Digital Health Technologies
Digital Health Technologies apply connected sensors, secure communications, and clinical decision support to detect physiologic deterioration, manage polytrauma and infection, and extend high-quality care into prolonged or austere military environments.
Technical Challenges
Limited bandwidth and intermittent connectivity in far-forward operations impair telehealth and data transmission.
Robust, validated physiologic algorithms for trauma, hemorrhage, and TBI in noisy, motion-prone environments are lacking.
Interoperability and secure integration with military EHRs and command systems remain inconsistent.
Power, ruggedization, and sensor durability constraints reduce device reliability in extreme environments.
Emerging Opportunities
Low-latency, adaptive decision-support validated for combat casualty triage and prolonged field care.
Validated wearable biosensors with forensic-level accuracy for infection detection and shock physiology.
Standards-based, secure architectures for data sharing across forward units, evacuation platforms, and fixed hospitals.
Compact, long-duration power solutions and ruggedized packaging for sustained austere operations.
Current and Emerging Technologies in Digital Health Technologies
Wearable Physiologic Sensors
Multi‑parameter wearables monitor heart rate, respiratory rate, SpO2, continuous blood pressure surrogates and temperature for early detection of shock and sepsis.
Biosensors and Rapid Diagnostics
Point‑of‑care molecular tests, lateral‑flow immunoassays and implantable biosensors enable rapid infectious disease detection and biomarker monitoring under resource constraints.
Telemedicine & Remote Care Platforms
Secure teleconsultation, store‑and‑forward imaging, and mobile triage systems extend specialist guidance to medics and non‑physician caregivers in theater.
AI-driven Clinical Decision Support
Machine learning models that fuse physiologic, lab and contextual data support diagnosis, prognostication and prioritization during mass‑casualty and prolonged care scenarios.
Edge Computing & Mesh Networks
Local processing and resilient mesh networking reduce dependence on centralized infrastructure and enable continuous monitoring with limited bandwidth.
Augmented Reality & Wearable Displays
Heads‑up displays and AR assist medics with procedures, visualizing vitals, imaging and decision algorithms hands‑free during casualty care.
Cybersecure Data Standards & Interoperability Tools
FHIR, HL7, and DoD‑specific security frameworks enable trusted exchange of clinical and sensor data across platforms and echelons of care.
Importance to Military Medicine
Enhances Combat Casualty Outcomes
Early physiologic detection and remote expert guidance improve hemorrhage control, resuscitation, and time‑sensitive interventions.
Enables Prolonged and Distributed Care
Telehealth and edge analytics sustain clinical decision making when evacuation is delayed or care must be provided in austere settings.
Maintains Force Readiness and Public Health
Continuous surveillance for infectious disease and injury trends supports outbreak response, mitigation of AMR and rapid return‑to‑duty decisions.
Optimizes Care in Austere Environments
Ruggedized devices and adaptable software ensure clinicians deliver guideline‑concordant care despite resource and logistic constraints.
Alignment with the MTEC Mission
Directly advances MTEC’s DoD mission by accelerating clinically validated technologies from prototype to fielded capability for Warfighters.
Supports cross‑portfolio priorities—combat casualty care, infectious disease surveillance, and prolonged/distributed care—through integrative solutions.
Fosters public–private partnerships and dual‑use transitions so military investments benefit civilian healthcare and pandemic preparedness.
Dual-Use (Military + Civilian) Applications
Forward monitoring of injured personnel to detect occult hemorrhage, respiratory compromise, or sepsis before clinical deterioration.
Teleconsultation and remote procedural guidance for damage‑control resuscitation, airway management, and surgical decision making in prolonged field care.
Biosurveillance using wearables and rapid diagnostics to preserve force health, detect outbreaks, and inform isolation or treatment strategies.
Decision support for triage during mass‑casualty events, integrating physiological telemetry with limited resource allocation algorithms.
Performance and cognitive monitoring to optimize sleep, resilience and mission readiness in extreme operational settings.
Explore MTEC Members with Digital Health Technologies Capabilities
MTEC members bring interdisciplinary strengths—clinical trial infrastructure, regulatory experience, DoD partnerships, and prototyping capabilities—to mature digital health solutions for deployment.
Explore member profiles to connect with developers, medical device manufacturers, software integrators, and clinical investigators ready to advance rugged, secure, and clinically validated digital health tools.
481 Members with Digital Health Technologies capabilities.
SIMETRI is a woman-and-minority owned small business based in Winter Park, Florida, specializing in modeling, simulation, and training technologies. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on delivering innovative products and services that enhance the human experience and improve client outcomes through advanced training and program management analysis.
Volta Labs develops automated sample preparation solutions for genomic and sequencing workflows. The company's platform enables walk-away sample prep for a wide variety of sample types and is compatible across multiple NGS and long-read sequencing technologies. Their system focuses on operational efficiency, robust performance, and high-quality output for DNA/RNA extraction, library preparation, and target enrichment.
Georgia Southern University is a vibrant institution with over 26,100 students across three campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, and Hinesville. The university offers 132 degree programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate levels, emphasizing student success, community impact, and research excellence. With a commitment to inclusivity and engagement, Georgia Southern fosters a supportive environment for diverse learners, including military-affiliated and adult students. The university is dedicated to transforming lives through education and community engagement, aligning its programs with regional needs. Additionally, Georgia Southern provides accelerated pathways for students to fast-track their master's degrees, enhancing educational opportunities. The university also emphasizes career readiness and public impact research, preparing students for successful careers and contributing to community development.
Infinite Biomedical Technologies develops medical devices and software for people with upper-limb loss or difference, including myoelectric prosthetic control systems and prosthesis power systems. The company was founded in 1997 and has roots at Johns Hopkins University.
Alithia Life Sciences is an Australian-owned, boutique, full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, device companies, and institutional research groups with their projects in Australia and beyond. With over 25 years of operational expertise across a wide range of therapeutic areas, Alithia offers personalized project management from Phase I to Phase III, aiming to deliver efficient project outcomes, add value to client programs, and ultimately improve human health and wellbeing.
Todd Coleman is an associate professor of bioengineering at Stanford University. His research combines applied probability, physiology, and bioelectronics to develop methods and devices for monitoring and modulating nervous-system and other physiological activity, including brain and visceral-organ signals.
LumenAstra, Inc. is at the forefront of developing innovative, wearable, non-invasive sensors for accurately measuring internal body temperatures. Originating from a need identified by DARPA to protect troops from heat stress, the company collaborates with the University of Colorado's Radio Frequency Lab to commercialize a patented technology. This technology, initially used for astronomical measurements, is now being adapted to monitor critical health parameters such as brain and tumor temperatures, promising to revolutionize medical monitoring and treatment.
BrainBox Solutions develops AI-enabled, multi-modality diagnostic and prognostic tools for mild traumatic brain injury that integrate blood-based biomarker panels, digital neurocognitive assessments, and point-of-care device technology. The company's platform is validated through large, multi-site clinical trials covering adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics, with an emphasis on evidence-based evaluation, risk stratification, and real-world clinical adoption. Research partnerships, grant funding, and a strong intellectual property portfolio support their objective of providing diagnostic and prognostic solutions for brain injury across diverse care settings and patient populations.
MyndBlue: Redefining Mental Health Care with Bold Innovation Step into the future of mental readiness with MyndBlue, a visionary MedTech pioneer revolutionizing how mental health is diagnosed, monitored, and treated. We blend groundbreaking physiological insights with the brilliance of advanced AI to deliver precision-driven, personalized clinical solutions that set a new standard in care. At MyndBlue, we are on a mission to transform lives by equipping physicians with dynamic, real-time tools to identify and predict conditions such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Our continuous MDD severity monitoring system — a medical-grade wearable, a proprietary AI algorithm that reveals each patient’s daily clinical severity stage, and a physician platform — has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation, recognizing its potential to close the gap between clinical visits. Our cutting-edge technology empowers earlier, smarter interventions — unlocking better outcomes and illuminating a hopeful path forward for mental health.
Humanetics Corporation is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, focused on developing and commercializing products to enhance human health and wellbeing. Founded in 1988, the company specializes in radiation modulators, adjunctive oncology therapies, and pulmonary protective therapies, particularly for COVID-19. Humanetics is known for its lead drug candidate, BIO 300, which is being developed as a radioprotectant for military and civilian use, as well as a treatment to improve outcomes in cancer patients receiving radiotherapy. The company is actively engaged in research programs for non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer, and head and neck cancers.
Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people's lives. The company focuses on purpose-driven innovation to empower healthcare professionals and enhance patient outcomes across various medical fields.
The National Foundation for Integrative Medicine (NFIM) is dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovative solutions and technologies. With a mission to shorten the technology transition cycle and improve health outcomes, NFIM focuses on patient care innovation and supports various populations, including veterans and clinicians, in accessing safer and more effective healthcare options.
Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) is an employee-owned company dedicated to inventing, demonstrating, and translating technologies that address critical national needs in defense, security, healthcare, and environmental stewardship. With over 50 years of experience, PSI combines extensive research and development capabilities with a commitment to innovation and customer focus.
Qidni Labs is a NATO DIANA company recognized by Fast Company as a 2025 World Changing Idea. The company has developed a portable, nearly waterless hemodialysis system that will make treatment accessible for over 10 million patients every year.
Pradazka, by Integrative Mechanical Medical Devices LLC, is dedicated to revolutionizing in-patient care through innovative wireless and continuous patient monitoring technology. Their mission is to empower patients and healthcare professionals with advanced, AI-driven wearable devices that enable continuous tracking of vital signs, enhancing patient mobility, safety, and care outcomes. The company is committed to driving progress in digital health and seeks partnerships and funding to further its impact on healthcare.
Klona Biotech specializes in the development of advanced bioprinting platforms to engineer fibrous, mechanically robust human tissue implants. Focusing initially on tendon and ligament repair, the company integrates expertise in material science, mechanical engineering, tissue engineering, and computational software to create scalable, regenerative, and customizable medical implants. The technology aims to replicate native tissue structure and mechanics, addressing current limitations in reconstructive procedures and donor tissue supply.
Moonrise Medical
Automated Portable Ultrasound for Rapid Vascular Assessment in Combat Casualty Care: Moonrise Medical Inc.
Moonrise Medical Inc. is developing an automated portable ultrasound system for rapid vascular assessment and real-time blood-flow monitoring in combat casualty care. The project is supported through MTEC Award No. 24-01-MPAI-149.
NIRSense
Rugged Physiological Monitoring for the Modern Warfighter: NIRSense
Under MTEC-21-10-NavyMultiTopic, NIRSense is advancing its tactical jet physiological monitoring technology for broader Navy applications. The project focuses on ruggedized, wireless physiological sensors that can provide reliable, real-time insight into warfighter health and performance in demanding operational environments.
Safi Biotherapeutics
Next-Generation Manufactured Red Blood Cells for Extended Battlefield Blood Supply: Safi Biotherapeutics
Safi Biotherapeutics is developing manufactured red blood cells (mRBCs) with extended shelf life to improve battlefield transfusion readiness and emergency trauma care.
Non-Invasive Glymphatic (GF) Monitoring and Recovery Optimization for Warfighter Cognitive Readiness
Applied Cognition is developing non-invasive glymphatic monitoring and recovery technologies to enhance warfighter cognitive readiness, resilience, and sleep recovery.