$275,000+ in cash and prizes to the best new startups in BC
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Why enter the Innovate BC-New Ventures Competition?
Education
Get the essentials. Learn entrepreneurial building blocks from top-notch speakers at complementary 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 $275,000 in cash and in-kind services to take your startup to the next level.
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 $200 entry fee
Not sure if you qualify? Check the rules or contact us.
6 months, 4 rounds of competition. 150 competitors, 1 grand prize winner.
Have what it takes to compete for over $275,000 in cash and prizes?
Submissions open March 13 → April 16, 2018
April 16, 2018
11 pm // Round 1 deadline
The Idea
Submit your registration and describe your business idea. All eligible participants move on to Round 2.
May 7
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.
July 31
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.
Sept. 6-7
Round 4
Top 10 pitches finale
Top 10 finalists make an in-person pitch to the jury.
