Dalhousie University and national research commercialization accelerator Lab2Market have announced the 17 teams participating in their latest Launch accelerator for researchers looking to commercialize their work, as well as a new summer entrepreneurial program dubbed Collide Launch.
Dal Innovates, the school's entrepreneurship hub, said in a statement 47 teams have now graduated from the Launch program since it came to Atlantic Canada in 2020, with the inaugural Collide Launch cohort being offered in response to strong demand for accelerator services and accepting teams from a broader range of disciplines.
Lab2Market Launch is a 12-week bootcamp that offers a $10,000 stipend for each participant, as well as $3,000 payments for achieving business milestones and up to $5,000 in funding for project costs, with Collide Launch following a similar structure.
“Lab2Market Launch has established itself as the go-to program for Canadian graduate students, postdocs and researchers and this year, we are pleased to offer Collide Launch to support undergrads and students in broader fields of study,” said Dalhousie Vice President of Research and Innovation Alice Aiken in a statement.
“The innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem at Dalhousie is thriving and we are delighted that both Lab2Market Launch and Collide Launch have a full complement of motivated student teams ready to launch their next ventures.”
Here’s a look at the participating teams:
COLLIDE LAUNCH
Athlete Aid
Issac Hierlihy, Morgan MacKinnon
St. Francis Xavier University, University of New Brunswick
Athlete Aid is developing a subscription-based injury triage mobile app for minor sports athletes.
Daku Tech
Jake Young, Limysh Kalapala
Dalhousie University
Daku Tech is developing personal locator beacon technology to enhance safety for fishers and facilitate swift search and rescue operations during emergencies.
Head First Network
Lauren Mackay, Fraser MacKay, Sam Peach
Dalhousie University
Head First Network is developing a solution to equip student athletes with the tools and knowledge to manage and prevent concussions to foster safer sports practices across Canada.
Mxpert
Barath Sundar, Malik Rahey
Memorial University
Mxpert is developing an AI-powered platform to help auto repair shops boost operational efficiency and customer relations by automating customer engagement, with enhanced bookings, reminders and targeted marketing.
Pucktive
Eddie Cobbold, Charlie Cobbold
Dalhousie University, George Brown College
Pucktive is an innovative protective hockey apparel brand focused on making cut-resistant products to protect hockey players from injuries that can occur in exposed areas, such as the neck and wrist.
SOASIS
Lihui Qiao, Junwen Hu
NSCAD University
SOASIS plans to offer a physical pod that uses AI technology to deliver a holistic experience to people looking to take a short break or meditate to improve their mental health.
Willow
Aaron Burlacoff, Noah Burlacoff
Dalhousie University, Huron College at Western University
Willow will use innovative technologies to streamline estate planning services that include robust security measures for legally compliant digital wills.
LAB2MARKET LAUNCH
Atlantic Echo Solutions
Len Zedel Mohammad, Reza Mousavi
Memorial University
Atlantic Echo Solutions is developing acoustic methods to remotely measure sound speed in the ocean which is critical for all sonar and acoustic system applications such as high-resolution ocean bathymetry mapping and seismic surveys.
Bliss Bioproducts Inc.
Roksana Saleh Louis, Anthony Odo
Dalhousie University, St. Francis Xavier University
Bliss Bioproducts will be creating high quality, cost-effective, organic food and plant-based products.
BoviSense AI
Shubhangi Mahato, Hariesh Annadevara Sivakumar
Dalhousie University
BoviSense AI uses facial recognition systems and AI to support farmers with tailored insights for enhanced cattle welfare and productivity.
CoaTech Solutions
Pooya Nikbakhsh, Shahzad Karim
Dalhousie University
CoaTech Solutions is developing a uniform and durable protective coating for mold surfaces, with the aim of reducing downtime in tire production while also minimizing resource loss.
BravoZulu
Lynette Peters, Colin Peters
Dalhousie University
BravoZulu is creating a digital wellness solution that connects veterans and families through art and craft.
GamBit
Hamid Maymand, Brynn Harris-Shanks
Dalhousie University
GamBit aims to make video gaming more inclusive and immersive through brain-computer interface technology.
SensoFluidix
Alireza Zabihihesari, Ali Doostmohammadi
Dalhousie University, York University
SensoFluidix is developing highly sensitive synthetic receptors designed to integrate into ready-to-use kits, cartridges, and microfluidic sensing platforms to capture samples in harsh conditions for environmental, biomedical, and mining industries.
NexaPowder Inc
Elham Afshari Sara Mirzaei Mazraeh
Dalhousie University
NexaPowder Inc. focuses on sustainable advancement in metal 3D printing and crafting top-quality spherical metal powders from recycled materials to reduce energy consumption, costs, and emissions, while meeting industry demand.
OEEE
Hamid Jafarzadeh, Mohammadali Hemati
Memorial University
OEEE is using satellite imagery and artificial intelligence for rapid detection of oil spills to mitigate environmental damage and protect marine ecosystems.
OceanAM
Foroozan Forooghi, Mohsen Keshavarzan
University of New Brunswick
OceanAM is developing a fish-inspired remotely operated vehicle (ROV), specifically designed for underwater maintenance of offshore structures and ships.
