Cimon Medical receives support from the Norwegian Ministry of Defence to develop life-saving technology for injured soldiers

Trondheim, 27th November 2025 – Cimon Medical AS has been awarded funding from the Norwegian Ministry of Defence to develop a new medical monitoring system for use in the field. The project, VitalDoppler – prehospital monitoring of injured soldiers, aims to increase survival rates among soldiers suffering from severe bleeding.

Close collaboration between civilian and military partners

The project is carried out in collaboration with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI), Oslo University Hospital, Nord University, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and the Norwegian Armed Forces Medical Services. The Ministry of Defence is providing NOK 7.5 million in support over a two-year period from 2025 to 2027.

New technology for demanding field operations

VitalDoppler is an extension of Cimon Medical’s existing ultrasound technology. The system will enable monitoring of blood flow and estimated stroke volume under challenging prehospital conditions—such as during evacuation by helicopter, combat boat, or snowmobile. The technology is designed to detect early signs of bleeding, providing medics with a crucial tool to initiate life-saving interventions in time.

“An important step forward for medical technology in the field”

“This project represents an important step in developing advanced medical technology for use in demanding military operations. We are proud to contribute to strengthening the Armed Forces’ ability to save lives in the field,” says Mårten Wigstøl, CEO of Cimon Medical.

Field testing in realistic conditions

The project will include technical development, laboratory studies, and field testing under realistic winter conditions in Northern Norway.

Broader impact for emergency medicine

The project demonstrates how civilian and military partners can collaborate on innovation that not only strengthens the Armed Forces’ operational capability but also has the potential for broader application in emergency and prehospital medicine.

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