Projects supporting the growth of Atlantic Canada’s artificial intelligence ecosystem

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March 3, 2026 · Halifax, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Projects funded through the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII):

Bulletproof Solutions ULC 
Fredericton, New Brunswick 
Engage expertise to enhance productivity through Artificial Intelligence integration  
Investment: $49,500 (non-repayable)

Université de Moncton – Campus de Shippagan 
Shippagan, New Brunswick 
Optimize production lines through AI and collaborative robotics 
Investment: $93,000 (non-repayable)

CKF Incorporated 
Hantsport, Nova Scotia 
Execute training initiatives and launch business tools developed from AI strategies  
Investment: $124,500 (repayable)

Aucure Inc. 
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador 
Undertake market development activities to increase market awareness and accelerate growth 
Investment: $75,000 (repayable)

Liquid Health Data Inc. 
Fredericton, New Brunswick 
Engage expertise to develop an AI-driven system for financial operations in healthcare 
Investment: $50,000 (conditionally repayable)

LEXA Intelligence Corporation 
Moncton, New Brunswick 
Commercialize iOne technology to enter the physical security market 
Investment: $250,000 (repayable)

HomeschoolToGo 
Fredericton, New Brunswick 
Commercialize an AI-powered platform for custom homeschool curricula  
Investment: $84,000 (non-repayable)

Canadian Blk Women in Excellence Society 
Halifax, Nova Scotia 
Support business accelerator programs to equip Black women entrepreneurs with AI tools, business strategies, and mentorship 
Investment: $60,750 (non-repayable)

Chick Pick 
Fredericton, New Brunswick 
Commercialize AI-powered chick sorting equipment  
Investment: $400,000 (non-repayable)

FLOQER Inc. 
Halifax, Nova Scotia 
Scale its AI-powered sales platform, create jobs and achieve compliance to expand into new markets 
Investment: $294,000 (repayable)

Volta Labs Incorporated 
Halifax, Nova Scotia 
Foster AI and digital technology adoption in SMEs across the province, and create new business opportunities for regional AI Driven Enterprises (AIDEs)  
Investment: $557,000 (non-repayable)

Dalhousie University 
Halifax, Nova Scotia 
Support the AI2Market pilot program to train students in AI and entrepreneurship, turning ideas into companies 
Investment: $200,000 (non-repayable)

trophi.ai 
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador 
Undertake marketing and product development activities to accelerate revenue growth  
Investment: $950,000 (repayable)

qualiTEAS Inc. 
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador 
Undertake commercialization activities to accelerate revenue growth  
Investment: $60,000 (conditionally repayable)

Université de Moncton 
Moncton, New Brunswick 
Encourage the adoption of artificial intelligence for small and medium-sized enterprises  
Investment: $1,820,000 (non-repayable)


Projects funded through ACOA’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program to support the adoption and development of generative AI applications: 

Kardio Diagnostix Inc. 
Halifax, Nova Scotia 
Engage expertise for product development and market research to prepare for Health Canada and FDA approvals 
Investment: $200,000 (repayable)

CKF Incorporated 
Hantsport, Nova Scotia 
Engage expertise to evaluate operations, design and implement AI and digitization strategies 
Investment: $100,000 (non-repayable)

Mariner Partners Inc. 
Saint John, New Brunswick 
Engage expertise to develop an AI-driven fault detection system  
Investment: $50,000 (non-repayable)

Pluragon IT Inc. 
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia 
Engage expertise to develop and commercialize an AI-driven mobile app for grocery savings  
Investment: $49,500 (non-repayable)

Myomar Molecular Inc. 
Halifax, Nova Scotia 
Engage senior software developer to build predictive analytics for clinical and market adoption 
Investment: $50,000 (non-repayable)

e-WorkSAFE 
Saint John, New Brunswick 
Engage expertise to develop AI roadmap  
Investment: $37,500 (non-repayable)

ResolveHD 
Halifax, Nova Scotia 
Engage expertise to develop a new AI-based product to expand into new markets  
Investment: $50,000 (non-repayable)

Greenlight Analytical Inc. 
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia 
Engage expertise to enhance development of AI-based analytical model  
Investment: $50,000 (non-repayable)

Expertise Hub Co-operative 
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador 
Implement phase I of a multi-phase immigration retention and mentorship initiative  
Investment: $131,250 (non-repayable)

ImmigrateAI Global 
Halifax, Nova Scotia 
Engage expertise to support development of AI-powered platform to simplify immigration applications  
Investment: $50,000 (non-repayable)

Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick Inc. 
Fredericton, New Brunswick 
Host the 2025 NB Tourism Summit and deliver capacity-building training to operators  
Investment: $153,910 (non-repayable)

Bulletproof Solutions ULC 
Fredericton, New Brunswick 
Develop and commercialize a new AI-centric cybersecurity service offering  
Investment: $49,500 (non-repayable)

Innerlogic 
Bedford, Nova Scotia 
Engage expertise to accelerate the adoption of its engagement and culture analytics platform  
Investment: $50,000 (non-repayable)

Digital Nova Scotia 
Halifax, Nova Scotia 
Deliver Artificial Intelligence training and micro-credentialing program  
Investment: $387,000 (non-repayable)

TechImpact 
Fredericton, New Brunswick 
Support the 2025 InnovateNB Awards and the AI Conference Series  
Investment: $67,500 (non-repayable)

Easy Platter 
Halifax, Nova Scotia 
Engage expertise to launch a market-ready version of the platform powered by its AI assistant  
Investment: $50,000 (non-repayable)

Food and Beverage Atlantic Association Inc. 
Moncton, New Brunswick 
Support high-impact AI workshops helping SMEs integrate AI into core operations 
Investment: $88,108 (non-repayable)

L & A Metalworks Inc. 
Fredericton, New Brunswick 
Engage expertise to develop an AI-driven estimating engine  
Investment: $50,000 (non-repayable)

Event Temple 
Halifax, Nova Scotia 
Assist company with product development and AI integration  
Investment: $367,500 (repayable)

Digital Nova Scotia 
Halifax, Nova Scotia 
Assist Nova Scotian SMEs with AI adoption and integration  
Investment: $200,000 (non-repayable)

CharliAI Inc. 
Halifax, Nova Scotia 
Establish marketing and Artificial Intelligence hub  
Investment: $487,500 (repayable)

Spandrel Interactive 
Fredericton, New Brunswick 
Engage expertise of Artificial Intelligence specialist  
Investment: $50,000 (non-repayable)

AGADA Biosciences Inc. 
Halifax, Nova Scotia 
Expand facility, acquire advanced lab equipment and create five jobs to develop new services  
Investment: $576,750 (repayable)

Wellfish Tech (Canada) Inc. 
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 
Engage expertise in AI training and validation  
Investment: $50,000 (non-repayable)

Quidi Vidi Brewing Company Ltd. 
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador 
Enhance Artificial Intelligence capabilities to boost productivity and growth  
Investment: $50,000 (non-repayable)


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Contacts

Sofia Ouslis  
Press Secretary  
Office of the Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Innovation and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario 
sofia.ouslis@ised-isde.gc.ca

Lola Dandybaeva 
Manager of Media Relations 
Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 
lola.dandybaeva@justice.gc.ca

Media Relations 
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 
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