ONEHEALTH, a brand new cross-border well being tech undertaking run by Catalyst has been launched, backed by €10m (£8.7m) in funding.
Led by Northern Irish startup supporting non-profit Catalyst, ONEHEALTH will convey collectively analysis organisations from either side of the Irish border to handle crucial public well being challenges by way of the event of pioneering know-how.
With a deal with synthetic intelligence and digital well being approaches, the undertaking goals to assist a various vary of points, together with agriculture
Individuals of the undertaking embrace Atlantic Know-how College (ATU), Queen’s College Belfast (QUB), Well being Innovation Analysis Alliance Northern Eire (HIRANI), Tyndall Nationwide Institute Cork and the College of Galway.
“This dynamic collaboration is positioning the north as a pacesetter in well being and agri-food innovation, delivering cutting-edge digital and AI-driven options,” stated Northern Eire’s Financial system Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald.
“Partnering with key analysis and innovation organisations to assist SMEs, this funding will strengthen our cross-border innovation ecosystem, tackle crucial well being and agri-food challenges, and allow SMEs to create new merchandise and processes that improve well being outcomes and drive financial development.”
The undertaking is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Particular EU Programmes Physique.
“We’re proud to steer ONEHEALTH, a undertaking that represents a transformative step in how we strategy public well being challenges,” stated Dr Rob Grundy, director of innovation partnerships at Catalyst.
“By connecting experience throughout borders and harnessing the facility of AI, we’ll create actual tangible, lasting enhancements which is able to profit generations. This collaboration won’t solely drive innovation but additionally create real-world influence for communities and companies, strengthening our shared well being and financial resilience.”
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