June 2026: Pitch Circuit, Hardware Milestone & Boston Bound

29 June 2026
Skaaltec presenting on stage to an audience of investors, with a slide reading 'Non-Invasive, AI-Coupled & Personalised'.

June was a busy one. We pitched at investor events across Switzerland, finalized our next-generation hardware, learned we are heading to Boston this autumn, and saw new peer-reviewed research published. Here is the recap.

A Busy Month on the Pitch Circuit

We pitched at several events this month, sharing our vision for non-invasive, AI-coupled and personalised therapy. A few highlights:

  • Aargau Angel Club — pitching to the region’s angel investor network.
  • Startfeld Investors Day — presenting within the St. Gallen startup ecosystem.
  • ETH Foundation — pitching to the foundation board.

Hardware Milestone: SmartVNS PCB Finalized

Our next-generation SmartVNS circuit board design is now finalized and heading into EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) testing, an important step on the path toward a certifiable device and a meaningful piece of progress in turning our technology into a robust, real-world product.

Boston Bound: Venture Leaders Medtech

We are honoured to be joining the Venture Leaders Medtech roadshow to Boston this October, representing Swiss medtech in one of the world’s leading life-sciences hubs and connecting with clinicians, partners and investors in the US market. Read the announcement on LinkedIn.

Boston skyline along the Charles River with sailboats on the water under a blue sky, marking Skaaltec's upcoming Venture Leaders Medtech roadshow to Boston.

New Paper in the Journal of Neuroscience

New peer-reviewed research underpinning our approach was published this month in The Journal of Neuroscience. The study shows that pairing taVNS with movement gives a precise, state-dependent boost to the brain’s motor circuitry, without unwanted cortical or autonomic side effects, providing the mechanistic basis for movement-paired stimulation.

Figure 1 from Perrin et al., Journal of Neuroscience (2026): conceptual overview of taVNS ascending and descending pathways alongside the multimodal recording setup.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this month possible: our clinical partners, the ETH community, the event organisers, and our investors, advisors and supporters. The pace is picking up, and we are excited for what comes next. Get in touch if you would like to learn more or collaborate.