We propose the development of a novel microfilm, the iSafeTouch (iST) microfilm, that provides a heat shock to the pathogens on its surface, killing them instantly.
SafeTouch (Self-disinfecting, smart microfilms for healthcare & community acquired infections) is a project funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement number 101185759.
| SafeTouch website | https://safetouch-project.eu/ |
| SafeTouch on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/safetouch-eu/ |
Six months in: what’s moving next for SafeTouch
We’re gearing up for: broader validation of the iST platform, hospital pilot preparation, and continued safe-by-design work.
Catch the meeting highlights hosted by A4TEC and see what’s coming in the next phase.
Read more: https://safetouch-project.eu/2025/11/10/safetouch-annual-meeting-a4tec-progress-next-steps/
Did you know? Surface contamination drives millions of infections each year, from hospitals to public transport. 🦠
Traditional cleaning with chemicals and manual labour can’t keep up.
SafeTouch’s answer:
• iST microfilm senses every touch and heats to 150 °C in under a second
• Rapidly inactivates pathogens without chemicals or water
• Cools instantly so it’s safe to touch again
🔗 Learn more: https://safetouch-project.eu/
We’ve launched a new interview series, “Behind SafeTouch: Meet the Consortium,” starting with Prof. NIKOS CHRONIS from the National Technical University of Athens.
In his interview, Prof. Chronis explains how the project’s iST microfilms use ultrafast thermal activation to reach 150 °C in under a second, disinfecting high-touch surfaces without chemicals, and remaining safe to touch.
▶️ Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eR74Wi2K
🧼 We’ve launched! SafeTouch will develop smart, self-decontaminating surfaces for healthcare & public safety.
Led by the National Technical University of Athens, the SafeTouch consortium includes A4TEC, Biogipuzkoa, Hellenic Biocluster (HBio), Martel Innovate, Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT and LOMARTOV SL.
📍 Stay tuned as we bring this ambitious vision to life over the next 36 months.
👉 Read the full story: https://safetouch-project.eu/2025/05/22/safetouch-kickoff-smart-self-decontaminating-surfaces/
