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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.
Providing a digital multimodal NeuroMarker platform to objectively assess and monitor cognitive function and detect early signs of neurodegenerative decline.
Developing a portable transcranial magnetic stimulation system to expand access to clinically validated neuromodulation treatments for mental health disorders.
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.
Developing connected medical devices and digital health software for ambulatory EEG acquisition, remote diagnostics, and continuous monitoring in neurology and related conditions.
Developing an implantable universal neural interface that enables intuitive two-way communication between the nervous system and external devices to restore movement and sensation.
Using audiovisual neuromodulation to enhance focus, memory, and cognitive performance through rhythmic brainwave entrainment and personalized feedback training.
Providing a software-based cognitive assessment platform for rapid screening, monitoring, and diagnosis support across neurological and mental health conditions.
Developing non-invasive brain-computer interface wearables for cognitive training, education, and assistive control using EEG-based neural signal decoding.
Developing non-invasive EEG-based diagnostic devices to rapidly assess traumatic brain injury and support clinical decision-making at the point of care.
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).
Developing autonomous, non-surgical nanoelectronic brain implants that self-deploy in target regions to treat neural disorders and enable human augmentation.
Pioneering wearable, wrist-based neuromodulation (TAPS) to reduce essential tremor by delivering patient-specific stimulation to the median and radial nerves.
Developing a software-driven computer-brain interface platform that augments neuromodulation implants to enable communication and therapy personalization.
Developing a non-invasive infrared-based brain monitoring system to provide real-time cerebral perfusion, autoregulation, and intracranial pressure insights in critical care.
Providing AI-powered tools (Canvas Dx) for rapid, equitable autism diagnosis in young children, and is developing digital therapeutics to improve behavioral health
Implementing precision bioelectronic therapy with SOMA-1, an implant during glioblastoma surgery that continuously monitors and disrupts tumor-driving electrical signals.
Developing assistive communication technologies that enable individuals with severe physical disabilities to interact with computers and speech-generating devices.
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.
Developing a non-invasive focused ultrasound platform to precisely open the blood–brain barrier and enable targeted drug delivery and brain diagnostics.
Enabling mobile, high-density fNIRS brain imaging, used from labs to the ISS, tracking brain activity via oxygenation, multimodal interactions, and hyperscanning.
Developing a wearable EEG and digital biomarker platform to enable remote, objective measurement of brain function in clinical trials and neuroscience research.
Delivering an AI-driven platform that enhances traditional EEG analysis by uncovering complex, visually silent patterns, enabling faster, more accurate epilepsy diagnoses.
Unlocking voice as a predictive biomarker using AI to detect diseases and support digital diagnostics and therapies across Longevity and neurodegeneration.
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.
Tapping into affective touch via gentle vibrations behind the ears to reduce stress and enhance sleep, transforming self-care into a scientifically grounded, feelable experience.
Delivering wearable, high-density fNIRS systems (LUMO & NTS) for 3D brain imaging in infants and adults across research and clinical settings globally.
Developing functional ultrasound neuroimaging systems to enable high-resolution, real-time imaging of brain activity in research and clinical settings.
Developing a wearable headband that combines EEG and HRV sensing with multi-coil low-intensity TMS for personalized, cloud‑delivered neuromodulation and neurofeedback.
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