Atlantic Canadian life science firms receiving $1.7M from feds

HALIFAX — The federal government is contributing $1,746,850 through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency to help four Halifax-based life sciences companies commercialize their healthcare solutions.

The four Halifax-based companies are part of a cluster of more than 100 locally-owned life sciences businesses:

• Mortyx protects and monitors blood samples moving between hospitals and laboratories
• Nxtgen Care provides care to seniors
• IR Scientific provides a solution for tooth sensitivity
• Skinfix specializes in skincare