neuralink
Developing implantable brain-computer interfaces to restore human capabilities.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2016
- Employees
- 629
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Elon Musk
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Series E · $650M · 2025
About
Neuralink creates implantable brain-computer interfaces that translate neural signals into digital actions, enabling direct control of computers and mobile devices through thought alone. The company's fully implantable, cosmetically invisible devices represent a breakthrough in neurotechnology designed to help people with severe neurological conditions. Neuralink has received FDA approval for human clinical trials, and patients are already using these devices to control computers, demonstrating the practical application of this revolutionary technology. The company was founded by Elon Musk and a team of scientists and engineers spanning neuroscience, microscale electronics, and biomedical engineering. Neuralink's mission focuses on creating a generalized brain interface to restore autonomy to individuals with unmet medical needs, particularly those living with paralysis, ALS, and other conditions that limit physical interaction with the world. The N1 implant allows people with quadriplegia to control computers with their thoughts, marking a significant step toward integrating human intelligence with digital capabilities.