Atlantic Canadian founders were among the hundreds of international entrepreneurs chosen to pitch to investors at the recent Web Summit Vancouver.

Web Summit started in Ireland in 2009, and last month’s conference was the first time the Web Summit had been held in North America.

The four-day event saw thousands of entrepreneurs and investors in Vancouver. Organizers said the event saw more than 650 investors, from angels to the leading international VC firms and more than 1,100 vetted startups across pre-seed to Series A, B and beyond.

Participating startup Vergo has launched an artificial intelligence-enabled app aimed at reducing workplace injuries through better ergonomic practices.

Founder Christian Browne told Entrevestor the Halifax-based company hadn’t been actively seeking investment at Web Summit but instead focused on building connections with organizations in the western region, particularly safety associations, industry associations, workers' compensation boards, and those in sectors like manufacturing and construction.

“We were fortunate to connect with exactly the types of organizations we were hoping to meet—many of which would’ve been difficult to engage with had we not been in Vancouver,” said Browne.

The other East Cost attendees included:

Nova Scotia (Organized by Invest Nova Scotia)

  • ImmigrateAI Global - an AI platform that streamlines immigration applications while reducing the refusal risk with lawyer-designed, AI-driven tools.
  • HealthEMe Inc. - a self-help chronic illness management platform supporting patients with evidence-based tools pre, during and post care.
  • Carelynk Inc - an AI-powered marketplace directly connects healthcare providers with pre-vetted staff, bypassing traditional agencies.
  • SKILLCONNECT - uses AI to analyze role requirements, company culture, business needs and goals, matching startups with candidates primed to thrive in any environment.
  • AIR Resilience - revolutionizing workplace wellness, AIR’s BrainGym platform equips employees with mental fitness tools to prevent burnout before it starts.
  • BIBLIOgifting (BIBLIOnomics Inc.) - BIBLIOgifting helps professionals build relationships through AI-powered, personalized book gifting.
  • Commons Social Network - brings people together through events, empowering organizers and rewarding users for social engagement.
  • Gia - an AI-powered, all-in-one growth platform for the next generation of consulting firms and agencies.
  • Hivo - a community-focused workspace booking app, Hivo uses AI to connect remote workers with flexible, local workspaces.
  • iFormit Solutions Inc. - retrofits utility meters into smart devices for AI-driven grid stability, demand response, real-time energy insights and carbon footprint tracking.
  • Myomar Molecular - a breakthrough urine test from Myomar predicts muscle health, revolutionizing care for muscle degeneration.
  • RealMeta - enriches visitor engagement using AI powered location based augmented reality and immersive 3D virtual tours on mobile devices.
  • BlueGrid - enables those electrifying marine vessel operations to optimize up-front and life-time energy costs, vessel-to-grid revenue, and greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Hermetik Trading Technologies Inc. - delivers machine-learning insights for digital asset investments, helping traditional investors navigate crypto.
  • MOC BIOTECHNOLOGIES - builds AI-driven bioreactors and 4D bioprinting systems to speed up drug development and regenerative medicine.
  • TrainAi - an app that delivers custom workouts and meal plans using AI and image recognition to support beginner fitness journeys.
  • Train With Us - a social fitness app that matches users with workout partners and connects them to events in their community.

Newfoundland and Labrador (Organized by Genesis)

  • Hadamard AI - Uses AI to help the legal community conduct research.
  • NDITIVE -  Aiming to revolutionize industrial environments through pioneering sensor technology and the industrial metaverse. 
  • ScanSolve - An innovative educational platform powered by AI and machine learning, dedicated to making education accessible, engaging, and personalized for all.
  • Owlya - An AI question generator instructors can use to create advanced questions that better evaluate a test-taker's knowledge in a particular skill.
  • Bookinghook - Aims to provide the simplest way to manage direct bookings for your vacation rental.