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EI-Americas clients Tethras and 3D4Medical are attending and demonstrating their latest advances at the APPNATION in San Francisco September 13th & 14th at the Moscone Convention Center.  Stop by their booths to see how these two exciting Irish companies are pushing the APP envelope.

Tethras
Stop by the Tethras booth where they will be demonstrating their online translation platform that provides a fast and uncomplicated localization solution for mobile application developers. This service seamlessly integrates into the development process, allowing developers to translate their apps into multiple languages. Tethras facilitates mobilizing your apps and reaching customers around the world. Beta Registration now open! Request an account and take Tethras for a spin at… http://www.tethras.com/

3D4Medical
3D4Medical will be demonstrating their latest, soon to be released ground breaking 3D app technology. 3D4Medical already have had phenomenal success, having 4 of the top ten grossing iPad medical apps on iTunes. 3D4Medical are looking for medical partners and financial angels to expand their business rapidly. Stop by and see the latest applications in action – a giant technical leap forward for medical applications on the iPhone and iPad platforms. http://www.3d4medical.com/

Published September 8th, 2010 by admin in APPS, Archive, Digital Media & Entertainment, EI Client News, Medical Technology, Software/Services, Telecom/Mobil | Post a Comment »

This morning Graduates 4 International Growth (G4IG) was launched by Minister Batt O’Keeffe.

The aim of the Graduates 4 International Growth initiative is to assist clients in acquiring future business development capability for their companies. 50 Graduates with potential to be the next generation of business development executives will be matched with 50 ambitious internationally trading companies and provided with a structured means of applying new skills in business development.

Graduates 4 International Growth (G4IG) is 18 months in duration, with participants based 6 months in their company in Ireland and a minimum of 12 months in an overseas market working on a specific company project. During the 18 months participants will also undertake a Post-Graduate Diploma in International Growth with UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School developing practical international business skills.

Further information and company application forms are now available on the Enterprise Ireland website and also available for download here.

Published August 31st, 2010 by davidsmith in Aerospace, Agri-Food, Archive, BioPharma, CleanTech, Consumer, Consumer/Retail, Digital Media & Entertainment, Economic, Education, InfoSecurity, Job-Internships, Medical Technology, Software/Services, Telecom/Mobil, hospitality | Post a Comment »

Enterprise Ireland, the Irish Government agency responsible for the development of Irish enterprises in world markets, would like to invite relevant medical device executives from the US to the Life Sciences International Summit 2010 in Dublin, Ireland. Delegates will be brought to Ireland as guests of the agency, with travel and accommodation costs covered.

Taking place on November 11th 2010, the theme of this event is “Collaboration in Innovation”, particularly between academia and industry. Guests will have the opportunity to survey the Medical Device industry landscape in Ireland, meet the industry’s key figures and share knowledge amongst peers. Amongst those presenting at the event will be industry leaders, US and Irish clinicians, Government Ministers and leading research fellows. Delegates will also be able to avail of a customized itinerary of meetings and site visits with Irish medical device companies relevant to their fields.

Enterprise Ireland would particularly like to invite executives in management, production, R&D and supply chain roles to participate in this event. To qualify for inclusion, certain criteria must be met.

For more information, please contact: Philip Watson | philip.watson@enterprise-ireland.com | 617-235-1600

Published August 31st, 2010 by philipwatson in Archive, BioPharma, Events, Medical Technology | Post a Comment »

Please join Biolink West in South San Francisco for our next event highlighting the latest in technology advancement for Global Health, on August 25, 2010, at 6:30pm at 400 Oyster Point Blvd, suite 107a, South San Francisco

Panelists:

• Andrew Broderick :: Research Program Director, Center for Innovation and Technology in Public Health
• Carter Lee :: Founder, Global Solutions for Infectious Disease
• Conor Caffrey, PhD :: Director, The Sandler Center for Drug Discovery, UCSF

Date: August 25, 2010
Time: 6.30 pm
Location: 400 Oyster Point Blvd, suite 107a, South San Francisco
Registration: $20.00
RSVP: please to KGunning@biovisability.com

For more info and to join: www.Biolink-USA.com

Published August 20th, 2010 by admin in Archive, Medical Technology | Post a Comment »

Tuesday 17th August , 2010 | 09:00am – 17:00pm
Wednesday 18th August, 2010 | 09:00am – 17:00pm
First Flight North America workshop

This one-day workshop will introduce you to the First Flight programme and other relevant supports from Enterprise Ireland. This event will have specific relevance to companies focused on exporting to North America (including Canada). The August  17th workshop will focus Software & Financial Services sectors while the August 18th workshop targets the American Healthcare Market.

Through First Flight, you will:

• Uncover what could hold your business back from achieving profitable export sales
• Formulate and action a plan to target key risk areas
• Benefit from the expertise of experienced exporters
• Avail of other relevant Enterprise Ireland supports

This event will:

• Provide you with a brief overview of some key factors to consider when exporting to North America.
• Inform you of the benefits of First Flight to your business, the steps involved in First Flight and how your company can participate on First Flight.
• Outline how we can otherwise support your business in growing through exporting.

For more information see: http://www.enterprise-ireland.com/Events/First+Flight+North+America_Canada.htm

Published July 27th, 2010 by admin in Archive, InfoSecurity, Medical Technology, Software/Services | Post a Comment »

November 1-3, 2010 | InterContinental Hotel and Bank of America Conference Center

Join the industry’s most distinguished leaders at the 8th Annual Medical Innovation Summit. Take advantage of an exciting lineup of speakers, panel discussions, live surgeries and clinical presentations to learn about the latest trends in medical innovation and what they mean to you.

The Summit provides an unrivaled perspective on the newest medical technologies and the financial drivers behind those innovations. It is dedicated to providing singular insights, networking opportunities and actionable take away for all participants.

• WITNESS THE INNOVATION REVOLUTION
• INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE
• ENVISION THE LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES

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Published July 27th, 2010 by admin in Archive, Events, Medical Technology | Post a Comment »

Present at the CA Medical Device & Investor Forum
Application Deadline August 31, 2010

The California Medical Device & Investor Forum has become the top opportunity for medical device start-up companies that are seeking investment capital to make investment presentations to leading venture capitalists and investors. There are still a few spots left for select companies to participate!

If your company is interested in making an investment presentation, send an executive summary and investment presentation slides to luis.vasquez@octaneoc.org.

Companies that have presented in the past include:

• OrthAlign – Presented in 2008 & 2009 and raised VC rounds in early 2009 and early 2010. OrthAlign recently received 510(k) market clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for the latest design of its palm-sized disposable KneeAlign™ computer assisted system for total knee arthroplasty.
• Walk Vascular – Presented in 2008. The company is now part of Incuvate along with a $1.5 million investment.
• NeoMatrix – Presented in 2007 and raised a $15 million round in 2008 & 2009.
• Respirion – Presented in 2008 and is now part of Incuvate which has committed all the necessary funds to get the product to market.
• DxTerity Diagnositics – Presented in 2009 and raised $1 million in December 2009.

This year, The California Medical Device & Investor Forum expanded the investment presentations and will now feature expansion and growth stage medical device companies, as well as hot new start-ups.

If your company is interested in making an investment presentation, send an executive summary and investment presentation slides to luis.vasquez@octaneoc.org.

The deadline for applying to present is August 31, 2010. Submit your application or nomination early as spots go very quickly.

If your company is interested in making an investment presentation, send an executive summary and investment presentation slides to luis.vasquez@octaneoc.org

For more information contact: Eddie Goodwin at eddie.goodwin@enterprise-ireland.com

Published July 22nd, 2010 by admin in Archive, Medical Technology | Post a Comment »

Underscoring the success of Irish companies at leveraging knowledge-based business models to serve U.S. businesses, Allergy Standards Limited has been contracted by leading purification technology provider, Rabbit Air, to test its high-quality air cleaners for compliance with the asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program.

The announcement was made during an economic mission to the United States led by Ireland’s Prime Minister, Brian Cowen, TD (photo top-left). Commenting on the announcement, Prime Minister Cowen noted, “Ireland’s excellence in medical science and engineering research presents many opportunities to North American businesses. I am pleased to see that successful technology companies like Rabbit Air recognize this opportunity and elect to work with innovation leaders like ASL. Both companies deservedly receive our congratulations and support for their continued success.” Read the rest of this entry »

Published July 15th, 2010 by admin in Archive, Economic, Medical Technology, Software/Services, Trade Mission | Post a Comment »

Enterprise Ireland will be showcasing 8 leading Irish medical technology firms from the orthopaedic space at the OMTEC conference in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago on June 16th and 17th.

Enterprise Ireland staff from both our Boston and Dublin offices will be on hand to promote the world class orthopaedic technology cluster in Ireland. Representing this elite industry group will be;

If you or your colleagues plan to attend OMTEC, please drop us a message – we would be delighted to connect and share ideas.

Contact: Phil Watson, Marketing Executive, Medical Devices | philip.watson@enterprise-ireland.com

Published June 2nd, 2010 by admin in Archive, BioPharma, EI Client News, Events, Medical Technology | 1 Comment - Post a Comment