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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

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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:
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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
🚀 Excitement is Building! 🚀

Today’s sessions focus on:
🔹 Cancer Care – Innovating patient outcomes.
🔹 Patient Flow – Optimising efficiency.

Thanks to our judges and good luck to all applicants! 🎉

📢 Tag your team, share the momentum, and champion innovation!
March 21, 2025 at 8:32 AM
🚀 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
🚀 Sessions 2 & 3 of Spark Impact Pitching Day 1 are here, focusing on AI, Automation & Productivity!

Excited to see innovative ideas transforming healthcare with tech and AI. Let’s support and celebrate these visionary projects!

👏 Good luck to all applicants! #HealthInnovation #AI #Automation
March 19, 2025 at 9:52 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
The #HSESpark Impact initiative provides funding ranging from €5,000 to €90,000 to support innovative projects that can deliver real change. Listen to Siobhan Power, National Innovation Fellow with the HSE Spark Innovation Programme below to find out more!
January 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM