What MedLink Does

MedLink is a Galway-based cluster organisation connecting the people and organisations behind Ireland’s world-class medical device ecosystem. We create the conditions for collaboration, visibility, investment and growth across the medtech community.

MedLink is funded by Enterprise Ireland through the Regional Technology Cluster Fund and hosted in ATU Galway

Our Mission

MedLink connects people, creating a culture that supports our world-class medical device ecosystem.

Our Vision

To create a global impact on healthcare through a thriving medical device ecosystem

Our Strategic Pillars

  • We foster a strong, collaborative ecosystem that connects medtech professionals, researchers and entrepreneurs

  • We work to attract financial support for Galway’s medtech startups, scale-ups and research initiatives.

  • We support the development of world-class facilities and a highly skilled workforce to sustain Galway’s medtech ecosystem.

  • We enhance the visibility of Galway’s medtech ecosystem and support SMEs to scale and grow internationally

Our Special Interest Groups

Founders Circle

This group is exclusively for Founders and CEO’s of Irish Medical Device Startups and provides a forum for them to discuss the unique challenges and issues faced as founders

2026 topics:

  1. Sources and alternative sources of early-stage seed financing

  2. Building an organisational structure to position the company for financing success

  3. The 101 of MedTech pitching

  4. Transitioning from non-institutional to institutional funding

PM-O Forum

The focus of the Forum is on Program Management in MedTech with an additional focus on early Operations. This includes all aspects of the business and pipeline from investments and grant applications to R&D, Operations, QA/RA/DA execution strategy to exports and launch plans

The PM-O Forum is dedicated to creating a dynamic and collaborative industry environment for startups, SMEs, and multinational companies within the medical device sector.

Our mission is to unite PM-O leaders to:

• Discuss Common Challenges

• Share Knowledge and Best Practices

• Network and Build Relationships