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Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are building bolder futures.
SALT LAKE CITY, May 8, 2023 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Marcus Gerhardt, co-founder and CEO, and Florian Solzbacher, co-founder and President, of Blackrock Neurotech were named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Mountain West Award finalists. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all.
Gerhardt and Solzbacher were selected by an independent panel of judges. Entrepreneurs were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.
Gerhardt and Solzbacher, who met at boarding school as teenagers, founded Blackrock Neurotech in Salt Lake City to manufacture implantable devices for neurotechnology research. Since 2004, approximately three dozen people have participated in research trials using Blackrock’s implantable electrode in brain-computer interfaces (BCI). In recent years, the company expanded its focus to pursue development of clinical BCI technology for use as medical devices by individuals with paralysis.
“Florian and I have long shared a vision of what will be possible with BCI technology,” said Gerhardt. “We believe the field has reached an inflection point, and our hope is that this recognition by the Entrepreneur Of The Year® program will raise further awareness of the life-changing impact BCI can make for individuals with paralysis and other neurological disorders.”
Regional award winners will be announced on June 17, during a special celebration. The winners will then be considered by the National judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2024.
The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 11,000 entrepreneurs throughout the US since its inception in 1986, and it has grown to recognize business leaders across 145 cities in over 60 countries around the world.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, N.A.; SAP America; and the Kauffman Foundation. In the Mountain West region, sponsors also include Big Picture, Colliers International, Cresa, Diversified Insurance, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Strong & Hanni Law Firm, Truss, Woodruff- Sawyer & Co. and Silicon Slopes.
About Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs. These visionary leaders deliver innovation, growth and prosperity that transform our world. The program engages entrepreneurs with insights and experiences that foster growth. It connects them with their peers to strengthen entrepreneurship around the world. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the first and only truly global awards program of its kind. It celebrates entrepreneurs through regional and national awards programs in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries. National Overall Award winners go on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ title. Visit ey.com/us/eoy.
About EY Private
As Advisors to the ambitious™, EY Private professionals possess the experience and passion to support private businesses and their owners in unlocking the full potential of their ambitions. EY Private teams offer distinct insights born from the long EY history of working with business owners and entrepreneurs. These teams support the full spectrum of private enterprises including private capital managers and investors and the portfolio businesses they fund, business owners, family businesses, family offices and entrepreneurs. Visit ey.com/us/private.
About EY
EY exists to build a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.
About Blackrock Neurotech
Blackrock Neurotech is dedicated to the clinical translation of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. Blackrock, founded in 2008, is the world's leading platform company for BCI technology and the development of implantable solutions that improve human lives. Blackrock's precision electrode technology is at the core of many worldwide innovations in BCI, enabling dozens of early users (known as "BCI Pioneers") to SeeAgain, HearAgain, MoveAgain and more. For more information, visit www.blackrockneurotech.com.
Contact: Jessica Fossmeyer
Company: Blackrock Neurotech
Email: jfossmeyer@blackrockneuro.com
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Blackrock Neurotech announced today the first-ever brain-computer interface (BCI) art exhibit, to be displayed at AAAS headquarters in Washington, D.C. The BCI Exhibit will feature works created by patients with paralysis using thought-to-cursor implantable brain-computer interface technology made possible by Blackrock.
The gallery opens April 13 with a VIP Preview (by invitation) before welcoming public visitors April 14 through Nov. 15, 2023. Admission to the exhibit is free.
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are a rapidly advancing neurotechnology that restores function for individuals with paralysis and neurological disorders. Using a microchip implanted in the brain, BCIs connect a person’s neural signals with a computer, empowering them to control the device with only their thoughts. Though these devices are often considered science fiction, Blackrock’s BCI technology has been studied in patients with paralysis since 2004, and the company anticipates its first BCI product for home use to be released in 2024.
The exhibit will feature digital art creations by several “BCI Pioneers,” patients with paralysis who have received a Blackrock implant. Their works were created using software platforms like Photoshop and MS Paint. In addition to the artwork of the Pioneers, the exhibit includes pieces by Ph.D. neuroscientist Greg Dunn and an educational component that will walk visitors through the rich history of neurotechnology, introducing them to extraordinary lab research with displays of current and future brain implants, including the devices used by the artists.
“There’s a common misperception that all BCI technology is rudimentary or in its earliest stages, but as this exhibit demonstrates, BCI Pioneers have used Blackrock technology to execute incredibly sophisticated tasks, like operation of complex programs, for years,” said Marcus Gerhardt, co-founder and CEO of Blackrock.
“The works on display in the BCI Exhibit represent a groundbreaking intersection of science and art,” said Olga Francois, Chair of the AAAS Arts Program and Committee. “We’ve seen an explosion of conversation in recent months about the impact that technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning will have on human creativity, and The BCI Exhibit highlights a fascinating facet of this discussion.”
Among the exhibit’s featured artists is Nathan Copeland, who enrolled in a research study after a car accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. Since receiving a BCI implant in 2014, Copeland has surpassed countless milestones, most recently becoming the world’s longest-implanted BCI Pioneer at more than eight years. He, alongside the other artists, is a champion for demonstrating the capabilities of BCI technology to change the lives of patients with paralysis.
“I’ve always hoped that, through my participation in the study, I would be able to help other people with paralysis have a better life, or an easier time dealing with their situation without having to endure a period of despair,” said Copeland. “I want them to be told, ‘Your life isn’t over. There’s a technology that can help you do the things you think you can’t, just in a different way.’ It's not just art. BCI is paving the way for hope and possibility.”
“If Nathan can create art with a BCI, imagine the ease with which he will be able to control a computer to send emails, work, and complete day-to-day tasks,” said Gerhardt. “Through demonstrations like the BCI Exhibit at AAAS, we hope to educate the public about the life-changing impact that BCI will have on patients with paralysis, their caregivers, and their communities.”
To plan your visit to the BCI Exhibit at AAAS, please visit www.aaas.org/events/brain-computer-interface-exhibit.
Attend the Gallery
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
AAAS Lobby
1200 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Access to the gallery is through the main entrance on New York Avenue.
Meet the Artists
Nathan Copeland
A BCI enthusiast and self-described cyborg, Nathan has been implanted with a BCI longer than any person in history. He has participated in groundbreaking BCI research, including studies that involve both the motor and sensory cortexes. Within BCI research, Nathan holds a number of firsts: He was the first individual to use a portable, at-home BCI system independently, the first to experience tactile sensations through his BCI; and the first to create NFT art with his BCI.
James Johnson
As a teenager, James overcame a severe gunshot wound while volunteering with the Guardian Angels. The near-death experience ignited his faith and passion for helping others, leading him to become a registered nurse, respiratory therapist, and volunteer at hospitals around the world. Since he began participating in BCI research, James has become proficient at controlling digital devices with his BCI, including Photoshop, car simulators, and video games.
Jan Scheuermann
At age 52, Jan Scheuermann volunteered to undergo brain surgery to place two electrode arrays on her brain. With these electrodes, she learned to control a robotic arm named Hector with her mind. She was able to train Hector to pick up and move objects and even feed herself chocolate. Photo courtesy of UMPC
Dr. Greg Dunn
Dr. Dunn began painting brain and neuroscience art in grad school at the University of Pennsylvania. After years of experimentation with gold leaf, he invented a hyper-detailed process called reflective micro etching with his collaborator Dr. Brian Edwards. This style of art uses reflected light to create animated scenes on a seemingly flat piece of art on the wall.
Get involved with the artists through the BCI Pioneer Coalition.
The Coalition is a digital forum led by the world’s first implantable BCI research participants. The group works to establish a set of ethics, guidelines, and best practices for future patients, clinicians, and commercial entities engaging with BCI research studies.
About Blackrock Neurotech
Blackrock Neurotech is dedicated to the clinical translation of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. Blackrock, founded in 2008, is the world's leading platform company for BCI technology and the development of implantable solutions that improve human lives. Blackrock's precision electrode technology is at the core of many worldwide innovations in BCI, enabling dozens of early users (known as "BCI Pioneers") to SeeAgain, HearAgain, MoveAgain and more. For more information, visit www.blackrockneurotech.com.
About AAAS
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Blackrock Neurotech announced today that it revealed its Neuralace next-generation neural interface for brain-computer interface (BCI) technology.
Salt Lake City-based Blackrock unveiled the interface at the Society for Neuroscience 2022 event this week.
It designed the Neuralace platform as an ultra-high channel count, flexible electrode. The company said in a news release that it provides a glimpse into the technology set to fuel its future BCIs.
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Patent pending, brain-conforming implant unveiled at Society for Neuroscience 2022
SALT LAKE CITY,
Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackrock Neurotech, a leading brain-computer interface company, revealed its
next-generation neural interface, Neuralace™, this week at Society for Neuroscience 2022. The ultra-high channel count, flexible electrode gives an important glimpse into the innovative technology that will fuel the company's future BCIs.
"Neuralace demonstrates our belief in where the science must go in order to unlock the true potential of BCI," said Marcus Gerhardt, co-founder and CEO of Blackrock. "This concept technology is the start of Blackrock's journey toward whole-brain data capture that will transform the way neurological disorders are treated."
Today's BCI, reimagined
Blackrock's long-tested NeuroPort® Array, widely considered the gold standard of high-channel neural interfacing, has been used in human BCIs since 2004 and powered many of the field's most significant milestones. In clinical trials, patients using Blackrock's BCI have regained tactile function, movement of their own limbs and prosthetics, and the ability to control digital devices, despite diagnoses of paralysis and other neurological disorders.
While Blackrock's BCI enables patients to execute sophisticated functions without reliance on assistive technologies, next-generation BCIs for areas such as vision and memory restoration, performance prediction, and treatment of mental health disorders like depression will need to interface with more neurons.
Neuralace is designed to capitalize on this need; with 10,000+ channels and the entire scalable system integrated on an extremely flexible lace-structured chip, it could capture data that is orders of magnitude greater than existing electrodes, allowing for an exponential increase in capability and intuitiveness.
"If our BCI today can help people move and feel again with only six hundred channels, imagine what we can do with ten thousand or more," said Florian Solzbacher, Blackrock co-founder and president. "We are actively imagining new therapies–for anxiety, depression, and other neurological disorders–that this technology will enable. This is a glimpse of what's possible in the future of BCI."
Whole-brain data capture, seamless connectivity, improved biocompatibility
Thinner than an eyelash, Neuralace can be engineered with a variety of materials and patterns to interface with wide swaths of the brain's surface. Because of its thin structure, Neuralace can conform to the fissures and sulci of the brain, increasing the surface area that data is gathered from. Neuralace's adaptable structure also means improved biocompatibility. The body's immune response has been a challenge for all neural implants, but Neuralace's porous form factor would allow more natural integration with neural tissue, supporting the flow of cellular fluids and diffusion of biomolecules that could otherwise trigger immune response and/or inflammation.
"Decreasing the invasiveness of neurotechnological approaches without sacrificing device performance is one of the core challenges of neural engineering," said Solzbacher. "The holy grail is a device that minimizes invasiveness and also enables the most powerful BCIs. With Neuralace, we are leapfrogging toward the dream of 'neural dust' by interfacing directly with ever larger portions of the brain while minimizing tissue irritation. This is the groundbreaking next step that will enable a paradigm shift in the design and architecture of high-performance implantable BCIs."
While Blackrock prepares its NeuroPort Array-based BCI, MoveAgain, for commercial launch as a medical device, the company expects Neuralace to become available as a tool for the neuroscience research community by 2024, joining its extensive portfolio of clinical and research electrodes in the market. The company will later explore visual prosthesis applications in humans, with aims to have first-in-human demonstrations of a Neuralace visual prosthesis by 2028.
To follow Blackrock's path to commercializing the first implantable BCI and other technological innovations, visit www.blackrockneurotech.com.
About Blackrock Neurotech
Blackrock Neurotech created the world's most sophisticated human BCI and remains the leading platform company for BCI technology. The company's precision electrode technology is at the core of many worldwide innovations in BCI, enabling dozens of early users to MoveAgain, SeeAgain, HearAgain, TalkAgain and more. In addition, Blackrock produces advanced platform tools for neuroscience, neural engineering and neuroprosthetics, empowering pioneering research at more than 500 leading institutions worldwide. For more information, visit www.blackrockneurotech.com.
Media Contact
Sara Batchelder
Blackrock@lightspeedpr.com
Lightspeed PR/M
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Sumner Norman, chief neuroscientist at AE Studio, talks to Tami Freeman about the company’s work in brain–computer interfaces.
A brain–computer interface (BCI) is a system that enables information to flow directly between the brain and an external device such as a computer, smartphone or robotic limb. The BCI includes hardware that records brain signals – most commonly electrical signals generated by neurons in the brain – and software that analyses features in these signals and converts them into commands to perform a desired action. The major application of BCIs is to restore abilities such as movement or communication to people with neurological disorders or injuries.
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Blackrock Neurotech, BrainGate, ClearPoint Neuro, Neuralink, Synchron and more race to bring brain-computer interface (BCI) tech to market.
They’re using a multitude of methods — and developing their own systems that would allow patients to control a computer with their brain.
Such technology could potentially enable countless immobile people someday to control a mouse cursor, keyboard, mobile device/tablet, wheelchair or prosthetic device by only thinking.
The FDA last year issued leapfrog guidance for nonclinical testing and study design related to implanted brain-computer interface (BCI) devices. Leapfrog guidance allows the agency to share its initial thoughts on emerging technologies that are early in development but appear likely to be of importance to public health.
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Brain-computer interfacing (BCI) is like something out of a sci-fi movie. The idea of hooking up a person’s brain to a computer in order to elevate the individual’s capabilities, to augment them to overcome the limitations of their flesh, is the kind of plot device used by cyberpunk game developers and writers. However, it is rapidly becoming a reality.
Tech superstars are lining up to back BCI projects. When Tesla’s Elon Musk isn’t trying to get out of buying Twitter, he envisions a world where brain implants can empower users to do everything from climbing rocks without fear to seeing radar with superhuman vision, courtesy of his own BCI startup Neuralink.
Initially the startup aspires to give quadriplegic people the power to move a pointer on a screen with their mind. By moving a pointer, paralysed people can type, control machinery and do a whole host of life-enhancing actions.
Tech investor Peter Thiel, who most recently hit the news backing the conservative dating app The Right Stuff, has invested in Neuralink competitor Blackrock Neurotech. The startup has similar grandiose goals as Neuralink. Like Musk, Thiel originally made his fortune as one of the founders behind PayPal.
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NATHAN COPELAND CONSIDERS himself a cyborg. The 36-year-old has lived with a brain-computer interface for more than seven years and three months. As of today—August 17—that’s the longest anyone has had an implant like this. Four electrode arrays, each the size of a pencil eraser, translate his neural impulses into commands that allow him to control external devices: a computer, video games, and a robotic arm he can move with just his thoughts.
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