The sixth cohort of the Lab2Market Oceans/Validate program is beginning work with 18 new teams that aim to tackle challenges in the blue economy.

The eight-week program, hosted by Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador and delivered by the Ocean Startup Project, is designed to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and faculty. Participants

Halifax-based Stroke of Luck is focused on creating affordable, AI-powered hardware and software that offers home-based brain-training therapy for stroke patients. 

Founder Steve MacDougall himself suffered a stroke four years ago that affected his entire right side. He is still working to recover completely and has realized what he calls “a critical gap in accessible physiotherapy”. 

Therapy

The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation has announced the 10 semi‑finalists for its Breakthru Startup Pitch Competition, which will conclude on the evening of March 19.

The New Brunswick government’s innovation agency announced last year it was resurrecting the Breakthru brand. The competition had been held every two years before the pandemic and was a major part of NBIF’s mission.

The revised

Dartmouth-based startup Aruna Revolution, which produces compostable hygiene products, was named Innovative Company of the Year at the 2026 Halifax Business Awards last week.

Led by CEO Rashmi Prakash, Aruna was selected from five innovation-driven finalists at the annual awards program hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. The company focuses on reducing the environmental impact of

Pelorus Venture Capital has launched fundraising for its third Newfoundland and Labrador–focused venture capital fund, reportedly nailing down 40 percent of its $50 million target.

The St. John’s–based firm issued a press release Monday saying Venture NL III builds on the work of its previous two funds, the first of which launched in 2015.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is

DeepSense, Dalhousie University’s initiative to spread artificial intelligence through the broader community, is expanding its mission to the point where its Executive Director is talking about DeepSense 2.0.

In an interview last week, Iaian Archibald said the organization has already ventured beyond its original mission of working with oceantech companies and is targeting several sectors of the

The Ocean Startup Project has named three winners – including Lillianah Technologies of Nova Scotia – in the latest round of its Amplify competition for early-stage oceantech companies.

The second round of Amplify funding supports startups working in clean energy, ocean data collection and waterway restoration. Each company can receive up to $25,000 to support pilot projects, customer

Moncton-based fintech company WeyMedia has paid out $5.6 million to Canadian consumers through its moneyGenius cash-back program and has set a long-term target of distributing $100 million.

The payouts were delivered through WeyMedia’s moneyGenius and creditcardGenius platforms, as well as its standalone GeniusCash mobile app. Funds were paid in cash, rather than points, using Interac e-transfer

Fredericton-based TechImpact has revealed its membership grew by 20 percent in 2025 and it expanded programs, platforms, and initiatives while strengthening its convenor role across the innovation ecosystem. 

Its Digital Boost 3.0 increased funding for 68 funded businesses and 30 solution providers delivering on cybersecurity, data, and AI projects, the group said in a press release. Its

Alfred Burgesson, CEO of Tribe Network, the Halifax hub that supports BIPOC entrepreneurs, is taking an immediate leave of absence to work with the federal government. 

In an email to Tribe members, the founder of Tribe said he has joined the Office of the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation as a Senior Advisor in Ottawa. The role of Interim CEO will be filled by Savior