Brain-Life
Category: AI in Healthcare
A neurotechnology startup developing 'Focus+', an AI-powered wearable headband that monitors mental health and cognitive states in real-time using EEG sensors. Brain-Life was founded in 2024. The company is led by Vi Chi Thanh. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Team size: 20. Total funding raised: Undisclosed. Latest round: Accelerator. Key investors include National Innovation Center (NIC) of Vietnam, JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency), FPT Group.
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Team size
- 20
- Total funding
- Undisclosed
Value proposition
Democratizes neurotechnology by providing clinical-grade brain activity monitoring at a consumer-accessible price point (approx. 4 million VND), enabling proactive management of stress, focus, and fatigue.
Products and solutions
Focus+ Wearable (Head-mounted EEG device), Brain-Life AI Analytics Platform, Real-time Mental State Warning System (Predictive alerts for fatigue/concentration), Future Diagnostic Suite (Depression and stroke prediction modules)
Unique value
Combines high-fidelity Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) research with an affordable form factor, offering predictive insights (e.g., 'you will be tired in 5 minutes') rather than just reactive data tracking.
Target customer
Individuals seeking mental well-being, high-stress professionals (e.g., drivers, office workers), and healthcare providers focused on early detection of neurological conditions.
Industries served
Healthcare AI, Mental Wellness, Neurotechnology, Consumer Electronics
Technology advantage
Proprietary AI algorithms developed by leading HCI experts that filter environmental noise from EEG signals to provide clinical-grade accuracy in everyday settings at a fraction of the cost of traditional medical devices.
How they differentiate
Brain-Life differentiates through clinical-grade EEG accuracy at a consumer-accessible price point (~$160 USD), specifically focusing on 'predictive' alerts (e.g., forecasting fatigue 5 minutes before onset) rather than just reactive data tracking.
Main competitors
Earable Neuroscience (FRENZ), Muse (Interaxon), Emotiv, Flow Neuroscience
Key partnerships
National Innovation Center (NIC) of Vietnam, JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency), FPT Group (VietLeap AI Accelerator partner), Neuro-HCI Lab at International University (VNU-HCM)
Notable customers
Pilot programs with transport companies (driver fatigue monitoring), Office productivity wellness programs
Major milestones
Founded in 2024 by Dr. Vi Chi Thanh, Named 'Top 10 Rising Stars in Neurotech 2025' by StartUs Insights, Selected for the VietLeap AI Accelerator in January 2025, Developed Focus+ wearable prototype with 4 registered patents in the US and Europe, Targeting ISO 13485 certification and full commercialization by 2026
Growth metrics
Team of 20 members; holds 4 international patents; selected as one of the top AI startups in Vietnam for the 2025 VietLeap cohort.
Market positioning
Affordable neurotechnology challenger focusing on mental health and workplace safety for the mass market.
Geographic focus
Vietnam, Southeast Asia, and Asia-Pacific
Patents and IP
Founders hold four registered patents in the US and Europe related to neurotechnology and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
About Vi Chi Thanh
Dr. Vi Chi Thanh is a leading expert in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI). He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Bristol and was a Research Fellow at the Sussex Computer Human Interaction (SCHI) Lab. He currently serves as a Lecturer at the International University (VNU-HCM) and leads the Neuro-HCI Lab, focusing on multisensory interaction and neurotechnology.
Official website: https://brainlife.ai/