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Mave Health’s Neuromodulation Headset: Pioneering A New Frontier In Mental Health Technology

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 18, 2026

Mave Health has introduced a $495 neuromodulation headset designed to support attention, mood regulation and stress management. The device is positioned as a consumer product and does not require medical regulatory approval.

Innovation Driven By Personal Tragedy

The company was founded in 2023 by Dhawal Jain, together with Jai Sharma and Aman Kumar. Jain said the idea was shaped by personal experience during the COVID-19 period, which highlighted challenges in measuring progress in mental health treatment. Focus shifted to neuromodulation as a way to introduce measurable outcomes in areas such as stress and productivity.

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Leveraging TDCS For Lifestyle Enhancement

Rigorous Beta Testing And Preliminary Results

During private beta trials conducted between 2024 and 2025, more than 500 users reported significant improvements. Nearly 80% of participants experienced a 60% boost in productivity, while 75% noted a reduction in stress levels within two months of use. Complemented by a robust app that tracks metrics such as mood, focus, stress, and heart rate variability, the system offers insights into long-term trends, allowing both users and the company to measure its impact accurately.

Expert Perspectives And Ongoing Studies

External experts have highlighted both potential and limitations. Himanshu Nirvan, a psychiatrist who consulted on the project, pointed to the device’s accessibility and portability. Leigh Elkins Charvet of NYU Grossman School of Medicine noted that while tDCS is considered safe in controlled settings, broader consumer use requires further evidence and clearer guidelines. The company has conducted four observational studies involving 200 participants, with results currently under academic review.

Strategic Market Positioning And Investment Milestones

By marketing the headset as a non-medical lifestyle device, Mave Health aims to bypass the protracted regulatory pathways and reach a wider audience. The company’s innovative approach is supported by recent seed funding of $2.1 million led by Blume Ventures, with notable participation from investors such as Tesla Autopilot AI lead Dhaval Shroff. With under $3 million raised in total, Mave Health is set to begin shipping its first batch to customers in the U.S. and India in April 2026.

This evolution not only marks a turning point in consumer mental health technology but also underscores the broader trend of integrating advanced neuromodulation techniques into everyday wellness routines. As research continues and more clinical evidence emerges, the future of mental health management could very well be defined by such portable, scalable innovations.

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Eurobank Wins Two Euromoney Awards Following Cyprus Merger

Eurobank has been named Cyprus’ Best Bank for 2026 by Euromoney, while also receiving the award for Best Bank for Large Corporates at the publication’s latest Awards for Excellence.

Merger Marks A Milestone

The awards recognise the bank’s performance during 2025, a year marked by the completion of the legal merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus. The transaction created Eurobank Limited, which the group says is now Cyprus’ largest banking and insurance organisation, with assets exceeding €28 billion.

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Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence evaluate banks’ performance over the previous calendar year, with this edition covering January 1 to December 31, 2025.

Lending, Customers And Digital Growth

Eurobank said its business lending portfolio expanded by around 17 per cent during 2025, while its customer base grew to more than 710,000 retail clients and 11,500 business customers.

The bank also continued its digital expansion, saying more than 96 per cent of transactions are now completed through digital channels, and most financing applications are submitted via its mobile app.

Expanding International Presence

Eurobank also highlighted the opening of its first representative office in India, describing the move as a step toward strengthening business links between Cyprus and India while supporting Cyprus’ role as a gateway to the European Union for Indian businesses and investors.

According to the bank, Euromoney recognised not only the successful completion of the merger but also its lending growth, digital transformation and contribution to Cyprus’ position as an international business and investment hub.

CEO On The Awards

“The Euromoney awards confirm Eurobank’s strong momentum and the successful implementation of our group’s strategy in Cyprus,” Chief Executive Michalis Louis said.

He said the merger strengthened the bank’s ability to support households, businesses and the wider economy, while highlighting continued investment in digital services and the opening of the representative office in India as key milestones during the year.