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Brain-Computer Interface Program

A neural interface is earned through evidence, not urgency.

Our BCI program restores communication and control for patients with severe paralysis, ALS, brainstem stroke and spinal cord injury — but only after a complete, documented screening pathway.

Required before any procedure

Five mandatory screening stages

Every patient must complete eligibility screening, neurological evaluation, MRI imaging, psychological assessment and multidisciplinary review before any procedure is scheduled. There are no exceptions and no accelerated pathways.

Stage 01

Eligibility Screening

Structured review of diagnosis, prior treatment and candidacy criteria for neural interface implantation.

Stage 02

Neurological Evaluation

In-depth clinical examination by our neurology and neurosurgery consultants.

Stage 03

MRI Imaging

High-resolution structural and functional MRI with cortical mapping and tractography.

Stage 04

Psychological Assessment

Cognitive and psychosocial readiness evaluation with our neuropsychology team.

Stage 05

Multidisciplinary Review

A full board of surgeons, neurologists, engineers, ethicists and rehabilitation leads must approve before any procedure is scheduled.

Neural electrode array beside a holographic brain map in the BCI research laboratory

What the program includes

Implantation is one day in a program that spans months of preparation, calibration and rehabilitation.

  • ✓Cortical and functional mapping
  • ✓AI-assisted trajectory planning
  • ✓Robotic electrode placement
  • ✓Neural decoder training sessions
  • ✓Speech and motor calibration
  • ✓Assistive device integration
  • ✓Long-term device monitoring
  • ✓Structured neurorehabilitation

Program timeline

From application to follow-up care

  1. 1Submit Application
  2. 2Upload Medical Records
  3. 3Specialist Review
  4. 4Online Consultation
  5. 5Treatment Approval
  6. 6Reservation Payment
  7. 7Travel Planning
  8. 8Hospital Admission
  9. 9Surgery
  10. 10Recovery
  11. 11Rehabilitation
  12. 12Follow-Up Care