IgniteData, the healthtech company behind Archer, an advanced EHR-to-EDC solution, has been selected for the Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program. The collaboration aims to apply agentic generative AI to unstructured EHR data, delivering it to research coordinators while maintaining a human-in-the-loop workflow consistent with Archer’s design.
AI Meets Regulatory-Grade Clinical Data
Archer enables fully automated, real-time transfer of complex clinical data from electronic health records (EHR) to electronic data capture (EDC) systems and data warehouses. By reducing manual transcription, Archer improves accuracy, compliance, and trial speed. Already deployed at leading cancer centers, the platform is expanding rapidly to community hospitals and health systems across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Through the Pegasus Program—a selective initiative providing technology access, mentorship, and enterprise connections—IgniteData is advancing adoption of Archer and scaling its intelligent automation capabilities. The initiative allows seamless integration into clinical workflows while preserving full regulatory compliance, ensuring that data provenance and auditability are maintained.
“We are honored to be part of the Microsoft Pegasus Program,” said Steve Tolle, Chief Product and Technology Officer of IgniteData. “This isn’t a promise of what’s possible—it’s what’s happening today. Together, we’re leveraging agentic AI and intelligent automation to transform clinical trials—accelerating speed, eliminating inefficiencies, and setting a new global standard for data accuracy and compliance.”
Strategic Support for Growth
Tom Davis, Partner at Microsoft for Startups, emphasized the program’s value: “Pegasus gives select startups access to Microsoft Azure’s AI models, enterprise-grade security, and go-to-market support. Startups like IgniteData can now build fast, scale smart, and sell more by leveraging Azure and the Microsoft ecosystem.”
With deep integrations at top-tier sponsors and sites, Archer positions IgniteData as a leader in intelligent clinical trial data automation, helping research teams worldwide accelerate trials while maintaining the highest regulatory standards.
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