Neurotechnology-Centered Convergence

Abstract

Neurotechnology is used to understand and influence the brain and nervous system for the purposes of improving health, education, entertainment, and information technology. Emerging areas of neurotech development that will create substantial value in the coming decade include therapeutic optogenetic modulation, neuromorphic computing, neurogenomics, brain–computer interfaces, neural stem cells, transcranial electrical modulation, and neurogaming. As these enabling technologies develop and converge, they will make possible completely novel applications including tools that create neurocompetitive advantages; therapeutic restoration technologies; self-learning, hyperefficient neuromorphic computing systems; neuroexperience marketplaces; human resiliency solutions; neurorobotic interfaces; and many others. Achieving these breakthroughs will require sustained support from both public and private capital sources.