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Protecting sensitive data is more critical than ever in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). While businesses rapidly adopt AI and large language models, many overlook the security risks of exposing confidential information. Seeing these challenges, Selstan founder and CEO Vitalis Omambia launched GuardlyData, a platform designed to safeguard data through encryption, masking, and tokenization. His experience in cybersecurity and telecommunications, combined with mentorship from the Accelerator Centre, is guiding Selstan on its mission to help businesses embrace AI without compromising security.

HR professionals manage everything from talent acquisition to employee engagement, yet compliance remains a time-consuming and high-risk challenge. Julien Gagnier saw firsthand how organizations relied on spreadsheets and ad hoc research to track ever-changing regulations. To solve this, he founded Tablise—a platform that consolidates compliance information and project management into one seamless tool. Designed to help HR teams stay ahead of deadlines and regulatory changes, Tablise transforms compliance from a reactive scramble into a structured, efficient process.

Technology has helped make health data more accessible than ever. But while it’s easy to get information like lab results for yourself or a child, getting up-to-date information on loved ones in long-term care facilities can be almost impossible. Evoke Health co-founder and CEO Varsha Chaugai was inspired to solve this challenge with Evoke Health after hearing stories of people who were virtually cut off from their parents in long-term care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Experienced founder Andrew Dolinski turned to the Accelerator Centre to help scale his latest venture, Jetdocs, a collaborative ticketing and workflow software designed to streamline operations across teams. After co-founding a successful Canadian startup, Dolinski launched Jetdocs with Alex Kovalev to address challenges in cross-departmental information sharing. By integrating seamlessly with platforms like Microsoft Teams and Slack, Jetdocs enables organizations to manage workflows efficiently and keep teams aligned. Through the AC:Studio program, Dolinski has leveraged mentorship, resources, and funding to refine Jetdocs’ go-to-market strategy and position the company for continued growth.

Drawing on more than a decade of experience in the supply chain sector, Irene Koshulko co-founded Streamline—a company that empowers manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to plan more effectively with its AI-powered platform. Today, Streamline’s technology is used in over 40 countries, helping businesses across sectors like automotive, healthcare, and food and beverage transform their supply chains into engines of productivity.

Russell Byun and Ben Ying saw an opportunity to lower the barrier to entry for businesses and government agencies looking to leverage drone technology. They formed AIM Robotics to develop and launch RPAS WILCO, a drone-as-a-service platform now used by over 12,000 certified drone pilots across Canada. The platform helps businesses, consumer pilots, and professionals manage their compliance with Transport Canada regulations to ensure safety in the skies and on the ground.