What does Neo-Bionica do?

Neo-Bionica Pty Ltd is a Melbourne-based medical device prototyping company founded in 2021 through a partnership between the Bionics Institute and the University of Melbourne. The company specializes in developing Class III implantable neurotechnologies, taking projects from early concepts to first-in-human prototypes for clinical trials. It focuses on addressing neurological conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s, stroke, and diabetes. Headquartered at St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Neo-Bionica offers comprehensive services for neurotechnology development, including project management, engineering, fabrication, and clinical testing. The company operates ISO 13485-certified facilities, featuring cleanrooms and advanced engineering tools, which support rapid prototyping and collaboration with clinicians. Neo-Bionica has received significant investments and employs a skilled team, contributing to notable devices like the cochlear implant and bionic eye. Its mission is to enhance Australia's medical device manufacturing capabilities and support global startups in the neurotechnology sector.