STARTUP PROFILE

Spark Biomedical

COUNTRY
USA
FOUNDED
2018
CATEGORY
Neuromodulation
Developing FDA-cleared, wearable, non-invasive auricular neurostimulation (Sparrow Ascent) to provide drug-free relief for opioid withdrawal and other conditions.
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Series A
MODALITY
Nerve stimulator
FORM FACTOR
External device
INTERFACE DEPTH
Non-invasive
INDICATION
Multi-indication
TARGET USER
Patients
REGULATORY STAGE
FDA cleared (510k)
Spark Biomedical focuses on auricular neurostimulation for opioid withdrawal and related conditions, targeting a clinically urgent and commercially meaningful use case. Its wearable, drug-free positioning is attractive in a category where speed of adoption can matter.
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MOST RECENT COVERAGE
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New Clearances and Stronger Coverage
7 July – 21 July 2026

Spark Biomedical published a first-in-human study, showing its tAN platform can enhance platelet function. Spark's device delivers non-invasive electrical stimulation at the ear to engage neural pathways involved in clot formation. The study offers the first clinical evidence that ear-based nerve stimulation can strengthen the body's natural clotting response. The findings support Spark's drug-free approach to stopping severe bleeding, with potential applications in surgery, trauma, and military settings.

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