our mission
A New Horizon in Neurological Restoration
Galiana Technology Inc. is dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals with neuromuscular injuries and disorders due to spinal cord injuries, ALS, limb loss, diabetes, and more. We envision a future where groundbreaking neurological solutions are accessible, safe, and profoundly life-changing.
Millions face these debilitating challenges, with current brain-computer interface (BCI) solutions often requiring invasive brain surgery to implant electrodes that reliably record only a few dozen neurons, and then gradually lose function when the brain recognizes it as a foreign object. Galiana is poised to change this paradigm.
How are We Doing This?
The human brain encodes specific movements through activating intricate fleeting "patterns" of sparsely distributed neurons, or ensembles, similar to how information is stored in pixel arrangements of QR codes. Recording millions of neurons in these ensembles would allow disabled individuals to control limbs or prosthetics with near-normal precision. To achieve this, we are developing nanofids—micron-sized intracellular electronic calcium sensors capable of single-neuron resolution recordings of all neurons across the cortex. When neurons are activated, nanofids emit unique near-infrared codes that are captured by a non-invasive optical fiber array and decoded via solid-state systems, converting neural activity into high-speed digital signals for real-time AI-driven analysis and motor control.
The Non-Invasive Revolution: Intra-Neuronal Precision
Unlike conventional approaches, our innovative solution achieves direct intra-neuronal communication without the need for chronic, permanently implanted probes.
Our patented Intracellular Monitoring Devices (IMDs) (U.S. Patent #12268512-B2) called nanofids are introduced using temporary micro-needling technology. Once inserted, nanofids are absorbed inside neurons and the system becomes a silent observer—ultralight, motion-tolerant, requiring no genetic manipulation and minimal signal processing. And unlike the probes of today that struggle to interface with the living brain, intracellular nanofids whisper their messages without continuing tissue damage or being rejected , meaning:
- Significantly reduced surgical risk & recovery,
- Enhanced patient safety & acceptance,
- True intra-neuronal precision for superior data, and
- Potential for broader application and accessibility.
Validated Science, Trusted Partnerships
Our foundational technology is rigorously validated through:
- Successful In-Vivo Testing: Pioneering in-vivo studies have confirmed absorption of silica nanofid proxies into neurons where our nanofids will detect neural activity.
- UCSD's Jacobs School of Engineering (Prof. Oscar Vasquez-Mena): Collaborating with a leader in nano-bio integration and biomedical microdevices, fortifying our engineering and material science capabilities.
- Hope Labs at NIH - NIDA: Our partnership with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) provides invaluable guidance on stringent ethical, societal, and regulatory standards for brain interfaces. This collaboration also validates the broader potential of our technology beyond quadriplegia, extending to a variety of neurological ailments including addictive behavior treatment, leveraging NIDA's deep research into neural systems.
Pioneering Progress: Meet Our Leadership Team
Galiana Technology Inc. is driven by a powerful synergy of seasoned leadership and cutting-edge engineering expertise:
- Mark A. Wells, President: A veteran in scaling disruptive technologies, Mark is the co-inventor of our core patent and brings over two decades of experience in the wireless, IoT, and tech startup sectors. With a history of founding, growing, and successfully exiting companies (including Zucotto Wireless and DSP Communications, acquired by Intel), Mark's business acumen, product strategy, and materials science background are invaluable to Galiana's trajectory.
- Gregory Sutton, Engineer: A key engineer and co-inventor of our core patent, Gregory provides profound scientific and engineering expertise in bio-inspired robotics, neuro-mechanics, and neural control. His deep understanding of neural circuits and biomechanics is critical to developing our advanced BMI solutions for precise limb control.
Transforming Lives, Expanding Horizons
The global market for neuromuscular solutions and assistive technologies represents a significant and growing opportunity. By offering a dramatically less invasive and highly precise BCI, Galiana aims to unlock new possibilities for patient populations previously unreachable or hesitant due to long-term surgical implants.
Our technology's versatility, supported by collaborations like NIH-NIDA, also positions Galiana to address a wider spectrum of neurological challenges, from motor control to potential interventions for complex neural disorders. We are not just building a product; we are laying the foundation for a future where advanced brain interfaces empower greater independence and enhance human well-being on an unprecedented scale.
Unlocking the Human Mind: A New Frontier in Brain-AI Integration
What if we could read the full language of thought—not just fragments, but the complex symphony of abstract ideas, memories, emotions, and intentions that define what it means to be human?
To achieve this, we must move beyond today’s limits and imagine a system capable of recording binarized neural activity from all 30 billion neurons in the human cortex. The human brain encodes meaning not through bulk activity, but via intricate, fleeting “patterns” of sparsely distributed neurons—neuronal ensembles—analogous to the pixel arrangements that encode information in a QR code. Each ensemble is a unit of thought, and with enough of them, AI can begin to map the living architecture of cognition. But there’s a problem. Today’s technologies—electrode arrays and calcium imaging—capture mere thousands of neurons at best in freely moving animals, and even fewer in humans. Biological and physical constraints make it virtually impossible for them to ever reach beyond 0.01% to 0.1% of neurons in the cortex. The resolution we need to decode full cognition has been out of reach... Until now.
We are pioneering a breakthrough system based on intracellular, one-micron-sized sensors called nanofids—a radically new interface technology that aims to reach every neuron in the human cortex with single-neuron resolution. Each nanofid responds to neural activity by emitting a unique near-infrared (NIR) optical code, serving as a digital beacon of that neuron’s activation. This NIR signal is then captured by a non-invasive optical fiber array and rapidly decoded using a solid-state optical sorting system, converting biological activity into high-speed digital signals ready for real-time AI analysis.
Once inserted, the system becomes a silent observer—ultralight, motion-tolerant, requiring no genetic manipulation and minimal signal processing. And unlike the probes of today that struggle to interface with the living brain, nanofids whisper their messages without damaging tissue or being rejected.
This is not just a brain-computer interface. It is a neural mirror—one that reflects the true complexity and resolution of the human mind in real time and unlocks a new era of cognitive symbiosis between humans and AI.
We’re not just reading signals. We’re decoding consciousness.
Ready to Partner with Innovation?
Galiana Technology Inc. is actively seeking strategic investment to accelerate our pre-clinical development, expand our research capabilities, and advance towards human clinical trials.
Join us in shaping the future of neuro-rehabilitation and beyond.