INBRAIN Neuroelectronics Secures €4 Million Grant to Advance Graphene-Based Brain-Computer Interface Technology
核心洞察
INBRAIN Neuroelectronics (搜索) received a €4 million grant from Spain's PERTE Chip initiative to accelerate development of graphene (搜索)-based brain-computer interfaces for therapeutic applications.
The company's technology platform features a high-resolution brain-computer interface with up to 1,024 contacts that can decode and modulate real-time brain activity for neurological conditions.
INBRAIN's brain-computer interface has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Parkinson's Disease (搜索), positioning it as a potential breakthrough in precision neurotechnology.
INBRAIN Neuroelectronics (搜索), a clinical-stage neurotechnology company, has been awarded a €4 million grant from the Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism (搜索) through the PERTE Chip initiative to advance its graphene (搜索)-based brain-computer interface technology. The funding will accelerate development of precision brain-computer interfaces that integrate intelligent computing and graphene-based materials to decode and modulate real-time brain activity for therapeutic purposes.
Revolutionary Graphene Technology Platform
INBRAIN has developed novel graphene (搜索)-based transistors that combine all the features required to build high-resolution brain-computer interfaces with multiplexing capabilities and sensitivity across a wide range of frequencies. The company's patented graphene technology brings the potential for large-scale deployment of safe and sustainable neural therapies, addressing a critical need in treating neural disorders (搜索), which are the leading cause of disability and the second cause of mortality worldwide.
The company's end-to-end neural platform combines hardware and data analytics to decode and modulate neural networks, maximize therapy time, and effectively restore patients' function or mobility. The system is based on a skin-like, bidirectional, high-resolution brain-computer interface with up to 1,024 contacts, enabling real-time smart neural decoding and modulation in a closed loop.
Advanced Technical Capabilities
INBRAIN's brain-computer interface features an implantable compact neural processor with a wireless rechargeable battery and AI analysis to enhance outcomes while reducing side effects. This represents a significant advancement over current neuroelectronic therapies, which are invasive, low-resolution, and generic.
The technology platform targets a range of neurological conditions including Parkinson's disease (搜索), stroke (搜索) rehabilitation, epilepsy (搜索), and future applications in neuropsychiatric disorders (搜索). Notably, INBRAIN's brain-computer interface has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Parkinson's Disease, highlighting its potential clinical significance.
Strategic National Investment
The PERTE Chip initiative, formally known as the "Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation of Microelectronics and Semiconductors," aims to strengthen the design and production capabilities of the microelectronics and semiconductor industry in Spain while promoting strategic technological autonomy for both Spain and the European Union.
On May 5, 2025, the Ministry provisionally awarded €53.2 million in funding to support 37 breakthrough projects across 11 autonomous communities. INBRAIN's project was selected among several for their high-impact potential in areas including disruptive materials, semiconductor manufacturing, cybersecurity, and AI-based computing tools.
Leadership Perspectives
"We are honored to receive this national support as part of Spain's effort to lead in cutting-edge neurotechnology," said Carolina Aguilar, CEO and Co-Founder of INBRAIN Neuroelectronics (搜索). "This grant will enable us to accelerate our mission to develop precision neurotechnologies that can transform the treatment of neurological diseases, while also helping to position Spain at the forefront of deep tech innovation in healthcare."
Miquel Sàmper, regional Minister of Business and Labor for the Government of Catalonia (搜索), emphasized the strategic importance of the investment: "INBRAIN Neuroelectronics (搜索) represents exactly the kind of cutting-edge innovation we aim to support from the Government of Catalonia. By combining advanced materials like graphene (搜索) and neurotechnology, INBRAIN is not only pushing the boundaries of healthcare innovation, but also strengthening Catalan, Spain and Europe's leadership in strategic deep tech sectors."