Top Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Companies of 2025
Ramola Gautam
Neuralink (USA): Neuralink is the leading BCI company and is spearheading the BCI space with brain implants that enable communication between the brain and a computer. The price is $5,000–$10,000.
Synchron (USA): The less-invasive "Stentrode" brain implant, commonly referred to as synchron, is focused on accessibility in the BCI market. The price is $4,000-$7,000.
Kernel (USA): Creating neuroimaging and consumer-grade BCI devices, Kernel will have a price of $2,500.
NextMind (France): Creating wearable BCI headsets, NextMind aims to create a BCI device for gamers and to improve productivity. Consumer pricing will be around $1,200.
Emotiv (USA): Emotiv uses massive EEG BCI headsets that are affordable to researchers, developers, and gamers, priced at an average of $400-1,000.
Blackrock Neurotech (USA): An offering of medical-grade implants that helps patients with paralysis go beyond their physical limitations to interact with digital devices. Price ranges from $8,000 and up.
Neurable (USA): Well-known for its BCI-powered headphones that convert brain signals into commands. Price on the Neurable site is approx. $1,000.
Bitbrain (Spain): Wearable BCI solutions for health, training, and mental performance, starting from $1,500 to $3,000.
OpenBCI (USA): Open-source BCI hardware and software that put neurotech into the world at everyone's fingertips. Kits on sale for $350 to $1200.