Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI), with the HSE and the Irish College of General Practitioners announces the winners of its GreenTech in healthcare call today. The three leading healthcare organisations have identified six innovative products and services that promote environmental sustainability in both primary and secondary healthcare. The call was the first step in tackling the research and innovation gap in sustainable product pathways in the Irish health sector. Now, the winning products and services in green healthcare, will be trialled. This allows Irish health providers to pilot, refine and adapt sustainable solutions effectively, before wider implementation. HSE and Enterprise Ireland partnership, HIHI, will lead collaborations across Irish healthcare sites to deliver the trials.
“This announcement marks a significant step towards embedding sustainability into Ireland’s healthcare system. By trialling these innovative GreenTech solutions, Health Innovation Hub Ireland, the HSE, and the Irish College of GPs are not only addressing environmental challenges but also fostering a culture of sustainable innovation in primary and secondary care. The selected projects—ranging from circular economy medical devices to eco-friendly ultrasound gels—demonstrate the potential for impactful change in healthcare practices.”
“We are delighted to be involved in this recent Greentech in healthcare call and initiative with Health Innovation Hub Ireland and the Irish College of GPs. In alignment with the HSE Climate Action Strategy, this is a great opportunity to encourage and support innovative services and products that promote environmental sustainability in healthcare.”
The pitches were judged by HIHI Clinical Sustainability Advisors (CSA) from across Ireland including, who work on the frontline, and a panel of experts from the HSE, Irish College of General Practitioners and Irish healthcare sites, including TUH, St James’s, UHG, CUH and CUMH. HIHI, the HSE and the Irish College of GPs will now support the development and trialling of these innovative products and services.
