully hydrated state without the need for stains or contrast agents. This capability is essential for understanding disease pathways, protein-drug interactions, and bio-engineering processes. SiriusXT is recognized for offering the world's first high-throughput, benchtop soft x-ray tomography system, allowing users to produce detailed tomographs quickly and efficiently.

Geowox specializes in automated property valuations for the digital mortgage process. It offers online workflow tools for lender websites, enabling swift and accurate valuations backed by accredited surveyors.

Capri Medical Limited is a Galway, Ireland-based company established in 2018 that specializes in the development of neurostimulation devices. Its flagship product, Capri-Stim, targets the chronic post-operative pain market by providing neurostimulation to intercept the patient pathway and prevent percutaneous tissue damage. The company focuses on creating implantable devices designed to stimulate the peripheral nervous system, addressing significant healthcare challenges related to chronic peripheral nerve pain. By leveraging advanced bioelectronics technology, Capri Medical aims to enhance patient comfort while delivering superior technical performance for healthcare providers.

Capri Medical Limited is a Galway, Ireland-based company established in 2018 that specializes in the development of neurostimulation devices. Its flagship product, Capri-Stim, targets the chronic post-operative pain market by providing neurostimulation to intercept the patient pathway and prevent percutaneous tissue damage. The company focuses on creating implantable devices designed to stimulate the peripheral nervous system, addressing significant healthcare challenges related to chronic peripheral nerve pain. By leveraging advanced bioelectronics technology, Capri Medical aims to enhance patient comfort while delivering superior technical performance for healthcare providers.

Founded in 2014, Bluedrop Medical develops an IoT-enabled device for early detection of diabetic foot ulcers. Its home-based system scans patients' feet daily, sends data to the cloud for analysis, and alerts healthcare providers to potential abnormalities, reducing amputation risks.

Geowox specializes in automated property valuations for the digital mortgage process. It offers online workflow tools for lender websites, enabling swift and accurate valuations backed by accredited surveyors.