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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.
Which startups are included?
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SonoMind

Developing non-invasive focused ultrasound neuromodulation to precisely stimulate deep brain regions for the treatment of drug-resistant depression.
France
Neuromodulation
Experimental
Therapeutics

SonoNeu

Developing sonogenetic therapies that use ultrasound to control engineered ultrasound-responsive cells for peripheral neuropathy and related indications.
United States
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Experimental

Sooma Medical

Providing a portable tDCS-based neuromodulation system for depression and chronic pain, enabling remote clinician management and scalable home treatment.
Finland
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Clinical Workflows

Sound Wave Innovation

Developing transcranial low-intensity pulsed ultrasound devices for early Alzheimer’s disease and related microcirculatory disorders in clinical trials.
Japan
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Aging

Spark Biomedical

Developing FDA-cleared, wearable, non-invasive auricular neurostimulation (Sparrow Ascent) to provide drug-free relief for opioid withdrawal and other conditions.
USA
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Clinical Workflows

Spinally

Developing FuturaLead, the world’s first intrathecal spinal cord stimulation (iSCS) lead, placed directly on the spinal cord surface, enabling superior efficacy and closed-loop neuromodulation via ECAP sensing.
Spain
Neuromodulation
Closed-loop
Therapeutics

SpineX

Delivering non-invasive spinal cord neuromodulation therapies (SCONE™, SCiP™) to treat neurogenic bladder, cerebral palsy, and related neurological impairments.
USA
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Pediatric

Spiro Medical

Developing an implantable pulmonary neuromodulation system for severe asthma, targeting airway neural reflex pathways through bioelectronic intervention.
USA
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Experimental

SPR Pain Relief

Developing the Sprint PNS System, an FDA-cleared temporary implantable peripheral nerve stimulation device for drug-free treatment of chronic and post-surgical pain.
USA
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Clinical Workflows

StairMed

Developing an invasive BCI platform using ultra-flexible electrodes and robotic implantation for motor restoration and neurological disease applications.
China
Brain-Computer Interface
Assistive Technology
Experimental

Starfish Neuroscience

Building miniaturized, wireless, battery-free BCI chips enabling simultaneous stimulation and recording across multiple brain regions for future therapies.
USA
Tools and Infrastructure
Experimental
Therapeutics

Stimvia

Developing a non-invasive neuromodulation system using peripheral nerve stimulation to modulate supraspinal circuits for overactive bladder and related chronic indications.
Czechia
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Clinical Workflows

Subsense Inc

Developing the first non-surgical, nanoparticle-based bidirectional BCI, enabling precise brain stimulation and recording without surgery.
USA
Brain-Computer Interface
Experimental
Therapeutics

Subtle Medical

Providing AI-powered enhancements for MRI and PET scanning, boosting image clarity, reducing scan time, and enabling dose minimization across all scanners.
USA
Neuroimaging
Machine Learning
Decision Support

Surf Therapeutics

Developing a non-invasive ultrasound neuromodulation platform designed to engage the body’s anti-inflammatory neural pathways for treatment of chronic inflammatory disorders.
USA
Neuromodulation
Experimental
Therapeutics

Sychedelic

Developing EEG-enabled headphones delivering personalised, non-invasive neuromodulation and audio-based stimulation for mental health and cognitive enhancement.
India
Consumer Neurotech
Wellness
Closed-loop

Synaptive Medical

Developing integrated neuroimaging, surgical planning, and robotic visualization platforms to improve precision and workflow in neurosurgery.
Canada
Neuroimaging
Diagnostics
Clinical Workflows

Synaptrix Labs

Developing a non-invasive, AI-powered brain-computer interface (BCI) headset and proprietary neural-decoding platform to enable individuals with paralysis to control wheelchairs.
USA
Brain-Computer Interface
Machine Learning
Assistive Technology

SynchNeuro

Providing a behind-the-ear EEG wearable that non-invasively predicts blood glucose, sleep quality, and metabolic health via brain-signal analysis.
USA
Diagnostics and Assessment
Machine Learning
Monitoring

Synchron

Developing the Stentrode, an endovascular, minimally invasive BCI implant enabling paralyzed individuals to control digital devices using thought alone.
USA
Brain-Computer Interface
Rehabilitation
Assistive Technology

Synchroni

Building infrastructure for neurotech apps, enabling non-invasive neural data capture, training, and deployment.
USA
Tools and Infrastructure
Data Infrastructure
Machine Learning

Synergia Medical

Developing optoelectronic, MRI‑compatible vagus nerve stimulator (NAO.VNS) to safely treat drug‑resistant epilepsy via long‑life, fast‑charge implant.
Belgium
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Clinical Workflows

Syntropic

Using 60 Hz non-invasive light stimulation via the eyes to trigger microglia-mediated neuroplasticity, offering a fast, drug-free option for depression and brain recovery.
Austria
Neuromodulation
Experimental
Therapeutics

Temple

Developing a wearable device for continuous cerebral blood flow monitoring, positioned around brain hemodynamics, performance, and broader brain health applications.
India
Consumer Neurotech
Monitoring
Wellness

The Biological Computing Co

Building an organic computing platform that integrates living human neurons with modern AI architectures to improve model efficiency and discover novel computational algorithms.
USA
Tools and Infrastructure
Data Infrastructure
Experimental

Theranica

Offering Nerivio, a wearable, smartphone-controlled neuromodulation arm band that delivers drug-free, FDA-cleared relief and prevention for migraines.
USA
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Clinical Workflows

TheraSonic

Developing transcranial focused ultrasound systems to transiently open the blood-brain barrier for targeted CNS drug delivery.
France
Tools and Infrastructure
Therapeutics
Experimental

Theta Neurotech

Developing a wearable EEG patch that predicts epileptic seizures 30–60 minutes before onset, aiming to enable preventative intervention and safer independent living.
USA
Neuroimaging
Diagnostics
Monitoring

Thymia

Developing digital biomarkers from speech, video, and gameplay to assess and monitor depression and related mental health conditions.
UK
Diagnostics and Assessment
Diagnostics

Time Is Brain

Developing a portable brain-monitoring device (BraiN20) for rapid stroke diagnosis and real-time monitoring of brain activity in emergency care.
Spain
Diagnostics and Assessment
Clinical Workflows
Monitoring

Tiposi

Developing a portable microwave brain imaging system for rapid stroke assessment and non-invasive brain health detection.
USA
Neuroimaging
Diagnostics
Machine Learning

UNEEG Medical

Developing implantable, long-term EEG monitoring systems to enable continuous brain activity recording for epilepsy management.
Denmark
Neuroimaging
Monitoring
Clinical Workflows

U: The mind company

Developing a consumer-oriented, non-invasive brain stimulation device using amplitude-modulated transcranial pulsed random noise stimulation for cognitive enhancement.
USA
Consumer Neurotech
Wellness
Therapeutics

Vagustim

Offering a wearable non-invasive device and app to auricularly stimulate the vagus nerve, aiming to reduce stress, improve sleep, digestion, and calm.
Turkey
Consumer Neurotech
Experimental
Wellness

Vielight

Developing at-home photobiomodulation headsets and applicators that use near-infrared light to support cognitive enhancement, mood, sleep, and overall brain wellness.
Canada
Consumer Neurotech
Wellness
Experimental

ViewMind

Enabling non-invasive, VR headset-based assessment of neurocognitive health using eye movement biomarkers with high sensitivity and specificity.
USA
Diagnostics and Assessment
Diagnostics
AR/VR

Vistim Labs

Providing AI-powered EEG brain mapping software that enables point-of-care monitoring of dementia, correlating with amyloid, tau, atrophy, and cognitive endpoints.
USA
Diagnostics and Assessment
Monitoring
Aging

Vonova

Developing Cerebro, a minimally invasive endovascular brain access platform that enables treatment of neurological disorders without drilling through the skull.
USA
Tools and Infrastructure
Diagnostics
Clinical Workflows

VoxNeuro

Providing EEG-based cognitive health assessments using event-related potentials to support objective evaluation of brain function across clinical settings.
Canada
Diagnostics and Assessment
Diagnostics
Monitoring

Wave Neuroscience

Using EEG-driven brain mapping and personalized neuromodulation protocols to optimize neural activity for cognitive and mental-health outcomes.
USA
Neuromodulation
Clinical Workflows
Therapeutics

Wearable Devices

Developing the Mudra wristband, a neural gesture recognition wearable that decodes hand and finger movement intent from neuromuscular signals for human-computer interaction.
Israel
Tools and Infrastructure
Assistive Technology
AR/VR

Winterlight Labs

Analyzing natural speech via tablet to extract vocal biomarkers that detect and monitor cognitive impairment, enabling objective, scalable assessments.
Canada
Diagnostics and Assessment
Diagnostics
Aging

WISE

Developing soft, stretchable implantable electrodes that improve safety and performance of neuromodulation leads in neuromonitoring and neurostimulation.
Italy
Tools and Infrastructure
Decision Support
Clinical Workflows

Wisear

Developing neural interface technology that enables hands-free control of consumer devices through brain–computer interaction.
France
Consumer Neurotech

XanaStim

Developing wearable auricular vagus nerve stimulation systems for primary insomnia, with physiological monitoring and broader clinical neuromodulation applications.
Switzerland
Neuromodulation
Therapeutics
Monitoring

X-trodes

Developing rapid-application dry EEG electrode systems to enable high-quality brain signal acquisition without gels or skin preparation.
Israel
Tools and Infrastructure
OEM
Data Infrastructure

Yneuro

Developing neural authentication software that uses unique neural signatures as a biometric for secure digital identity and access.
France
Consumer Neurotech
Experimental
Machine Learning

Zander Labs

Developing portable, high-fidelity EEG hardware and passive BCI systems for real-time cognitive monitoring and neuroadaptive applications.
Netherlands
Tools and Infrastructure
Decision Support
Machine Learning

ZenoWell

Providing ear-worn taVNS devices for sleep, stress, recovery, and daily autonomic regulation in consumer wellness.
Germany
Consumer Neurotech
Therapeutics
Wellness

Zeta Surgical

Developing AI-enabled surgical navigation systems for cranial procedures, neuromodulation targeting, and point-of-care image-guided intervention.
USA
Tools and Infrastructure
Clinical Workflows
Machine Learning

Zhiran Medical

Developing an invasive flexible-electrode BCI platform for high-throughput neural recording, motor restoration, and communication-assistive applications.
China
Brain-Computer Interface
Assistive Technology
Experimental

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