On October 2–3, the Università degli Studi di Pavia hosted the Kick-off Meeting for the TEN4CARE Project (Tendon Engineering for Comprehensive Advanced Rehabilitation and Enhancement), marking the official launch of this promising 48-month EU-funded Innovation Action under Grant Agreement No. 101178590.
TEN4CARE aims to develop innovative, minimally invasive, and personalized solutions for tendon injuries. The project focuses on creating a medical device that integrates advanced biomaterials with shape memory, 4D hydrogels responsive to electromagnetic fields, and is loaded with anti-inflammatory drugs and magnetic nanoparticles. These breakthroughs aim to enhance tendon repair, reduce recurrence, and promote tissue regeneration, while minimizing complications associated with current surgical procedures.
With €7.9M in EU funding, TEN4CARE brings together 16 multidisciplinary partners from 7 countries, uniting expertise in materials science, biomedical engineering, and clinical research to drive tangible healthcare impact.
Leitat is proud to be part of this consortium, represented at the Kick-off by Mario Marotta, Laura Vidal, and Evelyn Moreno, who contributed to discussions on Leitat’s key roles in the development and validation of innovative biomaterials and device prototypes.
We extend our gratitude to the University of Pavia for organizing an excellent meeting and look forward to collaborating with all partners to shape the future of tendon rehabilitation.
