This article profiles Jean-Simon Boucher, founder of Cortech Sports, a medtech/sportech startup incubated at Garage&co. The piece traces his unconventional career path from woodworking and mechanical engineering to neuroscience research.
Background & Evolution
Boucher began with a DEC in cabinetmaking, then studied mechanical and electrical engineering. His academic focus shifted toward understanding electromagnetic brain activity during sleep through neuroimaging.
Cortech Sports Mission
The startup, founded in 2022, uses photobiomodulation—infrared light stimulation—integrated into training headgear to enhance cognitive function in athletes.
Development Path
Boucher completed acceleration through CENTECH's 2022 cohort before joining Garage&co's incubation program, where he collaborates with experienced coaches on prototyping and scientific validation.
