2025 Digital Health Innovation White Paper

In 2025, the digital health industry demonstrated vigorous growth driven by technological innovation and robust capital support. Breakthroughs in two core fields—artificial intelligence and brain-computer interfaces—have been particularly significant, injecting strong momentum into the sector's development.

The integration of artificial intelligence and healthcare has continued to deepen, emerging as the central engine of industry progress. As of November 2025, the cumulative number of approved AI-based medical devices has reached 207, marking an acceleration in the pace of technological implementation. Capital markets remain enthusiastic, with mega-sized single financing rounds exceeding 1 billion, signaling the sector’s substantial growth potential. In terms of application, AI has successfully empowered key areas, including clinical trial optimization, personalized health management, insurance service innovation, and regional healthcare collaboration, marking a transition from research and development (R&D) to practical value creation.

The brain-computer interface (BCI) sector has also entered a phase of rapid growth, with accelerated clinical trials standing out as its most distinctive feature. In 2025, multiple clinical trial achievements earned international "firsts" and set global milestones, elevating China's voice and influence in this field. Capital activity has also been notable, with a single financing round of 350 million setting a new industry record, providing solid support for technology translation. Notably, the deep integration of AI and BCI has emerged as a new industry trend, opening new possibilities for cross-domain innovation in digital health.

This White Paper is based on thorough research and interviews with over ten digital health innovators, leading investment institutions, and senior industry experts. It examines the subject from both industry dynamics and enterprise practices and systematically reviews the current development status of key digital health segments in China, including medical AI and brain-computer interfaces. The paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the core features and significant breakthroughs anticipated for 2025 and offers a forward-looking perspective on industry trends for 2026. The aim is to deliver valuable insights and guidance for all stakeholders.