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Bio and HealthTech Industry Night

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Heliopolis YYC, 817 1 St SW, Calgary, AB

7pitches
3judges
$500microgrant awarded
Bio and HealthTech Industry Night

Seven Bio and HealthTech founders pitched in August. Essam Abdelhamid of LifeLink Health Inc won the $500 microgrant for a platform that pulls EMR, scheduling, billing, and patient communication into one system, going after the paperwork overload that burns clinicians out.

Founders

Essam Abdelhamid

Winner

Essam Abdelhamid

LifeLink Health Inc

An AI-powered platform unifying EMR, patient engagement, billing, and clinical tools into one system for primary care and specialty clinics.

$500microgrant
David Enoma

David Enoma

LucyDNA Inc

A genetics-informed health and wellness platform helping people spot chronic disease risk early and act on it with expert-guided recommendations.

Saqib Syed

Saqib Syed

Synfera

A hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier working toward a safe, shelf-stable, universal blood alternative, starting in cell culture and organ preservation.

Neeor Alam

Neeor Alam

Prosthetic Sensor Sock

A wearable sensor sock that maps pressure inside a prosthetic socket in real time, giving clinicians and users objective data on fit and comfort.

Rosmi Abraham, Ph.D.

Rosmi Abraham, Ph.D.

AIDE Digital Health Services

A coordination platform connecting independent allied-health clinics, matching patients to open capacity and helping clinics recover revenue lost to no-shows.

Rajvir Bhatti & Christina

Rajvir Bhatti & Christina

Cyberstride

A smart walker attachment that captures real-time movement data during rehabilitation, giving physiotherapists objective data on patient progress.

Dante Bravi & Tyler Fentie

Dante Bravi & Tyler Fentie

Project B

A refined driving system for people with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities who rely on adaptive driving technology, built so drivers keep both hands on the wheel for better control, safety, and confidence.

Rosmi Abraham traveled from Edmonton to pitch. Thanks to our judges, Nima Najand, Crystal Phillips, and Jennifer Erickson, for their time and feedback.

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