Opportunities on the horizon: the platform promoting Europe's best innovation and research
Summary
Business Planet heads to Ireland to take a look at an online hub thats creating new investment opportunities for EU backed research and innovation.Business Planet heads to Ireland to take a look at an online hub thats creating new investment opportunities for EU backed research and innovation.RedZinc is a specialist in video telemedicine. Its software and wearable cameras enable medics to connect remotely with both patients and each other in real-time.The award-winning tech, which can be used in-hospital and in remote locations, has proved crucial during the pandemic, helping healthcare professionals to improve diagnosis and treatment, all from a distance.Donal Morris, CEO and Founder of the company admits the pandemic has been a springboard. "Senior officials inside Irelands health service say the tech is helping to revolutionise how care is delivered. For example, thanks to this technology, a paramedic can now, in real-time, initiate a video call with an A&E consultant and together they can jointly access the patient and decide the next steps," says Martin Curley, the Director of Digital Transformation and Innovation at Irelands Health Service Executive (HSE).RedZinc got two million euros under Europes Horizon 2020 programme. It aims to build a bridge between Europes most innovative startups and private investors seeking fresh opportunities.Cyril Demaria is a fund manager.