The programme aims to enhance innovation capability and new product development in digital health by embedding a needs-led innovation mindset. It focuses on integrating technical feasibility with strategic business paths and market demand. Using a "learn by doing" approach; participants apply Biodesign; lean startup; and design thinking methodologies to identify unmet needs; evaluate solutions; and develop business cases. The programme emphasises understanding both the external market environment and internal business strategy to ensure a market-driven rather than technology-driven innovation process.
dConnect (DkIT Connect DAC) is a wholly owned entity of Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) based at DkIT’s Regional Development Centre (RDC).
Our Mission is to stimulate and foster innovation in Digital Health by collaborating with, and connecting, businesses, healthcare providers, universities, patient groups and society to support the development of digital solutions to address our growing healthcare needs.
We support early-stage companies by providing access to education, expertise and our extensive network, we provide larger businesses and investors with exposure to leading-edge innovation and training, and support research organisations to successfully commercialize their research.
We run numerous start-up and industry training programmes on digital health innovation, host regular workshops and events, provide direct mentoring and consultancy and develop software prototypes and solutions for clients.
