Niamh Donnelly is Co-Founder and CTO of Akara Robotics, a company developing autonomous robots and AI that improve healthcare outcomes and transform hospital efficiency. Recognized as one of Europe’s top emerging tech leaders, Niamh has been awarded the European Rising Innovator Award by the European Commision and under her leadership, Akara’s robots have received international acclaim, including being named among TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of the Year (2025). With deep expertise in machine learning, robotics, and applied AI in healthcare, Niamh has built and scaled technical teams across Europe and the U.S., bridging the gap between research and real-world clinical impact.