Development of disposable smart wound patch with printed, flexible sensors for real time non-invasive monitoring of wound healing and infection detection.
PRINTED FLEXIBLE SENSOR PATCH FOR SMART WOUND MONITORING
Partner Call open until: 30.06.2026
Project Start: 01.08.2026
The goal is to enable continuous, non-invasive monitoring of wound healing parameters while improving patient comfort and supporting clinical decision-making.
The system consists of two interconnected layers:
- A biocompatible sensing layer in direct contact with the wound which is disposable
- A reusable electronic module for signal acquisition, processing, and data transmission
Key functionalities include:
- Impedance/ Resistance -based sensing to monitor tissue regeneration
- Integrated temperature sensing for early infection detection
- Exudate monitoring to measure biochemical/ pH profile/ optimize dressing replacement timing
The project focuses on building a complete value chain, including industries from
- OEMs
- Materials (Medical tapes, Foils, Conductive inks)
- Chips/PCB manufactures
- B2B partners
Expected results
- Smart wound monitoring system using flexible sensor systems
- A strong and distinctive business case that enables unique positioning smart bandage value chain
- Development of a smart bandage reaching Technology Readiness Level (TRL6)
