Optohive pioneers an innovative and scalable brain monitoring solution designed to assess neurological disorders, starting with evaluating stroke recovery. While personalization of therapy is essential to maximize treatment success, the available methods to assess brain recovery are limited. Existing systems are complicated to use, large, expensive, or inaccurate, thereby limiting their practical use. Optohive provides a wearable, easy-to-use, affordable and accurate brain imaging system through the integration of a new class of sensors. This allows us to shed light into the black-box brain to enable more efficient and individualized neurorehabilitation. Our mission to establish a new standard of care is fueled by early sales to research institutions and key collaborations with clinics.
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Engineering / Internship
Optohive is seeking an Embedded Engineering Intern. In this role, you will develop embedded software for real-time data acquisition, optimize firmware performance for power efficiency, integrate sensors and communication modules, and support hardware-software testing and validation. The ideal candidate holds or is pursuing a BSc or MSc in electrical or computer engineering, possesses solid experience with embedded C/C++ and microcontrollers, and has an interest in wearable technology or medical devices, with the potential for the role to transition into full-time employment.
Engineering / Internship
Optohive is seeking a Manufacturing & QMS Intern. In this role, you will work at the intersection of production setup and quality management by configuring Odoo ERP modules for manufacturing and inventory, mapping workflows, and assisting with the development of a medical-grade Quality Management System. The ideal candidate holds or is pursuing a BSc or MSc in industrial or mechanical engineering, has an interest in production planning and quality standards like ISO 13485, and possesses a structured, detail-oriented mindset suitable for a fast-moving medtech startup with potential for full-time onboarding.
Marketing / Internship
Optohive is seeking a Marketing & Communications Intern. In this role, you will help shape the company's market launch by creating marketing materials, managing online channels like LinkedIn, setting up lead-nurturing campaigns in HubSpot, and coordinating with early research partners. The ideal candidate has a background in marketing, communications, or neuroscience, possesses strong English writing skills, and is a proactive individual eager to collaborate directly with the founding team in a fast-moving medtech startup environment.
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Venture Kick supports potential entrepreneurs with start capital up to CHF 150'000 as well as hands-on execution support and access to a nationwide network of investors and experts in the startup field. Multiple times per year, 8 selected projects get the opportunity to present their business ideas in front of a panel. The 5 most promising projects enter the support process. After 9 months at the latest, the startups incorporate and enter the market. Since 2007, Venture Kick has invested over CHF 58 million in over 1111 projects.
Website:
www.optohive.com
Headquarter:
Zürich
Foundation Date:
April 2025
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