SECTORAL STRENGTHS
Medical Technology
Ireland Sectoral Strengths Medical Technology
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Ireland Sectoral Strengths Medical Technology
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s one of Europe’s largest medical technology hotspots, Ireland plays a vital role in the MedTech sector. We are the second-largest exporter of medical devices and technologies in Europe, supplying innovative technology to 95 out of the top 100 countries (by GDP).
With a regionally diverse industry, we employ the highest number of MedTech personnel per capita in Europe, boasting incredibly strong services, contract research and manufacturing bases. Our passion for innovation within this thriving sector is supported by industry and government alike as we strive to look for new ways to enhance competitiveness, develop new capabilities and generate sustainable growth opportunities.
€12.6billion exports annually
40,000
employees in our globally recognised MedTech sector
50 %
of the companies located here are in the business-to-business space
300+ MedTech companies based here
Our key MedTech activities include Minimally invasive technology Implanted devices
Ophthalmic and optical products and technology
Diagnostic equipment and imaging systems
Electronic health records technology
Surgical systems
Telecare/telemedicine
Dental equipment and devices
Services and contract research
Drug delivery devices
Manufacturing
Digital health technology
Analytics and diagnostics
Did you know?
Medtronic, considered to be the most important MedTech company in the world, moved its HQ to Ireland in 1999 and now employs over 4,000 people across five sites in Galway, Dublin and Athlone
Ireland manufactures 33% of the world’s contact lenses
A quarter of the global diabetic population use Irish-made injectables
The country boasts five clinical research facilities which support patient-focused research and are ranked number one globally for the exchange of technology and ideas
70 %
of MedTech companies in Ireland engage in research and development activities, as a result of a supportive environment and generous government grant assistance
Ireland Sectoral Strengths Medical Technology
Key Players 1. Zimmer Biomet
8. Becton Dickinson
2. Boston Scientific
9. Fresenius Kabi Ireland
3. Baxter Healthcare
10. Philips Healthcare
4. Danaher
11. Abbott
5. Stryker
12. GE Healthcare
6. Cardinal Health
13. Johnson & Johnson
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7. Siemens Healthineers
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2. Boston Scientific
Employing over 4,000 people in Ireland, mostly based in their Galway manufacturing site, Boston Scientific has been in Ireland since 1994. The company produces and exports approximately 10 million medical devices across the globe each year, while also researching, developing and designing new products at its sites in Clonmel, Cork and Galway.
7. Siemens Healthineers
With approximately 5 million people benefiting from Siemens Healthineers medical products daily all around the globe, this German company is at the forefront of the global sector. The company’s work in Dublin helps to produce diagnostics equipment such as X-ray, ultrasound and MRI machines, as well as offering other lab-based diagnostic services.
11. Abbott
Abbott has been in Ireland since 1946 and employs almost 3,000 people over nine locations. Their laboratories and manufacturing sites develop and create a wide range of medical diagnostic tools, nutritional products and pharmaceuticals.
Professional Associations
17. I rish MedTech Association (IMA) 18. I rish Medical and Surgical Trade Association (IMSTA) Research/Innovation Centres
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20. A mber Centre – Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research 21. C uram – Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Medical Devices 22. A pplied Polymer Technologies Institute Academia
23. University College Dublin (UCD)
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24. Trinity College Dublin (TCD)
Key Contacts State Bodies
25. University College Cork (UCC) 26. University of Limerick (UL)
14. IDA (Industrial Development Authority)
27. National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG)
15. Enterprise Ireland (EI)
28. Institute of Technology Sligo (IT Sligo)
16. H ealth Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA)
29. Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT)
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