A total of 20 student teams will take part in Dal Innovates’ Lab2Market Launch and Collide Launch summer accelerator programs.

Comprising 33 students and recent graduates from 10 post-secondary institutions, the students will develop their ventures over 12 weeks. The two accelerators will offer students entrepreneurial training and access to $10,000 in funding.  Lab2Market Launch is primarily for graduate-level researchers committed to building a scalable business. Collide Launch is primarily for undergraduate and non-research-based graduate students eager to launch a business.

Companies that have previously taken part in the programs include Aruna Revolution, Integrative Nanotech, and Pucktive,.organizers said in a statement.

This year’s cohort includes teams that incorporate advanced AI, develop new software, and use emerging satellite technologies to enhance industries, protect the environment, and offer solutions for the aging population.

“We know college and university campuses are incubators for incredible ideas,” said Jeff Larsen, assistant vice president, innovation and entrepreneurship at Dalhousie University.. “I’m excited to see this exceptional group of student founders harness the mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities of the Launch program offered through Dal Innovates, to turn their ideas into thriving ventures.”

Since 2020, more than 1,200 post-secondary students, postdoctoral fellows, and researchers from over 50 Canadian academic institutions have participated in the Lab2Market and Collide programs. In Atlantic Canada, over 65 founders have graduated from the programs, and 63 have incorporated their startups, the group said.

The 2025 Lab2Market Launch Cohort Includes:

Beta Carbon - Transforming wastepaper biomass into high-value carbon-based products to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, reduce deforestation, and alleviate pressure on landfills, contributing to a sustainable circular economy and net zero targets. Japhet Machipisa University of Prince Edward Island, Stephanie Shaw, Ph.D. University of Prince Edward Island

Equlantic Inc. - Developing a modular, autonomous sensor system that delivers real time, high-precision carbonate system data to support accurate, cost-effective measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) for marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) and other ocean based industries. Isaac Bahler Dalhousie University, Caliyena Brown Dalhousie University

Malus Ecolife Inc. - Developing a sustainable waste-to-energy solution that converts poultry manure into biofuels and biochar, addressing environmental and disposal challenges while promoting carbon sequestration. Ben Kiehbadroudinezhad, Ph.D. Dalhousie University, Ghazaleh Afrahi Dalhousie University

Outport - Boosting customer acquisition with Outport, a new technology that automates 5-star reviews, creating lead magnets, and signaling nonstop activity to drive a flood of customers. Bennett Newhook Memorial University of Newfoundland

Qalam Health Solutions Inc. - Empowering surgeons to detect bone cancer tissue on bone margins during surgery to prevent bone cancer relapse. Dr. Haitham Shoman, Ph.D., MD McGill University, Maryam Ejaz, McGill University

3 SMART-HAB - Detecting harmful algal blooms through a new reporting tool that incorporates satellite monitoring analysis. Catherine Evans Dalhousie University, Christopher Whidden, Ph.D. Dalhousie University.

Tangify Farming Solutions - Developing an automated, non-invasive, and reliable cattle weight-monitoring system to provide real-time weight tracking for free-range beef cattle, enabling farmers to optimize feeding, improve herd management, and reduce inefficiencies in traditional weight monitoring methods. Mariana Toro Ramirez Concordia University, Manuel Sandoval Concordia University

2025 Collide Launch Cohort Venture

Alaagi Inc. - Tackling global plastic pollution by creating innovative and sustainable seaweed based bioplastics with the potential to revolutionize packaging. Sheher Yar Khan St. Mary's University, Zain Ali Khan Mount Saint Vincent University

Being there - Redefining how seniors age at home by developing holistic, evidence-based programming that prioritizes prevention, ensures they receive the support needed to maintain their well-being and independence. Stuti Sandhu St. Mary's University, Kris Ram St. Mary's University

Clarify Student Resources - Bridging the gap between how students learn and how teachers teach through an AI-powered education platform that offers personalized learning and automates admin work for educators. Jeremiah Philips Dalhousie University, Kavin Kadam British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

CM Marine Safety Equipment - Developing an innovative lifejacket designed to offer commercial fishermen comfort, safety, and protection as they handle heavy traps and nets in a physically demanding job. Ben Collings Mackay St. Francis Xavier University, Jayden Barker St. Francis Xavier University

EnergyIntelligence - Making sustainable energy transition more accessible, affordable, and impactful with an AI-driven platform that provides remote energy assessments by analyzing energy bills, smart meter data, and satellite imagery to deliver energy efficiency recommendations and automatic rebate matching. Dipak Timalsina Memorial University of Newfoundland ,Anusheel Chapagain Memorial University of Newfoundland

4 Ez Breathe Heat Pump Cleaning - Developing advanced cleaning technology to enhance HVAC maintenance, improve energy efficiency, and set new industry standards for system cleanliness and air quality. Ben McQuaid University of Prince Edward Island, Brett McQuaid University of Prince Edward Island

LimbRise Recovery Solutions – Engineering a patent-pending, spring-loaded mobility device designed to provide a safer, hands-free recovery from leg injuries—offering an alternative to crutches and other mobility aids. Richard Hetherington University of Prince Edward Island, Noor Abdelhamid University of Prince Edward Island

Mector - Enhancing independence for individuals with early-stage dementia with an innovative memory-supportive communication system. Shima Soltani NSCAD University, Zahra Karimi NSCAD University

Nimbus - Providing customizable hearing protection by developing an earplug system that balances comfort, safety, and situational awareness with adjustable noise attenuation and frequency filtering technology. Melina Markotjohn Dalhousie University, Steven Aiken, Ph.D. Dalhousie University

NovaBrew Solutions Inc. - Developing production management software to automate time-consuming administrative tasks for craft breweries, such as forecasting, production scheduling, and inventory management., Andrew Swift Dalhousie University, Rob Marot Dalhousie University

SEEYA - Addressing the global epidemic of childhood myopia with engaging and educational toy sets that promote balanced screen time, outdoor activities, and eye health awareness to foster healthier vision for kids. Jewell Tan NSCAD University, Adrian Feng NSCAD University

Shell Tech - Increasing production for shellfish hatcheries with an innovative aquaculture monitoring system that uses AI-powered image recognition to assess larvae health and detect potential diseases. Shawn Ray Dalhousie University, Jake Young Dalhousie University

Storelx Inc. - Developing an online marketplace that connects people who need storage space to people who have storage space – AirBNB for storage. Selim Fahmy Memorial University of Newfoundland, NourElDeen Fahmy Memorial University of Newfoundland..