ATRIDE, a Greek wearable tech startup based in Athens, has emerged from stealth mode announcing a significant European funding award from the Interregional Innovation Investments Instrument (I3) and the European Innovation Council & SMEs Executive Agency.

 

ATRIDE and its partners have been awarded 3M euros in funding to aid the expansion, validation, and commercialization of their latest innovation in smart clothing: the 'Digilung' shirt.

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This shirt is designed for people suffering from chronic respiratory diseases, such as COPD, as well as elite athletes who are interested in precise physiological performance analytics.

 

The Digilung shirt uses embedded textile and microelectronic sensors to provide personalized care at the point of need. This improves patient outcomes and generates new clinical insights for better disease management.

 

The shirt utilizes proprietary AI/ML tools and sensor designs, advanced nanomaterials, and smart textiles – all integrated into an elegant t-shirt.

 

ATRIDE aims to expand its product portfolio into international markets and usher in a new era of commercial e-textile success.