Dowstone(SZ:300409) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-19 04:16Core Insights - The brain-computer interface (BCI) sector is experiencing a significant surge in investment and financing activities, with notable examples including Shanghai Brain Rhythm Technology's angel round financing and Guangdong Daoshi Technology's investment in Qiangnao Technology [1][2] - In 2024, the financing activities in the BCI field accelerated, with the total investment in the first half of the year surpassing the entire previous year, and a notable $650 million raised by Neuralink in its Series E funding round [1][2] Investment Trends - Domestic companies are also showing strong performance, with Beijing Zhiruan Medical Technology completing over 300 million RMB in Series A financing and other companies like BrainCo and Boryu Kang securing significant funding to advance their BCI technologies [2] - The largest domestic financing in the implanted BCI sector to date was completed by JieTi Medical, raising 350 million RMB to accelerate clinical trials and technology development [2] Industry Chain and Market Outlook - The BCI industry chain in China has been established, covering components from chips to terminal applications, with a clear direction for development outlined in a report by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology [3] - The report emphasizes the importance of a closed-loop system connecting research, clinical applications, and industry, with ongoing clinical trials and technological advancements [3] Technological Diversity and Healthcare Focus - BCI technology is expanding into various fields, including medical rehabilitation and cognitive enhancement, with non-invasive optical BCI technologies gaining significant attention due to their safety and scalability [4] - The first prospective clinical trial of an invasive BCI in China has been successfully conducted, showcasing the potential for AI-assisted BCIs to improve patient capabilities [4] Corporate Innovations and Compliance - Companies are actively exploring compliant business models, with innovations such as closed-loop stimulators for Parkinson's disease treatment and high-density flexible electrode systems [5] - Huichuang Medical has developed a complete closed-loop BCI system and is collaborating with hospitals to establish BCI assessment clinics [5] Consumer Applications - In the consumer electronics sector, BCIs are enhancing user experiences through non-invasive devices that monitor brain activity and provide personalized interventions for mental health and cognitive training [7] Policy and Standardization - The establishment of the Brain-Computer Interface Standardization Technical Committee by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology aims to optimize standards and accelerate technological development [8] - Recent policies are set to foster innovation in the BCI industry, with goals to establish a competitive ecosystem by 2030 [8]