2026 New Ventures BC Competition Kick-off

The road to $250,000 in prizes begins here.

We’re opening the doors to the 2026 New Ventures BC Competition with an inside look at what it takes to win.

Hear firsthand from last year’s Competition winners and finalists and network with ecosystem leaders—mentors, investors, and judges—who can help accelerate your growth. If you are looking to put your startup on the map, this is your invitation to learn more about BC’s longest and largest running tech competition.

Event Schedule:

• 5:00 PM: Registration & Networking
• 5:30 PM: 2025 Competition Winners & Finalists Panel
• 6:15 PM: Networking
• 7:00 PM: Event ends

Can’t make it in person?
Tune into the Panel virtually. The Zoom link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

Panelists:

• Paschal Okwundu, Binta Financial (1st Place Winner, 2025 NVBC Competition)
• Chirag Jadwhani, PeerSupport.io (2nd Place Winner, 2025 NVBC Competition)
• Samuel Berryman, ImageCyte Technologies (Innovate BC Health & Life Sciences Prize and Top Science Award Winner, 2025 NVBC Competition)
• Additional panelists to be announced soon!

This event is free for BC tech startups, students, and the NVBC community.

Ready to Compete?

Apply by 11:59 PM on Thursday, March 12.
​👉 Learn more about the 2026 New Ventures BC Competition here

​By registering for this event, you consent to receive email communications from New Ventures BC, including our e-newsletter and updates about programs and events. You may unsubscribe at any time. By attending, you acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken and used by New Ventures BC for marketing and promotional purposes.