$250,000 in cash and prizes to the top new startups in BC.
Applications now open, until April 7 2020, 10pm.
Why enter the New Ventures BC Competition?
Education
Get the essentials. Learn entrepreneurial building blocks from top-notch speakers at complimentary seminars and workshops.
Mentorship
Get advice. If you make it to the top 40, you'll get a mentorship team, plus pitch practice and feedback.
Networking
Get connected. Join up to three events with fellow startups, plus mentors and potential investors.
Feedback
Know what you don't know. Provide your business plan + pitch for a jury of experts to receive constructive feedback.
Recognition
Be noticed. Making it to the Top 25 means you're a venture to watch.
Prizes
Did we say prizes? We're giving away over $250,000 in cash and in-kind services to take your startup to the next level.
COVID-19 response: competition running as usual
Entries are still being accepted and all submissions will be evaluated virtually (as per usual). Events, including Startup Sprint, our annual educational series, are moving online.
COVID-19 response and competition event updates.
Eligibility
- BC residents, teams or businesses
- Innovative technology product or services
- Any type of tech
- Raised less than $1,000,000 of non-grant funding from any source
- Less than 5 years old
- Incorporation not required
- Pay $200 entry fee
Not sure if you qualify? Check the rules or contact us.
Competition Timeline
Have what it takes to compete for over $250,000 in cash and prizes? 6 months, 4 rounds of competition. 150 competitors, 1 grand prize winner.
April 7, 10 pm
Round 1 deadline
The Idea
Submit your registration and describe your business idea. All eligible participants move on to Round 2.
May 4, 7pm
Round 2 deadline
Feasibility Test
Submit a 5-page response to questions about your business idea.
- 15 companies move on to Round 3
- 25 additional companies will pitch their way into the final 10 spots in Round 3.
June 23
Round 2.5
Pitch Day
- 25 companies pitch to get into round 3.
July 29, 7pm
Round 3 deadline
Condensed Venture Plan
Companies will be paired with a mentor team to expand their idea into an 8 page condensed venture plan.
September 17 & 18
Round 4 pitches
Top 10 pitches finale
Top 10 finalists make an in-person pitch to the jury for a chance to win $250,000 in cash in prizes.
October 1
Winners revealed
