Brain and MindBrain and MindBrain & Mind
The Greater Paris Neuroscience Cluster
Diseases of the brain are devastating and growing at a fast rate
1st direct and indirect healthcare cost in the world
| 850 B€of yearly annual cost in Europe | 1st cause of healthy life year loss in the world | 1st cause of invalidity in the world |
| 60%of yearly annual cost in Europe | 1st perceived threat to individual dignity in the population | 60% more medication for mental health in the past 10 years |
Mental health needs are on the rise
With recent methodological breakthroughs in research a new industry ecosystem is growing and investments are on the rise
Braintech VC funding (USA)
Braintech VC funding (EU)
Major research Institutes in Paris region such as Paris Brain Institute, FondaMental foundation, Vision Institute have initiated a translational research engine supporting innovation and industry growth
To transform the Neuroscience ecosystem, Brain&Mind will invest in three major areas
The early derisking of neuroscience technologies (biotech, medtech, prevention)
Successful clinical development of innovative products
Training of the next generation of engineers, entrepreneurs, caregivers
