Who We Are

At the Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology (CDHT), we’re shaping the future of health through innovation, collaboration, and impact. Our mission brings together academia, industry, and clinical expertise to develop digital solutions that transform patient care. Discover our vision, core pillars, and the growing opportunities in Northern Ireland’s life and health sciences sector.

Our Vision and Mission

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.

CDHT by the Numbers

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.

£100m +

Investment Secured

Driving world-class research and digital health innovation across Northern Ireland.

30 +

Industry Partners

Collaborating across sectors to accelerate real-world healthcare solutions.

10 +

Specialist Lab Spaces

Purpose-built environments designed for hands-on innovation and testing.

2 +

Living Labs

Real-world testbeds for patient-centred, data-driven healthcare development.

120 +

Clinicians Trained

Empowering healthcare professionals with digital skills for the future.

100 +

Innovations Launched

Turning research into impact with scalable, real-world digital health solutions.

Our Core Pillars

Everything we do at CDHT is built on three core pillars—guiding our mission to transform healthcare through digital innovation.

Research and Innovation

Driving bold, interdisciplinary research to develop pioneering healthcare technologies. We turn ideas into impact through experimentation, testing, and real-world application.

Collaboration and Partnerships

We build strong alliances with academia, industry, and the health service—accelerating the path from concept to clinical use through shared knowledge and purpose.

Education and Training

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

Our Future Home Is Underway

Construction is progressing on our new, purpose-built facility in the heart of Belfast. Designed to house state-of-the-art labs, collaborative spaces, and real-world testing environments, this flagship building will serve as the central hub for digital healthcare innovation in Northern Ireland. Stay tuned for updates as we move closer to opening our doors.

Explore CDHT

Get to know the experts driving our digital health breakthroughs and the world-class facilities where innovation comes to life. From cutting-edge labs to collaborative hubs, CDHT is built for impact—powered by a passionate, interdisciplinary team. Start exploring.