Thirteen Companies Selected for Phase 1 of the 2025 Market Exploration Program Mexico

We’re excited to announce the inaugural Phase 1 cohort of the Market Exploration Program (MEP) Mexico, a new initiative helping Atlantic Canadian digital health innovators tap into one of the fastest-growing healthcare markets in the Americas.

Mexico’s digital health sector is expanding rapidly, driven by rising demand for preventative care, remote monitoring, wellness technologies, and patient-centered solutions. Through MEP Mexico, participating companies gain access to expert mentorship, market intelligence, and direct connections to in-market partners who can support a strong, informed entry strategy.

Below are the 13 companies selected for Phase 1, representing some of the region’s most promising health and technology innovators.

Atlantic Canada Phase 1 Cohort:

Alentic Microscience Inc. – Nova Scotia
Developer of the Prospector, a handheld point-of-care device enabling rapid in-vitro diagnostics, including blood counts, immunoassays, serology, and more, using only a pinprick of blood.
www.alentic.com

Allied Therapy – New Brunswick
Creator of Animal Antics, a multidisciplinary pediatric program integrating speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and behavioural principles to support communication, sensory, and emotional development.
www.alliedtherapy.ca

CGS – Nova Scotia
A global enterprise learning provider offering AI-, AR/XR-, and microlearning-enabled training solutions. CGS delivers custom, data-driven learning experiences that enhance workforce performance at scale.
www.cgsinc.com

Food For Thought Software Solutions Limited – Nova Scotia
Health technology company modernizing student nutrition through secure, data-driven platforms for school meal planning, delivery, and evaluation, improving access to healthy food for all children.
www.food-for-thought.ca

HealthEMe – Nova Scotia
An evidence-based mental health platform supporting individuals before, during, and after clinical intervention. HealthEMe is independently trialed across multiple countries and used by healthcare, academia, insurance, and pharmaceutical partners.
www.healtheme.ca

MedReddie – Nova Scotia
AI-powered healthcare procurement platform that helps providers make value-based purchasing decisions. MedReddie enhances market sounding, accelerates technology adoption, and supports global Quintuple Aim goals.
www.medreddie.com

MetaCrust – Atlantic Canada
Secure communications platform designed for low-power medical and IoT devices, enabling encrypted data transfer, remote configuration, OTA updates, and real-time monitoring for wearable medical technologies.
www.metacrust.ca

SimplyCast Interactive Marketing Ltd. – Nova Scotia
No-code communications and workflow-automation platform for healthcare organizations. SimplyCast streamlines referrals, reminders, check-ins, and resource coordination with a strong focus on security and data sovereignty.
www.simplycast.com

XO Technology Inc. – Nova Scotia
AI-driven wearable health assessment platform that monitors functional performance for seniors, helping care providers lower costs, create personalized plans, and reduce injury and readmission risks.
www.xotechnology.ca

Additional companies from Ontario and Quebec:

16 Bits – Ontario
AI-enabled platform for health and wellness optimization.
www.16bit.ai

Aranexx – Ontario
Developer of connected medical solutions supporting improved clinical workflows.
www.aranexx.com

MedCockpit – Quebec
Clinical data platform improving diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision support.
www.medcockpit.ca

ONRx – Ontario
Digital health alliance platform supporting integrated care and medication management.
www.onhealthalliance.com

The MEP Mexico opens new doors for companies ready to scale into a fast-growing, innovation-driven market.

Discover why Mexico is emerging as a key opportunity for Atlantic Canada’s digital health sector.

This project is being supported by the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy, a partnership between the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provincial governments. The Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy is a collaborative, pan-Atlantic approach which aims to help Atlantic businesses begin exporting, increase their export sales, expand to new markets, and create global partnerships. The strategy was developed jointly by the provincial governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador, and the Government of Canada.