Meet the Gala Charity!
We are happy to announce that this year's Benelux Chamber Gala 一 The Grand Soirée 一 will support the Zhejiang "Tech for Limbs" Initiative, an inspiring program that restores mobility and independence to individuals with limb differences through advanced smart prosthetics. All proceeds from the lucky draw ticket sales will go directly to this charity. Every attendee will receive on complimentary lucky ticket, and additional tickets can be purchased during the gala at the following rates: 1 ticket - 100RMB, 5 tickets - 700RMB, 18 tickets - 1000RMB. Your participation will help bring life-changing technology to those who need it most.
A Model of Social Innovation
In December 2023, Zhejiang Foundation for Disabled Persons joined forces with BrainCo to launch the impactful "Technology Lights Dreams, Love Powers Action" initiative. This groundbreaking program is dedicated to restoring mobility and independance to individuals with limb differences across Zhejiang Province.
Substantial support from leading corporate partners一including Alibaba, Leapmotor, STO Express, Zhejiang Energy Group, Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor, and White Elephant, 一has enabled the ambitious goal of providing 1000 free, advanced smart prosthetic limbs. To date, this collaboration has already empowered over 500 individuals, enabling their succesful reintegration into society and the workplace.
National Recognition for Impactful Work
The initative's succes has established Zhejiang and the city of Hangzhou as a National Flagship Zone for Tech-Aided Disability Support, a designation that underscores its role as a benchmark for the entire nation.
The smart prosthetics developed by BrainCo have been nationally recognized, earning a place among the " Top 15 Innovative Cases for Tech in Disability Support." This accolade highlights the transformative potential of the technology being deployed.
During Premier Li Qiang's visit to BrainCo, he commended what BrainCo has contributed to the society, stating that such products "exemplify the profound significance and value of technological innovation in serving the people." In 2025, BrainCo was honored as a "National Outstanding Contributor to Disability Causes," with founder and CEO receiving the award in Bejing.
Inspiring a Broaded Movement
The demonstrable success of this Zhejiang project is catalyzing a nationwide movement. Building on this model, BrainCo has now expanded its efforts through new partnerships with disability foundations in provinces such as Shandong, Yunnan Jiangsu, etc.
The mission is scaling significantly with newly raised funds. The goal is to provide several thousand more individuals accross China with state-of-the-art smart prosthetics, offering them not just mobility, but a renewed chance at a fulfilling life.
About Zhejiang Foundation for Disabled Persons
Established in 1985, Zhejiang Foundation for Disabled Persons is a top-rated 5A-level public fundraising foundation dedicated to serving over 3 million individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable groups across Zhejiang Province. It operates under the guidance of the Zhejiang Provincial Disabled Person's Federation.
For nearly four decades, with strong support from across society, the Foundation has built a remarkable portfolio of flagship programs. These initiatives comprehensively addresses critical areas including rehabilitation, education, employment, cultural inclusion, sports, and the creation of accessible environments.
The foundation's impact is measured in tangible outcomes: it has mobilized resources totaling over CNY 850 million and, most importantly, has directly supported more than 1.6 million individuals in need, delivering life-changing assistance to the disability community throughout the province.
For more inforamtion about the Foundation, please visit its website.
About BrainCo
Founded in 2015, BrainCo is the first Chinese team incubated by Harvard Innovation Lab and has emerged as a global leader in non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. With $400 million in R&D funding, BrainCo leads the non-invasive BCI sector, while Elon Musk's Neuralink the best-funded company in the BCI area, dominates the invasive sector. It is also the first "unicorn" in China's BCI industry.
Guided by the mission of "Brain-machine technology: unlocking new possibilities for human life," BrainCo has spent the past decade transforming cutting-edge lab research into impactful real-world applications. Its research and development team consists of leading scientists, with over 70% being alumni of world-renowned insitutions such as Harvard, MIT, Tsinghua University, Peking University, and other top-tier universities. The company holds a robust portfolio of over 730 patent applications and over 480 granted patents, including more than 270 core invention patents, ranking it among the global leaders in the BCI industry.
Among all the products that BrainCo has successfully commercialized, its neuro-controlled bionic limb stands out as one of the most representative technological achievements and has garnered significant public and institutional attention.
By providing these advanced prosthetics to Zhejiang Foundation for Disabled Persons at highly preferential rates, and delivering comprehensive installation & rehabilitation services 一 BrainCo has achieved a crucial breakthrough: making this advanced BCI technology truly accessible. This initiative has now restored mobility and independence to over a thousand individuals with limb differences, demonstrating how cutting-edge innovation can create profound social impact.
For more information about BrainCo and how the technology empowers people with limb differences, please find the brochure here.