科幻图景成风口产业 上海打造全国首个脑机接口未来产业集聚区

Core Viewpoint - The brain-computer interface (BCI) industry is rapidly emerging, with significant government support and a focus on commercialization and innovation in Shanghai, which aims to become a global hub for BCI technology by 2030 [1][2][3]. Industry Development - The Shanghai BCI Future Industry Cluster Zone, established with government support, aims to create a comprehensive innovation ecosystem by 2025, integrating clinical trials, research, and commercialization [2][3]. - Over 10 BCI companies have already settled in the cluster, covering various fields such as chips, electronics, algorithms, and industrial engineering design, forming an organic collaborative system [4][5]. Policy and Strategic Goals - The "Shanghai BCI Future Industry Cultivation Action Plan (2025-2030)" outlines goals to achieve high-quality brain control and full clinical application of BCI products by 2030, establishing a national-level BCI development cluster [3][5]. - The plan emphasizes a full lifecycle management mechanism to facilitate the transformation of research results into clinical applications, driven by demand and scenario-based innovation [3][6]. Investment and Capital Ecosystem - The BCI sector in Shanghai has seen a surge in investment, with financing in the first half of 2025 surpassing the total for 2024, including a record 350 million RMB investment in a leading implantable BCI company [6][7]. - The establishment of specialized investment teams in 15 institutions reflects a shift from speculative to more informed investment strategies in the BCI field [6][7]. Challenges and Future Directions - Despite the capital influx, the BCI industry faces challenges such as high research and development costs, long commercialization cycles, and ethical concerns [6][7]. - Future efforts should focus on enhancing technological innovation, improving industry chain construction, and fostering talent development to maintain a competitive edge in the BCI sector [7].