Imagine the brain is like a map where some roads are blocked after a stroke. This technology acts like a GPS and a construction crew combined, using tiny electrical pulses to help the brain find new paths to move muscles again. It reads brain signals and sends back precise sparks to wake up the healing process.
Current stroke rehabilitation relies on physiotherapy that many patients do not respond to. Existing brain stimulation devices are based on old pacemaker technology, which limits the ability to create personalized, responsive therapies.
An implantable neuromodulation system featuring 8-way connectors, MRI-compatible packaging, and a wireless link to a PC for closed-loop brain stimulation.
If you are a hardware developer dealing with outdated pacemaker-style tech — this project developed a closed-loop system with 8-way implantable connectors that improves surgical implantation and signal precision.
If you are a clinic dealing with patients who show almost no response to conventional physiotherapy — this project developed a brain-computer interface that enhances neuroplasticity to improve recovery rates.
If you are a software firm dealing with the need for real-time brain data for therapy — this project developed a wireless link and data cloud that analyzes brain signals to trigger precise electrical stimulation.
The company aims for market approval in 2029 and expects to generate €250M in sales by 2030.
Based on available project data, the specific unit price or cost of the BIC system is not disclosed.
The project focused on finalizing development and prototyping connectors and packaging to prepare for a pivotal trial and subsequent commercialization.
Based on available project data, the project developed specific hardware including 8-way implantable connectors and impact-resistant packaging, though licensing terms are not listed.
The system integrates with conventional physiotherapy by using an implanted device that communicates wirelessly with a laptop to guide stimulation during motor tasks.
The project is led by a single SME, CorTec GmbH, based in Germany. With a 100% industry ratio and no university or research partners, the project is highly commercially driven and streamlined for rapid development toward market approval.
Contact CorTec GmbH in Germany regarding the Brain Interchange (BIC) system
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