Propel Welcomes Twelve Innovative Startups to Latest Traction & Growth Cohort

Propel, Atlantic Canada’s virtual accelerator for tech-enabled companies, is thrilled to announce the newest cohort joining its Traction & Growth Program. This diverse group of innovators represents a broad range of industries, from AI and health tech to retail, education, and clean technology, each bringing forward unique solutions poised to make meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

“This cohort demonstrates the strength and creativity of Atlantic Canada's startup ecosystem,” says Kathryn Lockhart, CEO, Propel. “From health diagnostics for bees to AI-driven parenting tools, these founders are solving real-world challenges with bold, scalable innovation.”

The companies in the Spring 2025 Traction & Growth cohort include:

AgroGene Solutions - New BrunswickFounders: Pascale Michaud, Luc Boudreau, Nicolas Pichaud, Gilles Robichaud Supporting beekeepers with diagnostics and hive health monitoring. www.agrogenesolutions.comBubbles Haircare for Kids - New BrunswickFounder: Alex Weaver Crawford Making kids’ haircuts fun and stress-free for families in Saint John. https://bubbleshair.caMAMAN AI – New BrunswickFounders: Milad Pira, Samira Pira, Kasra Esmaeili “ChatGPT for parenting,” offering tailored support tools for caregivers and organizations. maman.aiatlantiq AI – Newfoundland and LabradorFounders: Nurul Ibrahim, Joe Verdecampo Building the world’s first CAD Compliance Companion for ship designers using agentic AI. https://www.jarbiz.aiCAKEYHAND DESSERT FACTORY INC. – Newfoundland and LabradorFounders: Suren Margaryan, Anna Paytyan Specializing in custom cakes and desserts for every occasion. www.cakeyhand.comNutraForge – Newfoundland and LabradorFounders: Garreth Kippenhuck, Jager Cooper Using AI to help health professionals personalize dietary plans for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. www.nutraforge.caRefined Solutions Systems (Study4As) – Newfoundland and LabradorFounder: Olubunmi Odeyinka Developing AI-powered mobile LMS tools for educational and training institutions. www.study4as.comWeevva – Newfoundland and LabradorFounder: Matt Creese A smart rental platform that simplifies leasing for landlords and tenants while ensuring legal compliance. https://www.weevva.comDispension Industries Inc. – Nova ScotiaFounder: Corey Yantha Building self-serve kiosks for canned and ready-to-drink beverages. www.dispension.comImmigrateAI Global – Nova ScotiaFounder: Max Medyk “TurboTax for immigration” using AI to streamline visa applications. https://immigrateai.global/student-visaStellar RHL Inc (Stellar Futures) – Nova ScotiaFounders: Gary Stairs, Gayle Grin A real-time 3D digital twinning tool for emergency preparedness in rural coastal areas. www.stellarfutures.caSudDrop Laundry Services – Nova ScotiaFounder: Jayrell Diggs Providing next-day laundry pickup and delivery for homes and businesses. suddrop.ca For the next seven months, these founders will receive intensive virtual support through Propel’s proven framework, including mentorship, strategic coaching, and access to a growing network of peers and investors. The Traction & Growth Program is tailored to help startups accelerate customer acquisition and prepare to scale.

About Propel

Propel is Atlantic Canada’s leading virtual accelerator, built for founders ready to move faster, think bigger, and scale smarter. With over 1,000 startups supported, they’ve helped entrepreneurs validate product-market fit, land repeatable customers, and raise the capital they need to grow. Their 100% virtual model means founders don’t need to relocate or hit pause on their business. Propel companies get direct access to top tier coaches, a proven founder-focused curriculum, and a global network of experts. If you're serious about building a scalable tech company, Propel will meet you where you are and push you where you need to go. Learn more about upcoming cohorts, programming, and how to apply on the Propel website.