I-BrainTech
{{Short description|Israeli technology company}}
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{{Infobox company
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| name = i-BrainTech LTD.
| type = Private
| industry = Neurofeedback
| founded = 2019
| hq_location = Tel Aviv, Israel
| num_locations = 2
| area_served = Worldwide
| key_people = {{ubl|Konstantin Sonkin (CEO)|Yoav Zamir (CTO)|Yoel Feldman (Business Development)}}
| num_employees = 15
| website = {{url|www.i-brain.tech}}
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i-BrainTech is a software company specializing in the provision of brain–computer interfaces for motor control neurofeedback therapy.{{Cite interview|first=Konstantin|last=Sonkin|url=https://www.worldsoccer.com/best-of-ws/special-report-all-in-the-head-412000|interviewer=James Kelly|title=James Kelly delves deep into i-BrainTech: the future of football|date=15 April 2021|website=World Soccer|access-date=2 November 2021|archive-date=15 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415151817/https://www.worldsoccer.com/best-of-ws/special-report-all-in-the-head-412000|url-status=live}} The company is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.{{Cite web|url=https://finder.startupnationcentral.org/company_page/i-braintech|title=i-BrainTech|website=Start-Up Nation Finder|access-date=2021-11-02|archive-date=2021-11-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211102164604/https://finder.startupnationcentral.org/company_page/i-braintech|url-status=live}}
History
i-BrainTech was founded in 2019 by entrepreneur and computer scientist Dr. Konstantin Sonkin.{{Cite interview|first=Konstantin|last=Sonkin| url=https://www.getforward.com/science/neuro-training-sports-brain/|title=Success in sports is only 10% physical, you need to train your brain|date=5 April 2021|access-date=2 November 2021|archive-date=11 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411045006/https://www.getforward.com/science/neuro-training-sports-brain/|url-status=live}} Prior to the company's creation, Sonkin worked in the centre for innovation at The Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University.{{Cite web|url=https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3857331,00.html|title=i-BrainTech helps soccer players exercise their 'mind muscles'|first=James|last=Spiro|date=11 October 2020|website=CTECH - www.calcalistech.com|access-date=2 November 2021|archive-date=4 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004111352/https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3857331,00.html|url-status=live}} While working on applications of neuroscience using artificial intelligence Sonkin met neuroscientist Yoav Zamir and entrepreneur Yoel Feldman.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ozy.com/the-new-and-the-next/training-mind-muscles-for-sports-stardom/427040/|title=Training 'Mind Muscles' for Sports Stardom|date=3 April 2021|website=OZY|access-date=2 November 2021|archive-date=5 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005022553/https://www.ozy.com/the-new-and-the-next/training-mind-muscles-for-sports-stardom/427040/|url-status=dead|first=Pallabi |last=Munsi}}
In 2020, i-Braintech was one of 10 Israeli startups selected to participate in Techstars Tel Aviv.{{Cite web|url=https://www.techstars.com/newsroom/announcing-techstars-tel-aviv-2020-our-10-new-companies|title=Announcing Techstars Tel Aviv 2020: Our 10 New Companies|website=www.techstars.com|access-date=2021-11-02|archive-date=2021-04-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410143642/https://www.techstars.com/newsroom/announcing-techstars-tel-aviv-2020-our-10-new-companies|url-status=live}} Following this participation, i-BrainTech secured a $1.5M seed funding round led by the venture capital fund Orbita Capital.{{Cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-braintech/?originalSubdomain=il|title=I-BrainTech|website=Linkedin|access-date=2 November 2021}}
Products
i-Braintech's initial neurofeedback product is a soccer themed video game that is controlled by a user's thoughts only.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sporttechie.com/i-braintech-simulations-video-games-mind-brain-training-athletes|title=The Next (Brain) Wave of Innovation: Controlling Video Games With Your Mind to Boost Performance|website=www.sporttechie.com|access-date=2021-11-02|archive-date=2021-08-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815061927/https://sporttechie.com/i-braintech-simulations-video-games-mind-brain-training-athletes|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://nocamels.com/2021/03/sports-ibraintech-athletes-performance-brain-training/|title=Sports Startup i-BrainTech Helps Athletes Improve Performance With Mind Training|date=17 March 2021|access-date=2 November 2021|archive-date=24 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024035911/https://nocamels.com/2021/03/sports-ibraintech-athletes-performance-brain-training/|url-status=live}} Athletes that have used this game and spoken publicly about its subjective utility include prior captain of the USA national team and current midfielder of Chicago Fire F.C., Jonathan Bornstein.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2021/05/24/Technology/mls-chicago-fire-defenseman-jonathan-bornstein-i-brain-tech-mental-training|title=Chicago Fire Defender Jonathan Bornstein: i-BrainTech Gives You Neurofeedback in Real Time|website=Sports Business Journal|access-date=2021-11-02}}