A portable device designed to provide rapid and objective concussion assessment is among 20 finalists in Curtin University’s 2026 Curtinnovation Awards.
TBIScan uses brain activity to support faster decision-making in clinical and sporting settings, offering a potential tool for assessing traumatic brain injury at the point of care.
Curtin said the annual awards recognise university-led innovations with potential real-world impact, with this year’s finalists spanning health, artificial intelligence, sustainability, agriculture and other sectors.
Other health-related finalists include OncoPod, a home monitoring device for cancer biomarkers; Velora, a wearable breastfeeding monitor that tracks milk intake and provides feeding insights through a connected app; and PROsectionXR, a virtual dissection platform for immersive 3D exploration of human anatomy.
Curtin University executive director of commercialisation Rohan McDougall said the awards provided a platform to connect innovators with industry, investors and partners.
“This year’s Curtinnovation Awards attracted an impressive range of ideas, showcasing Curtin’s ability to turn ideas into practical innovations,” Mr McDougall said.
Curtin deputy vice-chancellor research Professor Melinda Fitzgerald said the finalists reflected the depth of talent across the university.
“From improving patient care to creating more sustainable industries, these finalists demonstrate the depth of talent and creativity across our University,” Professor Fitzgerald said.
This year’s Awards recipients will be announced on Friday, 28 August 2026.
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