Breathe Smart
Building the new standard in Respiratory Intelligence
Our story
ATRIDE was founded in Athens in 2022 as a spin-off of Kinetic Analysis, transforming more than a decade of research in wearable sensing, smart textiles, and respiratory physiology into a new generation of intelligent health technologies.
Headquartered within the National Centre for Scientific Research Demokritos at Lefkippos Technology Park, Greece's leading deep-tech innovation campus, ATRIDE develops technologies that combine advanced textile engineering, AI-driven analytics, and clinical science to deliver continuous respiratory monitoring in everyday life.
Built on years of scientific research, international collaboration, and clinical validation, ANASA introduces Breathing Intelligence™ a new category in respiratory technology that transforms breathing data into actionable clinical insight. Through partnerships with leading universities, hospitals, and European innovation programmes, ATRIDE is helping shape the future of continuous respiratory monitoring and establishing a new standard for respiratory intelligence.
Meet the Team
Maarten Gijssel
Driving Impact with Human Motion Data
Maarten Gijssel is a visionary in human motion analysis and wearable technology, leading the industry with transformative solutions that merge health and performance. As the founder of Kinetic Analysis, IDRO, and ATRIDE, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of smart textiles and sensor technology, developing advanced algorithms that provide deep insights into human motion. His work at Kinetic Analysis redefines sports performance, rehabilitation, and personalized health monitoring, driving innovation in injury prevention and recovery.
At IDRO, Maarten pioneered the first non-invasive, real-time lactate measurement device, enabling athletes to monitor lactate levels through sweat for optimized training and early medical diagnostics. As Chief Operating Officer at ATRIDE, he was instrumental in creating the AI-powered "Digilung" shirt, an advanced e-textile that supports chronic respiratory health and athletic performance. His innovative contributions have earned him wide recognition and substantial funding, establishing his role as a leader in sports technology and health innovation.
Maria Kontogiorgou
Building products people love
Maria Kontogiorgou she leads transformative advancements in wearable technology with a focus on user-centered solutions that impact industries worldwide. With extensive international experience and a refined strategic vision, Maria has positioned ATRIDE as a leader in emerging technologies. Her ventures, including Disrupt Amsterdam and Marikworld in London, highlight her capacity to inspire innovative progress at the intersection of creativity and tech.
Maria’s design expertise has reshaped global enterprises, from advancing scalable SaaS systems as Global Head of Design at Tag Worldwide to pioneering smart textiles in health and sports as Product Design Director at Kinetic Analysis. Her strategic counsel at the European Commission further enhanced digital transformations, and she has driven high-impact initiatives for renowned brands such as Philips, BNP, H&M, Unilever among others. With an academic foundation in business administration and communication, product design, and technology, Maria blends innovation with precision, steering ATRIDE’s future with steadfast commitment to excellence.
Our Research & Innovation Ecosystem
From the outset, Philips Health Innovation, Eindhoven, has placed its trust in ATRIDE’s mission to advance health technology and shape the future of respiratory innovation.
Official partner and collaborator with the University of the Aegean’s Product and Innovation Design department in Syros, fostering shared expertise, resources, and collaborative projects.
Our Partners in our Data Analytics
ATRIDE is partially funded by the I3 Instrument to advance the development of DIGILUNG, pioneering telecare wearable technology across Europe.
Based at National Centre for Scientific Research Demokritos within Lefkippos Technology Park, ATRIDE advances next-generation respiratory monitoring through applied research, deep-tech engineering, and scientific validation.
Our partners in Data Analytics and Research
"Funded by the European Commission’s I3 Instrument for the development of Digilung, ATRIDE's pioneering smart breathing technology."
ATRIDE is collaborating with TU Delft on Product Research & Development.
ATRIDE collaborates with Princeton University to host outstanding students as interns within our innovation ecosystem.
"ATRIDE is part of the Greek Chamber of Commerce 'The Athens Incubator', supporting innovation and growth in emerging technologies."
Proudly collaborating with the University of Leicester, utilizing ATRIDE's smart shirt to advance groundbreaking research.
ATRIDE partners with Tilburg University to advance validation research for ANASA, ensuring evidence-based performance and measurable impact.
"ATRIDE is a proud member of Elevate Greece, supporting the growth of Greek startups and innovation."