Since 2000, 3100+ companies have entered the competition. Our top companies do better than average startups, with:
- $1B+ financing raised
- 9000+ jobs created
- 80%+ still operating
Find out why New Ventures BC is the largest and longest-running in the province.
Our history
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I am one of New Ventures BC’s biggest fans. Over the last 20 years NVBC has helped identify, mentor and grow many of the leading technology and life science companies in BC.
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Expanding programming beyond the Competition
2015-2020: The Distance Venture Accelerator and ISI grant help early stage startups thrive.
Notable winners: Ziva Dynamics, Ecoation, Lumen5, Certn, Cuboh, Microbiome Insights, and Jane Software.
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The Competition focuses on regional tech startups
2010-2015: Over 150+ companies enter yearly, attracting the brightest across BC.
Notable winners: AbCellera, MineSense, Mediacore, AppBridge, Telmediq, DarkVision, Aspect Biosystems, and Navigate Surgical.
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The Competition was initiated in 2000, going from idea to reality.
2001-2010: The founders attract sponsors, a network of volunteers, and the first jury.
Notable winners: AirG, Saltworks, LightIntegra, Augurex, Lungpacer, Neurio, Metalogix, and GenoLogics.