Onward Medical

Country:
Netherlands
Founding year:
2014

Onward Medical is a neurotechnology company developing neuromodulation therapies aimed at restoring motor and autonomic function in people with spinal cord injury. The company focuses on targeted electrical stimulation of neural circuits below and above the site of injury to re-enable functional movement and physiological control.

Its platform includes implantable spinal cord stimulation systems as well as non-invasive stimulation approaches, combined with structured rehabilitation protocols. These systems are designed to modulate spinal and supraspinal networks to promote functional recovery through activity-dependent plasticity.

Onward Medical’s technology is being advanced through clinical trials and translational research, with applications including restoration of walking, upper-limb function, and blood pressure regulation. The company positions itself at the intersection of neuromodulation and neurorehabilitation, focusing on clinically meaningful functional outcomes rather than symptomatic management alone.

Neuromodulation
Assistive Technology
Therapeutics

Neurofounders Insights

Modality:
SCS
Form Factor:
External device
Interface Depth:
Non-invasive
Indication:
Paralysis/motor
Target user:
Patients
Regulatory stage:
FDA cleared (501k)

Public

Onward Medical is among the most advanced restorative neuromodulation companies, targeting movement and autonomic recovery after spinal cord injury using both implantable and non-invasive systems. Its public status and regulatory progress place it in the upper tier of neurorehabilitation platforms.

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