Innovacorp

Innovacorp is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Halifax, Canada, dedicated to supporting knowledge-based startups in Nova Scotia. Established in 1995, Innovacorp focuses on helping entrepreneurs commercialize their technologies for the global market. The firm combines venture capital investment with business mentoring and offers incubation facilities to foster the growth of early-stage companies. Through its comprehensive approach, Innovacorp aims to enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region.

Robert Burns

Venture Capital Investment Manager

Andrew Ray

Managing Director

219 past transactions

Bright Breaks

Seed Round in 2022
Bright Breaks offers a workplace wellness solution to boost employee wellness, connection, and productivity with 7-minute live micro-breaks. Bright Breaks' wellness platform is designed to provide users with maximum benefits while requiring the least amount of effort. It only takes a few minutes per day to reduce stress and improve well-being.

Planetary

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Planetary Hydrogen is a company focused on producing clean hydrogen while capturing atmospheric carbon through innovative ocean alkalinity enhancement. The company develops advanced ocean-based carbon removal technologies designed to accelerate the natural carbon cycle. Its system works by purifying alkaline rock waste resulting from large-scale mining operations, extracting alkalinity, and introducing it into the ocean. This process aims to rebalance ocean chemistry and facilitate the carbon transition. Planetary Hydrogen is committed to removing one billion tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by 2035, contributing to global efforts in combating climate change.

Gaia Refinery

Grant in 2022
Gaia Refinery is focused on developing innovative technologies to address environmental challenges through carbon removal. The company is creating wind-driven methane-capture technology aimed at producing rocket-grade natural gas. Additionally, Gaia specializes in Biomass Carbon Removal and Direct Air Capture technology, which effectively extracts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and securely stores it in various forms, including underground, in oceans, soil, and trees. By providing these energy refining services, Gaia Refinery aims to contribute to the restoration of Earth's balance by offering cost-effective solutions for carbon removal from both the atmosphere and biomass.

Voltai

Grant in 2022
Voltai is a manufacturer of energy generators designed to harness energy from oceanic motion, primarily serving the marine industry. The company's innovative technology captures energy from the movements of water, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and stored energy. By absorbing shocks and vibrations that can lead to material fatigue, Voltai's generators not only lower maintenance costs for vessels and offshore installations but also contribute to fuel savings and reduced emissions. Through its focus on sustainable energy solutions, Voltai aims to support the marine sector in transitioning towards more environmentally friendly practices.

Ubiquity Health

Grant in 2022
Ubiquity Health is a SaaS business aimed a claims management.

Material Futures Lab

Grant in 2022
Material Futures Lab is a chemical company that specializes in transforming micro-organisms into miniature dye factories. By utilizing innovative biotechnology, the company produces masterbatches, paints, coatings, and textile dyes that are eco-friendly. This approach not only provides clients with sustainable dyeing solutions but also contributes to the reduction of industrial water pollution, addressing significant environmental concerns in the textile and coatings industries.

Scient Analytics

Grant in 2022
Scient Analytics provides simplified data analytics tools that standardise the collection and processing of visual data.

NeoCare

Grant in 2022
NeoCare detects illnesses like anaemia, jaundice, and hypoxia in neonates without invasive testing or pain.

Pocket Finance

Grant in 2022
Pocket Finance is a dual-interface FinTech platform designed to enhance the interaction between financial professionals and consumers. It offers a consumer-facing mobile app alongside a web portal for financial advisors, facilitating smoother communication and engagement in financial planning. The platform aims to improve financial literacy among small investors by providing easy access to financial advice and a marketplace of financial products. It streamlines data collection and enhances the advisor-client relationship, allowing users to obtain real-time, actionable information and request automated reports on various financial matters. Through this innovative approach, Pocket Finance seeks to make financial guidance more accessible and effective for its users.

Atlantic Institute for Resilience (AIR)

Grant in 2022
AIR’s coaching, education and training programs build resilience, helping people to recover more quickly and effectively.

ZeroIN

Grant in 2022
ZeroIN is a food-tech company focused on developing innovative sugar reduction technologies. The company produces natural sweeteners designed to counteract the negative effects of excessive sugar consumption. Its flagship product, Sweet Fiber, is a scalable and cost-effective sugar substitute that meets consumer demand for healthier options. By providing drop-in sugar replacements derived from natural sources, ZeroIN caters to the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, helping them incorporate healthier sugar alternatives into their offerings.

Galaxia

Grant in 2022
Galaxia is a space systems company specializing in the manufacturing of cloud and artificial intelligence-based computing systems for satellites. The company develops advanced hardware and software-defined satellite technology aimed at enhancing space computation. Its focus is on designing intelligent satellites and edge compute platforms that support space-based mission services. Galaxia offers clients customized, pay-per-use access to real-time data and comprehensive system capabilities, enabling effective detection and identification of vessels on the ocean surface. By leveraging innovative technologies, Galaxia aims to optimize satellite performance and provide valuable insights for various applications in the aerospace sector.

Rising Tide BioAcoustics

Grant in 2022
Rising Tide BioAcoustics specializes in underwater acoustic solutions designed to enhance marine environments. The company offers eco-friendly methods to improve the efficiency of commercial fishing operations while reducing bycatch. Its services include noise cancellation systems for commercial vessels and strategies for the control or eradication of invasive species. By utilizing these innovative acoustic technologies, Rising Tide BioAcoustics aims to assist clients in minimizing their environmental impact and lowering operational costs across various sectors, such as power generation, waterway management, commercial fishing, and aquaculture.

Axtion Independence

Grant in 2022
Axtion Independence is a mobility aid for fall prevention and recovery.

Liven Proteins

Grant in 2022
Liven creates plant-based foods' maximum potential in terms of flavor, texture, and cooking experience by creating animal-free protein ingredients. The company generates protein ingredients to meet functional requirements for plant-based food formulations, such as the ideal gelling strength, anticipated property changes during cooking, and desired emulsification properties. Liven's goal is to make the food industry more sustainable by enabling the circular economy.

OVERGantt

Grant in 2022
OVERGantt incorporates tried-and-true techniques with a special Project Flow Diagram that combines the top elements of whiteboards, Gantt charts, network diagrams, and Kanban.

Sideline Learning

Grant in 2022
Sideline Learning is a compliance-tracking platform that allows organizations to verify, educate, and certify their members in one central location.

Hollo Medical

Grant in 2022
Hollo Medical is a developer of innovative spacers designed for use with asthma inhalers, addressing the frustrations of inhaler users who find traditional valved holding chambers cumbersome. The company focuses on creating a medical device that surpasses current industry standards while being compact enough to easily fit into a child's pocket. By streamlining the manufacturing process and simplifying regulatory approval, Hollo Medical aims to enhance the user experience and reduce the burden associated with chronic respiratory diseases.

Formula Consulting

Grant in 2022
Formula Consulting specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency in the civil construction sector. By addressing common challenges associated with formwork, the company provides innovative digital tools that significantly reduce both the time and costs associated with heavy civil construction projects. Their software enables construction professionals to generate accurate and timely estimates and designs that comply with industry codes, ultimately promoting improved constructability and safety on job sites. Through these advancements, Formula Consulting positions itself as a valuable partner in the construction industry, streamlining processes and facilitating better project outcomes.

Freshr Sustainable Technologies

Venture Round in 2022
Freshr Sustainable Technologies specializes in the development of compostable active packaging materials aimed at enhancing the shelf life of fresh foods, with an initial focus on fresh fish. The company's innovative packaging solutions are crafted from naturally derived resources, which help maintain the texture and moisture content of fish while effectively targeting harmful bacteria. This approach not only extends the freshness of seafood but also enables fish processing companies to minimize waste, contributing to more sustainable practices in the food industry and reducing reliance on traditional plastics.

Proposify

Venture Round in 2021
Proposify is a software as a service (SaaS) company that specializes in streamlining the proposal workflow for businesses. Its platform allows sales teams to create professional, on-brand proposal templates quickly and efficiently, minimizing the need for repetitive work. Proposify centralizes approved proposal content, ensuring that assembling a proposal takes mere minutes rather than hours. The platform integrates seamlessly with CRM systems, allowing users to generate proposals, contracts, and agreements while maintaining synchronized data. Proposify enhances the buyer experience with features like interactive pricing and client engagement metrics, which track when prospects view proposals and when they sign. Additionally, it offers electronic signature tools and customizable access controls, enabling organizations to manage permissions and maintain brand consistency throughout the proposal process. By simplifying proposal management, Proposify helps sales teams focus on closing deals while improving overall productivity and profitability.

Oneka Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
Oneka Technologies Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Sherbrooke, Canada, specializes in the development of innovative wave-powered desalination systems that convert ocean water into potable water. The company addresses the challenges of traditional desalination methods, which are often costly and environmentally damaging, by utilizing wave energy to drive the desalination process. This technology enables the production of fresh water with zero greenhouse gas emissions and minimal land use. Oneka's modular units are designed for water-scarce regions, offering a sustainable and affordable solution that can reduce water costs by up to 75%. The company has successfully demonstrated its technology in ocean settings and aims to make the oceans a primary source of drinking water for private islands and coastal communities while ensuring low maintenance and significant cost savings.

Renderator™

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Renderator is a real estate platform designed to assist developers in marketing and pre-selling new developments while collecting actionable data. It offers a sophisticated virtual tour platform that allows users to explore properties that have not yet been built, enhancing awareness and generating leads through its On-tour Inquiry System. The platform includes SuitesFlow, which digitalizes both existing and future buildings, providing an interactive overview of multiple properties and enabling users to access crucial information on available units in one location. Renderator’s tools also feature virtually staged model suites for outdated apartment buildings and interactive street views for proposed developments, transforming floor plans into an engaging web application. This comprehensive approach helps real estate developers better understand their market and increase their brand value.

Trelent

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Trelent is a company focused on enhancing the productivity of software developers through the use of natural language processing. It has developed a platform that specializes in source code documentation, allowing users to generate docstrings and other forms of external documentation efficiently. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence and deep learning models, Trelent's software analyzes uploaded source code to facilitate the creation and maintenance of documentation for backend systems. This innovative approach aims to empower the next generation of software developers by simplifying the documentation process and improving the overall quality of coding practices.

QRA

Seed Round in 2021
QRA is a company that specializes in automating the quality and consistency of engineering requirements for global organizations. It offers a software tool called QVscribe, which assists teams in identifying risks, errors, and ambiguities early in the development process. By integrating with MS Word, QVscribe enables engineers to verify designs and requirements, ultimately enhancing the quality and clarity of technical specifications. The company’s solutions are designed to streamline the development of complex systems, reducing the time, effort, and costs associated with testing and rework. Additionally, QRA's tools can detect logical errors in designs and ensure that all necessary requirements are met, contributing to more efficient and effective engineering practices.

Audioptics Medical

Seed Round in 2021
Audioptics Medical is a medical imaging technology company focused on advancing hearing diagnostics. The company develops innovative optical coherence tomography systems designed to study ear anatomy and related diseases. Its specialized endoscopes can visualize structures behind the eardrum and assess their vibrations in response to sound. This capability enhances the diagnostic precision available to otolaryngologists, allowing for improved diagnosis of hearing loss, better surgical planning, and more informed discussions with patients regarding treatment options. Through its cutting-edge technology, Audioptics Medical aims to provide greater certainty and accuracy in the field of ear health.

Cotex Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
Cotex Technologies is an agricultural technology (agtech) company specializing in the manufacture of fertilizer and seed coatings. Its core business involves applying proprietary, biodegradable polymer coatings to fertilizer pellets using a high-speed, continuous process. This results in low-cost, controlled-release fertilizers that enhance crop production while minimizing environmental impact. Cotex aims to provide growers worldwide with an affordable and effective tool to improve farm productivity sustainably.

Symbi Medical

Grant in 2021
Symbi Medical is a digital health company that provides a procedural care navigation platform designed to help patients manage their health before and after medical procedures. The platform is HIPAA and PHIPA compliant, facilitating thousands of patient interactions through seamless integration with electronic medical record (EMR) vendors. By delivering personalized care journeys at scale, Symbi aids healthcare organizations in enhancing clinical decision-making, managing risk, and improving health outcomes for their patient populations. The company boasts a team of medical advisors affiliated with prominent institutions such as the University of Michigan, St. Michael's Hospital, and Nova Scotia Health. Symbi Medical was acquired by Blue Charm Adherence in March 2021, further expanding its capabilities in the healthcare sector.

Oneka Technologies

Grant in 2021
Oneka Technologies Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Sherbrooke, Canada, specializes in the development of innovative wave-powered desalination systems that convert ocean water into potable water. The company addresses the challenges of traditional desalination methods, which are often costly and environmentally damaging, by utilizing wave energy to drive the desalination process. This technology enables the production of fresh water with zero greenhouse gas emissions and minimal land use. Oneka's modular units are designed for water-scarce regions, offering a sustainable and affordable solution that can reduce water costs by up to 75%. The company has successfully demonstrated its technology in ocean settings and aims to make the oceans a primary source of drinking water for private islands and coastal communities while ensuring low maintenance and significant cost savings.

BlueLight Analytics

Venture Round in 2021
BlueLight Analytics is a prominent provider of evidence-based solutions that enhance light curing processes in the dental industry. The company has developed a wireless smart radiometer that optimizes dental restoration through advanced light curing techniques. This technology offers precise measurements and analytics, allowing dental practitioners to calibrate resin compounds and verify the performance of curing lights on-site. By providing valuable insights, BlueLight Analytics helps improve the quality of light-cured resins used in dental restorations, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and the efficiency of dental practices.

Reazent

Seed Round in 2021
Reazent, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Halifax, Canada, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing biological-based organic alternatives to traditional agrochemicals, aiming to provide safer, sustainable, and economically viable solutions for growers. Reazent's innovative products focus on enhancing plant growth, yield, and stress resistance against various fungal diseases, including bacterial soft rot, phytophthora blight, and anthracnose, particularly in leafy fruits and vegetables. By replacing synthetic agrochemicals, Reazent seeks to assist farmers in effective crop disease control, improve yield, and enhance return on investment.

Granville Biomedical

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Granville Biomedical is a health technology company focused on creating anatomical models to improve healthcare training and enhance patient education. The company specializes in designing innovative models and simulations, particularly in women's health, that provide hands-on learning opportunities for private practitioners and sexual health educators. Through rigorous research and development that includes mechanical, simulation, and biological testing, Granville Biomedical has developed a biocompatible Nasopharyngeal swab for nasal specimen collection. Their products aim to facilitate accurate rehearsal and demonstration of medical procedures and devices, ultimately advancing the quality of healthcare education and patient care.

Smooth Meal Prep

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Smooth Meal Prep is a food delivery platform that specializes in providing healthy, fitness-focused meals directly to customers' doors. Based in Halifax, the company is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their fitness goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle through convenient and nutritious meal options. Users can choose from a variety of meal plans tailored to their specific fitness objectives and personal preferences. The freshly cooked meal kits are designed for easy storage in the refrigerator and can be conveniently heated and consumed at the customer's convenience.

MICC Financial

Pre Seed Round in 2020
MICC Financial is a platform that helps groups of people save money, access capital, and build credit. MICC allows you to set up your group objectives and meet your targets together.

Plasma Agricultural Solutions

Grant in 2020
Plasma Agricultural Solutions develops treatments that improve seed health and quality.

3D BioFibR

Seed Round in 2020
3D BioFibR Inc. is a biomaterial manufacturing company based in Halifax, Canada, specializing in the production of high-value biofibers such as spider silk, collagen, and chitosan. Founded in July 2020, the company leverages pioneering research to develop proprietary methods for biofiber production that achieve quality and scale not currently attainable through traditional methods. 3D BioFibR's products, including CollaFibR™, a collagen fiber stronger than natural tendons, and spider silk that surpasses steel in toughness and flexibility, are designed for diverse applications across global markets like biomedical engineering, green textiles, defense, and aerospace engineering. The company aims to address critical engineering challenges by providing commercially available materials suitable for 3D bioprinting, cell culture, and tissue engineering, positioning itself as a potential leader in the manmade production of advanced biomaterials.

Prosaris

Grant in 2020
Prosaris is a company focused on providing advanced leak detection services, specifically for compressed air systems. It develops a directional ultrasonic leak detector that is compatible with tablets and smartphones, enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of leak identification. By utilizing smartphone-integrated ultrasonic sensors and cloud-based software, Prosaris enables industrial facilities to identify and quantify leaks effectively. This innovative approach not only streamlines leak management processes but also contributes to reducing energy consumption and minimizing environmental impact. Additionally, Prosaris offers tailored industry solutions that complement its core leak detection technology.

Mabel Systems

Grant in 2020
Mabel Systems specializes in providing digital inventory tracking and traceability solutions for the seafood industry. Their platform enables businesses to transition from manual, paper-based processes to efficient, real-time digital tools, facilitating seamless tracking of seafood products from ocean to consumer.

Garden manager

Grant in 2020
Garden manager is a software to help grow food in urban environments and on small-scale farms.

Design by Science

Grant in 2020
Design by Science is sustainable materials and machines for the 3D printing of large objects and structures.

myFlock

Grant in 2020
myFlock is a provider of flock management services designed to enhance the efficiency of poultry farming operations while lowering production costs. The company focuses on reducing risks and addressing operational inefficiencies within the poultry supply chain. By implementing solutions such as automated reporting, smart alarm monitoring, and trend analysis, myFlock enables farmers and poultry owners to effectively manage their flocks. This comprehensive approach aims to streamline various aspects of farm management, ultimately fostering a more productive working lifestyle for those in the poultry industry.

Symbi Medical

Grant in 2020
Symbi Medical is a digital health company that provides a procedural care navigation platform designed to help patients manage their health before and after medical procedures. The platform is HIPAA and PHIPA compliant, facilitating thousands of patient interactions through seamless integration with electronic medical record (EMR) vendors. By delivering personalized care journeys at scale, Symbi aids healthcare organizations in enhancing clinical decision-making, managing risk, and improving health outcomes for their patient populations. The company boasts a team of medical advisors affiliated with prominent institutions such as the University of Michigan, St. Michael's Hospital, and Nova Scotia Health. Symbi Medical was acquired by Blue Charm Adherence in March 2021, further expanding its capabilities in the healthcare sector.

Marecomms

Grant in 2020
Marecomms specializes in the development of underwater acoustic communications systems that facilitate wireless communication over extensive distances. These systems are designed to enhance data throughput in both shallow and deep water environments. By employing advanced cellular communication technology, signal transmission, and processing techniques, Marecomms significantly reduces total power consumption compared to industry standards for similar distances. This innovative approach enables clients to efficiently gather data in challenging oceanic conditions and provides critical support for applications such as mine detection and pipeline exploration.

Prospre Nutrition

Grant in 2020
Prospre Nutrition is a nutrition app with the goal of making nutrition-focused meal planning easy.

KorrAI

Pre Seed Round in 2020
KorrAI is a technology company focused on addressing the challenges posed by climate change through advanced monitoring solutions. The company has developed a satellite-based platform that utilizes cloud computing and artificial intelligence to detect and analyze ground motion, allowing for the identification of minute changes in the earth's surface, such as land subsidence. By assessing the physical integrity of critical infrastructure, including bridges, dams, and highways, KorrAI provides clients with accurate risk maps that inform engineering and maintenance decisions. This innovative approach aims to promote resilient infrastructure and support better business decisions in the face of evolving environmental conditions.

Proposify

Venture Round in 2020
Proposify is a software as a service (SaaS) company that specializes in streamlining the proposal workflow for businesses. Its platform allows sales teams to create professional, on-brand proposal templates quickly and efficiently, minimizing the need for repetitive work. Proposify centralizes approved proposal content, ensuring that assembling a proposal takes mere minutes rather than hours. The platform integrates seamlessly with CRM systems, allowing users to generate proposals, contracts, and agreements while maintaining synchronized data. Proposify enhances the buyer experience with features like interactive pricing and client engagement metrics, which track when prospects view proposals and when they sign. Additionally, it offers electronic signature tools and customizable access controls, enabling organizations to manage permissions and maintain brand consistency throughout the proposal process. By simplifying proposal management, Proposify helps sales teams focus on closing deals while improving overall productivity and profitability.

Vendura Wellness

Grant in 2020
Habit Forming Technologies is building JackHabbit, an app that uses machine learning and gamification to nudge users into behaviors aimed at improving their physical and mental health. It will offer real-world rewards and in-app payoffs to encourage university students, among others, to cultivate beneficial habits, such as sleeping more and healthier eating.

Kute Lab

Grant in 2020
Kute Lab is creating a two-sided platform; one side offers a mobile application to users that simplifies cosmetics ingredients (A chemist in your pocket) and on the other side provides market assessment to beauty manufactures.

SmartMed

Grant in 2020
SmartMed mission is to design and implement smart, customizable, and user-friendly software solutions that save time, and empower users to efficiently manage the information they need so they can focus on the quality of the process.

VMOpro

Grant in 2020
VMOpro is a remote physiotherapy solution that enables patients to self-manage their injuries and conditions at home. The platform combines smart PhysioBalls that communicate with a mobile app and is monitored by physiotherapists through a clinical dashboard.

FoodByte

Venture Round in 2020
FoodByte Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2017, specializing in software solutions for food processors to streamline food safety management. Based in Wolfville, FoodByte offers products such as Traceability+, which facilitates product recalls, lot code tracking, and inventory management, and Standards+, which aids in the creation and monitoring of work plans for food safety. The company's compliance platform replaces traditional paper-based documentation, enabling users to upload standard operating procedures, including hazard analysis critical control point plans, and link them to relevant monitoring forms. This automation allows food manufacturers to prioritize production and growth while ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements.

TotaliQ

Seed Round in 2020
TotaliQ Technology Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in St. John's, Canada, specializes in developing knowledge sharing software. This platform enables employees to capture, share, and leverage their collective business and technical expertise, fostering cross-training and real-time expertise inventory. It also offers a safety-focused software that curates actionable occupational health and safety expertise, aiding organizations in maintaining employee well-being, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Safa

Venture Round in 2020
Safa is a company based in St. John's, Canada, founded in 2018, that specializes in an online artificial intelligence platform focused on employee retention. Its innovative platform combines smart data, predictive algorithms, and principles of industrial-organizational psychology to assist organizations in recruiting suitable candidates for various positions. The platform offers tools for calculating employee break-even points and analyzing historical and projected turnover costs. By leveraging these capabilities, Safa enables companies to predict employee attrition, understand the underlying reasons for potential departures, and implement effective strategies to enhance employee retention.

SiMBi

Venture Round in 2020
SiMBi is a Vancouver-based company that operates an audio-visual book library designed for students and educators. The platform aims to foster a love for reading among students by offering a unique motivational approach that encourages them to engage with literature while contributing positively to their global community. SiMBi's innovative model not only enriches the educational experience but also promotes social responsibility among young readers.

Snap Accounts Payable Company

Venture Round in 2020
SnapAP offers a connected Financial Operations Platform, streamlining Procure AP to Vendors AR data with embedded payments. The all in one, simple to use, no code integration platform provides visibility to financial, procurement, AP and vendors as well as complete control of accounts, ledgers and payments for any type of organization with any level of complexity.

Bloxo

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Bloxo is a social marketplace that facilitates on-demand recreational sports opportunities tailored to individual interests and skill levels. The platform connects users with nearby recreational games, allowing them to participate at their convenience without the constraints of long-term commitments or fixed schedules. By providing an accessible way for individuals to engage in sports, Bloxo enhances the recreational experience and promotes active lifestyles.

Bursity

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Bursity is working on a web platform that will assist post-secondary students in paying their tuition by locating and applying for financial awards in a few simple steps.

Sparrow Acoustics

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Sparrow Acoustics is an online source that provides diagnostic information and structural condition of the heart and lungs.

Bloxo

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Bloxo is a social marketplace that facilitates on-demand recreational sports opportunities tailored to individual interests and skill levels. The platform connects users with nearby recreational games, allowing them to participate at their convenience without the constraints of long-term commitments or fixed schedules. By providing an accessible way for individuals to engage in sports, Bloxo enhances the recreational experience and promotes active lifestyles.

Riddl

Seed Round in 2019
Riddl is a cloud-based platform that leverages artificial intelligence to assist companies in managing and measuring their social and environmental impact. It provides tools for tracking, analyzing, and sharing impact data, enabling businesses to quantify their contributions towards various causes, such as health, poverty, education, climate change, and gender equity. By offering transparent calculations and supporting datasets, Riddl empowers investors to make informed decisions about how to allocate their resources effectively to create positive change in the world.

Garden manager

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Garden manager is a software to help grow food in urban environments and on small-scale farms.

Novalte

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Novalte is an assistive technology company focused on enhancing accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges. The company develops assistive living devices that allow users to independently control electronic smart devices in their homes. By simplifying the user experience and eliminating complex technology, Novalte aims to empower individuals to live more independently and overcome barriers associated with mobility limitations. Through its innovative solutions, the company is committed to making everyday life more manageable and accessible for those in need.

ReelData AI

Pre Seed Round in 2019
ReelData AI specializes in developing artificial intelligence software tailored for the aquaculture industry. Based in Halifax, Canada, the company offers advanced monitoring solutions for fish farms, utilizing feed cameras to measure key metrics such as biomass, sea lice presence, and overall fish health in real-time. This technology enables fish farms to optimize their operations by providing crucial insights into weight distributions, feeding patterns, and growth analysis. By improving the efficiency of feed usage and enhancing fish health, ReelData AI aims to support aquaculture businesses in maximizing their productivity and sustainability. The company was established in 2019.

My Intelligent Machines

Seed Round in 2019
My Intelligent Machines (MIMs), based in Montreal, specializes in artificial intelligence and systems biology, offering innovative software solutions for the biopharma industry. The company develops augmented intelligence systems designed to facilitate accurate biological simulations during the early stages of drug development. By providing an easy-to-implement software-as-a-service platform, MIMs assists life scientists in patient stratification and the selection of therapeutic targets and biomarkers, which are essential for creating personalized and efficient therapies. Their software solutions leverage open and explainable AI, enabling life-science companies to effectively utilize big data and artificial intelligence to enhance drug and food production.

TablePlus

Venture Round in 2019
TablePlus makes database management easier, faster & more efficient. TablePlus provides native tool with simple UI that allows you to simultaneously manage multiple DB such as MySQL, Postgres, SQL Server, SQLite, Microsoft SQL Server and more.

Salient Energy

Seed Round in 2019
Salient Energy is focused on commercializing an innovative zinc-ion battery developed from research at the University of Waterloo. This battery technology is designed for efficient electricity storage in the power grid, boasting a proprietary cathode that incorporates zinc within its crystal lattice, rather than merely reacting on the surface. This unique approach results in a battery with a relatively high energy density, making it a competitive alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Salient Energy's batteries are not only safer and longer-lasting but also compatible with existing manufacturing processes, allowing for production in current battery factories worldwide. The company's goal is to provide the electric industry with sustainable and reliable energy storage solutions.

BlueGrid

Venture Round in 2019
BlueGrid is a developer of vessel-to-grid technology that focuses on enhancing marine electrification. The company offers a data services platform designed to deliver critical real-time intelligence, enabling electric boats to operate efficiently while optimizing their environmental and economic impact. By allowing vessels to use power effectively and provide energy back to the grid when needed, BlueGrid facilitates seamless coordination between marine vessels and utilities. This capability supports the transition to cleaner energy solutions and aids in the management of carbon credits, ultimately promoting sustainable practices within the maritime industry.

Proteoform Scientific

Seed Round in 2019
Proteoform empowers researchers with new technology to simplify protein sample preparation in both top-down and bottom-up proteomics. The Company’s first commercialized product, the ProTrap XG, is a disposable two-stage cartridge that delivers fast, reproducible, and robust results with unmatched protein purity of 99.8%, recovery greater than 95%, and workflow simplicity. It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Nxtgen Care

Venture Round in 2019
Nxtgen Care is a healthcare intelligence platform specifically designed for senior living facilities. It offers a smart business intelligence system that enables senior care operators to reduce costs while improving the quality of care. The platform provides a single sign-on solution that monitors and measures performance across various care groups and communities. Key features include staff performance tracking, physical activity monitoring, incident management, nurse call integration, and visitor management. By connecting managers, staff, residents, and their families, Nxtgen Care fosters a comprehensive community of care, enhancing communication and overall care levels within senior living environments.

Carbide

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Carbide, formerly known as Securicy, makes enterprise-class security and privacy accessible to fast-growing companies. Unlike “checkbox-style” compliance solutions, our information security/privacy management platform enables customers to create, promote, and prove their commitment to security no matter which security framework or privacy regulation they wish to comply with.

Coloursmith Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Coloursmith Labs Inc. is an optical filtering technology company based in Halifax, Canada, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing advanced optical filters for contact lenses, designed to enhance color saturation and assist individuals with color vision deficiencies. By focusing on innovative materials and the principles of light and optics, Coloursmith Labs aims to create products that offer protection from harmful light while addressing chromatic applications. Their mission centers on integrating science and creativity to expand the potential of human vision, thereby improving the quality of life for their users.

Spring Loaded

Venture Round in 2019
Spring Loaded Technology Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in the design and development of bionic knee braces aimed at enhancing leg strength and mobility. Its flagship product, the Levitation knee brace, is recognized as the world's first compact and powerful device that assists with knee extension while alleviating pain and joint compression. The company offers a variety of knee braces tailored for diverse applications, including athletic activities such as skiing, running, and cycling, as well as for individuals dealing with knee osteoarthritis, injuries, and mobility impairments. Spring Loaded's products are engineered to improve performance, reduce fatigue, and support individuals in daily activities, including skilled trades. Established in 2012 and based in Dartmouth, Canada, the company prioritizes the intersection of research and development to create innovative solutions that enhance quality of life. Its products are available for purchase online.

Saccade Analytics

Venture Round in 2019
Saccade Analytics Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing clinical tools for analyzing data from patients' eye and head movements during simple tasks to assess brain function. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Mimi Galiana, a pioneer in the field of eye and head movement analysis, the company aims to enhance neurological care by translating advanced research into practical applications. Its flagship product, InSight, is designed for clinicians and therapists to diagnose and monitor conditions such as concussions, vestibular disorders, and other neurological issues. By harnessing decades of research, Saccade Analytics strives to provide accessible diagnostic tools that improve patient outcomes.

Densitas

Venture Round in 2019
Densitas Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in breast imaging analytics technologies aimed at enhancing the capabilities of radiology departments and healthcare systems. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Halifax, Densitas offers a web-based analytics platform known as densitasenterprise, which includes tools for assessing breast tissue density, evaluating image quality, and providing breast cancer risk assessments. These solutions leverage artificial intelligence to deliver on-demand insights that facilitate tailored, risk-based management of patients. By operating on standard DICOM images, the platform supports both point-of-care and retrospective analyses of mammograms, helping healthcare administrators monitor clinical performance, manage workflows, and ensure quality control. Densitas is committed to advancing value-based care by improving the accuracy of diagnoses and enhancing patient outcomes in breast cancer screening.

Optina Diagnostics

Seed Round in 2019
Optina Diagnostics Inc. is a Canadian company focused on developing innovative technology for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease through hyperspectral imaging of the eye. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Montréal, the company employs advanced retinal imaging and artificial intelligence to provide non-invasive diagnostic tests for under-diagnosed diseases. Optina Diagnostics' retinal imaging test identifies key patient features that assist healthcare professionals in evaluating health status and disease risk, enabling timely and appropriate care. The company's imaging systems not only facilitate the detection of Alzheimer's-related biomarkers, such as beta-amyloid plaques, but also address other conditions like age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. By enhancing brain health assessment, Optina Diagnostics aims to deliver critical information early in the disease progression, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Thorasys

Venture Round in 2019
Thorasys Thoracic Medical Systems Inc. is a Montreal-based respiratory medical device company dedicated to advancing pulmonary diagnostics. The company focuses on the development of innovative technologies for the diagnosis and monitoring of lung diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Utilizing a unique forced oscillation technique, Thorasys has created pulmonary function test equipment that allows healthcare professionals to accurately measure lung capacity across diverse patient populations. This technology facilitates early detection of lung diseases, thereby enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.

Spinologics

Venture Round in 2019
Spinologics Inc is a medical device company based in Montréal, Canada, specializing in spinal care products. Founded in 2010, the company develops innovative solutions to address unmet clinical needs in spinal health. Its product lineup includes Scolioscreen, a device that utilizes smartphones to screen for spinal deformities, along with the Scolioscreen APP for measuring trunk rotation angles. Another key product is Cervision, which aids in reducing surgery time by maintaining the position of patients' shoulders and arms while providing x-ray capabilities for the cervical spine. Additionally, Spinologics operates a Biomechanics Numerical Lab that focuses on designing medical devices and offering consulting services in biomechanics. The company is committed to enhancing surgical techniques and improving patient outcomes through its advanced spinal care technologies.

My01

Seed Round in 2019
MY01 Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in the design and development of digital medical devices for measuring muscle pressure, specifically aimed at diagnosing Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS). Founded in 2015 and based in Montreal, Quebec, MY01 focuses on providing real-time and accurate measurements that enhance clinical decision-making by leveraging its clinically proven technology. The company's innovative sensor technology features capacitive pressure sensors that utilize a stable vacuum reference and advanced coating materials, allowing for customizable sensing capabilities. This enables healthcare professionals to assess and respond to acute medical conditions with improved precision.

Side Door

Seed Round in 2019
Side Door is an online platform that facilitates connections between artists and hosts to book live performances in various locations. It offers a user-friendly interface that allows hosts to transform any space into a venue, enabling artists to schedule shows on their own terms. The platform provides essential features such as flexible pricing, simple revenue splitting, audience management tools, automated payouts, and performance royalty management. By streamlining the booking and ticketing process, Side Door aims to make live performances more accessible and to foster an equitable, diverse, and inclusive ecosystem in the arts.

Trip Ninja

Seed Round in 2019
Trip Ninja Inc., established in 2015 and based in Halifax, Canada, specializes in multi-destination flight booking solutions. Its core product is a web-based application that enables users to search for optimized travel routes worldwide at the lowest cost. Trip Ninja caters to both consumers via its website and businesses through its API, serving as a comprehensive tool for travel agencies seeking affordable and efficient trip planning.

BlueNode

Grant in 2019
BlueNode specializes in data cleansing, analysis, auditing, and sharing specifically for marine container ports. The company offers software that integrates and analyzes diverse supply chain data from multiple sources, streamlining the management of data assets. By providing a centralized platform for data sanitation and analysis, BlueNode helps clients reduce complexity and costs associated with data management. This enables marine container ports to enhance their operational efficiency and business development efforts, ultimately improving the overall efficacy of their supply chain processes.

Invisible Agents

Grant in 2019
Invisible Agents is a Halifax-based company, established in 2018, that specializes in developing technology solutions to enhance fundraising efforts for non-profits and churches. By leveraging machine learning and analytics, the company provides a tailored platform designed to bridge the gap between organizational data and effective fundraising actions. Invisible Agents empowers these organizations to utilize advanced technology, such as data visualization and cross-channel communication, to optimize their fundraising strategies. The company's focus is on making data-driven fundraising accessible and actionable, enabling non-profits to raise more funds and improve their overall effectiveness in achieving their missions.

Symbi Medical

Grant in 2019
Symbi Medical is a digital health company that provides a procedural care navigation platform designed to help patients manage their health before and after medical procedures. The platform is HIPAA and PHIPA compliant, facilitating thousands of patient interactions through seamless integration with electronic medical record (EMR) vendors. By delivering personalized care journeys at scale, Symbi aids healthcare organizations in enhancing clinical decision-making, managing risk, and improving health outcomes for their patient populations. The company boasts a team of medical advisors affiliated with prominent institutions such as the University of Michigan, St. Michael's Hospital, and Nova Scotia Health. Symbi Medical was acquired by Blue Charm Adherence in March 2021, further expanding its capabilities in the healthcare sector.

ReelData AI

Grant in 2019
ReelData AI specializes in developing artificial intelligence software tailored for the aquaculture industry. Based in Halifax, Canada, the company offers advanced monitoring solutions for fish farms, utilizing feed cameras to measure key metrics such as biomass, sea lice presence, and overall fish health in real-time. This technology enables fish farms to optimize their operations by providing crucial insights into weight distributions, feeding patterns, and growth analysis. By improving the efficiency of feed usage and enhancing fish health, ReelData AI aims to support aquaculture businesses in maximizing their productivity and sustainability. The company was established in 2019.

ReelData AI

Seed Round in 2019
ReelData AI specializes in developing artificial intelligence software tailored for the aquaculture industry. Based in Halifax, Canada, the company offers advanced monitoring solutions for fish farms, utilizing feed cameras to measure key metrics such as biomass, sea lice presence, and overall fish health in real-time. This technology enables fish farms to optimize their operations by providing crucial insights into weight distributions, feeding patterns, and growth analysis. By improving the efficiency of feed usage and enhancing fish health, ReelData AI aims to support aquaculture businesses in maximizing their productivity and sustainability. The company was established in 2019.

Solid State Pharma

Debt Financing in 2019
Solid State Pharma Inc. specializes in crystallization engineering services focused on the solid-state characteristics of drug candidates. The company offers expertise in screening and selecting polymorphs, co-crystals, and salts, as well as developing and optimizing crystallization processes. These services assist pharmaceutical companies in enhancing bioavailability and reducing the necessary oral daily dosage of medications, ultimately aiming to minimize side effects for patients.

Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS)

Seed Round in 2019
Global Spatial Technology Solutions provides worldwide maritime monitoring and oceanographic coverage. The company also provide maritime vessel management and maritime risk management.

Bright Breaks

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Bright Breaks offers a workplace wellness solution to boost employee wellness, connection, and productivity with 7-minute live micro-breaks. Bright Breaks' wellness platform is designed to provide users with maximum benefits while requiring the least amount of effort. It only takes a few minutes per day to reduce stress and improve well-being.

NovaResp Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2019
NovaResp Technologies offers artificial intelligence and personalized therapy to obstructive sleep apnea patients. They use medical technology to predict and prevent obstructive sleep apnea. They provide cMAP technology, which can be installed on any positive airway pressure machine and is primarily used to predict and prevent respiratory events.

BlueLight Analytics

Series A in 2018
BlueLight Analytics is a prominent provider of evidence-based solutions that enhance light curing processes in the dental industry. The company has developed a wireless smart radiometer that optimizes dental restoration through advanced light curing techniques. This technology offers precise measurements and analytics, allowing dental practitioners to calibrate resin compounds and verify the performance of curing lights on-site. By providing valuable insights, BlueLight Analytics helps improve the quality of light-cured resins used in dental restorations, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and the efficiency of dental practices.

Marecomms

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Marecomms specializes in the development of underwater acoustic communications systems that facilitate wireless communication over extensive distances. These systems are designed to enhance data throughput in both shallow and deep water environments. By employing advanced cellular communication technology, signal transmission, and processing techniques, Marecomms significantly reduces total power consumption compared to industry standards for similar distances. This innovative approach enables clients to efficiently gather data in challenging oceanic conditions and provides critical support for applications such as mine detection and pipeline exploration.

The Lobster Trap Company

Pre Seed Round in 2018
The Lobster Trap Company specializes in manufacturing durable lobster traps designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the Atlantic Ocean. By focusing on the sustainability of local lobster stock, the company enhances the gear utilized in lobster fishing, promoting responsible practices within the industry. Its products are engineered to extend the lifespan of traps, lower maintenance costs, and minimize the time fishermen spend on repairs during the off-season. Through these innovations, The Lobster Trap Company supports both the fishing community and the environmental sustainability of lobster populations.

Sedna Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Sedna Technologies specializes in enhancing the seafood supply chain through its innovative traceability platform. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including real-time condition monitoring, inventory management, and automated traceability. By focusing on water quality monitoring and cold chain logistics, Sedna Technologies aims to improve efficiency, transparency, and sustainability within the industry. Their platform also facilitates the management of purchases and accounts for essential supplies, helping suppliers and distributors streamline operations while promoting compliance with industry regulations. Overall, Sedna Technologies provides tools that support sustainable practices and optimize the seafood supply chain for all stakeholders involved.

Eadie Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Eadie Technologies Inc. is a company focused on the development of innovative ophthalmic diagnostic devices aimed at enhancing eye testing efficiency. Founded by Dr. Brennan Eadie, a clinician-scientist and ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma, and his father, Frank Eadie, a seasoned lawyer and entrepreneur, the company is dedicated to creating products that significantly improve patient and clinician experiences compared to existing standards. Currently, Eadie Technologies is in the prototype development phase of its head-mounted visual field testing device, which is designed to provide accurate and reliable visual field assessments, thereby enabling clinicians to diagnose and treat glaucoma more effectively. The team, including project manager Jake McGeough, is united by a commitment to advancing the field of ophthalmic diagnostics.

Marimetrics

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Marimetrics Technologies specializes in delivering advanced data solutions for sustainable operation in the marine environment. The company develops trace gas analyzers that measure chemical compounds in oceanic waters, providing valuable insights for various industries, including oil and gas, maritime, aquaculture, and scientific research. Their technology enables clients to conduct surveys for extractable resources, identify leaks in subsea infrastructure, assess the quality of produced water, and perform environmental forensics. By offering high sensitivity observations of both bulk and trace constituents in air and water, Marimetrics empowers industry leaders to monitor gas concentrations effectively, supporting environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.

B-Line

Venture Round in 2018
B-Line is a mobility survey platform that assists environmental consultants and organizations in collecting occupant mobility data to enhance the health of building occupants and support green building certifications. By utilizing mobile devices, B-Line passively gathers users’ mobility patterns, providing real-time transportation reports that include trip details such as time, duration, distance, purpose, and mode, along with assessments of environmental and health impacts. This data enables real estate developers and property managers to better understand how individuals navigate their environments without the need for costly automated traffic counters or self-reported travel surveys. Additionally, B-Line integrates with existing building controls to optimize asset management, access control, energy management, and occupant experience across various sectors, including commercial, hospitality, and healthcare.

RetailDeep

Seed Round in 2018
RetailDeep is a facial recognition platform to identify and deliver personalized insights as customers walk into the store, saving retailers the cost and time to integrate facial recognition data with CRM/POS data, making it a scalable turn-key solution that can be set up in minutes.

BoomersPlus

Venture Round in 2018
We connect boomers and experienced professionals with opportunities (from part-time to full-time work to volunteer and advisory roles) that fit their lifestyle, and we reduce the time-to-hire and cost-to-hire for employers looking to tap into experience.

CarbonCure

Corporate Round in 2018
CarbonCure Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in technology designed to sequester carbon dioxide (CO2) in concrete production. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, the company provides a retrofit solution for existing concrete plants, allowing producers to incorporate waste CO2 from industrial emitters into their concrete products. During manufacturing, this CO2 is chemically converted into solid mineral carbonates, enhancing the strength of the concrete while reducing its carbon footprint. CarbonCure's innovative approach enables concrete manufacturers to produce green concrete without compromising quality or cost, thereby facilitating a shift towards sustainable building practices. The company also offers marketing and environmental reporting services to support its customers in the growing green building market. By licensing its technology at a low capital expenditure, CarbonCure generates a recurring revenue stream while contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the concrete industry.

Aqualitas

Venture Round in 2018
Aqualitas Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the production and sale of medical cannabis products. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bedford, Nova Scotia, Aqualitas utilizes an innovative aquaponics growing platform, which integrates aquaculture and hydroponics, to cultivate cannabis in a sustainable and efficient manner. The company prioritizes water quality and employs rigorous testing standards to ensure that its products meet high safety, purity, and consistency levels. Aqualitas is committed to providing top-quality cannabis products to its clients, reflecting its scientific approach to cultivation and dedication to excellence.
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