Looking back, 2025 has been a truly remarkable year for CorTec, filled with milestones, inspiring collaborations, and unforgettable moments.
Early in the year, we entered into a strategic partnership with Heraeus Medevio. Together combine our strengths in development, prototyping, small series production and large series production. This way both companies create scalable, high-quality solutions, ensure seamless transition from development to production and bring more innovations to our customer.
Another important step was welcoming Frank Desiere as our new CEO, who together with our leadership team is shaping the next chapter of CorTec. Looking ahead, this leadership team is laying the groundwork for scaling our impact and advancing bold ambitions in neurotechnology.
The biggest highlight of the year was undoubtedly the First in Human implantation of our Brain Interchange System, a historic achievement not only for our company but also for the field of neurotechnology. This milestone demonstrates how close we are to bringing our technology into clinical application and how impactful it can be for the future of medicine. In December 2025 the University of Washington shared the inspiring journey of the patient Matt, who received our Brain Interchange System in July. Movements that were restricted by a stroke are returning thanks to our technology.
Beyond this breakthrough, we experienced many other memorable moments: our CTO Martin Schuettler delivered an inspiring TEDx Talk in Freiburg, sharing the possibility of our technology. Under the Titel “Brain Implants – Blessing for Patients – Superpower for all?” he demonstrated that these implants not only help people with neurological disorders, but also can have applications outside the field of medicine.
We showcased our innovations at major international conferences and trade fairs such as SfN, MD&M, and Compamed, where we connected with partners, experts, and visionaries from around the world. Under the leadership of our COO Oliver Bärtl, numerous exciting projects took shape, laying the foundation for what is to come in 2026.
Yet above all, the greatest highlight remains our amazing team. With passion, creativity, and dedication, you made 2025 a year we will never forget. A huge THANK YOU also goes out to our customers and partners – with your trust, collaboration, and support, we reached one of the most important milestones in company history. Without you, none of this would have been possible. 🙌
Here’s to a 2026 full of smart solutions, exciting collaborations, and perhaps a surprise or two that we already have in mind. Together, we are shaping the future of neurotechnology.
Thank you for an unforgettable year and cheers to a successful 2026! 🎉
Link to Press Releases:
Strategic Partnership Medevio: https://cortec-neuro.com/marking-a-new-era-in-medical-device-development-cortec-announces-strategic-partnership-with-us-based-heraeus-medevio/
Frank joins leadership Team at CorTec: https://cortec-neuro.com/cortec-welcomes-dr-frank-desiere-as-chief-executive-officer/
First in Human Implantation: https://cortec-neuro.com/first-human-implantation-of-a-bci-made-in-germany/
TedXTalk by Martin: https://cortec-neuro.com/a-breakthrough-after-a-stroke/
UW Update on Patient Matt: https://cortec-neuro.com/a-breakthrough-after-a-stroke/