25-11-2025
The WE-SWEAT project, coordinated by Elvira Fortunato, professor and researcher at the Department of Materials Science, was selected by the EUTOPIA Alliance under the recent call in the health area. The international research team aims to develop a wearable platform capable of autonomously extracting and analyzing sweat to monitor chloride and glucose levels.
This innovative technology combines iontophoresis, microfluidics, and advanced electrochemical sensors integrated into flexible and sustainable materials, enabling non-invasive, continuous, and low-cost monitoring. The system promises to support cystic fibrosis diagnosis and improve diabetes management, offering a more practical and comfortable alternative to conventional methods.
The international consortium is led by NOVA FCT, in partnership with CY Cergy Paris Université (France) and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium), with expertise in materials, microelectronics, sensors, and artificial intelligence. The Portuguese Diabetes Association (APDP) will be responsible for the clinical validation of the device among the diabetic population.
Launched on February 1st, 2026, WE-SWEAT is a multidisciplinary project that promotes collaboration between engineering and medicine and contributes to the development of new solutions for digital health in Europe.
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