Schiedlberg, Upper Austria, Austria
I have been working on brain–computer interfaces since 1996, with one goal: 👉 to extract meaningful information from the human brain and translate it into real-world applications. Over the past decades, I have seen neurotechnology evolve from isolated laboratory experiments to systems operating in real-world environments — from clinical settings to extreme conditions such as high-altitude expeditions. What became clear early on: Brain–computer interfaces are not just devices. They are systems. They require: → high-quality signal acquisition → real-time processing → machine learning → robust applications → continuous feedback And systems do not scale in isolation. They scale through platforms. Today, my focus is on building the global platform for brain–computer interfaces at g.tec — integrating hardware, software, and applications into a unified ecosystem that enables researchers, clinicians, and developers to build and deploy BCI solutions at scale. To support this vision, I founded the BCI & Neurotechnology Spring School, which has grown into the world’s largest program in the field: 🌍 90,000+ participants 🌍 140+ countries It has been described as the: 👉 “Woodstock of neurotechnology” The goal is simple: → connect people → share knowledge → enable real systems Because the future of neurotechnology will not be built by isolated labs or standalone products. It will be built by a connected global community working on shared platforms. If you are working in neurotechnology, brain–computer interfaces, or building real-world systems: 👉 feel free to connect. Never stop recording.
Leading the development of high-end neurotechnology platforms for BCI, EEG, neuromodulation, and neurorehabilitation, bridging research and clinical application. g.tec develops and produces high-end brain-computer interfaces and biosignal processing hardware and software. g.tec’s BCI systems are realized by four major principles: slow waves, steady-state visual evoked potentials (SSVEP), motor imagery (MI) and evoked potentials (EP). The hardware and software of g.tec’s BCI technology can be used in clinical environments or for research purposes such as the analysis of the brain, heart or muscle activity, brain assessments of severe brain injuries and disorders of consciousness, motor rehabilitation after stroke, neuromarketing, deep brain stimulation, brain mapping, neuro prosthesis, communication, painting and closed-loop invasive and non-invasive BCI experiments. g.tec’s products and research activities have been widely described in peer-reviewed research publications, demonstrating the quality of tools and methods and the unlimited possibilities and the impact of brain-computer interface technology. www.gtec.at
The BCI Award Foundation organizes the annual BCI Award and guarantees scientific objectivity by assigning an independent and international jury assembled with world-leading BCI experts who work with invasive and non-invasive BCI in both research and clinical environments to judge the submitted projects. This competition is open to any BCI researcher or group worldwide.