COMPANY SNAPSHOT
● Company – Rehabveda
● Product R1 System – EEG Headband + AI + Pneumatic Glove
● Domain – Assistive Neurotechnology & Stroke Rehabilitation
● Funding – ₹50 lakh pre-seed (IIT Roorkee), ₹10 lakh DST grant, Shark Tank India S5 deal
● PIERC Status – Startup Growth Pad Program participant
● Global Presence – India (Ahmedabad HQ), USA (Florida), Singapore, Europe
● Website – rehabveda.ai
What Is Rehabveda? Brain-Controlled Rehabilitation Explained
Rehabveda is a neuroscience-driven venture launching devices that use brain-controlled commands to help stroke and paralysis patients regain hand movement.
When a patient thinks about moving their hand, the device detects it and activates a robotic glove to perform the movement. On the basis of repeated sessions, this loop improves the neural pathways responsible for hand control.
The Innovation-to-Impact Pipeline: Parul University’s PIERC – Parul Innovation & Entrepreneurship Research Centre Approach
It has 3 core phases;
• Phase 1 – Incubation: Early ventures receive help with prototypes, mentorship, and access to Parul University’s FabLab facilities.
• Phase 2 – The Growth Pad: Product driven startups gain support with marketing, pitch decks, capital firms.
• Phase 3 – Acceleration: Market startups receive support such as pitching sessions, intact with global partnership and scaling!
Learn more about PIERC’s startup programs
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The Problem: Why Stroke Rehabilitation Needs a New Approach
The most shocking fact is, stroke is the 4th leading cause of death and the 5th leading cause of disability, according to research published in The Lancet Regional Health. The Global Burden of Disease estimated over 535,000 incident ischemic stroke cases in India, representing a 118.8% increase from 1990.
According to Rehabveda’s data, approximately 1.8 million new strokes occur in India each year, with roughly 20 million new strokes globally.
Source: PMC systematic review: Stroke incidence and prevalence in India
Source: The Lancet: Stroke incidence in rural and urban India
Core Solution: Rehabveda R1 System – How It Helps?
The Rehabveda R1 System is an neurorehabilitation device having 3 major components: an EEG (Electroencephalogram) headband that approves brain signals, an AI-powered processing unit that interprets and confirms signals, and a pneumatic (air-pressure-driven) robotic glove that activates the patient’s hand.
It has 4 major steps –
• Step 1: The patient thinks about moving their hand.
• Step 2: The EEG headband detects the brain’s electrical signals.
• Step 3: The connected AI-based algorithms approve the brain activity and translate it into movement.
• Step 4: The pneumatic glove works on the final hand movement, via the neural pathway.
According to Rehabveda’s clinical data, 80% of patients in trials showed improvement in hand function, with an average 8-point up on the Fugl-Meyer Assessment.
Core Solution: Rehabveda R1 System - How It Helps?
The Rehabveda R1 System is an neurorehabilitation device having 3 major components: an EEG (Electroencephalogram) headband that approves brain signals, an AI-powered processing unit that interprets and confirms signals, and a pneumatic (air-pressure-driven) robotic glove that activates the patient’s hand.
It has 4 major steps –
• Step 1: The patient thinks about moving their hand.
• Step 2: The EEG headband detects the brain’s electrical signals.
• Step 3: The connected AI-based algorithms approve the brain activity and translate it into movement.
• Step 4: The pneumatic glove works on the final hand movement, via the neural pathway.
According to Rehabveda’s clinical data, 80% of patients in trials showed improvement in hand function, with an average 8-point up on the Fugl-Meyer Assessment.
Business Model, Funding & Shark Tank India’s Milestone
They basically follow these 4 steps
Step 1: The patient thinks of moving their hand.
Step 2: The EEG headband approves the brain’s electrical activity.
Step 3: AI algorithms approve the signals, translating them into actionable commands.
Step 4: The pneumatic glove performs the intended hand movement, amping neural pathways through repeated sessions.
For more information, head here to their product page!
International Expansion
• USA: Entity registered in Florida; healthcare provider partnerships.
• Singapore: Distribution partnership for Southeast Asian markets.
• Europe: Keeping an active presence.
• India: 17,000 sq ft robotic rehabilitation facility, headquartered in Ahmedabad.
Milestones, Recognition & Institutional Validation
• Best Technology Startup award – presented by Sonu Sood at Shilp Startup Fest 2.0.
• Bronze Prize – QS Reimagine Education Awards, London.
• Finalist – MJF India Pavilion at CES 2025, Las Vegas.
• PIERC – Parul Innovation & Entrepreneurship Research Centre Startup Growth Pad Program – Parul University, Vadodara.
• Incubated within IIT Roorkee’s and at Parul University PIERC’s innovation ecosystem.
PIERC Startup Growth Pad Program details
Parul University Entrepreneurship Development Cell
Key Takeaways: Rehabveda at a Glance
- Clinical trials report 80% patient improvement
- Received funding from Shark Tank India Season 5
- Global expansion is US, Europe, Southeast Asia
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How is Rehabveda connected to Parul University?
Rehabveda has participated in the Startup Growth Pad Program at PIERC (Parul Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Centre), Parul University's incubation and acceleration hub
2. Did Rehabveda appear on Shark Tank India?
Yes. They were featured on Shark Tank India Season 5. They’ve received appreciation and funding from sharks Namita Thapar and Mohit Yadav.
3. What clinical evidence supports Rehabveda's device?
According to Rehabveda's stated clinical data, 80% of patients in trials showed improvement in hand function. Patients demonstrated an average 8-point increase on the Fugl-Meyer Assessment, a standard post-stroke motor recovery scale. Independent peer-reviewed publication details were not provided in the source material.
