$300,000+ in cash and prizes to the best new startups in BC
2017 Competition now closed to entries. See who's in Round 3.
Why enter the BCIC-New Ventures Competition?
Education
Business education seminars to teach you entrepreneurial essentials.
Mentorship
Seasoned mentor panels and team mentors for the top 25 teams.
Networking
Get on the map with the startup community, advisors and investors.
Feedback
Test your business idea against out jury of experts and receive constructive feedback.
Recognition
Making our Top 25 means you're a venture to watch.
Prizes
$300,000 in cash prizes to top-placing companies.
Eligibility
- BC residents, teams or businesses
- Innovative technology product or services
- Any type of tech
- Raised less than $1,000,000 in financing
- Less than 5 years old
- Incorporation not required
- Pay the $200 entry fee
Not sure if you qualify? Check the rules or contact us.
The competition takes place over four rounds of elimination.
By round 4, only ten companies will remain in the running for over $300,000 in cash and prizes.
Submissions open March 14 → April 12 2017
April 12
11 pm // Round 1 deadline
The Idea
Submit your registration and describe your business idea. All eligible participants move on to Round 2.
The 2017 Competition is now closed to entries. Please join us at our events throughout the year!
May 3
6pm // Round 2 & 2.5 deadline
Feasibility Test
Submit a 6-page response to questions about your business idea.
- 25 companies move on to Round 3
- 15 additional companies will be paired with mentors and pitch their way into Round 3.
Aug 2
6pm // Round 3 deadline
Condensed Venture Plan
Companies will be paired with a mentor team to expand their idea into an 8 page condensed business plan.
Sep 7-8
Round 4
Top 10 pitches finale
Top 10 finalists make an in-person pitch to the jury.
Sep 25
Winners announced at Awards Ceremony
Upcoming Competition Events
Join us for the 17th annual BCIC-New Ventures Competition Awards Ceremony.
