After months of pitches, mentorship, and competition rounds, the 2025 New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, has reached its final stage. Ten standout startups have risen to the top, earning their place as this year’s finalists.
Meet the Top 10 (in alphabetical order)
Binta Financial, Vancouver
BuildMapper, Vancouver
CanDry Technologies Inc, Coquitlam
Cater Dash, Burnaby
EyecareX, Vancouver
ImageCyte Technologies Inc., Vancouver
Minpraxis Solutions Ltd., Vancouver
PeerSupport.io, Langley Township
PINA Creation Inc., Burnaby
Sigen AI, Vancouver
What’s Next
In the final round, these 10 companies will pitch their businesses to a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and investors, all vying for a share of $250,000 in cash and prizes. The winners will be revealed at an Awards Ceremony on October 1st at the Stanley Park Pavillion.
Prizes up for Grabs
$110,000 Innovate BC First Place Prize Package
$55,000 Innovate BC Second Place Prize Package
$30,000 Innovate BC Third Place Prize Package
$10,000 Innovate BC Sustainability Prize
$10,000 Innovate BC Life Sciences Prize
$10,000 Innovate BC Women-Led Venture Prize
$10,000 Leap to the Cloud Prize
Alumni Impact Award
NVBC Diamond-in-the-Rough Prize
More details about each prize can be found here.
Meet the Judges
Andy Edelmeir, Braemar West Capital
Guylain Roy, MacHabee
Irene Dorsman, Angel Forum
Jennifer Hamilton, 25+ years working with VC firms and Biotech ventures
Julien Sellgren, Angel Investor and Past NVBC winner
Maria Pacella, Pender Fund
Mehrsa Raeiszadeh, 2-time Past NVBC Winner
Rasool Rayani, Angel Investor and Past NVBC winner
Rochelle Grayson, Entrepreneur and Industry Chair, UBC Sauder School, Founder of Mosaic Accelerator
Simran Chahal, Life Science Executive
Thealzel Lee, E-Fund, Phoenix Fire Fund
