Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface startup developing technology to help paralyzed patients, recently classified itself as a 'small disadvantaged business' (SDB) in a federal filing. This designation, unusual for a company valued at $9 billion following a recent $650 million funding round, allows preferential access to federal contracts for socially and economically disadvantaged enterprises. The filing raised questions given Musk’s considerable wealth and diversity in his portfolio, including Tesla and SpaceX. Industry watchers are analyzing potential implications for federal procurement and oversight.