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HSE Spark Innovation Programme
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Frontline Innovation Programme for Healthcare Workers in the HSE/Section 38 Organisations, Ireland. Supported by NDTP,ONMSD, National HSCP Office. Get in touch spark@hse.ie

www.hse.ie/spark
Breaking News! Spark Impact 2026 is live!
Avail of €5,000–€90,000 to bring your innovation to life.
📅 Key Dates:
🗓️ Info Webinar (HSE & Sec 38): Nov 20, 1 PM
💡 Design Thinking Workshops: Dec 10 & 17
⏰ Deadline: Jan 4, 2026
🔗 More info & apply: www.hse.ie/spark
November 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🎉 The #DOTFL2025 National Showcase is happening today!
12 student scholars. 12 powerful innovations.

Real-world healthcare challenges, reimagined through design.

Let’s celebrate the future of Irish healthcare. 🇮🇪
#HSEspark #HealthcareInnovation #DesignForImpact
May 30, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🚨 Speaker Announcement | Spark Summit 2025 🚨

We are thrilled to welcome Catherine Marsh, National Nursing & Midwifery Innovation Fellow, as a speaker at Spark Summit 2025, taking place on 11 June 2025 at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre

Registration details at: investnet.ie/spark-summit25
May 22, 2025 at 8:06 AM
🌟 Innovators of the Month: Jessie Ryan & Fiona Lucey 🌟

Jessie & Fiona, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists at UHL, are transforming Vestibular Rehabilitation with a digital platform using head sensor tech for remote rehab, improving outcomes and reducing travel. Congrats 👏
May 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
🚨 Speaker Announcement | Spark Summit 2025 🚨

We’re pleased to welcome Robert Watt, Secretary General, Department of Health as a distinguished speaker at Spark Summit 2025 on 11 June at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre

Full speaker lineup & Registration details: investnet.ie/spark-summit25
May 16, 2025 at 9:49 AM
🚨 Speaker Announcement | Spark Summit 2025 🚨

We are honoured to welcome Bernard Gloster, CEO of the HSE as a keynote speaker at Spark Summit 2025, on 11 June at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre

Full speaker lineup & Registration details: investnet.ie/spark-summit25
May 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
🚨 Speaker Announcement | Spark Summit 2025🚨

We’re thrilled to welcome Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, Minister for Health to Spark Summit 2025 on 11 June at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre

Full speaker lineup & Registration details: www.investnet.ie/spark-summit25
May 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Deadline Extended!🎉

Exciting news – the deadline for the Bright Spark Awards and Poster Presentations as part of Spark Summit '25 has been extended to 2nd May 2025!

⏩ Submit your Poster : hse-ie.libwizard.com/id/a716cc870...

⏩ Bright Spark Awards:
hse-ie.libwizard.com/id/5c05bb550...
April 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
📢 Applications Open for Spark Summit 2025 Poster Presentations! ✨

Submit your innovative projects now.

⏩ Apply: hse-ie.libwizard.com/id/a716cc870...

⏳ Deadline: 18th April 2025

⏰ Get tickets for the Summit: www.eventbrite.ie/e/spark-summ...

Watch 2024 highlights: youtu.be/126AVa8pX7w
March 24, 2025 at 12:09 PM
🚀 Spark Impact Pitching Starts Friday! 🚀

Today marks the final pitching day, featuring groundbreaking healthcare innovations. Big thanks to our applicants and judges!

📢 Tag colleagues and share the excitement!
March 21, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🌟 HSE Spark Impact – Day 2🌟

Today, our innovators pitch their digital projects for a chance at the Spark Impact Award! 🚀💡 Congrats to all for making it this far - good luck! 🍀👏

Thank you to our judges for their time and expertise. Stay tuned for the exciting pitches! 🎉
March 20, 2025 at 8:36 AM
📣 Day 1 of the Spark Impact Pitching Sessions is here, focusing on Older Persons' Services!

Congrats to all applicants for your inspiring innovations in healthcare! Let’s keep supporting and celebrating these amazing projects.

#HealthcareInnovation #HSE #OlderPersonsServices
March 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🚨 Spark Summit 2025 – Register Now!🚨

📅 11 June 2025 |
🕘 9 AM - 5 PM
📍 Venue: Dublin Royal Convention Centre, D08 E6PD

Join Ireland’s leading healthcare innovation event! Connect with experts, explore new ideas, and shape the future of healthcare.

🎟 Register Here
www.eventbrite.ie/e/spark-summ...
March 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
🚀 Another Spark Seed Pitching Day! 🚀

We're back for another exciting Spark Seed Pitching Event, showcasing more innovation! 💡✨

This week has been inspiring, with healthcare innovators across the country showing creativity and dedication to improving patient care.
February 28, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The #HSESpark Innovation Network Meeting was a huge success today, buzzing with energy! ⚡ Thanks to all our presenters for sharing their expertise and innovative projects.

Today was all about collaboration and making an impact in patient care. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🚀
February 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Amazing day at the Spark Seed Pitching Event yesterday 🌟

Thanks to all participants for sharing game-changing ideas to improve healthcare.

✨ Here are the highlights!
February 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
🌟 Are You Ready for our Spark Seed Pitching Day today?

We are excited to hear some wonderful pitches from the frontline.
February 24, 2025 at 9:32 AM
✨ Spark Newsletter – Issue 1: 2025 ✨

📥 Download the Newsletter to explore:

•Spark Impact 2025: Deadline 17th Feb
•Spark Ignite 2025: Launching 24th Feb
•Bright Spark Awards
•Spark Seed: Funding

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February 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We are pleased to announce that Muthu Thangaramanujam, our National HSCP Innovation Fellow, represented HSE Spark Innovation Programme at an informational lecture for Health & Social Care Professionals (HSCPs) held today at the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) in Dublin.
February 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
📢 Great News! 📢

Due to high demand, we’re extending the Spark Impact 2025 application deadline! 🎉

🚀 This is your chance to bring your innovative idea to life and make a real impact in healthcare.

🔹 New Deadline: 🕔 5PM | Monday, 17th February

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February 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We are excited to invite Consultants to a webinar on the Public Only Consultant Contract (POCC) Innovation Fund

📅 Date: Thursday, 20 February 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM GMT
📍 Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)

📩 To register, email cif@hse.ie and receive the link.
February 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We were delighted to see our HSE Spark Innovation Programme Fellow Muthu Thangaramanujam represent us at the Health & Social Care Professionals Education & Networking Event at University Hospital Limerick

#HSESpark #Health #Innovation #Ireland
February 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
💫 Apply for HSE SPARK Impact Today! 

Seize the opportunity to secure between €5,000 to €90,000 for your groundbreaking frontline projects.

More details: healthservice.hse.ie/staff/spark-...

#HSESpark #Health #Innovation #Ireland
January 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Attention Pharmacists 💊

For the first time, we have a new opportunity for a Pharmacist Fellow to join the team!

🔗 Apply here: hse-ie.libwizard.com/id/498458bc1...

📄 More information: healthservice.hse.ie/documents/50...

#Pharmacy #Ireland #Innovation
January 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Want to know more about the HSE Spark Innovation Programme Fellowships 2025?

✨ Fellowship opportunities for:

Nursing/Midwifery
NCHD
HSCP
Pharmacists (NEW)

Join our live webinar tomorrow Wednesday 8th January at 1pm.

Register here: hse-ie.libwizard.com/f/HSE_Spark_...
January 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM