Biointerface technologies have been a staple in science fiction for a long time, the idea of connecting biology to technology, or humans to their creations, can be both awe-inspiring and uncanny.

Yet where exactly is the border between what is plausible and what is possible, between science and fiction?

The short answer is: Nobody really knows.

But maybe we can draw reasonable inferences together by taking a snapshot of the past, present, and near future of biointerface technologies.

In other words: Welcome to the 3Brain-Massimo Grattarola Award 2022.