From Idea to AI-Driven MedTech in Action
Phase 4 is now open — Applications close at 12:00 on Monday 1st June 2026
Empowering innovators, clinicians, and companies to build real-world AI healthcare solutions.
The fully funded AI in Healthcare Programme helps entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and tech companies transform great ideas into operational digital health platforms.
The Five Phases
Phase 01 — Recruitment & Technical Onboarding
Short application and selection of 6 SMEs per cohort
What happens
- Tailored IDEAtion & Feasibility Planning to validate technical and market potential
- Accelerated onboarding for new participants
What you’ll do
Work with our healthcare and technical leads to define your concept, data use, and compliance pathway.
What you’ll get
Project Feasibility Plan — a clear roadmap for design, development, and compliance.
Phase 02 — Production Design & Development
Transform validated wireframes into working, secure MVPs or live digital services
What happens
- Design workshops on UX/UI, clinical workflows, and patient-centred interfaces
- Development aligned with GDPR, EU AI Act, and Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
What you’ll do
Use Wireframe to receive feedback from your team, friends, and family to inform the building of the prototype.
What you’ll get
Wireframe & Working Prototype — a tangible version of your product, ready for demonstration or pilot testing.
Phase 03 — Testing, Compliance & User Validation
Secure cloud deployment with full audit-ready documentation
What happens
- Use Wireframe to receive feedback from your team, friends, and family to inform the building of the prototype.
- Use Clickable Prototype to receive feedback from internal managers, funders, and potential customers.
- Support on Consent Management, DPIAs, and Security Reviews
What you’ll do
Engage pilot users, collect feedback, and review compliance documentation with our advisors.
What you’ll get
Achieve Market Fit for your solution, ensure what you are creating is actually what the market wants and will pay for.
Phase 04 — Build Fully Operational MVP Platform
Create a user-friendly and visually impactful User Experience
What happens
- Design of user interface for optimal user experience
- Database architecture and implementation
- Web and mobile app development
What you’ll do
Work closely with our development team to shape the platform’s look, feel, and functionality across all devices.
What you’ll get
Fully Operational MVP Platform — a complete, working solution ready for real-world use.
Phase 05 — Market Readiness & Post-Launch Support
Go-to-Market workshops and up to 30 days post-launch support
What happens
- Hear from Healthcare and Technology Experts in Two Go to Market Workshops
- Understand how to prepare for Healthcare and Data Security Regulations in one to one sessions
- Business models for B2B, licensing, or hybrid services
What you’ll do
Join workshops and mentoring sessions to finalise your business model and prepare your scale-up plan.
What you’ll get
Achieve Market Fit for your solution, ensure what you are creating is actually what the market wants and will pay for.
Programme Delivery Framework
Delivery Team
Brendan Crossey
Lead Technical Delivery, Data Innovation Hub
Oversees system architecture, production builds, and delivery.
Breanndán Casey
Healthcare Innovation Lead, DkIT/Connected Health Cluster
Leads regulatory, market access, and feasibility support.
dConnect Team
Karla Cepeda & Gwen Conlon
Specialists in AI regulation, DPIA, product testing, and market development.
Compliance & Security Advisors
GDPR, AI Act, and MDR experts
Supporting validation and review.