EchoSense in the PulsUp Competition Semifinals. Invisible Care Technology Highlighted by Puls Biznesu
The contactless senior monitoring system developed by EchoSense has been named one of the 10 semifinalists in the nationwide PulsUp competition, organized by the editorial team of Puls Biznesu and Carpathian Startup Fest.
This year’s edition of the competition saw 190 innovative technology projects from across the country submit applications. The selection was made by a jury consisting of 32 venture capital industry experts, angel investors, and investment fund representatives. This success coincided with a feature in the nationwide edition of Puls Biznesu, where EchoSense was showcased in a dedicated article alongside the other recognized companies, reaching a wide audience of investors and market leaders.
Responding to the Demographic Crisis: What is Invisible Care?
The interest of the competition jury and business media in the EchoSense solution stems from the growing demand for modern technologies in the senior care sector (Silver Economy). Unlike commonly used cameras or wearable medical bands, the system developed by the Polish startup is built around the concept of Invisible Care.
The technology utilizes advanced radar sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. This enables 24/7, contactless monitoring of a patient’s vital signs, such as respiratory rate and heart rate, as well as automatic detection of dangerous falls—even in private areas where camera installation is impossible. This solution eliminates the need for seniors to wear any on-body devices, significantly increasing comfort and the level of technology acceptance among older adults.
Key Stage of Development: Early Validation in Target Environments
The recognition in the PulsUp competition coincides with the launch of another key operational phase for the company. After months of internal laboratory testing, EchoSense is initiating early environmental and technological trials under real-world conditions. The raw data gathered through this process will allow the engineering team to precisely optimize the hardware platform ahead of the target pilot programs. The tests planned for this stage aim to verify technological assumptions across three diverse environments:
- In a care home (DPS) – the primary goal here is mapping physical installation barriers (furniture layout, radar wave propagation angles in standard rooms). The collected data will directly influence the final printed circuit board (PCB) design and the ergonomic shape of the device enclosure.
- In a hospital palliative care ward – this environment is critical for the precise calibration of the embedded software (firmware). The team will focus on acquiring reference data related to very shallow breathing and weak pulses in bedridden patients, ensuring the highest reliability for medical notifications.
- In a senior living community – tests in higher-standard care facilities will verify the discreet design of the device (the technology must blend seamlessly into the interior aesthetics) and validate the initial pricing assumptions for the target service under a B2B SaaS model for this specific target customer segment.
The data gathered during these three deployments will allow for the final calibration of the artificial intelligence algorithms ahead of the commercial distribution of the system.
Technology Presentation at Carpathian Startup Fest 2026
The next stage of the competition will feature pitch presentations, taking place this June in Rzeszów during Carpathian Startup Fest 2026—one of the largest technological events in the Central and Eastern European region.
The growth vision and milestones achieved by EchoSense so far will be presented by the company’s co-founder, Krzysztof Szulc. He will outline the market potential of contactless technology compared to competing solutions in the fields of AI, healthtech, and deeptech.
Five projects will advance to the grand finale, scheduled for June 18, 2026, during Carpathian Startup Fest in Rzeszów. The finalists will compete for financial prizes totaling 150,000 PLN, participation in Sebastian Kulczyk’s InCredibles mentoring program, and further media support within Puls Biznesu.