1、Femtech in IrelandThe Case for Prioritising Womens Health Research and Innovation.Foreword“This report provides important insights into advancing womens health in Ireland.It aligns with the Programme for Governments commitment to further transformations in womens healthcare.It informs the Department

2、 of Healths ongoing initiatives such as the Womens Health Taskforce,the Womens Health Action Plan and our on-going service and policy developments in menopause,fertility,and gynaecology.By highlighting areas for further research and innovation,this report helps guide our efforts to ensure that women

3、s health is better understood,better supported,and better served.I welcome its findings and look forward to working with partners across the health system to build on this progress.”“Innovative Irish enterprise and startups have a pivotal role in driving the future of Femtech,an emerging sector with

4、 immense potential for womens health.My Department,through Enterprise Ireland and HIHI,are strategically prioritising these businesses that focus on research and innovation through the FemtechHIHI initiative and our R&I supports that can catalyse investment,and help grow start-ups to scale in a glob

5、al market.With Irelands strong foundation in fostering research and innovation,we can empower Irish Femtech companies to not only provide better outcomes for womens health but also bolster Irelands position as a leader in health innovation.”“As a clinician dedicated to womens health,Ive seen firstha

6、nd the transformative impact of new services on our patients lives.This report underscores the immense potential of research and innovation in elevating womens healthcare to exemplary standards.It emphasises the importance of uniting clinicians,patients,technology,and researchers to focus on womens