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Startup Map

An interactive database of neurotech startups worldwide, from BCIs and neuromodulation to neuroimaging and diagnostics. Updated monthly, the map makes it easy to explore emerging companies, track technologies, and discover innovations shaping the future of brain technology.
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The Startup Map

An interactive database of neurotech startups worldwide, from brain-computer interfaces and neuromodulation to neuroimaging and cognitive health tools. Updated monthly, the map makes it easy to explore emerging companies, track novel technologies, and discover new innovations shaping the future of brain technology.
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3Brain

Developing high-resolution microelectrode array (MEA) platforms that capture brain cell electrophysiology in vitro for neuroscience research and drug discovery.
Switzerland
Tools and Infrastructure
Data Infrastructure
OEM

ABILITY Neurotech

Developing implantable neural interface (BCI) to restore autonomy in paralysis by capturing, transmitting, analyzing, and stimulating brain activity.
Switzerland
Brain-Computer Interface
Assistive Technology
Experimental

Affectable Sleep

Developing an EEG sleep headband using precisely timed auditory neurostimulation to enhance slow-wave sleep and restorative sleep function.
Australia
Consumer Neurotech
Closed-loop
Wellness

Aleva Neurotherapeutics

Implantable MEMS‑based directional deep brain stimulation (DBS) system improving precision and outcomes in Parkinson’s and essential tremor.
Switzerland
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Experimental

Alljoined

Building foundation models for brain data that decode visual perception from non-invasive EEG signals, reconstructing seen images from neural recordings.
USA
Tools and Infrastructure
Data Infrastructure
Machine Learning

Altoida

Providing a digital multimodal NeuroMarker platform to objectively assess and monitor cognitive function and detect early signs of neurodegenerative decline.
USA
Diagnostics and Assessment
Diagnostics
Monitoring

Alto Neuroscience

Developing precision psychiatric medicines by leveraging neurobiology to predict and improve treatment response.
USA
Diagnostics and Assessment
Decision Support
Therapeutics

Amber Therapeutics

Developing an adaptive, implantable neuromodulation device for women’s mixed urinary incontinence.
UK
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Closed-loop

Ampa Health

Developing a portable transcranial magnetic stimulation system to expand access to clinically validated neuromodulation treatments for mental health disorders.
USA
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Clinical Workflows

Anthriq

Developing non-invasive EEG-based BCI headsets and a full-stack biosignal ecosystem, hardware, SDK, APIs, for real-time brain-tech interaction.
India
Tools and Infrastructure
Data Infrastructure
OEM

Aora

Developing a behind-the-ear neurofeedback wearable for cognitive load, neural recovery, burnout risk, and real-time brain-state tracking.
United States
Consumer Neurotech
Monitoring
Wellness

Apollo Neuro

A wearable “touch therapy” device using calming vibrations to enhance stress resilience, focus, and sleep via SmartVibes AI.
USA
Consumer Neurotech
Monitoring
Wellness

Arctop

Developing a hardware-agnostic brain-computer interface platform that decodes neural activity to deliver real-time cognitive and intention metrics via developer APIs and SDKs.
USA
Tools and Infrastructure
Data Infrastructure
Decision Support

Artiria Medical

Developing micro-articulated guidewire systems with dynamic tip manipulation for minimally invasive neurovascular stroke interventions.
Switzerland
Tools and Infrastructure
Clinical Workflows
Decision Support

Atlas

Developing a behind-the-ear EEG wearable that quantifies cognitive signals such as readiness and focus for real-world monitoring and performance contexts.
USA
Consumer Neurotech
Monitoring
Wellness

Attune Neurosciences

Developing wearable low-intensity focused ultrasound neuromodulation systems for deep-brain targets across chronic pain, depression, and related indications.
USA
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Closed-loop

Aural Analytics

Delivering clinical-grade, non-invasive speech analytics to assess neurological health and monitor neurodegenerative diseases.
USA
Diagnostics and Assessment
Diagnostics
Monitoring

AWEAR

Developing an ear-worn EEG wearable that tracks brainwave patterns and provides AI-guided stress and emotional-wellness insights.
USA
Consumer Neurotech
Monitoring
Machine Learning

Axoft

Creating ultrasoft, brain‑mimicking implantable interfaces that reduce tissue damage, maintain high electrode density, and enable stable long‑term single‑neuron communication.
USA
Brain-Computer Interface
Rehabilitation
OEM

Axorus

Developing a retinal prosthesis in the form of a photoacoustic contact lens and laser glasses system to non-invasively restore vision in degenerative blindness.
France
Brain-Computer Interface
Assistive Technology
Experimental

Beacon Biosignals

Accelerating precision neuroscience in clinical trials by capturing and analyzing sleep EEG with AI-powered biomarkers.
USA
Tools and Infrastructure
Data Infrastructure
Decision Support

Bía Neuroscience

Developing a smart sleep mask that uses fNIRS-based neurofeedback and audio cues to monitor and improve sleep quality.
Canada
Consumer Neurotech
Monitoring
Closed-loop

Biological Input Output Systems

Developing an implantable universal neural interface that enables intuitive two-way communication between the nervous system and external devices to restore movement and sensation.
USA
Brain-Computer Interface
Assistive Technology
Experimental

BioSerenity

Developing connected medical devices and digital health software for ambulatory EEG acquisition, remote diagnostics, and continuous monitoring in neurology and related conditions.
France
Diagnostics and Assessment
Diagnostics
Monitoring

BIOS Health

Advancing precision medicine by interpreting the nervous system’s real-time data using AI-driven neural interfaces.
UK
Tools and Infrastructure
Decision Support
Closed-loop

Bitbrain

Empowering multimodal brain–body research with wearable EEG and biosensor systems, backed by AI-powered data platforms.
Spain
Tools and Infrastructure
Machine Learning
Data Infrastructure

Blackrock Neurotech

Developer of the Utah Array, the first FDA-cleared BCI implant, enabling long-term neural recording and brain-controlled devices.
USA
Brain-Computer Interface
OEM
Rehabilitation

Bottneuro

Developing a personalized, non-invasive transcranial electrical stimulation system for home-based treatment support in cognitive and neurological disorders.
Switzerland
Neuromodulation
Monitoring
Therapeutics

BrainBit

Delivering wearable, dry-electrode EEG headbands and SDKs for real-time brain-state monitoring in wellness, gaming, and neurofeedback.
USA
Tools and Infrastructure
OEM
Monitoring

BrainCapture

Expanding access to neurological diagnostics by deploying portable EEG systems and telemedicine tools for remote epilepsy detection.
Denmark
Diagnostics and Assessment
Diagnostics
Clinical Workflows

BrainCheck

Providing a software-based cognitive assessment platform for rapid screening, monitoring, and diagnosis support across neurological and mental health conditions.
USA
Diagnostics and Assessment
Diagnostics
Clinical Workflows

BrainCo

Developing non-invasive brain-computer interface wearables for cognitive training, education, and assistive control using EEG-based neural signal decoding.
China
Consumer Neurotech
Assistive Technology
Wellness

BrainKey

Visualizing users' MRI scans in 3D and delivers personalized brain health insights-including brain age and lifestyle recommendations.
USA
Neuroimaging
Monitoring
Aging

Brainomix

Developing AI-driven neuroimaging software to support rapid, standardized analysis of brain scans for stroke and other neurological conditions.
UK
Neuroimaging
Decision Support
Clinical Workflows

BrainPatch

Developing a non-invasive neurostimulation headset that induces meditative states to support stress reduction and mental wellness.
UK
Consumer Neurotech
Wellness
Therapeutics

Brainphonics

Developing EEG-based objective hearing assessment software that maps brain responses to speech and everyday sounds.
Belgium
Diagnostics and Assessment
Diagnostics
Decision Support

BRAIN.Q

Developing non-invasive, AI-driven neuromodulation systems to promote neuroplasticity and functional recovery after neurological injury.
Israel
Tools and Infrastructure
Therapeutics
Closed-loop

Brainquant

Developing AI-powered MRI software for early non-invasive detection and diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases.
Switzerland
Neuroimaging
Diagnostics
Aging

BrainScan

Providing AI-assisted analysis of non-contrast brain CT scans to detect and prioritize intracranial pathologies for clinical workflows.
Poland
Neuroimaging
Decision Support
Clinical Workflows

BrainScope

Developing non-invasive EEG-based diagnostic devices to rapidly assess traumatic brain injury and support clinical decision-making at the point of care.
USA
Diagnostics and Assessment
Diagnostics
Decision Support

BrainSightAI

Generating personalized, AI-based connectome maps from MRI (VoxelBox) to support surgical planning and psychiatric diagnostics.
India
Neuroimaging
Decision Support
Clinical Workflows

BrainsWay

Developing non-invasive deep transcranial magnetic stimulation systems for the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders.
Israel
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Clinical Workflows

BrainTrip

Providing EEG-based brain mapping and neurofeedback software to support personalized assessment and training of brain function.
Slovenia
Diagnostics and Assessment
Data Infrastructure
Machine Learning

BRNLIT AI

Consumer app that uses a one-time personalized EEG measurement to generate AI-tailored light signals intended to improve focus and mental performance.
Switzerland
Consumer Neurotech
Wellness
Monitoring

Cadence Neuroscience

Developing an implantable neuromodulation therapy for drug-resistant focal epilepsy using personalized cortical stimulation and brain-activity monitoring.
USA
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Closed-loop

Cahira Technologies

Developing autonomous, non-surgical nanoelectronic brain implants that self-deploy in target regions to treat neural disorders and enable human augmentation.
USA
Brain-Computer Interface
Experimental
Therapeutics

Cala Health

Pioneering wearable, wrist-based neuromodulation (TAPS) to reduce essential tremor by delivering patient-specific stimulation to the median and radial nerves.
USA
Neuromodulation
Monitoring
Therapeutics

Cambridge Cognition

Providing validated digital cognitive and voice assessments for CNS clinical trials, brain health research, and memory impairment screening.
United Kingdom
Diagnostics and Assessment
Diagnostics
Monitoring

Cambridge NeuroTech

Delivering high-channel-count silicon neural probes and ultra-small headstages enabling artifact-free electrophysiology and optogenetics.
UK
Tools and Infrastructure
Data Infrastructure
OEM

Capri Medical

Developing an injectable, wireless implantable neurostimulation platform for peripheral nerve modulation, designed to move neuromodulation procedures into outpatient settings.
Ireland
Neuromodulation
Experimental
Closed-loop

Carthera

Developing implantable ultrasound devices that transiently open the blood-brain barrier to support drug delivery for glioblastoma and CNS disorders.
France
Tools and Infrastructure
Therapeutics
Experimental

Cefaly

Delivering FDA-cleared, over-the-counter external trigeminal nerve stimulation to acutely treat and prevent migraines without drugs.
Belgium
Neuromodulation
Monitoring
Experimental

Cerca Magnetics

Developing a wearable OPM-MEG brain imaging system for non-invasive functional brain mapping across research and clinical neurology.
UK
Neuroimaging
Diagnostics
Monitoring

Cercare Medical

Transforming CT and MRI scans into fully automated perfusion maps and advanced microvascular biomarkers to guide stroke and neuro-oncology care.
Denmark
Neuroimaging
Decision Support
Clinical Workflows

Cerebriu

Delivering real-time AI-driven MRI workflows, detecting brain infarcts, hemorrhages, and tumors mid-scan to adapt protocols and prioritize urgent cases.
Denmark
Neuroimaging
Decision Support
Clinical Workflows

CereGate

Developing a software-driven computer-brain interface platform that augments neuromodulation implants to enable communication and therapy personalization.
Germany
Neuromodulation
Closed-loop
Therapeutics

Cerevia Neurosciences

Developing a non-invasive fMRI-guided TMS platform for closed-loop neuromodulation in dementia and cognitive impairment.
USA
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Closed-loop

Ceribell

Developing rapid-response EEG systems and AI software to enable fast detection of seizures and status epilepticus at the point of care.
USA
Diagnostics and Assessment
Diagnostics
Monitoring

Charco Neurotech

Developing a non-invasive wearable device (CUE1) that uses vibrotactile stimulation to improve motor symptoms in Parkinson’s patients.
UK
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Experimental

Cionic

Developing an FDA-cleared wearable functional electrical stimulation sleeve that uses sensors and adaptive stimulation to improve gait in neurological mobility impairment.
USA
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Closed-loop

Clarity

Developing a non-invasive headset using 40 Hz light and sound stimulation to restore brain rhythms in Alzheimer’s and related disorders
USA
Neuromodulation
Aging
Therapeutics

Clee Medical

Developing ultra-high-resolution intraoperative imaging with AI navigation to enable minimally invasive, precise brain surgery.
Switzerland
Tools and Infrastructure
OEM
Clinical Workflows

Coapt

Developing AI-powered myoelectric control software that enables intuitive, adaptive control of prosthetic limbs.
USA
Tools and Infrastructure
Machine Learning
Assistive Technology

Cogitat

Developing AI-driven EEG decoding software to enable device-agnostic brain-computer interaction and neural signal interpretation.
UK
Tools and Infrastructure
Machine Learning
Data Infrastructure

Cognision

Providing an FDA-cleared portable ERP/EEG system for objective assessment of cognitive impairment in dementia, concussion, and TBI.
USA
Neuroimaging
Diagnostics
Clinical Workflows

Cognito Therapeutics

Evoking gamma brain waves via light and sound headset to slow Alzheimer’s progression, slowing cognitive decline, atrophy, and functional loss.
USA
Neuromodulation
Aging
Therapeutics

Cognixion

Empowering communication with a wireless AR headset that blends non-invasive EEG, AI, and augmented reality to help users speak and interact.
USA
Brain-Computer Interface
Assistive Technology
AR/VR

Cognoa

Providing AI-powered tools (Canvas Dx) for rapid, equitable autism diagnosis in young children, and is developing digital therapeutics to improve behavioral health
USA
Diagnostics and Assessment
Pediatric
Diagnostics

Cogwear

Developing EEG-based wearable systems for cognitive performance monitoring in high-demand operational environments including military, aviation, and first responders.
USA
Tools and Infrastructure
Monitoring
Decision Support

Coherence Neuro

Implementing precision bioelectronic therapy with SOMA-1, an implant during glioblastoma surgery that continuously monitors and disrupts tumor-driving electrical signals.
UK
Neuromodulation
Closed-loop
Therapeutics

CoMind

Developing a non-invasive infrared-based brain monitoring system to provide real-time cerebral perfusion, autoregulation, and intracranial pressure insights in critical care.
UK
Neuroimaging
Monitoring
Clinical Workflows

Connectoma Neurotech

Developing AI- and fMRI-guided TMS protocols for personalized treatment of resistant depression and related psychiatric conditions.
Spain
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Machine Learning

Connectome Health

Delivering fast, non-invasive fNIRS brain scans with AI insights to track cognitive focus, memory, resilience, and longevity in real time.
Switzerland
Consumer Neurotech
Monitoring
Aging

Control Bionics

Developing assistive communication technologies that enable individuals with severe physical disabilities to interact with computers and speech-generating devices.
Australia
Tools and Infrastructure
Assistive Technology
Closed-loop

Cordance Medical

Developing a non-invasive focused ultrasound platform to precisely open the blood–brain barrier and enable targeted drug delivery and brain diagnostics.
USA
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Diagnostics

CorTec

Building a fully implantable, bidirectional neurostimulation and recording platform designed to restore neural function by sensing brain activity and delivering adaptive stimulation in closed loop.
Germany
Brain-Computer Interface
Closed-loop
Therapeutics

Corticale

Developing minimally invasive CMOS-based cortical implants (SiNAPS) that record from thousands of neurons for high-resolution brain-computer interfaces.
Italy
Brain-Computer Interface
Experimental
Therapeutics

Cortical Labs

Developing the CL1 'biocomputer', a silicon-embedded, lab-grown neuron platform (SBI) that learns via real-time neural code execution.
Australia
Tools and Infrastructure
Data Infrastructure
Experimental

CortiVision

Enabling mobile, high-density fNIRS brain imaging, used from labs to the ISS, tracking brain activity via oxygenation, multimodal interactions, and hyperscanning.
Poland
Neuroimaging
Data Infrastructure
Monitoring

CraniUS Therapeutics

Developing a skull-embedded, pump-driven intracranial drug delivery platform designed for repeatable, targeted convection-enhanced infusion beyond the blood-brain barrier.
USA
Tools and Infrastructure
Experimental
Clinical Workflows

CTRL-labs (Meta)

Built a neural-interface wristband decoding hand-movement intent via sEMG, paving the way for gesture-free device control and AR/VR input (acquired by Meta).
USA
Consumer Neurotech
Assistive Technology
AR/VR

Cumulus Neuroscience

Developing a wearable EEG and digital biomarker platform to enable remote, objective measurement of brain function in clinical trials and neuroscience research.
UK
Tools and Infrastructure
Data Infrastructure
Monitoring

Curonix

Developing StimRouter, a minimally invasive peripheral nerve stimulation system with an implantable lead and externally worn wireless pulse transmitter for chronic pain treatment.
USA
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Clinical Workflows

Dandelion Science

Developing a generative AI-driven neuromodulation platform for non-invasive programmable neurotherapeutics targeting brain disorders.
USA
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Machine Learning

DEEGtal

Delivering an AI-driven platform that enhances traditional EEG analysis by uncovering complex, visually silent patterns, enabling faster, more accurate epilepsy diagnoses.
Switzerland
Diagnostics and Assessment
Diagnostics
Decision Support

DeepSpin

Building portable, affordable AI-powered MRI systems, delivering high-quality brain imaging at 20× lower cost, weight, and infrastructure needs.
Germany
Neuroimaging
Diagnostics
Clinical Workflows

Earable Neuroscience

Delivering a smart EEG brainband that tracks sleep, focus, and bio-signals in real time, and uses AI-driven audio feedback to enhance sleep and cognition.
USA
Consumer Neurotech
Wellness
Monitoring

Eightsix Science

Developing biohybrid brain tissue grafts made through advanced bioprinting to restore brain function and enable direct interfacing with neural circuits.
UK
Tools and Infrastructure
OEM
Experimental

ELDA BrainTech

Combining MRI-compatible EEG cap with AI to pinpoint epileptic zones via simultaneous EEG–fMRI recordings, improving diagnosis precision.
Israel
Neuroimaging
Diagnostics
Decision Support

ElectroCore

Developing gammaCore, an FDA-cleared non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation handheld device for the treatment of migraine, cluster headache, and other neurological conditions.
USA
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Clinical Workflows

Elemind

Developing an EEG headband that uses adaptive acoustic stimulation to support faster sleep onset and consumer sleep improvement.
USA
Consumer Neurotech
Monitoring
Wellness

EMOTIV

Offering wireless, multi-channel EEG headsets and SDKs, empowering BCI research, emotion tracking, and hands-free control across diverse applications.
USA
Neuroimaging
Data Infrastructure
Machine Learning

Empatica

Developing medical-grade wearable sensors and analytics to enable remote monitoring and detection of neurological and physiological events.
USA
Diagnostics and Assessment
Monitoring
Clinical Workflows

Emteq Labs

Developing AI-powered emotion-sensing eyewear that captures facial muscle activity for health and behavioral insights.
UK
Tools and Infrastructure
Machine Learning
Monitoring

EMVision

Developing portable electromagnetic brain imaging systems to enable rapid, point-of-care diagnosis of stroke and other acute neurological conditions.
Australia
Neuroimaging
Diagnostics
Clinical Workflows

Encora Therapeutics

Developing non-invasive neuromodulation therapies targeting peripheral nerves to treat chronic neurological conditions such as essential tremor.
USA
Neuromodulation
Closed-loop
Clinical Workflows

eNeura

Providing FDA-cleared single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation devices for acute and preventive migraine treatment at home.
United States
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Monitoring

Epia Neuro

Developing minimally invasive brain-computer interfaces that decode motor intent and pair neural sensing with stimulation to restore function after stroke.
USA
Brain-Computer Interface
Diagnostics
Monitoring

Epiminder

Developing an implantable seizure monitoring system to provide continuous, objective tracking of epileptic activity over long durations.
Australia
Neuroimaging
Monitoring
Experimental

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