The startup develops brain recording technologies that create neuroprosthetics to mimic and enhance cognitive functions in individuals with neurodegenerative diseases. Their platform enables precise brain imaging and remote experimentation, facilitating accelerated treatment discovery in the healthcare sector.
Funding
$5.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Current methods for assessing brain function often lack accessibility, portability, and ease of use, hindering widespread adoption in clinical and research settings. Traditional neuroimaging techniques can be expensive, require specialized facilities, and may not be suitable for frequent or longitudinal monitoring. This limits the ability to accelerate treatment development, improve patient outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs in neuromedicine.
Solution
Kernel offers a non-invasive neuroimaging platform designed to make brain measurement more accessible, reliable, and precise. Their flagship product, Kernel Flow, is a wearable time-domain functional near-infrared spectroscopy (TD-fNIRS) system that provides high-resolution hemodynamic and EEG data, offering a comprehensive view of cortical brain activity. The system is portable, easy to set up, and provides research-grade results with user-friendly software and analysis pipelines. Kernel's technology aims to translate research neuroimaging findings into clinical use, enabling better treatment response prediction, translational research, clinical trial optimization, and early identification of neurological conditions.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes researchers, clinicians, and biopharmaceutical companies involved in neuromedicine, drug development, and the study of brain disorders, as well as those seeking to integrate brain-based biomarkers into clinical practice.
Features
- Wearable TD-fNIRS headset for non-invasive functional brain measurement
- High-resolution hemodynamic and EEG data fusion for comprehensive cortical activity mapping
- Time-resolved sensors and dual-wavelength sources (690nm and 905nm) for precise absolute measures
- Built-in continuous Instrument Response Function (IRF)
- Modular and customizable system with options for full or focused brain coverage
- Software and services platform for study design consulting, data analysis, and quality control
- Real-time SDK for custom visualizations and neurofeedback development
- Compatibility with industry-supported open data standards (SNIRF)