Three Calgary-founded companies have been selected for the C100’s prestigious 2026 Fellows Cohort, one of Canada’s most exclusive programs for early-stage founders aiming to build globally dominant companies. The announcement reinforces Calgary’s growing reputation as a launchpad for world-class innovation across health tech, AI, fintech, and real estate. For more than 15 years, the C100 […]
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MedEssist CEO Joella Almeida on Expanding Healthcare Access
Joella Almeida, co-founder and CEO of MedEssist, is transforming pharmacy care by bridging the gap between traditional pharmacies and walk-in clinics. With a background in payments and e-commerce, Almeida entered healthcare technology after recognizing inefficiencies in how pharmacies deliver care. MedEssist is pioneering pharmacy health clinics, enabling pharmacists to offer walk-in consultations, prescriptions, and preventative […]
MedEssist Partners with Uber Direct to Revolutionize Pharmacy Deliveries Across North America
In a step toward enhancing healthcare accessibility Calgary-based pharmacy software platform MedEssist has announced a strategic partnership with Uber Direct, Uber’s delivery platform. This collaboration enables pharmacies across Canada and the United States to leverage Uber’s expansive delivery network for rapid, reliable, and cost-effective medication delivery, catering to patients’ needs without imposing monthly fees on […]
Alberta Armada Sets Sail for SXSW to Highlight Innovation, Foster Growth
Alberta Innovates and its Scaleup Growth and Accelerator Program announced this month that dozens of high-potential regional startups will be attending the iconic annual tech and culture event SXSW in March. Fifty delegates will participate in curated meetings and attend invite-only networking events in an effort to make connections, attract investors, and take in learning […]
10 Homegrown Calgary Startups to Watch in 2024
2023 is in the rearview mirror and we can safely say it was a good year for the Calgary tech community and for Alberta’s tech scene as a whole. Of note, the city has earned a ranking among the world’s top 60 emerging startup ecosystems by Startup Genome, a global policy and research organization. We […]
Grab Your Tickets Now For Launch Party 2023
As the signature event of Innovation Week, Launch Party is Calgary’s largest startup-focused showcase of the year and spotlights some of the city’s most promising startups. Taking place on the final day of Innovation Week, this year’s Launch party will be the 14th annual pitch event and counts Goodlawyer, Quickly, StellarAlgo, Virtual Gurus, and ZayZoon among […]
Calgary’s Largest Startup-focused Showcase Announces Top 10 Startups of 2023
As the signature event of Innovation Week, Launch Party is the largest startup-focused showcase of the year and spotlights some of Calgary’s most promising startups. From digital pharmacy solutions to cannabis data analytics and automotive intelligence software, 10 Calgary startups are poised to make their mark in the global innovation community. This year’s Launch Party will be the 14th […]
Helcim Partners With MedEssist To Support Pharmacies Across North America
Calgary’s Helcim is partnering with MedEssist to support the growth and success of independent pharmacies across Canada and North America. Emerging from Alberta’s thriving tech ecosystem, MedEssist and Helcim are both alumni of the Google for Startups Accelerator program. MedEssist offers community pharmacies world-class clinical solutions, business tools and an amazing support team to help build […]