Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the rapid growth and investment potential in the brain-computer interface (BCI) sector, driven by technological advancements and significant market interest, particularly following announcements from Neuralink regarding large-scale production and automation of BCI devices [1][4][14]. Market Performance - The A-share BCI concept sector experienced a surge, with over 5 billion yuan flowing into the market, and the BCI index showing a cumulative increase of over 14% in the first three trading days of the year [1][8][11]. - Notable stocks in the BCI sector include Meihao Medical, which saw a 19.81% increase, and Innovation Medical, which rose by 9.99% [2]. Industry Overview - BCI technology connects the brain with external devices for information exchange, categorized into three types: invasive, semi-invasive, and non-invasive, each with varying levels of signal quality and risk [4]. - The healthcare sector is identified as the primary application area for BCI technology, accounting for 56% of its applications, with projections estimating the global BCI medical application market to reach $40 billion by 2030 and $145 billion by 2040 [4][6]. Policy and Development - The Chinese government has included BCI in its "14th Five-Year Plan," with goals for core technology breakthroughs by 2027 and positioning the industry among the world's leaders by 2030 [5][6]. - In 2025, several companies, including Boryeong and Ladder Medical, completed significant implantation trials, marking China's entry into clinical trials for invasive BCI after the U.S. [6]. Company Developments - Companies like Beiyikang and Aipeng Medical are actively involved in BCI, with Aipeng focusing on non-invasive technologies and partnerships for rehabilitation systems [10][12]. - Other firms, such as Xiangyu Medical and Xinwei Medical, are developing various BCI products and are expected to see rapid revenue growth in the coming years [10][12]. Investment Landscape - The BCI sector has attracted significant investment, with nearly 100 financing events in the past five years totaling over 10 billion yuan, and a notable 30% year-on-year increase in financing activities in 2025 [14]. - Analysts suggest that the BCI industry is on the verge of commercial growth, supported by policy and technological advancements, while also cautioning about the challenges of clinical validation and high costs [14][15].
A股超50亿元涌入,脑机接口概念狂掀涨停潮
21世纪经济报道·2026-01-07 05:40