Offered by Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC
New Ventures BC Competition
- Maximum amount
- $250,000
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- British Columbia
Free, no account to start. This program is added to your saved list.
In short
Try to win cash prizes of up to $250,000 as well as scholarships, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help you start your business.
Eligibility criteria
- Business located in the target province (required)
- Business less than 5 years old
- Less than $1,000,000 in non-grant funding
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Official program website
Page updated on September 29, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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