Spark Biomedical

Dallas’ Spark Biomedical Raises $15M Series A to Advance Its Wearable Neurostimulation Therapies

by | Apr 30, 2025
Spark said the new funding—led by WAVE Ventures and supported by Pathway to Cures—will help it scale its bioelectronic medicine platform and support its focuses on neurological health, hemostasis, and women’s health. In February, the company got a U.S. Air Force grant to explore its tech's potential in easing pilot disorientation.
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Dallas’ Spark Biomedical Partners with Air Force to Reduce Motion Sickness, Spatial Disorientation
by | Feb 20, 2025
Whether in a cockpit, a tank, or a heaving ship, America's warfighters face an unseen enemy: sudden bouts of nausea and disorientation that can make them lose their bearings in life-or-death situations. Armed with a $480K grant, Spark Biomedical will test its Sparrow Ascent neurostimulation device as a way to reduce the risk.
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BioNTX iC3 Summit to Fuel North Texas Life Science Ecosystem, Honor 8 Rising Stars
by | Sep 14, 2023
The North Texas bioscience organization, a driving force for growth in the regional ecosystem, will convene leaders at its flagship conference to catalyze industry opportunities, spotlight emerging companies, and make connections.

See who made this year's Rising Stars list—and how you can attend the summit.
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Local Innovators, Fastest-Growing Company Honored at Annual Tech Titan Awards Gala
by | Oct 31, 2022
Some of the top players in the North Texas technology ecosystem were honored Thursday at the annual Tech Titans awards gala. Fujitsu North America CEO Doug Moore was inducted into the Tech Titans Hall of Fame, and Charlie Vogt, CEO of telecommunications firm DZS, won the Corporate CEO Award. The fastest-growing tech company award went to Fort Worth's TimelyMD. "The need to come together as an industry, reconnect with friends, and build new business connections were really what this year’s awards gala was all about," said Tech Titans' Paul Bendel. See the full list of winners here.
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Follow the Money: Fort Worth Automation Products Company Expands Mexico Footprint with $275M Acquisition and More North Texas Deal News

by | Aug 12, 2022
Plus: Dallas Startup Lands Top Prize at Pitch Competition, EV Charger Maker Acquires Charging Installation Company, Business Management Solutions Scoops Up Two Companies, Ingredient Manufacturer Acquired by European Investment Firm, BenefitMall Acquired by Truist Financial Corporation Subsidiary
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Dallas Medical Device Company Wins Top Prize at Dell for Startups Pitch Competition
by | Aug 9, 2022
“Opioids are diabolical, because they actually change the structure and function of your brain; they change the way your reward system works,” said Daniel Powell, CEO at Spark Biomedical.

Meet Powell and six other startup leaders.
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Meet the Finalists: The Innovation Awards 2022, Presented by Dallas Innovates and D CEO
Now in its third year, the program from Dallas Innovates and D CEO honors 78 disruptors and trailblazers driving a new vision for innovation in North Texas.
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