The 5 Hottest Neurotech Startups to Watch in 2019

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What are the most promising neurotech startups to keep an eye on in 2019? Which companies are working on cutting-edge technologies that could change the way we treat neurological conditions?

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There are a few hot neurotech startups to watch in 2019. One is called NeuroPace, which is developing a brain implant to treat epilepsy. Another is called Neuralink, which is working on a brain-computer interface to treat neurological conditions. And then there's obligatory, which is developing a brain-training app.

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2019 promises to be an exciting year for breakthroughs in the field of Neurotech. There are a number of startups promising advancements in cognitive computing, brain machine interfaces and wearable tech for mental health. Here are seven Neurotech startups that definitely deserve your attention in 2019:

Neurable – Founded by Ramses Alcaide and Adam Molnar in 2016, Neurable is a technology platform that enables someone to interact with machines using the power of their minds. Neurable's “Brain-Computer Interface” (BCI) technology can interpret brain activity in real time, and allow users to control virtual objects or real-world devices without any physical or environmental interface.
Cognion – Founded in 2011, Cognion are aiming to unlock the world’s full cognitive potential by combining advanced AI, Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) and natural language processing. Their cloud-based platform helps researchers, developers, and companies to better understand how users interact with content, provides deeper insights into customer behaviour, and offers users a more intuitive way to control technology with their minds.
BrainQ – Founded in 2016, BrainQ is a medical technology company whose mission is to bring precise and personalized care to individuals suffering from neurological disorders such as stroke and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Through their breakthrough non-invasive EEG brain-computer interface technology, BrainQ enables users to regain control of their body and enhance mobility.
Flow Neuroscience – Flow Neuroscience was founded in 2016 with the mission of making personalised digital treatments for depression and mental illness easily available and accessible to all. Their unique platform combines low-cost Neuro-Stimulatory with evidence-based digital therapy sessions, to provide patients with personalized therapy sessions tailored to their personal emotional states.
Neuralink – Founded by Elon Musk in 2016, Neuralink is a startup that promises radical advances in brain-machine interfaces (BMIs). Neuralink hopes to create devices capable of monitoring, collecting, and outputting accurate brain data to a computer, allowing us to control devices directly with our minds.
Intrepid Neurotherapeutics – Founded in 2018, Intrepid Neurotherapeutics is a neurotech startup developing low-cost, non-invasive brain stimulation systems to treat neuropsychiatric disorders. Intrepid’s novel patent-pending technology seeks to improve any given disorder without involving large, classically invasive surgeries or expensive drugs.
Karmalane – Founded in 2017, Karmalane is a deep learning startup that uses brain wave patterns to improve mental health. Karmalane's mobile application measure EEG signals through a wearable headband and uses powerful machine learning algorithms to monitor and identify important mental health metrics from these signals.