Best Life Sciences Companies in Nova Scotia, Canada
The 33 best Life Sciences companies in Nova Scotia, Canada in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: ABK Biomedical.
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$27.5b in tracked funding; 76% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Life Sciences companies in Nova Scotia
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ABK Biomedical Developer of imageable embolic medical devices targeting benign and malignant hypervascular tumors 48Funding top 24%Moat top 32%Growth top 35%Patents top 36% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 24% Moattop 32% Growthtop 35% Patentstop 36% Talenttop 38% Innovationtop 39% Techbottom 48% Newsbottom 42% Globalbottom 42% Marketbottom 20% Funding: Raised $79.3M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 14 yrs (0.5/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 43 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $79M | 12 mo ago | 1 | Sharon Kehoe Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+19 | 43 patents Medical drug delivery devices using radiopaque and radioactive microparticle formulations | — |
| 2 | Sound Blade Medical Developer of a compact ultrasound therapy platform for non-invasive treatment of various pathologies | $16M | 21 mo ago | — | Matthew Mallay Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 3 | Appili Therapeutics Developer of drugs to treat infectious diseases 32Funding top 31%Product top 32%Tech top 40%Moat top 42% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 31% Producttop 32% Techtop 40% Moattop 42% Newstop 49% Patentstop 50% Globalbottom 48% Growthbottom 47% Innovationbottom 44% Marketbottom 27% Funding: Raised $15.5M across 18 rounds · 18 rounds over 10 yrs (1.8/yr) Product: 3 distinct product lines · Company stage: Acquired rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 32/100 | $16M | 10 mo ago | 9 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | 15 patents Oral metronidazole dosage forms and antifungal treatments for Candida auris infections | — |
| 4 | MedMira Diagnostic devices for rapid multiplex immuno-testing | $6M | 58 mo ago | 26 | — | — | 32 patents Point‑of‑care diagnostic devices using Raman spectroscopy for rapid analyte detection | — |
| 5 | Covina BioMedical A glass-based bone cement for the repair of vertebral fractures | $3M | 136 mo ago | — | Caitlin Pierlot CEO | — | 2 patents Germanium-based glass polyalkenoate cements for dental/medical restorative applications | — |
| 6 | Spring Loaded Technology Provides bionic knee braces | $2M | 127 mo ago | 27 | — | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+24 | 52 patents Orthopedic braces integrating energy‑storage and hydraulic tension mechanisms for joint support | — |
| 7 | PhotoDynamic Antibacterial oral hygeine product | $2M | 81 mo ago | 10 | — | — | 23 patents Photodynamic antimicrobial oral care using Polygonum cuspidatum extracts | — |
| 8 | Audioptics Medical Developer of diagnostic devices for ear-related diseases | $2M | 65 mo ago | 6 | Dan Macdougall Co-Founder & CEO | — | 11 patents OCT-based vibrography and acoustic immittance diagnostics for middle‑ear health | — |
| 9 | Athletigen Sports genetics company - Analyses user's DNA | $2M | 111 mo ago | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | 4-Deep Deep water imaging product and services for aquaculture, algae, oil and gas & other industries | $500K | 131 mo ago | 6 | Stephen Jones CEO | — | — | — |
| 11 | DeNovaMed UK-based, early-stage biotech developing lipid metabolism-targeted small molecules for DR bacterial infections | $500K | 170 mo ago | 11 | Christopher McMaster CEO | — | 33 patents Novel thiophene-based topical antibacterial compounds for skin infection treatment | — |
| 12 | Allumiqs Provider of sample preparation tools and software for omics analytics | $290K | 87 mo ago | 12 | Peter Hickey Co-Founder | WordPress Block EditorCart FunctionalityWooCommerce+31 | — | — |
| 13 | DeCell Technologies Tissue products for use in wound healing and surgical reconstructions | $250K | 155 mo ago | 5 | Sean Margueratt Co-Founder & CEO | — | 4 patents Decellularized tissue scaffold preparation for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering | — |
Top 12 Life Sciences companies in Nova Scotia
#1
Series D · Halifax, Nova Scotia · founded 2012 · 1 employees$79.3Mraised▾
Developer of imageable embolic medical devices targeting benign and malignant hypervascular tumors. It offers Eye90 microspheres which are Y‑90 radioembolization microspheres designed for liver tumor therapy, combining tumor treatment with advanced CT imaging visibility for precise dosimetry and visualization. It also offer Easi-Vue embolic microsphere which is an imageable bland embolization product allowing direct visualization at the target site.
- Oct 2025Series D$35M
- Apr 2025Series C$26.1M
- Dec 2022Series C$30M
- Sep 2022Series B$18.1M
#2
Acquired · Halifax, Nova Scotia · founded 2015 · 9 employees$15.5Mraised▾
Developer of drugs to treat infectious diseases. The company's product API-1503 is a class of 30S ribosome targeting agents for Gram-negative bacterias, API-1501 is a formulation of metronidazole, TI-2307 is a broad spectrum anti-fungal, ATI-1701 is a Tularemia vaccine, and Avigan is a broad-spectrum antiviral and therapeutic for COVID-19.
- Dec 2025Grant (prize money)$11.7M
- Nov 2025Post IPO$532.7K
- Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$11.7M
- Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$11.7M
#3
Series A · Halifax, Nova Scotia · founded 2023$16.5Mraised▾
Developer of a compact ultrasound therapy platform for non-invasive treatment of various pathologies. The technology uses image-guided histotripsy to induce cavitation bubbles, allowing for precise and controlled therapy to transform healthcare.
- Jan 2025Series A$16.5M
#4
Public · Halifax, Nova Scotia · founded 1993 · 26 employees$6.5Mraised▾
MedMira develops diagnostic devices for rapid multiplex immuno-testing. Its proprietary Rapid Vertical Flow Technology uses an immunoreactive membrane to detect the presence of pathogen-specific biomarkers in patient serum samples and other fluids. The company has single diagnostic tests for H. pylori, syphilis and HIV, and a multiplex product MultiPlo for the detection of HIV-1/2, Hepatitis B and C, and Syphilis. As of 2010, Swiss investment firm Andurja owns 21.7% of the controlling shares.
- Dec 2021Post IPO$1.7M
- Mar 2006PE$6.5M
#5
Seed · Halifax, Nova Scotia · founded 2016 · 6 employees$1.6Mraised▾
Developer of diagnostic devices for ear-related diseases. The product Ossiview obtains 3D images of the middle ear, captures the motion of middle ear structures in response to sound, correlates structure and function to locate lesions, and non-invasive.
- May 2021Conventional Debt$492K
- May 2021Grant (prize money)$240K
- Mar 2021Seed$1.5M
- Nov 2017Seed$50K
#6
Seed · Halifax, Nova Scotia · founded 2012 · 27 employees$2.1Mraised▾
Spring Loaded Technology is a Canada-based startup that has developed bionic knee braces for both re-enabling mobility and performance enhancement. The product is expected to enhance strength, reduce fatigue and increase stability.
- Mar 2016Seed$1.4M
- Jun 2015Grant (prize money)$100K
- Oct 2014Seed$270K
- Jan 2014Seed$100K
#7
Deadpooled · Halifax, Nova Scotia · founded 2015$2.5Mraised▾
Covina BioMedical is developing injectable biomaterials such as bone cement. The company is developing a glass-based bone cement for the repair of vertebral fractures.
- 2015Grant (prize money)$2.5M
- 2015Grant (prize money)$50K
#8
Seed · Halifax, Nova Scotia · founded 2014 · 10 employees$1.7Mraised▾
PhotoDynamic is engaged in developing an antibacterial oral hygiene product that to eliminate the negative effects of bacteria on the surface of teeth. The products is based on Photodynamic or Light therapy and is targeted at Orthodontic practices.
- Jan 2020Seed—
- Jul 2016Seed—
#9
Deadpooled · Halifax, Nova Scotia · founded 2014 · 4 employees$1.6Mraised▾
Athletigen analyzes a user’s DNA and help them explore their inner athlete with a personalized approach to health and fitness. It deliver an online profile so fitness enthusiasts can discover their bodies on genetic level, and customize personalized training and fitness programs to improve athletic performance. Health professionals, researchers, coaches and elite athletes have partnered with Athletigen.
- Jul 2017Conventional Debt$45K
- Oct 2015Seed$1.5M
#10
Seed · Halifax, Nova Scotia · founded 2008 · 6 employees$500Kraised▾
4Deep in water imaging is a privately owned, Halifax-based ocean technology firm specializing in the design, production and sale of submersible microscopes. These devices are used to monitor water quality in real-time and are based upon the principle of digital in-line holography. Applications include monitoring and quantifying oil in water, harmful algae monitoring, ship bilge and ballast tanks, oceanographic research, aquaculture and algae-biofuel production. The submersible microscope is essential for applications that require real-time, continuous, in-situ monitoring of water. The device is small, portable, robust, easy to maintain, requires minimal training and is easily deployed in fresh and saltwater to obtain 3D images. The system can count, size, characterize and track the movement of particles and microorganisms as small as a 1 micron and as large as several millimeters. Leveraging the intellectual talents and expertise of Atlantic Canada's oil. freshwater and ocean communities, RO is active in hardware and software development and has received numerous awards and grants acknowledging its commitment to product leadership and innovation. RO is currently focused on using th
- Nov 2015Seed$500K
#11
Seed · Halifax, Nova Scotia · founded 2005 · 11 employees$500Kraised▾
Developer of pharmaceutical products intended to provide therapeutic approaches to combat bacterial infections. The company utilizes microbiology and bacterial lipid metabolism to develop drugs and therapies for skin, wounds, and systemic infections, enabling healthcare providers to get products that improve the effectiveness of older antibiotics when used in combination.
#12
Seed · Halifax, Nova Scotia · founded 2018 · 12 employees$290Kraised▾
Provider of sample preparation tools and software for omics analytics. The company uses artificial intelligence for sample prep, mass spec services, and data analytics required in omics analytics and research to elevate the quality, reliability, and pace of research. Also, it offers sample preparation kits, reagents, proteins, and diagnostics kits.
- Jul 2019Seed$290K
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