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CitySwift is a technology company based in Galway, Ireland, specializing in data-driven scheduling and planning for urban bus networks. Founded in 2016 by Alan Farrelly and Brian O'Rourke, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze historical patterns related to weather, traffic, and events. This analysis allows CitySwift to predict journey times and passenger demand, enabling bus operators to create optimized timetables that enhance operational efficiency. By considering various external factors, CitySwift's platform aims to improve on-time performance and passenger satisfaction while reducing waste in public transport services. The company provides tools that help bus operators better match vehicle availability with commuter needs, ultimately promoting quality public transport solutions at an affordable cost.

FeelTect is a medical device company based in Galway, Ireland, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing and marketing a connected-health technology known as Tight Alright, which is designed to measure and monitor sub-bandage pressure during compression therapy for venous leg ulcers (VLUs). This technology addresses a critical challenge in VLU treatment, as improper pressure application can lead to ineffective or dangerous outcomes. By providing live readings and recorded data, FeelTect's device allows both patients and healthcare providers to ensure that compression therapy is applied safely and effectively, ultimately facilitating optimal, individualized treatment regimens. The innovation not only enhances patient care but also aims to reduce the economic burden associated with VLU management.

Bluedrop Medical Limited specializes in developing, manufacturing, and commercializing an Internet of Things-enabled device designed for the early detection of diabetic foot ulcers. Founded in 2014 and based in Galway, Ireland, the company offers a home-based system that conducts daily scans of patients' feet. This data is then transmitted to the cloud for analysis using advanced algorithms capable of identifying abnormalities. By detecting skin damage early, the device aims to significantly reduce the risk of amputation, which is a critical concern as up to 25% of individuals with diabetes may develop foot ulcers, often due to peripheral neuropathy. The innovative technology not only enhances patient care but also has the potential to lower healthcare costs associated with severe complications arising from untreated foot ulcers.

Hooke Bio Ltd., established in 2014 and located in Shannon, Ireland, specializes in developing microfluidic-based technologies for drug screening and related applications. The company has created a fully integrated high throughput screening system that focuses on 3D microtissues, including spheroids, organoids, and mini-organs. Its patented Mera technology generates biological data from these microtissues, aiming to minimize the use of animal models in preclinical studies and expedite drug development processes. Hooke Bio’s innovations facilitate the creation of more accurate disease models for testing new drugs and enable the testing of existing therapies using patient-specific disease samples, ultimately enhancing the ability of medical professionals to treat patients effectively.

FeelTect is a medical device company based in Galway, Ireland, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing and marketing a connected-health technology known as Tight Alright, which is designed to measure and monitor sub-bandage pressure during compression therapy for venous leg ulcers (VLUs). This technology addresses a critical challenge in VLU treatment, as improper pressure application can lead to ineffective or dangerous outcomes. By providing live readings and recorded data, FeelTect's device allows both patients and healthcare providers to ensure that compression therapy is applied safely and effectively, ultimately facilitating optimal, individualized treatment regimens. The innovation not only enhances patient care but also aims to reduce the economic burden associated with VLU management.

Bluedrop Medical Limited specializes in developing, manufacturing, and commercializing an Internet of Things-enabled device designed for the early detection of diabetic foot ulcers. Founded in 2014 and based in Galway, Ireland, the company offers a home-based system that conducts daily scans of patients' feet. This data is then transmitted to the cloud for analysis using advanced algorithms capable of identifying abnormalities. By detecting skin damage early, the device aims to significantly reduce the risk of amputation, which is a critical concern as up to 25% of individuals with diabetes may develop foot ulcers, often due to peripheral neuropathy. The innovative technology not only enhances patient care but also has the potential to lower healthcare costs associated with severe complications arising from untreated foot ulcers.

Content Llama Limited operates a platform that connects brands with online retailers in sectors such as sports, outdoor fashion, and pharmacy. Founded in 2019 and based in Donegal, Ireland, the company specializes in automating the collection, configuration, and delivery of product content for eCommerce. Utilizing advanced Content Configuration Technology, Content Llama provides tailored product descriptions and images directly to retailers, ensuring that the content meets their specific requirements and scales effectively. The platform acts as a Digital Content Gateway, sourcing, organizing, and transforming brand content into a unified format that feeds retailers' internal systems, including Product Information Management (PIM), Digital Asset Management (DAM), and eCommerce platforms. By delivering fast, high-quality, and accurate product content, Content Llama enhances online merchandising and helps retailers succeed in a competitive digital landscape.

Locker is a digital sports content platform that transforms how fans engage with sports media through personalization. Utilizing advanced machine-learning techniques and content aggregation, Locker allows users to curate a personalized experience by selecting from numerous media brands and topics. The app indexes over 1,500 sports publications and analyzes more than 5,000 articles daily, ensuring users receive tailored news feeds and real-time updates relevant to their interests. Currently available in the UK and Ireland, Locker primarily focuses on written content, with plans to expand into video and audio formats. This innovative approach enables fans to stay informed and connected with their favorite teams and topics through a single, user-friendly application.

Atlantic Therapeutics Limited is a medical technology company specializing in the development and distribution of devices for pelvic floor muscle strengthening and nerve stimulation. The company offers Innovotherapy, a device that addresses these needs, as well as INNOVO, a wearable solution designed specifically for treating stress urinary incontinence, a common cause of bladder weakness. Established in 2013, Atlantic Therapeutics is headquartered in Galway, Ireland, with additional offices in London, Paris, and Salem, Germany. Its products are distributed across Ireland, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Middle East. Atlantic Therapeutics operates as a subsidiary of Bio-Medical Research Limited.

Cerebreon Technologies Ltd., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Portnoo, Ireland, specializes in developing software solutions for the insolvency market. The company focuses on advanced data analytics, business management systems, and process automation. Its software is designed to enhance debt recovery processes by utilizing machine learning and smart analytics to predict outcomes and improve operational efficiency. By identifying potential customer defaults early, Cerebreon's solutions help creditors and insolvency practitioners take preventative action, thereby reducing costs and ensuring compliance. The company aims to make high-end analytics accessible to businesses of all sizes and sectors, providing tailored software solutions and expert consultancy services.

AtriAN Medical is an Irish medical device company based in Galway, specializing in innovative treatments for atrial fibrillation. The company has commercialized technology developed at the Mayo Clinic, focusing on a unique approach that utilizes micro Pulsed Electric Fields (mPEF) to selectively ablate hyperactive tissues while preserving surrounding myocardial tissue. AtriAN's device employs a catheter to deliver short pulses of electrical energy to the clusters of neuronal cells responsible for the condition. This method allows for effective treatment without causing damage to the heart muscle, offering physicians a new option in managing atrial fibrillation and improving patient outcomes.

Bluedrop Medical Limited specializes in developing, manufacturing, and commercializing an Internet of Things-enabled device designed for the early detection of diabetic foot ulcers. Founded in 2014 and based in Galway, Ireland, the company offers a home-based system that conducts daily scans of patients' feet. This data is then transmitted to the cloud for analysis using advanced algorithms capable of identifying abnormalities. By detecting skin damage early, the device aims to significantly reduce the risk of amputation, which is a critical concern as up to 25% of individuals with diabetes may develop foot ulcers, often due to peripheral neuropathy. The innovative technology not only enhances patient care but also has the potential to lower healthcare costs associated with severe complications arising from untreated foot ulcers.

Loci Orthopaedics Limited, based in Upper Newcastle, Ireland, specializes in developing innovative medical technologies to address significant unmet clinical needs in orthopedics. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on creating surgical implants, particularly the InDx implant, which is designed to treat arthritis in the thumb base joint. This implant uniquely mimics the natural motions of the thumb joint, offering a less invasive and easier insertion method compared to existing surgical options. Additionally, Loci Orthopaedics is known for its Osteoanchor surface architecture, which is based on evidence-based designs, enabling clinicians to effectively address challenges in orthopedic extremities.

Neurent Medical Limited is a medical device company based in Galway, Ireland, founded in 2015. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions for treating rhinitis, including both allergic and non-allergic forms. It offers a single-use, minimally invasive device designed for ENT surgeons that utilizes radio-frequency technology to provide non-surgical interventions for chronic rhinitis. The device is introduced through the nostrils into the nasal cavity under direct endoscopic visualization, where it employs a microelectrode array to deliver targeted energy. This approach interrupts the autonomic function within the mucosal structures of the nasal cavities, effectively reversing the inflammatory process. By enabling treatment in an office setting, Neurent Medical aims to eliminate the complications and costs associated with traditional surgical procedures.

Embo Medical is based in National University of Ireland. Embo is developing the first true one-shot (one device per vessel) vascular embolisation device. The product is aimed at the peripheral vascular embolization market, a market where physicians perform about 180,000 procedures per year worldwide.

SyncroPhi Systems Ltd., based in Galway, Ireland, specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced wireless patient-monitoring systems tailored for medical practices in front-line settings, primarily within the European Union. The company offers KEWS300, a nursing software that provides healthcare professionals with accurate point-of-care information, enhancing patient care and improving workflow efficiency. SyncroPhi Systems operates under an ISO 13485:2003 certified Quality Management System, ensuring that all products are designed and manufactured in compliance with relevant regulatory standards. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on delivering real-time tracking and support for patient care, ultimately contributing to hospital research and the overall quality of healthcare delivery.

Kelsius is the supplier of automation technology for product safety and compliance to the food services and healthcare industries. Using the wireless temperature monitoring technology, digital HACCP Management system, and cloud based data hosting and processing, Kelsius systems improve product safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize costs associated with these activities. Kelsius was founded 2003 and is headquartered in Donegal, Ireland

Touch Ltd., a software company, provides integrated and unified audio visual and information technology convergence solutions. It offers 3touch ENTERPRISE, a client server based multimedia solution that stores, manages, and controls various presentation and multimedia materials, as well as allows access to and play-out that information; and 3touch Media Editor software, which helps to develop a digital signage playlist. The company also provides 3touch Room Control, a system designed to link to various legacy control solutions and interact with existing or new installs; and 3touch TV network, a video delivery and display system that plays live video either on demand or according to a preset schedule. In addition, it offers 3touch Encoding, which provides various ways to get the live stream on the network; and 3touch Video on Demand Module, a system that streams content through a set-top box, allows viewing in real time, or allows watching it through a software player. Te company’s solutions are used in various audio visual areas, such as presentation and content management and delivery, interactive whiteboard applications, room control, room booking and management system, automated video conferencing scheduling and setup, equipment and personal computer monitoring, and IPTV/ video on demand and digital signage. 3Touch Ltd. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Athlone, Ireland with additional offices in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.