IT’S BRAIN (France) – AI-Supported Cognitive Testing for Neuropsychiatric Diagnosis
Nestled within Europe’s leading neuroscience hub at Paris-Saclay, the start-up IT’S BRAIN is quietly redefining cognitive assessment with its digital test platform. Born from a decade of academic research, this spin-off of Université Paris-Saclay has transformed laboratory insights into a practical tool that clinicians can use to measure how our brains handle speed, precision, and decision-making. The company’s flagship product, MindPulse, condenses what used to require hours of paper exams into a fifteen-minute computerized test, delivering a rich cognitive report in minutes. It’s an innovation that has already attracted attention beyond the clinic: from helping European astronauts monitor mental sharpness under zero gravity to hinting at future applications in soldier performance and crisis response. IT’S BRAIN embodies a new breed of dual-use technology ventures – those blending healthcare and high-tech – emerging in Europe’s quest for greater strategic autonomy. By keeping its technology home-grown and data securely hosted in France, the company aligns with broader European aims to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and protect sensitive health information. The story of IT’S BRAIN is a case study in turning academic science into a strategic asset, one that piques the interest of both medical professionals and defense planners looking to fortify Europe’s cognitive edge.