FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 19, 2024

Vancouver, BC —The vibrant provincial startup and innovation scene was in full swing at the New Ventures BC Competition awards ceremony on Thursday night, where numerous emerging startups were recognized. Celebrating BC’s ecosystem of talented companies, the ceremony awarded $250,000 in prizes to standout startups.

Among the evening’s highlights, SFU VentureLabs along with sponsors proudly donated in-kind prizes to each of the Top Three winners—TIMEZYX, SkyAcres Agrotechnologies Inc., and skiKrumb Trackers.

The Top Three winners get a free 6-month membership to SFU VentureLabs, one-on-one advisory and coaching, mentoring, and access to our facilities including hotdesking, meeting rooms, and our onsite event space.

“As a proud sponsor of this competition, we are thrilled to celebrate the emerging companies that have earned these prestigious awards,” said Lesley Esford, Executive Director of SFU VentureLabs. 

“These emerging startups represent the future of our industry, and we’re excited to welcome them into the VentureLabs community.”

In addition, SFU VentureLabs presented the Top Science-Based Company Award to CereCura Nanotherapeutics with a 12-month membership with mentoring, marketing intelligence, curated introductions to investors, and participation in the Marketing PowerUp program, an offering only available to VentureLabs members.

At SFU VentureLabs, we help companies grow through outstanding mentorship, unique roadmaps, effective programs, and services. Aligning our support with the exceptional work and legacy of the New Ventures BC Competition, we enhance our commitment to fostering innovation and helping top participants achieve their growth potential as the future anchor companies of British Columbia.

About NVBC:
New Ventures BC is a non-profit organization that recognizes, encourages, and supports entrepreneurship in BC’s technology sector. Through government and corporate support, their programs provide education, tools, networking, and grant funding. They run the Annual New Ventures BC Competition, online market validation training, the ISI grant program, and the Distance Venture Acceleration program. Learn more about New Ventures BC by visiting newventuresbc.com.

About SFU VentureLabs:
SFU VentureLabs is a leading accelerator program hub based out of Vancouver, BC. We work with growth-stage startups to help transform their companies into impactful and scalable businesses. The value we provide allows client companies to grow in the areas that matter most with exceptional mentorship, unique roadmaps, outstanding services, and focused growth.

For more information, please visit venturelabs.ca or contact:

Media Contact:

Grace Sullivan
Brand Manager
SFU VentureLabs
grace@venturelabs.ca
venturelabs.ca

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