June 18, 2025
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 Brunswick
Founders: Pascale Michaud, Luc Boudreau, Nicolas Pichaud, Gilles Robichaud
Supporting beekeepers with diagnostics and hive health monitoring.
www.agrogenesolutions.com
Bubbles Haircare for Kids – New Brunswick
Founder: Alex Weaver Crawford
Making kids’ haircuts fun and stress-free for families in Saint John.
https://bubbleshair.ca
MAMAN AI – New Brunswick
Founders: Milad Pira, Samira Pira, Kasra Esmaeili
“ChatGPT for parenting,” offering tailored support tools for caregivers and organizations.
maman.ai
atlantiq AI – Newfoundland and Labrador
Founders: Nurul Ibrahim, Joe Verdecampo
Building the world’s first CAD Compliance Companion for ship designers using agentic AI.
https://www.jarbiz.ai
CAKEYHAND DESSERT FACTORY INC. – Newfoundland and Labrador
Founders: Suren Margaryan, Anna Paytyan
Specializing in custom cakes and desserts for every occasion.
www.cakeyhand.com
NutraForge – Newfoundland and Labrador
Founders: Garreth Kippenhuck, Jager Cooper
Using AI to help health professionals personalize dietary plans for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
www.nutraforge.ca
Refined Solutions Systems (Study4As) – Newfoundland and Labrador
Founder: Olubunmi Odeyinka
Developing AI-powered mobile LMS tools for educational and training institutions.
www.study4as.com
Weevva – Newfoundland and Labrador
Founder: Matt Creese
A smart rental platform that simplifies leasing for landlords and tenants while ensuring legal compliance.
https://www.weevva.com
Dispension Industries Inc. – Nova Scotia
Founder: Corey Yantha
Building self-serve kiosks for canned and ready-to-drink beverages.
www.dispension.com
ImmigrateAI Global – Nova Scotia
Founder: Max Medyk
“TurboTax for immigration” using AI to streamline visa applications.
https://immigrateai.global/student-visa
Stellar RHL Inc (Stellar Futures) – Nova Scotia
Founders: Gary Stairs, Gayle Grin
A real-time 3D digital twinning tool for emergency preparedness in rural coastal areas.
www.stellarfutures.ca
SudDrop Laundry Services – Nova Scotia
Founder: 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.