Since 2000, 3100+ companies have entered the competition. Our top companies do better than average startups, with:
- $1B+ financing raised
- 9000+ jobs created
- 80%+ still operating
Find out why New Ventures BC is the largest and longest-running in the province.
Our history



I am one of New Ventures BC’s biggest fans. Over the last 20 years NVBC has helped identify, mentor and grow many of the leading technology and life science companies in BC.

Expanding programming beyond the Competition
2015-2020: The Distance Venture Accelerator and ISI grant help early stage startups thrive.
Notable winners: Ziva Dynamics, Ecoation, Lumen5, Certn, Cuboh, Microbiome Insights, and Jane Software.

The Competition focuses on regional tech startups
2010-2015: Over 150+ companies enter yearly, attracting the brightest across BC.
Notable winners: AbCellera, MineSense, Mediacore, AppBridge, Telmediq, DarkVision, Aspect Biosystems, and Navigate Surgical.

The Competition was initiated in 2000, going from idea to reality.
2001-2010: The founders attract sponsors, a network of volunteers, and the first jury.
Notable winners: AirG, Saltworks, LightIntegra, Augurex, Lungpacer, Neurio, Metalogix, and GenoLogics.