Sharper Sense develops single-use neurostimulation patches worn on the neck to enhance cognition and sensory processing. Its hands-free, maintenance-free patch uses a noninvasive electric field to stimulate cervical nerves, with research on the approach appearing in Nature Scientific Reports and other neuroscience publications. The company is applying the technology to situations where fatigue and distraction can increase human error, including military, sports, first-response and shift-work settings.
SensarsSensars develops implantable neuroprosthetic and neurostimulation systems designed to restore protective sensation in people with diabetic neuropathy and limb loss. Its SENSY platform combines nerve-implanted electrodes with smart wearable insoles, and preliminary human trials have demonstrated sensory restoration, improved gait and reduced pain. The Swiss-founded company’s work has appeared in more than 25 peer-reviewed publications and received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation.
Vital NeuroCo-founded by neuroscientist Dr. Kamran Fallahpour after more than 20 years in neurofeedback, New York-based Vital Neuro is built around making brain training more approachable for everyday use. The company developed Neuro-Responsive Music™ with Dartmouth music professor Michael Casey and a team of neuroscientists and composers, bringing EEG-guided sessions into wearable headphones. Vital Neuro says its system has powered more than 250,000 sessions for people using it in personal wellness and professional settings.NEW YORK, NY
Neurosteer IncFounded in 2015 by Tel Aviv University professor Nathan Intrator, Neurosteer develops a wearable, medical-grade brain-activity interpretation platform built around a pocket-sized, single-channel EEG monitor. Its wireless forehead sensor and cloud-based analysis provide real-time brain metrics for clinical assessment, continuous monitoring and research, and the device has FDA Class II clearance. Neurosteer’s teams work across New York, California and Israel, drawing on expertise in neuroscience and signal processing.NEW YORK, NY
Precision NeuroscienceCo-founded by neurosurgeon and electrical engineer Benjamin Rapoport, Precision Neuroscience brings clinical experience directly into the development of brain–computer interfaces. The company makes its Layer 7 cortical interface in-house at a 22,000-square-foot MEMS fabrication facility in Addison, Texas, with an initial focus on helping people with paralysis operate digital devices through thought.