Company of the Year: Startup

About this Award

This award acknowledges an early-stage technology company that has brought something novel and impactful to the market, that is generating revenue, attracting team members and creating significant buzz in BC’s tech ecosystem.

Applications close April 15, 2025 at 11:59pm PT.

Evaluation Criteria – please complete the following:

Please include accurate and complete Applicant Contact Information in the following section. Award category information and updates will be sent directly to the applicant contact including next steps should your company be selected as a finalist.

Applicant Name *

Applicant Title *

Company *

Company Website *

Email *

Phone *

Employees (select a range from the drop-down) *

Annual Revenue CAD (select a range from the drop-down) *

Company Logo *

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1. Tell us about your company in a video - max 1 min ‘founder elevator pitch’ - 25% *

(max file size 25MB) (note: please do not submit professional or edited videos, just use your device!)

1. Tell us about your company in a video - max 1 min ‘founder elevator pitch’ - 25% * *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

2. Tell us about your startup! (500 words max) – 25%

Explain the problem your startup solves and the size of the market.
Explain how your tech is unique and proven.
Explain how your solution will be most successful and attract revenue/customers.

2. Tell us about your startup! (500 words max) – 25% *

0 of 500 max words.

3. Why should you be the BC Tech startup of the year? (500 words max) - 25% *

What are 3 key KPIs that showcase your company’s success and set it apart from others?
What are the wider and future implications of your startup success?

3. Why should you be the BC Tech startup of the year? (500 words max) - 25% * *

0 of 500 max words.

4. Have someone else tell us about your business. Please include 1 letter of reference (For example: mentor, investor or customer). 250 words max - 25% *

4. Have someone else tell us about your business. Please include 1 letter of reference (For example: mentor, investor or customer). 250 words max - 25% * *

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5. Attach your pitch deck - max 12 slides *

(max file size 25MB)

5. Attach your pitch deck - max 12 slides * *

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Please confirm that your company representative will be available to pitch live at a Dragons Den Pitch Night. *

Company Representative Name *

Company Representative Title *

Company Representative Email *

Please confirm your BC Tech Membership status*

Please confirm your BC Tech Membership status *

About this Award

Applications close April 15, 2025 at 11:59pm PT.

Evaluation Criteria – please complete the following:

1. Tell us about your company in a video - max 1 min ‘founder elevator pitch’ - 25% *

2. Tell us about your startup! (500 words max) – 25%

3. Why should you be the BC Tech startup of the year? (500 words max) - 25% *

4. Have someone else tell us about your business. Please include 1 letter of reference (For example: mentor, investor or customer). 250 words max - 25% *

5. Attach your pitch deck - max 12 slides *

Please confirm that your company representative will be available to pitch live at a Dragons Den Pitch Night. *

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