The New Ventures BC Competition — a staple in the tech awards landscape, and a coveted trophy for startups — has announced its top 10 companies for 2025.
The largest and longest-running tech competition in the province, New Ventures BC is presented by crown corporation Innovate BC and helps early-stage businesses grow through mentorship, expert-led workshops, and networking opportunities across the tech ecosystem.
After months of pitches, mentorship, and competition rounds, the 2025 finalists are moving on to the final stage, where they’ll pitch their businesses to a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and investors. Up for grabs: $250,000 in cash and prizes, including:
$110,000 Innovate BC First Place Prize Package
$55,000 Innovate BC Second Place Prize Package
$30,000 Innovate BC Third Place Prize Package
$10,000 Innovate BC Sustainability Prize
$10,000 Innovate BC Life Sciences Prize
$10,000 Innovate BC Women-Led Venture Prize
$10,000 Leap to the Cloud Prize
Alumni Impact Award
NVBC Diamond-in-the-Rough Prize
The winners will be revealed on October 1st at the Stanley Park Pavilion.
Meet the Top 10 (in alphabetical order):
Binta Financial, Vancouver
BuildMapper, Vancouver
CanDry Technologies Inc., Coquitlam
Cater Dash, Burnaby
EyecareX, Vancouver
ImageCyte Technologies Inc., Vancouver
Minpraxis Solutions Ltd., Vancouver
PeerSupport.io, Langley Township
PINA Creation Inc., Burnaby
Sigen AI, Vancouver
Meet the Judges:
This year’s finalists will face a jury that includes:
Andy Edelmeir, Braemar West Capital
Guylain Roy, MacHabee
Irene Dorsman, Angel Forum
Jennifer Hamilton, VC and biotech veteran
Julien Sellgren, Angel Investor and past NVBC winner
Maria Pacella, Pender Fund
Mehrsa Raeiszadeh, 2-time past NVBC winner
Rasool Rayani, Angel Investor and past NVBC winner
Rochelle Grayson, Entrepreneur and Industry Chair, UBC Sauder School; Founder, Mosaic Accelerator
Simran Chahal, Life Science Executive
Thealzel Lee, E-Fund, Phoenix Fire Fund