MedTech
Cork MedTech Innovator NeuroBell Secures $5.5M to Accelerate Launch of AI Neonatal Seizure Monitor Luna
NeuroBell, a spin-out from University College UCC, has closed a $5.5 million (€4.8 million) funding round led by Elkstone to secure US regulatory clearance and commercialize its AI-powered neonatal seizure detection device, Luna.
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AI Real Estate Pioneer Build Raises $8.5M Seed Round to Automate Infrastructure Workflows
Build, a startup co-founded by James Stirrat-Ellis and Ben McClusky, has secured $8.5 million in seed funding led by Index Ventures to expand Dougie, its AI platform for real estate infrastructure workflows.
MedTech
From Pilots to Infrastructure: How AI is Becoming the Core Operating System for Biopharma R&D in 2026
Artificial intelligence has evolved from sandbox pilot projects to become the default operating system driving drug discovery, clinical trials, and sterile manufacturing.
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Securing AI Agents on Amazon Bedrock: Free Compliance & Security Session Scheduled for July 9th
AWS and security firm DarkHunt are hosting a free 45-minute online training session on July 9th focused on proving compliance under the EU AI Act and securing generative AI agents in production.
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Ubotica Secures $11 Million to Roll Out Satellite-Based Orbital AI Maritime Intelligence Platform
Space-tech leader Ubotica has closed an $11 million funding round led by Act Venture Capital and Greencode Ventures to scale its real-time Live Maritime Intelligence platform powered by direct satellite AI processing.
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Leading Digital Transformation in Ireland’s Pharma Sector: 5 Ways to Overcome Middle Management Resistance to AI
As Ireland’s pharma sector pivots toward Industry 4.0, middle management resistance to AI is a critical bottleneck. Here are 5 root causes of this pushback and targeted strategies to align your teams and drive digital transformation.
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How to Overcome Middle Management Resistance to AI in Ireland’s Pharma Sector: 5 Root Causes and Targeted Interventions
Middle managers stall more AI rollouts than bad technology does. Here are the 5 root causes of that resistance and the interventions that convert it to active advocacy within 90 days-specifically tailored for Ireland’s thriving Pharmaceutical and MedTech sectors.
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Medtronic Completes $550M Acquisition of Scientia Vascular to Advance Neurovascular Care
Galway-headquartered Medtronic has completed its $550 million acquisition of Scientia Vascular, integrating best-in-class guidewires and catheters into its neurovascular portfolio to transform stroke treatment globally.
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EU-India FTA: A New Era of Trade Creating a 2 Billion People Free Trade Zone
Discover how the monumental EU-India Free Trade Agreement creates a market of 2 billion people. Explore its impact on tech, education, and how it will specifically propel Ireland's pharmaceutical and life sciences sector.
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A Tale of Two Systems: Why US Healthcare Costs are Skyrocketing and What it Means for Ireland
A recent PwC report warns that US commercial healthcare costs will surge by 9% in 2027. We compare the driving forces behind this unprecedented American inflation with the pressures currently facing the Irish healthcare system.
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Emerging Pharma Companies in Ireland to Watch in 2026
Discover the top 5 high-growth Irish life science, biotech, and medtech companies transforming the healthcare landscape. From Enterprise Ireland backed startups to global scale-ups, these are the emerging leaders of 2026.
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Resilient MedTech Ecosystems: Localized Value Chains and Shared Infrastructure in Ireland's Medical Device Clusters (2026)
An analytical review of how local manufacturing clusters and medical device parks in Galway, Limerick, and Athlone are mitigating global supply chain risks. We examine the shared infrastructure model for prototyping and calibration, and the integration of client-side validation tools like Priya LifePDF.