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AI-Based Depression Diagnosis Startup Surpasses 600 Million KRW in Securities Crowdfunding
Over 600 million KRW has been raised in securities-based crowdfunding for the AI diagnostic technology startup, BWAVE Crowdfunding platform Crowdy announced that B-Wave, a startup developing AI software for diagnosing mental health conditions such as depression and schizophrenia, has surpassed 600 million KRW in funding as of the 20th. The crowdfunding campaign is still ongoing, and the raised amount is expected to increase further.
A Psychiatrist’s Startup Challenge: Reducing Depression Diagnosis Time from 3 Hours to 5 Minutes
A practicing psychiatrist has developed software that can diagnose depression and other neuropsychiatric disorders through brainwave analysis, gaining significant attention. This innovation is expected to be the first case of utilizing a diagnostic tool in psychiatry, which has traditionally relied on interviews and questionnaires.
2021 SoftWave Exhibition Participation
The largest domestic exhibition highlighting software (SW) industry trends, a key component of digital transformation, ‘SoftWave 2021’ was held at COEX in Gangnam, Seoul, from December 1 to 3. At the BWAVE booth, a developer introduced ‘iMindwave,’ a brainwave AI-based mental health diagnostic support service.
BWAVE, a Healthcare Venture, Launches ‘Mind Shadow’ Service A groundbreaking service that evaluates mental health and detects potential mental disorders through brainwave analysis alone. Paving the way for the widespread adoption of brainwave diagnostics, recognized for its practical value.