Turn your idea into a profitable company by entering the New Ventures BC competition.
A "new venture" is a business idea that is economically viable, but has not yet secured significant financing from "outside investors" (ie. investors other than friends, family, and company founders).
It must be an innovative product or service involving a new technology.
The competition will give you the opportunity to:
- Join in-depth seminars, and network with business, legal, government, and marketing professionals.
- Meet experts, mentors, and innovators who can help you take your idea from germination to fruition.
- Refine your idea for a technology product or service and develop a business plan to attract financing.
- Win the BC Hydro first prize package worth $60,000.
2008 Competition
The competition consists of four rounds of increasing complexity and commitment. Teams are eliminated after each
round. As you advance, you will win the opportunity to work with mentors and join in-depth workshops.
Idea Eligibility
The New Ventures BC competition is open only to those ideas involving a new technology. For all eligibility requirements, see the
2008 competition rules.
In the past, new technologies have included a pile
driver, a laptop antitheft device, a livestock feeding system, and a wireless gaming application, among others.
Registration Fees
The competition costs $100 to enter.
This fee is due by the competition deadline on April 23, 2008.
