BRAIN INNOVATION BV

Their core work

Brain Innovation BV is the company behind BrainVoyager, a widely used neuroimaging analysis software platform. Based in Maastricht, they develop commercial tools for visualizing and analyzing functional and structural brain imaging data (fMRI, EEG, DTI). Within H2020, they contribute neuroimaging software expertise and computational modelling capabilities to training networks focused on visual neuroscience, neurodevelopmental disorders, and network neuroscience. Their role is typically providing industry-grade analysis tools and training to early-career researchers in large multi-site consortia.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Brain Innovation's early H2020 involvement (2015) centered on providing neuroimaging tools to clinical and visual neuroscience training networks (MiND for ADHD/autism, NextGenVis for visual neuroscience). By 2019, their focus shifted toward computational and network-level brain analysis through euSNN, with explicit keywords around connectivity, computational modelling, and neurostimulation. This reflects a broader field movement from localized brain activity analysis toward understanding brain-wide network dynamics.

Moving from providing imaging visualization tools toward computational network analysis and brain stimulation applications, suggesting future collaborations in connectomics and neuromodulation.

How they like to work

Brain Innovation never coordinates projects — they join as a specialist industry partner or third party in large MSCA training networks. With 45 unique partners across 12 countries from just 3 projects, they operate in broad European consortia (typically 15+ partners per project). This is characteristic of a software SME that provides a specialized tool rather than driving research agendas, making them a low-overhead, high-value addition to neuroscience consortia.

Extensive network of 45 unique partners across 12 countries, built entirely through large MSCA training networks. Their reach spans major European neuroscience hubs, reflecting the broad adoption of BrainVoyager in the research community.

What sets them apart

Brain Innovation occupies a rare niche as a private SME that develops commercially successful neuroimaging software (BrainVoyager) while actively participating in EU research training. Unlike academic partners, they bring industry-grade software tools and commercial development practices to consortia. For consortium builders, they offer a ready-made industry partner with a recognized product and experience in MSCA training network requirements.

Highlights from their portfolio

• euSNN
  Most recent and largest-funded project (€265K), running until 2024, marking their entry into network neuroscience and computational brain modelling.
• NextGenVis
  Focused on training visual neuroscientists for health innovation, directly linking Brain Innovation's imaging tools to clinical applications.