Public / Non-Profit Organizations / Medical Facilities

Institute, University

The FMI is an industry-led, collaborative research and innovation hub in the life and health sciences sector, focused specifically on advancing precision medicine. The institute also acts as a hub to foster interactions between companies and clinicians, academics, entrepreneurs and patients.

Medical Technology

Electro mechanical medical devices, Hospital hardware, Imaging, Diagnostic devices, Reusable instruments

Cardiovascular / cardiology

G-Care Electronics Ltd (G-CARE) is a medical device company that manufactures, markets and distributes patient monitoring devices to clinics and hospitals worldwide through distributors. The company is committed to manufacture and market products, which, by their nature, will make a significant difference to the management of their customers’ health and quality of life.

Biotechnology - Therapeutics and Diagnostics

Molecular diagnostics

GenoME Diagnostics Ltd is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of novel molecular diagnostic tests for cancer detection. GenoME Diagnostics applies advanced molecular biology techniques, particularly DNA methylation biomarker analysis, to improve the accuracy and early detection of cancer. The company identifies and validates proprietary biomarkers with clinical relevance. GenoME Diagnostics' lead program includes blood-based diagnostic assays designed to address unmet needs in oncology diagnostics, such as improved detection of ovarian cancer.

Biotechnology - Other

Veterinary

Giltspur Scientific Ltd are the manufacturers and distributors of cowslips, the orthopaedic shoe for the treatment of lameness in dairy cattle.

Supplier & Engineering

Chemicals, Distributors, Instrumentation, Laboratory consumables and reagents

Glenbio offers a range of diagnostics reagents across the full spectrum of cardiac, diabetes, lipid, inflammatory markers, DoA, hepatic, metabolic, protein, and renal diagnosis. The company offers cytology Instrumentation, rapid tests, multipurpose clinical chemistry reagents, dedicated system reagents, etc. Glenbio specializes in liquid stable IT proteins and reagents with excellent quality and performance across multiple systems.

Biotechnology - Therapeutics and Diagnostics

Natural Compounds

Skin and subcutaneous tissue / dermatology

Gran Lab Limited is involved in research and product development, with a specific focus on skincare treatments. The company is developing formulations aimed at treating skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. The key aspect of the work is the development of steroid-free treatments.

Medical Technology

Electro mechanical medical devices, Diagnostic devices, Reusable instruments, Single use devices

Digestive system / gastroenterology

Haemoband Surgical specialises in the development and supply of band ligation and proctology devices. The company is focused on the design development and sales of haemoband, the multi-action, pre-loaded, disposable ligator. the company is committed to excellence in the design, development, and manufacture of high-quality surgical devices that are reliable, safe, and effective.

Public / Non-Profit Organizations / Medical Facilities

Industry association, Research facility

The Health Innovation Research Alliance Northern Ireland (HIRANI) is a not-for-profit alliance of universities, healthcare providers and other industry bodies, which promotes life and health sciences sector growth by providing a clear vision and supporting collaboration for health and prosperity. HIRANI was established with a mission to act as a single voice for the sector with a focus on promoting life and health sciences capabilities in Northern Ireland.

Biotechnology - R&D Services

Diagnostic services

Cardiovascular / cardiology

Healthy Hearts Healty Lives cater for cardiac diagnostic testing in sports clubs and for patients seeking access to private cardiac screening and diagnostics.

Medical Technology

Delivery devices, Electro mechanical medical devices, Imaging, Reusable instruments, Single use devices

Cardiovascular / cardiology

HeartSine Technologies, Ltd. manufactures and markets personal and public access defibrillators and advances the deployment of lifesaving defibrillation therapy for the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest in non-traditional areas of care. The company’s products include the samaritan® PAD family of AEDs for public access.

Professional Services and Consulting

Patents & Trademarks

HSC Innovations provides an intellectual property management service for health and social care employees throughout Northern Ireland. HSC provides intellectual property and innovation management (also known as technology transfer) services for all Northern Ireland health and social care staff.

Investor

Public fund, Venture capital fund

HSC Research and Development is the division of Public Health Agency of Ireland government which supports research in Northern Ireland to support patients and the public. The firm provides NIHR awards, grants for conducting research to the databanks, tissue banks, clinical research facilities clinical trials units and research networks.

Supplier & Engineering

Distributors

IMED is a pharmaceutical wholesaler on the island of Ireland. The company is specialising in the sourcing, manufacturing and supply of parallel imported branded medicines, generic, and OTC products to the Northern Ireland, UK and Republic of Ireland medicines market.

Public / Non-Profit Organizations / Medical Facilities

Governmental organization

InnovateNI is a Department for the Economy initiative, delivered by Invest Northern Ireland, in partnership with local councils and further education colleges. The firm's aim is to encourage all businesses to broaden and strengthen their innovation capacity, capability and activity through a new Innovation Accreditation Programme for Northern Ireland.

Investor

Venture capital fund

Innovation Ulster Limited (IUL) is a wholly owned knowledge and technology venturing company of Ulster University. The firm specializes in incubation of spin-out companies, growth capital, start-up financing, and early stage ventures. The firm seeks to invest in the technology sector in Northern Ireland. The firm typically invests between $0.04 million and $0.16 million.

Public / Non-Profit Organizations / Medical Facilities

Other

Inspire Workplaces is a provider of workplace wellbeing solutions, delivering mental health and wellbeing support to some of the UK and Ireland’s leading private, public and third sector organisation.

Supplier & Engineering

Software

Instil develop custom software solutions and provide developer training for technology companies globally. The company's services include product development, delivering the next generation of software products; digital transformation, rethinking business models and enabling customers to better compete in a rapidly changing world and cloud migration.

Public / Non-Profit Organizations / Medical Facilities

Institute, University, Research facility

iREACH Health (Innovation Centre for Research through Enhanced Clinical Healthcare) is a flagship project led by Queen’s University Belfast as part of the Belfast Region City Deal. The company aims to position Northern Ireland as a global leader in life and health sciences by establishing a unified, digitally enabled clinical research environment that bridges the gap between academic research, industry innovation, and healthcare delivery. By integrating clinical trial facilities with advanced data analytics and laboratory capabilities, iREACH Health facilitates the rapid development and testing of new drugs, medical devices, and digital health solutions.

Medical Technology

Other, Diagnostic devices

Intelesens is a specialist manufacturer of defibrillator and ECG electrodes. The company's business model includes design, manufacture and licensing. The company's client list includes blue chip multinationals as well as small boutique companies, with products sold worldwide. Intelesens has been certified to ISO 13485:2016 for medical devices.

Public / Non-Profit Organizations / Medical Facilities

Governmental organization

InterTradeIreland is the cross-border Trade and Business Development Body and is both funded by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) in Ireland and the Department for the Economy (DFE) in Northern Ireland. InterTradeIreland supports small businesses in Northern Ireland and Ireland with business services such as sales growth, funding, post-brexit support and advice, as well as trade and innovation programmes.