New Ventures BC is aiming to streamline access to capital across the province’s startup ecosystem with the recent launch of BC’s Capital Raising Index, a centralized, publicly accessible list of companies actively raising funds. Designed to address one of the most persistent challenges for founders—visibility during a raise—the Index aggregates B.C.-based ventures across stages from […]
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New Ventures BC Kicks Off 2026 Competition
Vancouver’s startup community will gather on March 3 for the 2026 New Ventures BC Competition Kick-Off, officially launching the province’s longest-running tech competition. Hosted at Fasken in downtown Vancouver, the free event gives early-stage founders a chance to connect with mentors, investors, judges, and fellow entrepreneurs while learning how to navigate the competition and accelerate […]
New Ventures BC Competition Opens 2026 Applications
British Columbia’s longest-running startup competition is back. Applications are now open for the 2026 New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, offering more than $250,000 in cash and prizes alongside six months of mentorship, education, and investor exposure for early-stage companies across the province. Now entering its 26th year, the program continues to act […]
New Ventures Launches ‘Capital Raising Index’ to Help Spur Deal Flow in B.C.
New Ventures BC has launched BC’s Capital Raising Index, an initiative which aims to spotlights B.C.-based tech ventures actively fundraising. The curated, publicly accessible list will highlight companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, and later stages. Founders stand to gain increased visibility across investor networks, according to NVBC, while investors get a focused view of […]
Binta Financial Wins 25th New Ventures BC Competition
Binta Financial, a fintech startup building infrastructure for borderless credit histories, has captured first place in the 2025 New Ventures BC Competition. The Vancouver company secured the $110,000 Innovate BC First Place Prize, cementing its position as one of the province’s most promising startups. Binta’s platform enables newcomers to carry verified credit histories across borders, […]
Ten Finalists Named for 2025 New Ventures BC Competition
After months of pitches, mentorship, and competition rounds, the 2025 New Ventures BC Competition has announced its Top 10 finalists. The finalists, hailing from across Metro Vancouver and beyond, represent a wide range of industries including fintech, healthtech, clean technology, AI, and software solutions. This year’s top contenders, listed alphabetically, are: Binta Financial (Vancouver) BuildMapper […]
VoxCell BioInnovation Wins $10K Pitch at Web Summit Vancouver
Vancouver-based VoxCell BioInnovation has added another trophy to its shelf, winning The $10K Pitch: BC’s Startup All-Stars at Web Summit Vancouver this week. The live competition featured 12 of British Columbia’s most promising startups, with VoxCell walking away with the $10,000 grand prize. This marks VoxCell’s second major pitch competition victory in just over a […]
BC’s Top Startup Competition Returns for 2025
One of British Columbia’s premier startup competitions is back. The 2025 New Ventures BC Competition is now accepting applications, offering early-stage tech companies the chance to compete for over $250,000 in cash and prizes. Now in its 25th year, the competition has served as a launchpad for many of BC’s most promising tech startups. Since […]
NVBC Finalist skiKrumb Goes ‘Unbound’ as Wearable Startup Partners with More Ski Hills
North American ski hills get about 80 million visits per year but ripping down mountains in winter isn’t the safest activity. Canadian youths experience more than one thousand hospital emergency room visits per year from ski and snowboard-related accidents. SkiKrumb provides a safety net for outdoor enthusiasts braving the wintry hills. The Vancouver startup is the […]
Sky’s the Limit for Surrey Agtech Startup Competing as Finalist in Multiple Events
The New Ventures B.C. Competition is a well-seasoned event. The annual affair started more than two decades ago, back in 2000, under the direction of Wal van Lierop. The driving idea behind the competition was to encourage regional innovation in tech—and the event has been an icon of the local ecosystem ever since. This year, […]