Startup TNT finale to headline Vancouver Startup Week’s opening night

Science World will play host to high-stakes pitches and high-impact networking as Startup TNT’s BC Summit XI Finale anchors Vancouver Startup Week’s Opening Reception on May 20.

Startup TNT is bringing its signature energy—and a potential $150,000+ investment—to the main stage at Vancouver Startup Week (VSW). The BC Summit XI Finale Night, happening Monday, May 20 at Science World, will see five early-stage BC startups pitch live to a room full of investors, founders, and tech community members. One company will walk away with a six-figure investment and the title of Summit XI winner.

The event doubles as the official kickoff for Vancouver Startup Week, a week-long celebration of the city’s innovation ecosystem. Now in its second BC edition, Startup TNT’s summit builds on the momentum of last fall’s inaugural event, where local angels came together to invest directly in emerging talent.

“The BC Summit XI Finale Night presents a unique opportunity to highlight the promising ventures emerging from BC,” said Richard K. Miller, BC Summit Lead at Startup TNT. “We’re excited to partner with Vancouver Startup Week to provide these founders with a platform to gain exposure and potential investment.”

Startup TNT has earned a reputation for its community-powered model—pooling capital from local angel investors and deploying it directly into regional startups. Since launching in 2020, the organization has run over 40 summits, mobilized more than 500 investors, and injected over $17 million in equity into Canadian startups.

“This partnership with Startup TNT highlights the collaborative spirit that drives our community,” said VSW Co-Chairs Katty Wang and Vivian Lago. “The Opening Reception will set the tone for a week of meaningful conversations, new connections, and startup energy.”

Doors open at 5:30 PM for networking, with live pitches starting at 6:00 PM and the investment announcement taking place by 8:30 PM. Attendees will also get a preview of what’s ahead throughout Vancouver Startup Week.

Tickets to VSW, which include access to the Opening Reception, are available at vanstartupweek.ca. Use promo code VSWxStartupTNT20 for 20% off.