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AI Brain-Computer Interface Global Challenge and NeuroHub Accelerator

A Shenzhen global BCI competition with four tracks, feeding a six-week NeuroHub Accelerator and SAFE investment from Blue Ocean Capital.

Overview

The AI Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Global Challenge is a Shenzhen competition that began at the 2025 Brain Expo and became a global challenge in 2026. It is organized by the Chinese Neuroscience Society's Technology Transfer and Innovation Committee, the Shenzhen Brain Science Society, the Shenzhen Brain Science and Brain Engineering Industry Alliance, Shenzhen Angel FOF and Blue Ocean Capital. It launched on June 16, 2026 together with NeuroHub Accelerator, Blue Ocean Capital's incubation platform for brain science and BCI.

The 2026 challenge had four tracks: upstream BCI technologies (electrodes, sensors, chips, AI algorithms); non-invasive BCI and consumer applications; invasive and semi-invasive medical applications; and breakthrough neurobiology based on novel targets.

All shortlisted teams took a two-day training camp; semi-finalists joined a six-week deep acceleration program with dedicated advisors. Blue Ocean Capital set up a dedicated fund using SAFEs for staged direct investment, and works with Shenzhen Angel FOF and more than 100 investment institutions on follow-on rounds, plus labs at SIAT and fast-track hospital collaboration.

Who it is for

  • Pre-incorporation teams with published research or a demo/MVP, intending to form a company within six months after the competition.
  • Registered startups incorporated no more than three years, with a most recent round of RMB 30 million or less.
  • Open to innovators worldwide.

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Admissions and application

2026 recruitment ran June 16 to July 4, 2026, followed by initial screening, a boot camp, an online preliminary round and the Shenzhen Challenge on July 31, 2026. Contact: bp@bocggp.com. No 2027 edition has been announced.

Benefits

  • Two-day training on positioning, business model, team, fundraising and clinical collaboration for all shortlisted teams.
  • Six-week deep acceleration with a dedicated advisory group for semi-finalists.
  • Staged SAFE investment from Blue Ocean Capital's dedicated fund.
  • Access to SIAT labs and Shenzhen brain-science infrastructure, hospital collaboration and industrial partners.

Timeline

  • Recruitment: June 16 to July 4, 2026.
  • Initial screening: July 5 to 7.
  • Boot camp: July 11 to 12.
  • Online preliminaries: July 22 to 23.
  • Shenzhen Challenge: July 31, 2026.
  • Deep acceleration: August 1 to September 11, 2026.

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What it pays

Selected projects may receive staged direct investment via SAFE from Blue Ocean Capital's dedicated competition fund. Amounts are not published.

Questions about this program

What is the AI BCI Global Challenge?

A Shenzhen-based global competition for brain-computer interface and brain science projects, paired with Blue Ocean Capital's NeuroHub Accelerator.

What were the tracks?

Upstream BCI technology, non-invasive and consumer BCI, invasive and semi-invasive medical BCI, and breakthrough neurobiology.

Who could enter?

Pre-incorporation teams with research or a demo, and startups under three years old whose last round was RMB 30 million or less.

Is there investment?

Yes. Blue Ocean Capital set up a dedicated fund and invests through SAFEs in selected projects; amounts are not published.

What does NeuroHub Accelerator provide?

A two-day camp for shortlisted teams and a six-week deep acceleration program with advisors for semi-finalists, plus lab, clinical and industry access.

Is it open now?

No. The 2026 edition ended in September 2026 and no 2027 edition has been announced.

Where is it held?

Shenzhen, China, with online preliminary rounds.

How do I contact the organizers?

bp@bocggp.com (Blue Ocean Capital).

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