By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
VitalizeDx, an Italian-Swiss startup and member of the GSIC community, has successfully validated its saliva-based performance monitoring technology through a real-world football evaluation carried out in the province of Valencia. The testing was conducted recently in collaboration with Torrent CF, a semi-professional football club from the Valencian Region, under live operational conditions.
VitalizeDx has developed a rapid saliva-testing solution capable of delivering results in less than five minutes by analyzing biological biomarkers linked to athlete health, physical readiness, recovery, performance optimization, and injury risk prevention. The technology provides sports organizations with a fast, non-invasive tool to support daily performance and medical decision-making.
More than 20 Torrent CF semi-professional players took part in the evaluation during the final phase of the season, allowing the solution to be tested in real training and competitive conditions. The session was coordinated by Pablo Gomez, Men’s Football Coordinator at Torrent CF, together with Carlos Valero, Head of the Physical Preparation Area, and Juan Fuentes, Director of the GSIC Testing Lab in Valencia.
VitalizeDx founder Lavinia Alberi Auber was present on site throughout the evaluation, working closely with the club’s technical and performance staff. During the session, she explained the testing methodology, the biomarkers analyzed, and the operational procedures required to ensure reliable saliva collection and interpretation. This hands-on approach enabled practitioners to explore how the solution can be realistically integrated into football performance workflows.
The evaluation followed the GSIC Testing Lab’s proprietary methodology, combining technical and functional analysis with validation in real operational environments. This process allowed VitalizeDx to demonstrate not only the scientific foundation of its solution, but also its usability and practical impact under real sporting conditions.
The project also highlights how Valencia is attracting sportstech companies from across Europe and beyond, providing them with access to real testing environments and performance contexts. Through initiatives like the GSIC Testing Lab, international startups can validate their solutions in collaboration with sports organizations operating in real-world conditions.
Following the successful evaluation, VitalizeDx has been awarded the GSIC Certificate 201503 “Wearable & Performance,” reinforcing its position as an innovative performance technology within the global GSIC ecosystem.
The Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC), powered by Microsoft, is a global non-profit association that connects the sports industry with innovative technology solutions through its international ecosystem, testing capabilities and strategic partnerships, driving real collaboration and impact worldwide.
GSIC Testing Lab is a center of excellence in innovation in Sports, Entertainment, Media and Health managed by GSIC and promoted by the Valencia Region and the Valencia City Hall through their innovation strategy València Innovation Capital.
