Dalhousie University’s Emera ideaHUB has announced the launch of its Spring 2025 ideaBUILD cohort, welcoming 10 deep tech startups that are building solutions to improve global health.
The ideaBUILD accelerator helps deeptech startups develop and manufacture their products, providing funding, engineering expertise, and venture coaching. The program is designed to support startups developing hardware products from concept to operational prototype by offering tools and mentorship.
“Our Spring 2025 founders are tackling some of today’s most urgent challenges, from clean energy to medical devices and sustainable agriculture,” said Barrinique Griffin, Program Manager at the Emera ideaHUB. “At the Hub, our goal is to offer a rigorous, founder-centric program that supports the development of physical products with real-world impact.”
Participants will undego technical feasibility assessments, one-on-one coaching, and access to state-of-the-art prototyping facilities, the group said. Each team receives up to $10,000 in non-dilutive funding to support product development.
The new cohort includes:
Atlantic BioCorp – converts seafood shell waste into sustainable bioproducts using green technology, supporting the circular economy and supplying global cosmetics, nutraceutical, and industrial markets.
EmerAlt – is a sustainability-focused cutlery company, producing durable and affordable bioplastic alternatives for single-use utensils.
Equlantic – is developing the Auto Spec Carbon Analyser, a modular sensor that delivers real-time, high-precision carbonate system data to improve water measurement accuracy across industries.
Heat Pump Health – is developing a novel sensor that integrates with HVAC systems to monitor performance and upload data to the cloud.
Hydro Kars Inc. - develops hybrid conversion systems that enable heavy-duty trucks to run on hydrogen, reducing emissions and fuel costs while retaining diesel as a backup.
Nexcraft Mechanic - developing a compact, energy-efficient ventilator with precise airflow control and real-time synchronization, designed to improve respiratory support in critical, emergency, and home settings.
Poa Technologies Inc. – bringing the next generation of golf tech to the industry with flagship product, MARKR.
ReGrey –improves water access in stressed regions with its greyservoir hardware, which promotes grey water reuse and reduces waste from daily consumption habits.
SpectrAlign – creating a no-radiation imaging solution that improves spinal assessments and streamlines triage for back pain, aiming to make precision spinal care more accessible.
TapSync – TapSync is an eco-friendly, app-free Near Field Communication solution that delivers instant digital receipts, using AI and cloud tech to simplify expense tracking and eliminate paper waste.
