University of Galway and Medtronic €5m partnership for healthcare advancements

The collaboration will contribute to the creation of two new research institutes at the University of Galway
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The first of the two new research institutes is the Institute for Clinical Trials which was launched in May 2023

18 October 2023

University of Galway and Medtronic plc announced a five-year €5m signature innovation partnership focused on developing the MedTech ecosystem, STEM and research. 

The partnership will also support the establishment of two new research institutes at University of Galway. The first is the Institute for Clinical Trials, which was launched in May 2023. The second that is in development, will focus on medical technologies and advanced therapeutics. 

Geoff Martha, chairman and chief executive officer, Medtronic, said: “One of the crucial tenets of the Medtronic Mission is to foster good citizenship, and we hope that this investment with University of Galway in Ireland’s workforce, research, community, and education will pave the way for long-term, meaningful effects on patient outcomes and economic growth. 

 

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“Medtronic has a wealth of technologies at our disposal, but we can’t do it alone – a highly-educated and skilled workforce is critical to pioneering the treatments of tomorrow. Graduates of University of Galway play an important role in many facets of Medtronic’s operations, and I’m certain that students involved in this partnership will go on to create life-transforming advancements in healthcare technology.”

Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, president, University of Galway, said: “This landmark partnership that is being announced is a fitting complement to our values, which we live and work by, respect for patients, excellence in everything we do, openness in and for the world, sustaining the next generation. 

“We welcome the opportunity to expand our relationship with Medtronic as we pursue learning, research and innovation with a commitment to making a difference locally and globally. We are both organisations committed to impact with purpose, with and for people in profound need.”   

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