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NeuroLife

ActivateNeuro Inc., launched in June 2026 from Columbus, Ohio, develops a non-invasive wearable sleeve that reads movement intent from high-density surface EMG and delivers closed-loop functional electrical stimulation to help patients regain hand and arm function after stroke or spinal cord injury, using technology licensed from Battelle.

Headquarters

Columbus, USA

Year Founded

2026

Founders

Jon Snyder (CEO)

Country

United States

Financial Information

Funding Stage

Seed

Recent Funding

$2.9M

Funding By

Battelle Memorial Institute, The NeuroTech Institute

Core Technology

High-density surface EMG decoding with closed-loop functional electrical stimulation

Product Type

Medical Device

Pipeline Stage (Very Important)

Pre-market (pursuing FDA clearance)

Regulatory Status

  • IND Filed: N/A
  • FDA/EMA Status: N/A
  • Clinical Trial Registration: N/A
  • Patents / IP Status: Licensed from Battelle's NeuroLife platform

Partnerships

Pharma Collaborations

None disclosed

Academic / Hospital Tie-ups

Battelle Memorial Institute (technology licence)

CRO/CDMO Partnerships

None disclosed

Market & Differentiation

Combines intent decoding and stimulation in one wearable rather than implantable neurotech