Next-Generation Concussion Prevention Technology
Smart Protection. Safe Minds. Confident Play.
HiveGuard - a helmet that protects not just the skull, but the mind
HiveGuard began with my older brother Qiushi, a AAA hockey player in the GTHL. Hockey was his whole world, but he experienced multiple concussions that eventually ended his 13 year hockey career. Watching my brother struggle with the aftermath of these injuries, I realized that current helmet technology wasn't doing enough to protect athletes from brain injuries.
Determined to make a difference, I assembled a team of fellow students with technical expertise who shared my vision: to create a smarter, safer helmet that could both prevent concussions and detect early warning signs of brain injury. We have been iterating for the past three years and developed HiveGuard's signature honeycomb structure, which provides superior impact absorption compared to traditional foam padding.
But protection wasn't enough. We integrated advanced EEG sensors and AI-powered analysis to continuously monitor brain activity, creating a system that establishes individual baselines and detects anomalies in real-time. This innovation gives coaches, parents, and medical professionals objective data to make informed decisions about player safety.
Our goal is to build a future where athletes never trade long-term health for the sport they love. HiveGuard delivers safer impacts and real-time brain data to every level of play. What began with one injury is now a mission to protect every athlete's future.


HiveGuard has two main goals:

Our bio-inspired honeycomb lattice distributes impact forces more effectively than traditional foam, reducing peak accelerations.
Integrated EEG sensors continuously monitor brain activity, establishing individual baselines and detecting anomalies in real-time.

Our deep-learning model, EEGConvTrans, detects immediate neural shifts and longer-range patterns linked to elevated concussion risk. The model outputs a probability of altered neural adaptability, providing objective data to support sideline protocols and decision-making. The signal is designed to flag elevated risk, not to diagnose a concussion.
Real-time insights and comprehensive concussion management at your fingertips
Instant notifications when impact thresholds are exceeded or anomalous brain activity is detected
Receive intelligent recommendations for rest periods, return-to-play protocols, and personalized safety thresholds based on individual baselines and historical data
Visualize trends, generate reports, and share data with medical professionals
Track impact history, cumulative exposure, and recovery timelines for each athlete




Since early 2024, HiveGuard has undergone multiple generations of hardware iteration to refine ergonomic fit and sensor integration.

March 2025 prototype with integrated EEG testing

Three design iterations developed from June to December 2024, showcasing the evolution of our hexagonal lattice structure
We are currently conducting alpha testing and collecting EEG data from youth hockey athletes.


NHL Winnipeg Jets Prospect



Drafted to the OHL, Former AAA GTHL Player
NHL Winnipeg Jets Prospect
Former AA GTHL Player
Former AA GTHL Player
Former AA GTHL Player
Head Coach of the Toronto Jr. Canadiens U15 AAA


Coach Malkhassian highlights the critical challenge coaches face: making real-time decisions about head injuries without medical professionals on the bench. The hardest part isn't knowing the protocols—it's balancing caution with certainty under pressure.
"If you remove a player for suspected concussion, that player is automatically locked into a multi-day protocol, even if they turn out to be completely fine. So coaches are constantly balancing two real risks: being overly cautious and unnecessarily sidelining a healthy player, or assuming everything is fine when you're wrong."
On helmets and safety equipment, Coach Malkhassian emphasizes that parents will invest in safety when trust is earned through clear certification, third-party validation, league acceptance, and real data. The biggest opportunity isn't just comfort—it's helping reduce uncertainty and supporting better, faster, more confident decisions for coaches and parents in critical moments.


• Senior Executive at a Fortune Global 500 company and a Top 10 global telecom operator, with 15 years of experience.
• Chief Operating Officer (COO) at an IT startup, with 10 years of experience.
• Angel Investor in the IT sector, with 5 years of experience.

• Portfolio Manager with 15+ years of experience in asset management, overseeing global large-cap equities and multi-asset strategies.
• Former Vice President, Fundamental Equities at TD Asset Management.
Meet the team behind HiveGuard and the experts who support our mission

CEO
Leads vision, strategy, and external partnerships. Expert in EEG research, deep-learning model development, and international robotics and AI competitions.
CTO
Oversees hardware architecture, circuit design, and embedded systems. Years of experience designing high-precision electronics for robotics and BCI projects.
COO & CFO
Manages testing logistics, workflow planning, and day-to-day operations. Background in robotics and business competitions.
Supported by leading hockey organizations who believe in our mission to make sports safer for young athletes



