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MedWaveImage

Project overview

Microwave imaging technology transfer to innovate the medical sector

Healthcare institutions suffer from a considerable undersupply of employees as well as from a lack of sufficient infrastructure and equipment. The project MedWaveImage tackles this growing challenge by transferring cutting-edge technologies from near-by universities to hospitals. The partners focus especially on the potentials of microwave imaging, which can be used to develop portable and cost-effective devices for treating diseases like breast cancer and monitoring brain tissues after stroke. Their newly developed devices will be tested in hospitals with specific medical expertise.

2,26m €

Project Budget

80%

of the Budget is funded by ERDF

Layer 1

3

Countries

4

Regions

8

Partners

6

Pilots

Duration

Start date

End date

Project progress

40%

About the project

MedWaveImage addresses pressing healthcare challenges in Central Europe, where demographic shifts are creating medical undersupply in rural and peripheral areas. At the same time, the region benefits from strong academic institutions with expertise in cutting-edge medical technologies. The project aims to bridge the gap between research and practice by transferring innovative solutions from universities to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially in underserved regions. The central focus is microwave imaging (MWI), a promising technology that uses low-power, non-ionising radiation to safely monitor and diagnose health conditions. MWI devices are portable, cost-effective, and easy to maintain using widely available telecom hardware, ideal for decentralized healthcare delivery without requiring large infrastructure investments. MedWaveImage facilitates the transfer of research-level knowledge on MWI to territorial SMEs, enabling integration with artificial intelligence and the development of next-generation medical devices. These innovations will be introduced into clinical settings by partner hospitals. The project’s key outcome will be the development and pilot testing of MWI-based devices targeting three high-impact conditions: neck cancer, breast cancer, and cerebrovascular diseases. Devices will be tested in hospitals with the specific expertise to ensure clinical feasibility and relevance. By fostering cooperation between research institutions, high-tech manufacturers, and clinical partners across Central Europe, MedWaveImage supports regional innovation, strengthens healthcare delivery, and helps reduce the urban-rural divide in medical services.

Project partnership

Project partners

Italia (IT)

Lead partner

Polytechnic of Turin

Department of Electronics and Telecommunications
Address
Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24
10129 Torino
Country
Italy (IT)
Web
https://www.polito.it/

Project partner

Department of Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering
Address
Naměstí Sítná 3105
272 01 Kladno
Country
Czechia (CZ)
Web
https://www.cvut.cz
Total partner budget
250,600 €
Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Informatics
Address
Gustav-Kirchhoff-Straße 2
98693 Ilmenau
Country
Germany (DE)
Web
www.tu-ilmenau.de
Total partner budget
269,500 €
Address
V Úvalu 84
150 06 Praha 5
Country
Czechia (CZ)
Web
www.fnmotol.cz
Total partner budget
241,500 €
Institute of Radiation Oncology
Address
Budínova 67/2
18081 Praha
Country
Czechia (CZ)
Web
www.bulovka.cz
Total partner budget
280,000 €
Experimental Radiology
Address
Am Klinikum 1
07747 Jena
Country
Germany (DE)
Web
https://www.uniklinikum-jena.de/
Total partner budget
217,800 €
Address
Ehrenbergstraße 11
98693 Ilmenau
Country
Germany (DE)
Web
www.ilmsens.com
Total partner budget
500,000 €
Automation
Address
Via Langhe 24
12061 Carrù
Country
Italy (IT)
Web
https://www.epf.it/
Total partner budget
201,600 €

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Outputs

Microwave technology: industrial realization

The electronics, developed by Ilmsens GmbH, feature multi-channel M-sequence radar built with 130 nm semiconductor components. The mechanical design, provided by EPF Elettrotecnica S.r.l., ensures precise antenna-skin contact and supports compact, patient-friendly microwave imaging systems suitable for clinical use.
Type of output: Solutions
In development

Final microwave imaging devices, protocols and recommendations

The project will deliver fully optimized microwave imaging devices, along with clinical protocols and recommendations to support their integration into hospital workflows. Key outcomes include practical guidance for clinical use and deeper insight into optimal examination conditions and procedures for effective medical imaging.
Type of output: Solutions
In development

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Project Contacts

Project Manager

Francesca Vipiana
Phone: +390110904159

Finance Manager

Davide Perrone
Phone: +390110904177

Communication Manager

Cristina Origlia
Phone: +390110904054