The DigiPOP project is implemented within the Interreg Czech–Saxony cross-border cooperation programme and is co-funded by the European Union.

Total project budget: €2,455,601.55

Lead partner:
University of West Bohemia in Pilsen – New Technologies – Research Centre (NTC)

Project partners:

Charles University; Liberec Regional Hospital; MAMA AI; Dresden University of Technology; Association of the North-East German Textile and Clothing Industry (vti)

Project start: 01/2026
Project end: 12/2028

Project objectives:

The DigiPOP project responds to unfavorable demographic trends in the Czech–Saxon border region and increasing pressure on healthcare systems. It aims to bridge cutting-edge research with practical applications, particularly involving small and medium-sized enterprises.

The main objective is to develop an innovative technological solution for the prevention and diagnosis of pelvic floor disorders, which affect up to 40% of women. The proposed solution integrates several advanced technologies:

Intelligent textile sensors for long-term monitoring of pelvic floor function in everyday life,
voice-based artificial intelligence to overcome regional language barriers,
virtual biomechanical models enabling personalized load simulation and optimized rehabilitation.

The project aims to create a functional innovation ecosystem connecting at least 50 stakeholders from research, healthcare, and industry. It will also enhance the competitiveness of regional companies in telemedicine and smart materials while improving women’s quality of life through modern, accessible, and personalized healthcare solutions.