Question 1

What is bciintel.com?

Accepted Answer

bciintel.com is the leading intelligence platform for the brain-computer interface industry — a Bloomberg Terminal-style dashboard covering funding rounds, device specifications, clinical trial data, market analysis, research papers, and breaking news across every major BCI company globally. It is updated regularly by an autonomous AI agent.

Question 2

Which BCI companies does bciintel.com track?

Accepted Answer

bciintel.com tracks all major brain-computer interface companies including Neuralink, Synchron, Precision Neuroscience, Paradromics, Blackrock Neurotech, BrainGate, EMOTIV, OpenBCI, Neurable, Kernel, Cognixion, NeuroPace, Medtronic, Abbott, Boston Scientific, and dozens more across the US, Europe, and Asia.

Question 3

How many humans have received BCI implants?

Accepted Answer

As of 2025, approximately 100 humans have received intracortical BCI implants. Neuralink's PRIME study has enrolled several participants, Synchron's Stentrode has been implanted in patients across the US and Australia, and Precision Neuroscience has performed multiple first-in-human demonstrations. The vast majority of BCI users use non-invasive EEG-based systems.

Question 4

What is the BCI market size?

Accepted Answer

The global brain-computer interface market was valued at approximately $2.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $6–12 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15–18%. Key growth drivers include ALS and spinal cord injury treatments, consumer neurotechnology, and expanding FDA regulatory approvals.

Question 5

What are the main types of brain-computer interfaces?

Accepted Answer

The main types of BCIs are: (1) Intracortical — electrodes implanted directly into brain tissue, highest signal quality, examples include Neuralink and BrainGate Utah arrays; (2) ECoG — electrocorticography electrodes on the brain surface, used in epilepsy monitoring; (3) EEG — non-invasive scalp electrodes, used in consumer headsets like EMOTIV and OpenBCI; (4) Endovascular — stent-based electrodes delivered through blood vessels, as in Synchron's Stentrode; (5) Peripheral nerve interfaces — implanted near peripheral nerves.

Question 6

What is Neuralink's current status?

Accepted Answer

Neuralink received FDA Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval in May 2023 and began the PRIME (Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface) study. As of 2025, multiple patients have been implanted with the N1 chip, including the first participant Noland Arbaugh, who demonstrated wireless computer control using only his thoughts. The device uses 1,024 electrodes on 64 threads inserted by the R1 surgical robot.

Question 7

What FDA approvals exist for BCIs?

Accepted Answer

FDA-approved BCI-adjacent devices include NeuroPace RNS (responsive neurostimulation for epilepsy, PMA approved 2013), Medtronic DBS systems (deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's and essential tremor), and Abbott's Proclaim system. Neuralink and Synchron both hold IDE (Investigational Device Exemption) status for research studies. The FDA has designated several BCI programs as Breakthrough Devices, accelerating review timelines.

Question 8

How often is data on bciintel.com updated?

Accepted Answer

bciintel.com's news feed is updated twice daily by an autonomous AI agent that scans RSS feeds and news sources. The device database, funding tracker, clinical trial data, and company directory are updated regularly as new data becomes available.

Sponsor	Device	Phase	NCT ID
Neuralink Corp	N1 Implant	feasibility	NCT06429735
Synchron	Stentrode	feasibility	NCT04343963
Synchron	Stentrode	feasibility	NCT06144515
Precision Neuroscience	Layer 7 Cortical Interface	feasibility	NCT05764083
BrainGate Consortium / Mass General Hospital	Utah Array (96-electrode)	feasibility	NCT00912041
NeuroPace	RNS System	III	NCT00268437

Company	Round	Amount	Lead Investor	Date
Synchron	Series D	$75M	ARCH Venture Partners	Mar 13, 2026
EMOTIV	Series B	$45M	Samsung Ventures	Mar 12, 2026
Precision Neuroscience	Series D	$120M	Tiger Global Management	Feb 19, 2026
Paradromics	Series B	$20M	Dolby Family Ventures	Feb 4, 2026
Neuralink	Series E	$500M	Founders Fund	Jan 14, 2026

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