New Ventures Competition
$275,000 in capital and in-kind business services are awarded to the most promising startups in one of North America’s largest business technology competitions.
About the program
New Ventures Competition
The New Ventures Competition presented by Innovate BC drives the growth of early-stage technologyScience or knowledge put into practical use to solve problems or invent useful tools. companies by providing mentorship, business seminars, networking events and recognition.
A total of $275,000 in capital and in-kind business services are awarded to the most promising startupsCompanies initiated by individual founders or entrepreneurs to search for a repeatable and scalable business model. in one of North America’s largest business technology competitions.
Past winners have raised over $807 million in financing, $288 million in revenues, and have created over 5,400 jobs in British Columbia. Over 150 of B.C.’s top business leaders volunteer as mentors and jurors. Since its inception, more than 1,500 entrepreneurs have participated in the program.