New Ventures BC provides accelerator programs tailored to startups at every stage—from ideation to growth. With expert mentorship, strategic guidance, and practical education, we help founders navigate challenges and grow their ventures. Explore our programs to find the right fit for you.
Programs
Accelerate Your Startup with Expert Support
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AccelerateIP
AccelerateIP helps startups develop and protect their intellectual property with education, strategy, and financial support.
Learn MoreIP Pathways
IP Pathways offers free, online education to help BC startups and scaleups align IP strategy with business success.
Application Status: Open
New Ventures BC Competition
Presented by Innovate BC
BC’s premier startup competition—refine your business, expand your network, and compete to win.
Learn MoreLead Generation and Sales Mentorship Program
Boost your sales and scale faster with expert mentorship and hands-on strategy support.
Application Status: Open until Aug. 22
Discovery Foundation BitSavers Program
Re-engineer your growth strategy and unlock new revenue opportunities in less than six weeks.
Application Status: Open
Mosaic Accelerator
Empowering BIPOC women-led businesses with mentorship, community, and tech entrepreneurship skills.
Learn MoreCapital Compass BC
Discover B.C.’s startups, investors, and capital sources—all in one place. This platform helps navigate funding, identify partners, and uncover opportunities in the province’s tech ecosystem.
Learn MorePast Programs
These programs are no longer running. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on future program announcements.
Venture Acceleration Program
Navigate the startup journey with one-on-one mentorship, structured learning, and peer support.
Program Status: Closed.
Discovery Foundation Indigenous Tech Founders Program
A mentorship program designed to help Indigenous Founders launch and grow their tech company.
Program Status: Closed.
Startup Experiences
More than 4000 startups have been supported through New Ventures BC’s programs.
No two startups are the same—and neither are their journeys. From early-stage ideas to scaling ventures, NVBC’s programs have supported founders across all sectors, helping them tackle unique challenges, refine their strategies, and accelerate growth. Learn from their experiences and discover insights to help you on your own path.
