Multiple startups founded in the Vancouver area were recently recognized by TIME Magazine and Statista as some of the world’s top HealthTech companies of 2025.
Among them is Arya Health.
Established in 2018 by frontline physicians, B.C.-based Arya Health offers clinics and health systems a tech-forward workflow platform for electronic medical records and more powered by artificial intelligence technology.
“This recognition as one of TIME’s Top HealthTech Companies of 2025 strengthens Arya’s credibility as a leading innovator in healthcare technology,” stated cofounder Sam Gharbi.
The company combines charting, eFax, online booking, patient messaging, telemedicine, digital documentation, and integrated billing into a single unified system.
For this innovation, Arya Health has been in the past recognized with other accolades, including the Ontario Centres of Excellence Innovation Award and the Health Innovation Spark Award. The startup was also named a Technology Impact Award finalist in 2022.
But the nod from TIME may perhaps top them all.
“This incredible honour builds trust with our clinics, partners, and investors, supports our market expansion, and reinforces confidence in our product roadmap, clearly demonstrating that we’re not just growing, but actively shaping the future of EMR and care delivery,” Gharbi stated.
Arya today boasts more than 2,000 daily clinical users, who serve a combined one million active patients across six provinces throughout Canada.
“Arya has developed an exceptional piece of software,” a testimonial from Dr. Ankit Kapur, Nest Health Centre reads.
“This software,” he continued, “is genuinely enhancing patient care, improving the delivery of healthcare services, and contributing to increased longevity.”
Other B.C. companies on TIME’s 2025 list include digital healthcare firm WELL, ultrasound technology innovator Clarius Mobile Health, and online senior care services provider Tuktu.
“We’re honoured to have been recognized by TIME as one of the World’s Top HealthTech Companies of 2025 in the Medical Devices & Wearables category,” a statement from Clarius reads. “This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering impactful technologies that fundamentally change how care is delivered.”
“Clarius is proud to be a leader in bringing high-quality, affordable, and accessible imaging to clinicians worldwide,” the startup stated. “Our mission continues: empowering every medical professional with accurate, easy-to-use imaging tools.”
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