Are you ready to be part of the future of health tech innovation? BioInnovate, a 10-month immersive programme at University of Galway, is now accepting applications for 2025/26. This unique opportunity offers aspiring innovators the chance to work at the forefront of Ireland’s thriving MedTech ecosystem, alongside clinicians, entrepreneurs, and technical experts.
The programme offers an unparalleled gateway to the health tech world, providing a tax-free scholarship of €38,000 (equivalent to a €68,650 salary ), covering the programme fees which cost up to €5,750. Participants will gain hands-on experience through clinical immersion, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and receive mentoring from leading experts. BioInnovate has already contributed to the development of 33 start-ups— with one in eight Irish MedTech companies being BioInnovate start-ups.
BioInnovate is searching for ambitious, driven individuals from clinical, commercial, and technical backgrounds who are:
- Looking for a career change
- Eager to make a global impact on patient's lives
- Passionate about leading a start-up
- Seeking a new purpose and challenge
Applications close on for the programme will close on Wednesday, February 5, so don’t miss your chance to join a network of innovators shaping the future of healthcare.
Alumni testimonies
“Joining the BioInnovate programme was obvious for me. It provided opportunities to spend time with physicians, observe patients, and understand outcomes. These experiences have been formative and continue to influence future decisions for Perfuze.” — Liam Mullins, alumni and co-founder of Perfuze.
“The programme opened so many doors, through alumni connections and the network. BioInnovate provided a huge range of opportunities and actually introduced me to my role in Fire1.” — Annette Kent, Clinical Director at Fire1.
A Message from the Director
Professor Martin O’Halloran, executive director of BioInnovate and professor of medical electronics at University of Galway, said, “BioInnovate is more than just a programme; it’s a launchpad for those who want to change the world through innovation.
"Galway is a global MedTech hub, and this programme offers unrivalled access to the expertise, resources, and network needed to transform ideas into impactful healthcare solutions.”
Take the first step toward a career that makes a difference.
Learn more and apply at www.bioinnovate.ie, or contact Operations Manager Ailish Walsh for further information: ailish.walsh@universityofgalway.ie
BioInnovate is supported under the Innovators’ Initiative Programme co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the Northern and Western Regional Programme 2021-2027.
