The skin is a window into the body
Smart textile electrode arrays for faster, earlier and better diagnostics
About Polytecks
Polytecks is a Cambridge University spin-out pioneering smart textile technology for next-generation healthcare diagnostics. Our patented high-density e-textile electrode arrays capture bioelectrical signals from the body’s surface with unprecedented resolution and comfort. Combined with advanced AI, these signals are transformed into detailed maps that provide actionable insights in minutes.
We are starting with cardiology — the world’s leading cause of death — where early detection can extend lives and prevent over 80% of cases. Our pilot studies, conducted in collaboration with veterinary hospitals, have already shown promising results opening the door to faster and more accessible care.
But our vision goes further. The same approach can be applied across multiple healthcare domains, from neurology and neuroprosthetics to gut health and foetal monitoring. By building a platform for high-resolution, non-invasive bioelectrical mapping, Polytecks aims to unlock a new era of diagnostics and monitoring that is scalable, affordable and accessible.
Polytecks is more than an upgrade to the ECG — it is a step-change in how we connect the body’s signals to healthcare, ensuring no patient, human or animal, is left behind.
Our Team
Executive
Ruben Ruiz-Mateos Serrano
Founder & CEO
Ruben is a PhD researcher in Bioelectronics at the University of Cambridge, where his work focuses on developing advanced bioelectronic interfaces for healthcare. He founded Polytecks to translate his research into wearable technology that enables early, accessible and non-invasive diagnostics.
Charlie Brunt
CTO
Charlie holds an MEng from the University of Cambridge and brings strong expertise in electrical engineering to Polytecks. As CTO, he leads the technical strategy and development of the company’s technology, ensuring it is robust, scalable and ready for real-world deployment.
Advisors
Prof. George Malliaras
Medical Device Manufacturing
Professor Malliaras is the Prince Philip Professor of Technology at the University of Cambridge and a global leader in bioelectronics. As Scientific Advisor to Polytecks, he provides strategic scientific guidance, ensuring the company’s technology is built on the latest advances in medical electronics.
Prof. Jose Novo Matos
Veterinary Cardiology
Professor Novo Matos is a European Specialist in Small Animal Cardiology at the University of Cambridge. He supports Polytecks by advising on veterinary applications and guiding pre-clinical validation studies, helping to ensure the technology benefits both animal and human healthcare.
Dr. Ben Woodington
Entrepreneurship
Dr. Woodington is a founder of Coherence Bio, a medtech spinout from the University of Cambridge. As Entrepreneurship Advisor to Polytecks, he provides insight into company growth, commercialization strategy and navigating the path from academic innovation to market adoption.
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