Controlled Connection
A defined, engineered electrical pathway between the body and reference potential, instead of an uncontrolled conductor.
Human electrical environment technology platform
Engineering Healthier Human Electrical Environments.
IgrounD develops patented passive interface technologies that manage electrical potential between the human body and reference environments. Our architecture integrates electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) principles to enable future applications in sleep, textiles, recovery and human–machine systems.
We respond to qualified inquiries within 48 hours and offer NDA-backed documentation.
Patent pending
Fully passive architecture
EMC/ESD-informed design
Open to institutional collaboration
- 10–50 µA
- typical contact currents in homes — what a bare wire can deliver1
- ~$0.9 B
- projected grounding products market by 20332
- 45 days
- the money-back standard set by the category leader3
1 ShieldYourBody, “Grounding Mat Dangers” · 2 Persistence Market Research, 2026 · 3 Earthing.com — figures shown for illustration
Context
The Emerging Challenge of Modern Electrical Environments.
Modern living and working spaces place people inside increasingly complex electrical environments: conductive materials in furniture and textiles, densely interconnected devices, and layered power and data systems sharing the same physical space.
The interaction between human physiology, conductive surfaces in contact with the body, and surrounding electrical systems remains under-explored, even though it is potentially relevant to comfort, recovery, sleep quality and electrical safety.
Addressing this requires interdisciplinary research combining physiology, electrical engineering, materials science and EMC/ESD practice — with measurable methodology rather than anecdotal wellness narratives.
Key observations
- More conductive contacts between the body and its surroundings.
- Potential differences and transient disturbances across shared reference points.
- Uncontrolled grounding connections behave as undefined electrical pathways.
- A need for controlled, measurable environments and reproducible protocols.
Technology
The IgrounD Technology Platform.
IgrounD is a patented passive electrical interface technology for controlled potential equalization between the human body and reference electrical potentials, integrating established EMC protection principles into the connection itself.
IgrounD is the first device in the platform: a passive unit placed between conventional grounding mats and ground, converting a bare wire connection into a filtered, shielded and predictable link. No power supply, no active components, no maintenance.
Electrical Filtering
Passive filtering stages that attenuate transient electrical interference, with a focus on mains-frequency disturbances and related noise.
System Protection
Conductive shielding and topology that support improved resilience against unwanted discharges and interference.
Collaboration
Seeking Scientific Partners.
We are establishing collaborations with universities, laboratories and applied research organizations to investigate measurable physiological and technological effects associated with controlled electrical environments.
The objective is a scientifically validated foundation for future human-centered technologies: sleep systems, functional textiles, wearables, human–machine interfaces and EMC/ESD strategies.
Areas of collaboration
- Biomedical engineering and human physiology.
- Electrical engineering and EMC/ESD.
- Materials science and functional textiles.
- Sleep and recovery research.
- Human comfort and environment studies.
- Textile engineering and wearable technology.
Become a Research Partner.
Propose a study, a measurement campaign or a joint project. NDA and technical documentation are available for qualified institutions, and pilot hardware can be provided for laboratory evaluation.
Propose a collaborationApplications
From Research Platform to Human-Centered Applications.
The IgrounD Technology Platform is relevant wherever human interaction with electrical environments matters. We prioritize evidence-based pilots with defined endpoints over speculative claims.
Sleep & Recovery Environments
Integrating filtered grounding interfaces into beds, textiles and recovery systems, with pilot studies in sleep laboratories and recovery centers.
Functional Textiles & Wearables
Conductive textiles and wearable systems that manage electrical potential at the body surface, informed by laboratory studies and EMC design practice.
Healthcare Research Environments
Controlled environment studies where electrical potential and interference are treated as design variables in comfort, recovery and physiological response research.
Industrial & EMC/ESD Applications
Safer grounding strategies in sensitive industrial environments — ESD-controlled zones and human–machine interfaces — aligned with EMC/ESD requirements.
Evaluating a specific application?
Request a pilot proposalPartnerships
Partnership Models and Funding Opportunities.
Research & innovation funding
Development follows a staged roadmap. We invite innovation funds, grant providers and strategic investors to support one or more of these phases.
Phase 1
Scientific validation
Research partnerships, laboratory testing and metrology; reproducible measurement protocols.
Phase 2
Prototype development
Engineering optimization, functional prototypes and application-specific testing.
Phase 3
Industrial manufacturing
Production development, EMC/CE certification and scalable manufacturing.
OEM program: “Powered by IgrounD”
For manufacturers of sleep environments, functional textiles, recovery equipment and industrial systems who want a filtered, shielded grounding interface as part of their product.
Powered byIgrounD
Bundle
A finished IgrounD unit included in the OEM’s packaging, alongside their product.
Co-brand — “Powered by IgrounD”
The OEM product plus the Powered by IgrounD badge on product, packaging and website, with brand guidelines and joint marketing. Differentiation for the OEM, provenance for the end-user.
Custom Integration
Tailored variants for specific product architectures, developed as joint R&D projects under NDA, with integration support and prioritized delivery.
What partners receive
- Badge use with brand guidelines.
- Co-marketing content and integration visuals.
- Verified partner listing on this site.
- Technical documentation, integration support and priority in deliveries.
From inquiry to serial deliveries
- 1Inquiry — product type, volumes, timeline.
- 2NDA — technical documentation and specification exchange.
- 3Samples — evaluation units and integration review.
- 4Pilot — limited series in your product line.
- 5Serial deliveries — planned volumes and support.
Organization
The Team Behind the Technology.
Partners and investors commit to both intellectual property and the people developing it. Our work combines hardware engineering, EMC practice and product development with independent scientific oversight.
Founding team
Combining research, engineering, product strategy and design to build human-centered technology.
Sanja Maurovic
CEO & Project Manager
I turn scientific innovation into meaningful, human-centered solutions. At IgrounD™, I connect research, engineering, business, and partnerships to help move technology from concept to real-world impact.
Dr. Mirko Ostojic
Lead Engineer & CTO
Specializing in biomedical signal processing, respiratory physiology, and biomedical software, I work at the intersection of science, technology, and human health. My focus is on translating research into practical solutions that improve understanding, performance, and quality of life.
Dr. Nenad Sakan
Lead Researcher & Innovation Strategist
Specializing in plasma physics and advanced scientific research, I work at the intersection of physics, innovation, and practical application. My focus is on turning complex research into meaningful technological progress and real-world solutions.
Angelia Martinovich
3D Designer & Visual Identity Designer
Specializing in 3D design, illustration, and visual identity, I make organic designs that help advanced wellness devices feel like a natural extension of your home. My goal is to make every interaction with our products effortless, grounding, and genuinely comfortable, easing the transition from the rush of everyday life into a space of rest.
Resources
Professional Resources.
Documentation for research, investment and OEM evaluation. Detailed specifications and independent measurement reports are shared under NDA.
Technology Brief (PDF)
Overview of the problem, the IgrounD platform, patent status, potential applications and partnership options.
Download →Research Collaboration Brief
Research objectives, collaboration areas, validation opportunities and example study directions.
Download →Investor Overview
Vision, technology platform, market opportunity, development roadmap and funding requirements.
Download →OEM One-Pager
Partnership models, Powered by IgrounD badge program, technical highlights and the process from inquiry to serial deliveries.
Download →Contact
Start a Collaboration or Reserve Pilot Units.
Qualified inquiries receive a response within 48 hours. NDA-backed documentation is available on request.
Research collaboration
For universities, laboratories and applied research organizations proposing a study or joint investigation.
Pilot units / OEM partnership
For manufacturers and integrators evaluating IgrounD in sleep environments, textiles, recovery equipment or industrial systems.