Salvia BioElectronics

17/02/2026

From reactive headache care to real-time intervention.

Cluster headache is one of the most severe pain conditions, yet care still relies largely on retrospective reports and pain diaries. This limits timely intervention and delays effective treatment.

CLUSTERSENSE is an OPZuid-funded project (2025–2028) developing an AI-driven, closed-loop system that combines continuous physiological monitoring with personalized neurostimulation to detect and respond to attacks as they occur.

Within the project, Salvia BioElectronics contributes implantable neurostimulation technology, further developed toward adaptive, data-informed use, alongside Mentech Engineering and Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC).

By integrating AI, sensing, and clinical expertise, CLUSTERSENSE supports a more objective and data-driven approach to cluster headache care.

Read more about the project here: https://www.salviabioelectronics.com/news/clustersense-project

12/02/2026

Proud to stand with the migraine community.

At 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 in Washington, DC this week, nearly 300 advocates are meeting with lawmakers to represent the 40 million Americans living with migraine and other headache disorders. Across 280 meetings, they’re sharing lived experiences and highlighting the need for improved access to care, stronger research, and meaningful support for patients.

We are proud of our colleague Roni Diaz (VP Clinical & Regulatory Affairs) for standing alongside patients and advocates at Headache on the Hill, helping ensure the patient voice remains central to these important conversations.

In the photo, Roni is pictured with Amaal Starling, MD, FAHS, FAAN, Headache Neurologist and Associate Professor of Neurology at Mayo Clinic, receiving the Heroism in Headache Advocacy Award — a recognition of leadership and dedication to the migraine community. Roni is also pictured with members of the Utah/New Mexico delegation and congressional staff, united in support of patient-centered solutions.

Key legislative discussions this week include:

➡️The HEADACHE Act – landmark legislation to strengthen federal research, improve data collection, and increase public awareness around headache disorders.
➡️The Safe Step Act – helping ensure patients can access the medications their physicians prescribe without unnecessary step-therapy delays.
➡️The CONNECT for Health Act – expanding and making permanent critical telehealth flexibilities to improve access to specialty care.

As a clinical-stage medtech company advancing neuromodulation therapies for migraine and cluster headache, we believe innovation and patient access go hand in hand.

We’re honored to stand with patients, clinicians, researchers, and advocates working toward a future where migraine is better understood, better treated, and never overlooked.

11/02/2026

Exciting news! 📢 As we advance the clinical development of our novel neuromodulation therapy for migraine, Daniel Balkcom joins Salvia as Vice President, U.S. Commercial Strategy and Operations.

Balkcom, a seasoned neuromodulation commercial leader, will lead and define the strategic direction of Salvia’s U.S. activities, shaping the company’s commercial strategy and approach to future market access and adoption of its proprietary MySalvia Therapy. He will also oversee commercial operations, working closely with the executive leadership team in Europe and the United States to translate clinical and regulatory progress into a focused strategy for U.S. market preparation.

“We are very pleased to welcome Daniel to Salvia,” said Hubert Martens, Founder and CEO. “His extensive experience in neuromodulation and in successfully bringing novel therapies to the U.S. market will be instrumental in shaping the future of MySalvia Therapy.”

“Salvia is taking a disciplined, evidence-driven approach to developing a new therapy for people living with migraine,” said Balkcom. “I’m excited to lead the development of the company’s U.S. commercial strategy and build the foundation that will support future market access and adoption.”

Read the full announcement here: https://www.salviabioelectronics.com/news/salvia-bioelectronics-appoints-daniel-balkcom-as-vice-president-u-s-commercial-strategy-and-operations

09/02/2026

We are proud that our colleague Roni Diaz (VP Clinical & Regulatory Affairs) is in Washington, DC for 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥, joining nearly 300 advocates from across the US to meet face-to-face with members of Congress and raise awareness for people living with migraine and other headache disorders.

They are meeting with members of Congress to share real-world experiences and highlight key areas that can help improve care for those affected.

Migraine and other headache disorders can have a substantial impact on daily life, yet they are often overlooked. By raising awareness and sharing personal perspectives, we can help improve access to care and enhance the quality of life for those living with these conditions.



𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘪-𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘤𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴, 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘸𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦, 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨.

23/01/2026

Will we see you at NANS this week in Las Vegas?

Our Salvia colleagues are attending the Annual Meeting of the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS), the leading community shaping the future of neuromodulation.

NANS links patients, physicians and health care professionals, scientists, engineers, and industry to advance neuromodulation, drive multidisciplinary collaboration, enhance therapy awareness and inspire innovation to transform patients’ lives.

If you are in Las Vegas, feel free to reach out for an informal conversation about neuromodulation for migraine and cluster headache, and to learn more about our work at Salvia BioElectronics.

Attending on behalf of Salvia:

- Dr Wim Pollet, Chief Medical Officer (our photographer of the day, featured twice in the photo📸)
- Roni Diaz, VP Clinical and Regulatory Affairs
- Hubert Martens, Founder and CEO
- Phyllis Kull, Director Field Clinical Affairs US

We look forward to connecting at NANS 2026!

16/01/2026

Great to be named to LSI’s Q1 2026 Hot 25 Medtech Startups 🚀

Who would have thought that pioneering neuromodulation therapies for migraine could be hot!

From thousands of private medtech companies globally, Salvia BioElectronics was selected as one of the startups shaping the future of medtech heading into 2026.

Thank you to LSI, the Compass AI community, and our partners for the continued support.

Full list: https://lnkd.in/gtXpjiM4

13/01/2026

Starting 2026 with a proud moment.

Although the nomination dates back to last year, we’re sharing it today because we received the official wooden memento marking our Deloitte Technology Fast 50 – Deep Tech Award nomination.

Alongside the well-known Fast 50 ranking, Deloitte created the Rising Star and Deep Tech awards to recognize new companies that demonstrate significant growth potential. Nominees are assessed by an independent panel of experts on ambition, innovation, scalability, and revenue potential.

We’re honored to be included among such inspiring companies shaping the future of technology in the Netherlands, and a big congratulations to Nearfield Instruments, the 2025 winner!

12/01/2026

Proud to kick off 2026 as part of the Hospital@Home consortium, bringing hospital level care safely into patients’ homes across Europe.

Together with 20 academic and industry partners from 10 countries, funded by the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), we are exploring how digital technologies and AI enabled decision support can transform care for chronic and complex conditions.

Many thanks to project coordinator Erasmus MC for hosting the inspiring kickoff meeting in Rotterdam. As Salvia BioElectronics, we are honored to contribute to this project as industry lead, representing the interests of the industry partners in relation to the EU and relevant industry associations.

We are proud to help connect innovation, implementation, and real world impact as this project moves forward.

09/01/2026

A strong patient voice changes care.

Hear how Hoofdpijnnet, the national patient federation for people with headache disorders in the Netherlands, has been doing exactly that for 45 years. (Episode in Dutch.)

In this episode of the podcast by the Migraine Clinic, neurologist Patricia Eekers talks with Nelleke Cools about the role of patient organizations in daily life, in care, and in policy.

Founded in 1981 by neurologists and patients together, Hoofdpijnnet has become a trusted place for connection, reliable information, and representation for people living with headache disorders, including migraine.

At Salvia Bioelectronics, we have great respect for organizations like Hoofdpijnnet - because of the meaningful, hands-on impact they have within the community.

🎧 Watch and listen here (Dutch-language podcast):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX8p1idO7So

23/12/2025

We're thankful for... you!

Your support helps us advance Salvia's mission together: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬.

Wishing you Happy Holidays from the Salvia team! ✨

19/12/2025

🔧 Equipment & Tooling Technician | Eindhoven

Do you have an MBO technical background (for example mechatronics or mechanical engineering) and want to work in an awesome, high-tech environment?! Then this could be the next step in your career.

At Salvia BioElectronics, we are on a mission to help people with migraine reclaim their lives.

As an Equipment & Tooling Technician, you’ll play an important role in keeping our production running smoothly. You’ll support our engineers by setting up, checking, maintaining, and improving advanced production equipment and tools. You’ll be the go-to person for equipment-related questions, and you’ll see the real impact of your work every day.

What we offer:
✔ A high-tech working environment
✔ Hands-on, varied technical work
✔ Room for personal growth and development as our organization scales
✔ A supportive and experienced team
✔ Work at the amazing High Tech Campus Eindhoven, the heart of innovation in Brainport

Who we’re looking for:
🎓 MBO technical background
🔧 Interest in technology and precision work
💡 Curious, motivated and hands-on

📍 Eindhoven
👉 Interested? Check the vacancy and apply:

Do you enjoy working hands-on with high-tech equipment, solving challenges, and ensuring smooth operations in a cleanroom environment? Would you like to contribute to the development and production of innovative active implantable medical devices that truly make a difference in patients’ lives? At...

16/12/2025

Who are all those suspiciously happy Santas on High Tech Campus Eindhoven? 🎅

Plot twist: they’re all Salvia colleagues.

Big shout-out to our colleague Sophie Hermans for creating our very own December tradition: a Christmas calendar packed with daily surprises, from hot chocolate to silent discos and yes… the occasional Santa walk around campus.

Turns out that’s all it takes to get people very excited to step away from the office - and even happier to come back refreshed and ready for what’s next 😉