Epicore

Epicore Biosystems is a digital health company specializing in wearable microfluidic sensors that provide real-time, non-invasive analysis of sweat biomarkers. Spun out of the Rogers Research Group at Northwestern University, the company has developed a platform that captures sweat to measure fluid loss, electrolyte concentrations, and metabolic data. Their technology is utilized across sports science, industrial safety, and clinical research to prevent dehydration and monitor physiological health. Key products include the Gx Sweat Patch, launched in collaboration with Gatorade, and the Connected Hydration wearable for industrial workforces. The company's platform is also being explored for clinical applications, including the management of chronic diseases like heart failure and kidney disease through non-invasive monitoring.