The project which has been awarded to C3 Amulet — whose headquarters are in Dingwall — is European Commission funded for risk assessment and patient safety.

The company will lead a consortium which includes hospitals and universities all over Europe.

Research has indicated that the average length of stay in hospital can be reduced by up to 30 per cent, and outcomes improved for a similar proportion of patients if they can be avoided through prediction and intervention.

Potential savings to the European Union would be in the region of £3.57billion a year.

The company, which specialises in software for the oil and gas industry, employs 35 people.

It plans to move its headquarters to bigger premises in the town's business park in the summer.

C3 Amulet chairman Peter Kelly (left), and chief executive David Smith. Derek Gordon 07778 044112

Founder and chairman, Peter Kelly said, "When we first started in Dingwall 11 years ago there were only five of us.

"We now employ 35 people worldwide.

"This is the biggest project we have been awarded in the life sciences field, although our background is in oil and gas. We have ongoing projects in England and the USA, and cover a number of different industries."

Chief executive David Smith added, "Projects like this highlight the potential of the company. We also employ people in places like Australia and New Zealand, which gives us the ability to work on a 24-hour cycle.

"This is an important part of the company's growth and will result in more work coming to the Highlands." It is expected that three new jobs will be created in Dingwall, as a result of the award with 20 more when the project is up and running.

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