
Overview of Naqi Logix Inc.
Naqi Logix, a Vancouver-based neurotech company, is building a next-generation human–machine interface that turns everyday earbuds into a safe, non-invasive alternative to a brain implant for device control. The company’s core innovation translates subtle, nearly invisible facial gestures and subtle head movements into reliable command-and-control, enabling hands-free, voice-free, camera-free, and even screen-free interaction where traditional input devices are limiting or inaccessible.
Naqi has been recognized for innovation in accessibility-focused technology, including inclusion in TIME’s Best Inventions, an Edison Gold Medal (Social & Cultural Impact), and a CES 2026 “Best of Innovation” award in Accessibility & Longevity.
Our Ask
Naqi is seeking strategic capital and aligned partners to accelerate the transition from prototype to commercialization.
Product or Service
Naqi’s Platform Technology Suite
Naqi is a neural technology company that has created a hardware-enabled software platform that provides a hands-free, voice-free, camera-free, and screen-free human-machine interface within wearable devices. Our platform consists of a non-invasive neural wearable currently embodied in an earbud, paired with our “Naqi Hub” application and our patented, powerful “Invisible User Interface” (IUI).
The Naqi Neural Earbud
Naqi Logix has leveraged the audio earbud platform as the initial form factor for our human-machine interface. Naqi’s earbud leverages a variety of sensor technology to capture signals ranging from EEG (electroencephalographic), EMG (electromyographic), and ECG (electrocardiographic). It employs microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) to track precise head movement paired with the detection of EMG signals that are created from facial movements and gestures. When paired with our software, the user can exert control over a variety of digital environments using the signals captured by the earbud.
The Naqi Invisible User Interface
Naqi’s Invisible User Interface (IUI) revolutionizes navigation by enabling users to control a command menu system without using their hands, voice, or vision. Imagine an invisible Rubik’s Cube floating before you, where each small cube functions like an icon in a traditional interface. These cubes can trigger any action, whether running a command, executing a function, playing a sound, or integrating with an API on your connected device.
This intuitive IUI is always within reach, activating only when Naqi Earbuds detect a specific ‘primer’-a unique gesture that separates intentional input from accidental movements. A primer could be anything from a slight jaw clench, detected through electromyography (EMG) signals, to a subtle gesture captured by the Naqi Earbuds’ IMU sensors. Once activated, you seamlessly enter the IUI at a designated point within the Rubik’s Cube-like structure.
From there, navigating is effortless-just move your face to explore the cube and execute commands by tilting your head left, gently flexing your jaw, or allowing the system to time out on a selected cube. Naqi Earbuds provide clear, detailed audio feedback, guiding you through the interface. Naqi’s Invisible User Interface adapts to your needs, offering a unique way to control digital devices around you.
The Naqi Hub
Naqi Hub is the software component powering the Naqi platform. It runs on Windows, MacOS, and mobile platforms to process commands and manage connected devices. It seamlessly connects to the Naqi Neural Earbud via Bluetooth, capturing head movements and facial gestures for effortless control. Naqi Hub also syncs with Naqi Cloud, storing user settings, preferences, and IUI content. Acting as the command center for a hands-free, voice-free mouse and keyboard experience, Naqi Hub is the ultimate interface for easily controlling your digital world.
Company Impact
Naqi’s innovation is the translation of subtle, natural human signals into digital control through a consumer-friendly wearable device form factor (earbuds). This matters because it targets a core barrier in disability inclusion: reliable, discreet access to device control without requiring invasive procedures or bulky assistive hardware.
Underpinning our technology development is a comprehensive intellectual property portfolio with 29 issued patents and growing, covering numerous innovations found in the Naqi platform. Our team has strategically planned a multi-year IP roadmap that will continue to drive innovation at Naqi and expand our patent portfolio. We believe our patent portfolio provides us with a strong competitive advantage and helps support our enterprise value.
The work has been externally validated by respected organizations and platforms:
• TIME Best Inventions 2023 recognized Naqi’s approach to accessible control for people with severe mobility limitations.
• CES 2026 Innovation Awards: Best of Innovation (Accessibility & Longevity) recognized Naqi Neural Earbuds with IUI as a breakthrough assistive technology.
• Edison Awards (Gold, Social & Cultural Impact) recognized Naqi’s human–machine interface innovation.
Collectively, these recognitions highlight the importance of Naqi’s offering, addressing a large, expanding accessibility market with meaningful adjacent demand for hands-free computing in industrial settings, AR/VR, robotics, gaming, and productivity contexts.
Primary Audience
Primary beneficiaries: people with disabilities who have limited use of hands/arms, including individuals with severe mobility impairments who need an alternative pathway to control computers and digital devices.
Secondary beneficiaries: anyone who benefits from hands-free control, such as users seeking input alternatives in an industrial setting (users with gloves), fatigue reduction, or “silent and discreet” interaction in professional or everyday settings.
Partnership Opportunity
Aligned with the Innovation Gateway’s mission to connect innovators and funders and accelerate solutions for the disabled community, Naqi is well-positioned. We are seeking investors and partners across clinical trials and distribution to help commercialize Naqi’s offering to the accessibility market.
Funding Needs
Naqi is seeking strategic capital and aligned partners to accelerate the transition from prototype to commercialization. While we are seeking USD $15M to be used toward commercializing our technology.