Breathe Smart
Building the new standard in Respiratory Intelligence
Our story
ATRIDE was founded in Athens in 2022 with a clear ambition: to redefine how the world understands and monitors respiratory health. From the beginning, the company set out not simply to develop a product, but to establish a new standard, continuous, intelligent respiratory monitoring seamlessly integrated into everyday life.
The team came together through a shared vision and decades of international experience across Europe and the United States. Its founders combine deep expertise in smart textiles, wearable sensing, medical device innovation, AI-driven analytics, immersive health technologies, and large-scale product design. Their work spans pioneering research labs, global technology enterprises, regulated MedTech environments, and high-growth innovation ventures bringing together engineering precision, clinical rigor, and human-centered design.
United by complementary strengths, the team bridges science and execution. From advanced textile R&D and physiological data modeling to regulatory strategy and scalable product development, ATRIDE is built on bold thinking grounded in real-world expertise. The result is a company positioned not only to introduce breakthrough respiratory solutions, but to lead the future of the respiratory space with credibility, depth, and global perspective.
Meet the Team
Maarten Gijssel, COO
Creating Impact and Opportunities 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, CEO
Beyond user-centred innovation
Maria Kontogiorgou is the CEO of ATRIDE, where 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.
Vangelis Lympouridis, CTO
Innovation by Design
Vangelis Lympouridis, Ph.D., is the CTO of ATRIDE, combining deep expertise in immersive technology and healthcare to drive ATRIDE’s pioneering advancements. As founder of Enosis, an innovation-driven R&D company in Los Angeles, Vangelis brings product development and strategic advisory services to major clients like Google, HP Labs, and MedTech startups across the globe. Enosis also supports ATRIDE as a portfolio company at the West Coast Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics, an FDA-backed accelerator based at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, reinforcing ATRIDE’s impact in pediatric health technology.
Previously, as Chief Design Officer at Applied VR, Vangelis led the development of RelieVRx, a groundbreaking VR platform for chronic pain management that achieved FDA Breakthrough Device designation. A senior fellow at USC’s Creative Media and Behavioral Health Center and former part-time faculty at USC’s Viterbi School of Engineering, he contributes his expertise to regulatory standards as part of the MDIC Medical Extended Reality team. With a Ph.D. in Whole Body Interaction Design from the University of Edinburgh, Vangelis continuously shapes MedTech and immersive tech through academic, advisory, and editorial roles.
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."