Meet the 2025-26 PIVP Cohort

This year, 54 Nova Scotia companies were awarded Productivity and Innovation Vouchers to collaborate with post-secondary research teams across the province. From climate tech to health innovation to future foods, these entrepreneurs are building what’s next.

Here’s a look at the companies awarded Productivity and Innovation Vouchers – grouped by what they do best:

Bioeconomy, Clean Tech & Agri-Innovation

• Alter Biota (Cape Breton) – Develops carbon-reducing biochar additives for concrete to improve sustainability and performance.
• Biolabmate Composite (Sydney) – Produces biodegradable labware from seaweed-based bioplastics to replace single-use plastics.
• Delong Farm Products Limited (Lunenburg) – Processes agricultural products and supports regional farm-based value chains.
• Finleaf Technologies (Queens) – Builds aquaculture and water solutions for a sustainable seafood and marine sector.
• Integrative Nanotech (Halifax) – Develops nanotech-enabled materials, potentially for clean or advanced applications.
• Malus Ecolife (Halifax) – Converts biomass into energy with built-in carbon capture.
• Maskwiomin (Cape Breton) – Produces traditional Mi’kmaq birch bark–based skincare with natural medicinal properties.
• Minas Select (Hants) – Prepares value-added seafood products using sustainable and locally sourced ingredients.
• Nova Scotian Sustainable Resources (Halifax) – Extracts battery-grade manganese using low-temp, closed-loop tech for clean battery supply chains.
• pHathom Technologies (Halifax) – Captures CO₂ from biomass and stores it in ocean-based bicarbonate solution to generate carbon credits.
• PhyCo Technologies (Sydney) – Develops algae-based bioproducts for food, feed, pharma, and industrial markets.
• Porrima Technologies (Cape Breton) – Advanced technology company in early-stage clean tech development.
• RDA Atlantic (Halifax) – Converts forestry waste into biochar and other clean energy innovations under its Hungry Earth™ brand.
• Rising Tide Nursery (Lunenburg) – Sells native plants and shrubs for ecological restoration, biodiversity, and sustainable landscaping.
• Stokdijk Greenhouses (Colchester) – Operates commercial greenhouses growing fresh vegetables year-round using controlled-environment tech.
• Truro Cannabis Company (Colchester) – Grows premium cannabis using sustainable practices in an indoor facility.
• Rainbow Roses (Halifax) – Uses plant tissue culture to produce clean, disease-free roses for commercial and consumer markets.

Food & Beverage

• Annapolis Fine Cheese (Kings) – Creates artisan cheeses using local Annapolis Valley milk and traditional methods.
• Domaine de Grand Pré (Kings) – Nova Scotia’s oldest farm winery, producing award-winning wines and hosting culinary experiences.
• Luume (Antigonish) – Develops clean-label colorants and fermented flavour extracts from haskap berries for food and beverage makers.
• The Station Food Company (Hants) – Crafts small-batch frozen entrees and specialty foods with a focus on quality and convenience.
• Village People Coffee (Victoria) – Roasts small-batch, ethically sourced coffee beans with a focus on community and quality.

Life Sciences & Biotech

• Alaagi (Halifax) – Develops biodegradable seaweed-based bioplastics to replace petroleum packaging in food supply chains.
• Altheda Wellness Innovation (Halifax) – Develops personalized wellness programs and digital health tools.
• Aruna Revolution Health (Halifax) – Develops sustainable menstrual and personal care products with community impact.
• Hestaband Therapeutics (Colchester) – Advances therapeutic tools and health innovations.
• Hexsor Scientific Canada (Halifax) – Builds advanced scientific tools and software for chemical and diagnostic analysis.
• Kinetic Physiotherapy (Cape Breton) – Provides physiotherapy services using advanced rehabilitation techniques and tools.
• Lovage Nutrition (Halifax) – Creates plant-based wellness products focused on gut health and nutrition.
• MotionBed (Kings) – Builds smart, adjustable beds to enhance sleep and recovery in medical and home settings.
• SEVO Bioscience *formerly GC Lipid Technologies (Sydney) – Develops lipid-based formulations for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and nutrition.
• Ubiquity Health (Cape Breton) – Uses AI to automate insurance claims and streamline clinic operations across North America.
• XO Technology (Halifax) – Designs wearable sensors to support mobility, safety, and healthy aging for seniors.

Interactive Media, Gaming & Creative Tech

• BeSociable Medias (Cumberland) – Provides social media strategy, content creation, and digital marketing services for small businesses.
• Realmeta Studios (Kings) – Develops immersive storytelling experiences through games, animation, and interactive media.
• Zeuron (Halifax) – Developing a brain-controlled gaming headset to enable hands-free play for people with physical disabilities.

Education & Social Impact

• Food For Thought Software Solutions (Halifax) – Delivers a digital platform to streamline school lunch programs.
• Halifax Learning (Halifax) – Delivers evidence-based literacy programs to help children and adults improve reading skills.

Sports & Human Performance

• Kinesic Sport Lab (Halifax) – Develops motion-tracking technology to optimize athletic performance and reduce injury risk.

Technology & Advanced Manufacturing

• ABCO Industries (Lunenburg) – Manufactures marine and industrial equipment at scale for international clients.
• Arduro Nova Scotia Limited (Halifax) – Develops a clean technology process that turns waste tires back into high-grade, valuable raw materials.
• Detectica (Halifax) – Develops nanotech insulation coatings to improve building energy efficiency.
• Flytbox Aerial Solutions (Halifax) – Provides drone-based inspection and mapping services for hard-to-reach infrastructure.
• Glass Wave Consulting (Halifax) – Provides engineering and technical consulting, likely in materials or optics.
• IOTPower Canada (Cape Breton) – Delivers IoT-enabled energy and monitoring solutions for smarter infrastructure.
• Mabel Systems (Cape Breton) – Builds smart tracking systems to improve logistics and supply chain transparency.
• Nova Graphene (Halifax) – Produces high-performance graphene materials for industrial applications.
• Outdoor-Fit Exercise Systems (Halifax) – Builds tamper-proof, weather-resistant outdoor fitness equipment for public use.
• Surrette Battery Company Limited (Cumberland) – Manufactures industrial-grade batteries used in renewable energy, marine, and backup power systems.
• Tala Technologies (Halifax) – Develops sensor-based platforms for industrial monitoring and data capture.
• Waterlogged Robotics (Halifax) – Develops aquatic robots for research, environmental monitoring, and inspection.

Finance, Data & Blockchain

• Fundy Language Analytics (Kings) – Develops AI-powered tools that analyze language patterns for training, evaluation, and insight generation.
• Hermetik Trading Technologies (Kings) – Uses blockchain data and machine learning to identify low-risk, high-yield investment opportunities in digital assets.
• Oltre Financial (Halifax Urban) – Builds digital financial tools to help individuals and small businesses manage and grow their money.

We can’t wait to see what this year’s cohort creates. Let’s build what’s next, Nova Scotia.