The Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology (CDHT) is a hub where researchers, industry leaders, and clinicians converge to address real-world healthcare challenges.
Everything we do at CDHT is built on three core pillars—guiding our mission to transform healthcare through digital innovation.
Driving bold, interdisciplinary research to develop pioneering healthcare technologies. We turn ideas into impact through experimentation, testing, and real-world application.
We build strong alliances with academia, industry, and the health service—accelerating the path from concept to clinical use through shared knowledge and purpose.
Equipping the next generation of healthcare professionals with the skills to thrive in a digital-first future. From specialist training to upskilling, we’re growing talent for tomorrow’s health challenges
From multimillion-pound investment to wide-reaching collaborations, our impact is growing across the digital health landscape. These figures highlight the scale of our ambition, the strength of our partnerships, and the opportunities ahead for the Life and Health Sciences sector in Northern Ireland and beyond.
Driving world-class research and digital health innovation across Northern Ireland.
Collaborating across sectors to accelerate real-world healthcare solutions.
Purpose-built environments designed for hands-on innovation and testing.
Real-world testbeds for patient-centred, data-driven healthcare development.
Empowering healthcare professionals with digital skills for the future.
Turning research into impact with scalable, real-world digital health solutions.
Our Vision
We envision a future where digital technology is seamlessly embedded in healthcare—enhancing patient outcomes, improving accessibility, and streamlining clinical processes. At CDHT, innovation isn’t just about technology; it’s about meaningful, measurable change in people’s lives.
Our Mission
Our mission is to drive that change by connecting academia, industry, and clinical practice. Through collaborative research and real-world testing, we develop pioneering digital health solutions that respond to real needs—locally and globally.
