{"id":7756,"date":"2026-03-10T10:48:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intnews.it\/?p=7756"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:48:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:48:59","slug":"science-corp-blindness-funding-230-million-for-science-eye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intnews.it\/en\/science-corp-blindness-funding-230-million-for-science-eye\/","title":{"rendered":"Science Corp blindness funding: 230 million for &#8220;Science Eye&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"src=\"https:\/\/iframe.mediadelivery.net\/embed\/511677\/52f96733-aa1b-449d-8040-80e6dfaa24a0\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer;gyroscope;encrypted-media;picture-in-picture;\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/science.xyz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Science Corp <\/a>blindness funding<\/strong> represents a milestone in the brain-computer interface (BCI) sector, with the closing of a $230 million Series D round. The startup, founded by former Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak, will use these funds to accelerate the development of technologies capable of restoring visual functions in patients suffering from severe degenerative diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Science Corp raised $230 million in a Series D financing round.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The funds are earmarked for the refinement of &#8220;Science Eye,&#8221; a photonic visual implant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The primary goal is to treat retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Details of the foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The announcement of the comes during a period of significant expansion for the neurotechnology market. The $230 million raised will allow the company to expand clinical trials and refine manufacturing processes. Investor confidence underscores the commercial potential of a solution that aims to fill the gap left by traditional pharmacological therapies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the vision restoration technology works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike invasive brain chips, Science Corp focuses on a combined approach. The technology involves using gene therapy to make optic nerve cells light-sensitive, supported by a thin micro-LED display placed over the retina. This system allows damaged photoreceptors to be bypassed, transmitting visual signals directly to the brain. (Read more:\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/intnews.it\/controllare-alexa-con-la-mente-la-rivoluzione-per-i-pazienti-con-sla\/\">Controlling Alexa with your mind: the revolution for SLA patients<\/a><\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The impact of Science Corp blindness funding on the BCI market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the <strong>Science Corp blindness funding<\/strong>, competition in the BCI sector is shifting toward specific and less invasive medical applications. While other competitors focus on mobility or telepathic communication, Science Corp is focusing its efforts on sensory perception. 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