Ten Start-Ups Selected for First Cohort of 2025-2026 Accelerate

Join us in congratulating the start-ups selected to participate in the first cohort of Invest Nova Scotia Accelerate 2025-2026. Ten Nova Scotia start-ups are receiving $40,000 in funding and access to five months of business and technical expertise.

BioLabMate Composite – Dr. Sarika Kumari, Sanjay Dubey – Sydney
Seaweed-based labware replacing single-use plastics in science and healthcare

Elle, MD Biotechnologies – Jennifer Johnston – New Minas
Copper embedded, silicone vaginal ring to enable non-hormonal, user-controlled contraception

KweeQ Technologies – Sochukwuma Aham-neze (Chuks), Aderemi Adelekan David (David) – Halifax
Secure platform protecting buyers and sellers online from fraud and scams

LaunchPal – Jamie Davison – Halifax
Marketing platform that streamlines content creation, scheduling and analytics for brands

Novabench – Nathan Lapierre – Halifax
Software that helps IT teams ensure reliable employee computers

Pain Coach – Emily Johnston – Halifax
Digital health tools to personalize pain management after orthopedic surgery

Petite Riviere Farming Company – Gregg Curwin – Conquerall Mills
Plant-based health compounds as a Food-as-Medicine solution to reduce cancer and chronic inflammation

Ranchflow AI – Rahul Sharma – Halifax
Cattle monitoring to prevent farm losses through real-time AI-driven insights

Stellar Futures – Gary Stairs, Gayle Grin – Blue Rocks
Platform to enhance community resilience using climate intelligence, digital twinning, GIS, and early warnings

XO Technology – John Wang – Halifax
A wearable device to monitor senior’s health metrics to provide personalized care

Interested in learning how the Invest Nova Scotia Accelerate program could help your business? Connect with us today.