Health technology sector to experience growth and attract investment through a partnership between Abhi and Invest Northern Ireland.
The ABHI US Accelerator program, supported by Invest Northern Ireland, offers significant benefits to Northern Ireland-based HealthTech companies. This partnership aims to showcase Northern Ireland's world-class HealthTech sector on the global stage, particularly within the world's largest healthcare system.
The program connects participating HealthTech companies with US healthcare stakeholders, facilitating enhanced understanding of US market dynamics and regulatory landscapes. This knowledge is crucial for successful US market entry and expansion.
The ABHI US Accelerator helps companies improve their trading prospects in the US through guidance on commercialization, partnership development, and business strategy tailored to the US healthcare ecosystem.
As a sponsor, Invest Northern Ireland provides additional funding support, expertise, and credibility, helping Northern Ireland companies to leverage the ABHI US Accelerator for international growth and investment attraction.
Previous participants, such as Axial 3D and Kinsetsu, have successfully expanded their US market presence through the ABHI US Accelerator. The collaboration between Invest Northern Ireland and the ABHI US Accelerator will enable more companies to scale internationally.
The partnership will play a key role in attracting life sciences investment back to Northern Ireland. With the ABHI US Accelerator, more Northern Ireland-based companies will have the opportunity to scale internationally, building vital connections with hospital groups and insurers through ABHI's extensive network.
The 2025 ABHI US Accelerator will support Cirdan and Seating Matters, two Northern Ireland-based HealthTech companies. The programme offers market access support and strategic guidance to participating companies, providing year-round support from faculty and industry experts.
Northern Ireland's HealthTech industry is rooted in a rich legacy, supported by strong government, academic institutions, and a mix of innovative local and global companies. The region's academic, research, and innovation landscape is significantly influenced by prestigious universities like Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University.
The ABHI US Accelerator has a track record of supporting dynamic cohorts of UK HealthTech businesses. With the ABHI US Accelerator, more Northern Ireland-based companies will have the opportunity to learn from these experiences, accelerating their growth and success in the US market.
In summary, the program delivers a combination of market access, business development, investment readiness, and international exposure tailored to Northern Ireland HealthTech businesses, which is affirmed by Invest Northern Ireland’s strategic sponsorship and collaboration with ABHI. This partnership is set to boost Northern Ireland's HealthTech sector, driving international success for local companies.
- The ABHI US Accelerator program, in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland, not only offers opportunities for education-and-self-development in understanding US market dynamics and regulatory landscapes but also provides guidance on sports-related technology for Northern Ireland-based HealthTech companies.
- With the program's focus on market access and strategic guidance, Northern Ireland-based HealthTech companies can expect to improve their weather forecasting technology by leveraging insights and connections gained through ABHI's extensive network.
