LIFESCAPES Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masaaki Hayashi; hereinafter “LIFESCAPES”) is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a grant recipient for the “Spring 2026 Grant Program: Human Augmentation (Advanced Rehabilitation)” organized by the PwC Foundation (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Akito Hyuga).

◆Purpose of the Spring 2026 Grant Program: Human Augmentation (Advanced Rehabilitation)

• Overview: The program aims to harness cutting-edge technologies, such as brain science and robotics, to restore the physical functions of individuals with motor limitations to a point where they can independently perform daily activities. In Japan’s super-aged society, physical limitations caused by diseases or sudden accidents directly contribute to a reduced quality of life for affected individuals, while exacerbating severe social issues such as caregivers resigning from the workforce and rising social security costs. The program aims to accelerate the real-world implementation of advanced technologies and raise the overall quality of care across society.
• Project Description & Goals: Focusing primarily on individuals with post-stroke paralysis, this project will evaluate the implementation of an at-home operational model for continuous rehabilitation. Utilizing a portable Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) usable outside medical institutions, the system measures and provides feedback on brain activity. Through this initiative, LIFESCAPES aims to establish a framework that allows patients to continue rehabilitation without relying exclusively on medical facilities or specialized personnel, thereby expanding opportunities for recovery and improving physical function.

◆Comment from Masaaki Hayashi, President and CEO

“We are deeply honored to be selected for the PwC Foundation Grant Program. For individuals living with post-stroke paralysis, whether they can access effective, continuous rehabilitation after hospital discharge is a critical factor determining their quality of life. The portable BCI technology we are developing brings advanced neurorehabilitation—previously confined to medical facilities—directly into patients’ homes. Utilizing this grant to its fullest, we will pave the way for a sustainable future of rehabilitation where individuals with paralysis never have to give up on their potential for recovery.”

◆Selection Results for the Spring 2026 Grant Program: Human Augmentation (Advanced Rehabilitation)

https://www.pwc.com/jp/ja/about-us/member/pwc-foundation/grant/2026/result-03.html

代表取締役社長　林 正彬のコメント
このたびPwC財団の助成事業に採択されたことを大変光栄に思います。脳卒中後の麻痺を抱える方々にとって、退院後も継続して「効果的なリハビリを続けられるか」は生活の質を左右する大きな問題です。私たちが開発を進めるポータブルBCI技術は、これまで医療機関内に限られていた高度なニューロリハビリテーションを、当事者の方のご自宅へ届けることを可能にします。本助成を最大限に活かし、麻痺を抱える方々が回復の可能性を諦めずに済む、持続可能なリハビリテーションの未来を切り拓いてまいります。
助成事業2026年度春期人間拡張（リハビリテーション高度化）の選考結果について
https://www.pwc.com/jp/ja/about-us/member/pwc-foundation/grant/2026/result-03.html