Brainfeed: Driving Brain Health Innovation at Campfield
February 26th 2026
Brainfeed is using Campfield and the Growth Cohort to accelerate its AI-driven platform for brain health, combining private workspace, peer collaboration, and growth-focused support to scale efficiently.
At Campfield, we know that the right environment can transform the way businesses grow. For Brainfeed, a research-led company developing AI-driven platforms to validate compounds for brain health and performance, being part of our first Exchange Growth Cohort has provided exactly that.
James Lister, CEO of Brainfeed, explains how the programme and Campfield’s workspace have accelerated their journey.
A Community of Scale-Ready Businesses
Brainfeed started as a research project at Newcastle University in 2015, focused on identifying isolated nutrients that can support brain performance. Today, it’s a thriving company with a multi-omic technology platform that analyses billions of data points to correlate gene clusters with disease severity.
The Growth Cohort at Campfield brings together businesses with proven market presence that are ready to scale. For Brainfeed, it means being surrounded by other founders facing similar challenges, from biotech to fintech:
“Everyone is grappling with the same challenge — how do we build scalable AI architecture? Being in a cohort of serious people scaling serious businesses at speed creates a really dynamic place to be, and you want to be part of it.”
The programme offers workshops, training, and connections that help businesses increase revenue, streamline operations, and secure growth capital.
A Workspace Designed for Connection and Creativity
Campfield itself plays a key role in the company’s growth. James describes the space as visually stunning and intentionally designed to encourage spontaneous conversations:
“It’s something intangible until it happens — a moment where you meet someone who buys into your vision and wants to come with you. The impact at that point is phenomenal.”
Brainfeed occupies a private workspace at Campfield, giving them room for focused research while still benefiting from the energy and community of a tech-driven environment.
Looking Ahead
The Growth Cohort and Campfield provide Brainfeed with more than just a workspace. They offer a network of peers, mentors, and potential investors — a supportive environment where scale-ready businesses can thrive.
For James and his team, being part of this ecosystem has already accelerated innovation and will continue to do so as they expand their platform, secure funding, and grow their impact in brain health and performance.
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