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23-07-2025
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Epicore Biosystems Secures $1.2M AFWERX Phase II Contract to Enhance Military Hydration Readiness
Award will help accelerate deployment of Epicore's Connected Hydration® platform to support Air Force operations and training CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Epicore Biosystems (Epicore) announces it has been selected by AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of Air Force, for an SBIR Phase II in the amount of $1.2M focused on its Connected Hydration1 wearable platform to address the personalized hydration management and recovery needs of personnel in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018, which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded. Last month, in June 2025, Epicore Biosystems began its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America. "This AFWERX collaboration enables Epicore to deploy our Connected Hydration platform in high-risk, mission-critical environments where human performance and thermoregulation are paramount," said Stephen Lee, CTO and Co-Founder of Epicore Biosystems. "Our product roadmap, which is rooted in smart wearables, hydration data analytics, and real-time haptic feedback and recovery, will now help support the evolving needs of airmen, guardians, and military medics operating under extreme conditions." "The AFWERX contract is a significant milestone in our mission to protect those operating in harsh environments, from industrial worksites to national defense operations," said Roozbeh Ghaffari, CEO and Co-Founder of Epicore Biosystems. "This partnership with the DAF reinforces our commitment to real-time hydration and well-being management for operational readiness, resilience, and safety. We're honored to deploy Epicore's latest in smart wearable technology to support our military personnel." "The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government." About Epicore BiosystemsEpicore Biosystems is a digital health company spun out of Northwestern University's Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics and the John Rogers Laboratory. Epicore has developed advanced sweat-sensing wearables that provide real-time personalized health insights. Their clinically validated smart wearable solutions and cloud analytics are deployed globally and licensed by leading Fortune 500 companies and the Department of Defense. To learn more, visit: Follow Epicore on LinkedIn. 1 About AFRLThe Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace forces. With a workforce spanning across nine technology areas and 40 other operations around the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit About AFWERX As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and contractor personnel at four hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has awarded over 10,400 contracts worth more than $7.24 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Epicore Biosystems, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
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20-05-2025
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DuPont and Epicore Biosystems Collaborate to Advance Worker Safety Through Smart Wearable Technology
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and WILMINGTON, Del., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Epicore Biosystems (Epicore), a digital health solutions leader developing advanced sweat-sensing wearables, and DuPont Personal Protection (DuPont) (NYSE: DD), a global leader in personal protection solutions, have agreed to work together to explore opportunities to potentially enhance worker safety and well-being. Drawing on DuPont's expertise in protective garments and Epicore's wearable hydration management technology, this collaboration can help to drive new data analytics and quantitative insights at the intersection of advanced biometrics and personal protective clothing. Rising temperatures and extreme climate conditions contribute to cognitive and physical decline, particularly in physically demanding industries. A 2024 Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings underscores the growing regulatory attention in this area. As a result, personalized hydration and physiologically driven safety measures are critical to mitigate the risks of heat exhaustion and stress. Epicore's Connected Hydration wearable solution1 provides real-time hydration and physiological tracking. In combination with DuPont's personal protective clothing, these biometric data streams and personalized recommendations have the potential to offer unparalleled insights about worker safety under various work conditions. "We are thrilled to collaborate with DuPont to unlock new worker safety applications for our Connected Hydration platform," said Matt Marrapode, Vice President of Strategy at Epicore Biosystems. "Our overarching goal is to empower workers with personalized hydration insights, enabling them to perform at their best while minimizing risks associated with dehydration and heat exposure. This collaboration with DuPont represents an important step toward combining wearable hydration management solutions with personal protective equipment." Epicore's Connected Hydration platform1 is the first smart wearable solution in the market that helps workers proactively manage their hydration and recovery using sweat-sensing technology. Connected Hydration has been broadly deployed across North America, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East in sports, wellness, and industrial settings. By integrating Epicore's data-driven health monitoring solutions with DuPont's portfolio of personal protective clothing, the companies are uniquely positioned to explore new individualized strategies to support workers in high-risk environments requiring protective gear. "Our mission at DuPont is to protect workers and to help ensure their well-being in the workplace. Collaborating with Epicore Biosystems enables our team to explore advanced biometrics in tandem with our industry-leading personal protective solutions," said Liz Briggs, Global Marketing Manager at DuPont. The collaboration reflects DuPont and Epicore's shared commitment to advancing breakthrough innovations that address workers' hydration and safety needs. Both companies are helping to set the stage for a future whereby smart wearable technologies and personal protective equipment play a crucial and integrated role in the workplace. To learn more about Epicore Biosystems and its suite of wearable technology, visit For more on DuPont Personal Protection, visit About Epicore Biosystems: Epicore Biosystems is a digital health company spun out of Northwestern University's Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics and the John Rogers Laboratory. Epicore has developed advanced sweat-sensing wearables that provide real-time personalized health insights. Their clinically validated biowearable solutions and cloud analytics are deployed globally and licensed by leading Fortune 500 companies, the Department of Defense and the National Institute of Health. To learn more, visit: Follow Epicore on LinkedIn. 1 About DuPont: DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at This information is based upon technical data that DuPont believes to be reliable. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and experience become available. It is the user's responsibility to determine the level of toxicity and the proper personal protective equipment needed. The information set forth herein reflects laboratory performance of fabrics, not complete garments, under controlled conditions. This information is intended for use by persons having the technical expertise to undertake evaluation under their own specific end-use conditions, at their own discretion and risk. Anyone intending to use this information should first check that the garment selected is suitable for the intended use. The end-user should discontinue use of garment if fabric becomes torn, worn or punctured, to avoid potential chemical exposure. Since conditions of use are beyond our control, DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND ITS AFFILIATES MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ASSUME NO LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR INFORMATION. This information is not intended as a license to operate under or a recommendation to infringe any trademark, patent or technical information of DuPont or other persons covering any material or its use. © 2025 DuPont. All rights reserved. DuPont™, the DuPont Oval Logo, and all trademarks and service marks denoted with ™, ℠ or ® are owned by affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. unless otherwise noted. 05/2025 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Epicore Biosystems, Inc. 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20-05-2025
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DuPont and Epicore Biosystems Collaborate to Advance Worker Safety Through Smart Wearable Technology
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and WILMINGTON, Del., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Epicore Biosystems (Epicore), a digital health solutions leader developing advanced sweat-sensing wearables, and DuPont Personal Protection (DuPont) (NYSE: DD), a global leader in personal protection solutions, have agreed to work together to explore opportunities to potentially enhance worker safety and well-being. Drawing on DuPont's expertise in protective garments and Epicore's wearable hydration management technology, this collaboration can help to drive new data analytics and quantitative insights at the intersection of advanced biometrics and personal protective clothing. Rising temperatures and extreme climate conditions contribute to cognitive and physical decline, particularly in physically demanding industries. A 2024 Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings underscores the growing regulatory attention in this area. As a result, personalized hydration and physiologically driven safety measures are critical to mitigate the risks of heat exhaustion and stress. Epicore's Connected Hydration wearable solution1 provides real-time hydration and physiological tracking. In combination with DuPont's personal protective clothing, these biometric data streams and personalized recommendations have the potential to offer unparalleled insights about worker safety under various work conditions. "We are thrilled to collaborate with DuPont to unlock new worker safety applications for our Connected Hydration platform," said Matt Marrapode, Vice President of Strategy at Epicore Biosystems. "Our overarching goal is to empower workers with personalized hydration insights, enabling them to perform at their best while minimizing risks associated with dehydration and heat exposure. This collaboration with DuPont represents an important step toward combining wearable hydration management solutions with personal protective equipment." Epicore's Connected Hydration platform1 is the first smart wearable solution in the market that helps workers proactively manage their hydration and recovery using sweat-sensing technology. Connected Hydration has been broadly deployed across North America, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East in sports, wellness, and industrial settings. By integrating Epicore's data-driven health monitoring solutions with DuPont's portfolio of personal protective clothing, the companies are uniquely positioned to explore new individualized strategies to support workers in high-risk environments requiring protective gear. "Our mission at DuPont is to protect workers and to help ensure their well-being in the workplace. Collaborating with Epicore Biosystems enables our team to explore advanced biometrics in tandem with our industry-leading personal protective solutions," said Liz Briggs, Global Marketing Manager at DuPont. The collaboration reflects DuPont and Epicore's shared commitment to advancing breakthrough innovations that address workers' hydration and safety needs. Both companies are helping to set the stage for a future whereby smart wearable technologies and personal protective equipment play a crucial and integrated role in the workplace. To learn more about Epicore Biosystems and its suite of wearable technology, visit For more on DuPont Personal Protection, visit About Epicore Biosystems: Epicore Biosystems is a digital health company spun out of Northwestern University's Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics and the John Rogers Laboratory. Epicore has developed advanced sweat-sensing wearables that provide real-time personalized health insights. Their clinically validated biowearable solutions and cloud analytics are deployed globally and licensed by leading Fortune 500 companies, the Department of Defense and the National Institute of Health. To learn more, visit: Follow Epicore on LinkedIn. 1 About DuPont: DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at This information is based upon technical data that DuPont believes to be reliable. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and experience become available. It is the user's responsibility to determine the level of toxicity and the proper personal protective equipment needed. The information set forth herein reflects laboratory performance of fabrics, not complete garments, under controlled conditions. This information is intended for use by persons having the technical expertise to undertake evaluation under their own specific end-use conditions, at their own discretion and risk. Anyone intending to use this information should first check that the garment selected is suitable for the intended use. The end-user should discontinue use of garment if fabric becomes torn, worn or punctured, to avoid potential chemical exposure. Since conditions of use are beyond our control, DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND ITS AFFILIATES MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ASSUME NO LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR INFORMATION. This information is not intended as a license to operate under or a recommendation to infringe any trademark, patent or technical information of DuPont or other persons covering any material or its use. © 2025 DuPont. All rights reserved. DuPont™, the DuPont Oval Logo, and all trademarks and service marks denoted with ™, ℠ or ® are owned by affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. unless otherwise noted. 05/2025 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Epicore Biosystems, Inc.
