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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Future Ocean Foods, a Halifax-based nonprofit that has positioned itself as a global hub for seafood and seaweed innovation, is seeking new leadership and may be open to acquisition, according to its founder and executive director, Marissa Bronfman.

Halifax-based Home + Health has created an app to streamline the provision and receipt of healthcare and other services for seniors at home. The new company is now seeking financial investment and partners to refine its product and boost public

Halifax-based supplement startup Infusd Nutrition has made more inroads in the food technology sector with new partnerships with Connecticut-based consumer-health company Blueroot Health and women's health company Fairhaven Health of Washington.