Where Expertise Converges
to Redefine Wearables.
Weaving the Future
OUR STORY
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ATRIDE, a Greek wearable tech startup based in Athens since October 2022, 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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Atride's innovative 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 smart 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.
Meet the Team
Maarten Gijssel, CCO
Creating Impact and Opportunities with Human Motion Data.
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Maarten Gijssel is a visionary innovator in human motion analysis and wearable technology. As the founder of Kinetic Analysis, IDRO, and ATRIDE, he creates transformative technologies that merge human performance and health.
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At Kinetic Analysis, Gijssel leads the development of smart textiles, optical sensors, and advanced algorithms, delivering groundbreaking insights into human motion. His work redefines sports performance, rehabilitation, and health management, driving advancements in injury prevention, recovery, and personalized health monitoring.
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At IDRO, he pioneered the world’s first non-invasive, real-time lactate measurement device, allowing athletes to monitor lactate levels via sweat. This revolutionary tool optimizes training and enables early medical diagnostics.
As Chief Clinical Officer at ATRIDE, Gijssel contributed to the creation of the "Digilung" shirt, an AI-powered e-textile that supports individuals with chronic respiratory conditions and enhances athletic performance.
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Gijssel consistently pushes the boundaries of wearable technology, creating game-changing solutions that improve health outcomes and performance.
His innovations have earned widespread recognition and significant funding, solidifying his leadership in sports technology and healthcare innovation.
Maria Kontogiorgou, CEO
Beyond user-centred innovation
Maria Kontogiorgou is the CEO of ATRIDE, where she leads technological innovation in user-centric solutions across industries. With extensive international experience and strategic expertise, she positions ATRIDE at the forefront of emerging technologies, driving the company’s growth and success.
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Maria is the founder of Disrupt Amsterdam and Marikworld in London, ventures that highlight her leadership and ability to inspire innovation across creative and tech industries.
As Global Head of Design for SaaS systems at Tag Worldwide, Maria transformed enterprise digital platforms, focusing on scalable, user-centered solutions. In her advisory role at the European Court of Auditors in Luxembourg, Maria provided strategic guidance on digital transformation and user-centered innovation, enhancing workflows and user experiences across EU institutions.
She has also led high-impact design initiatives for global companies and institutions such as the European Commission, BNP Paribas Fortis, AXA Insurance, Coca-Cola, Philips, Mastercard, and Unilever, consistently delivering user-centered innovation aligned with business goals.​
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As Product Design Director at Kinetic Analysis, she advanced smart textiles and wearable technology in health and sports. Her creative work has supported campaigns for clients like Nokia, BBC, and Nike.
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Maria studied Business Communication at University 2 in Nancy, France, followed by an MBA from Haute École Saint-Louis in Brussels and a Master’s in Art Media and Design from the University of the West of England, Bristol, while she pursued product design studies at Delft University of Technology, deepening her expertise in innovative product development.
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At ATRIDE, Maria integrates her experience and academic foundation to drive technological innovation and maintain the company’s leadership in emerging technologies and design.
Vangelis Lympouridis, CTO
Innovation by Design.
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Vangelis Lympouridis, Ph.D., is the CTO at ATRIDE and the founder of Enosis, a specialized R&D company based in Los Angeles providing innovation by design, product development, and strategic advisory services in emerging and immersive tech across industry verticals, emphasizing MedTech and the digital transformation of healthcare.
Enosis clients include technology enterprise companies such as Google, HP Labs, Deloitte and the RWS Group, MedXR startups in Japan, US and Europe, and universities such as Arizona State, SUNY NY, Brunel University of London and the the London School of Economics.
Enosis incubates ATRIDE as a portfolio company at the West Coast Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP), an FDA-funded pediatric medical device accelerator centered at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).
As the Chief Design Officer at Applied VR (2017-2020), he designed and oversaw the development of a series of Medical VR products, including RelieVRx, the first clinically validated chronic pain management platform in VR that received a Breakthrough Device designation from the FDA.
He is a senior fellow at the Creative Media and Behavioral Health Center (CMBHC) at the University of Southern California (USC) (2011-present) and part-time faculty at the Viterbi School of Engineering (2018-2021) Vangelis is part of the Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC) Medical Extended Reality leadership team investigating regulatory and technical compliance standards and recomendations for medical device manufacturers and the FDA.
He is a senior editor at the Virtual Reality in Medicine - Frontiers journal and an advisor to multiple MedTech startups in the US and the EU. He holds a PhD in Whole Body Interaction Design from the University of Edinburgh.
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