In 2026, B.C.’s top startups stepped onto the global stage.

BC Founder Faceoff: The $10K Pitch Competition

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At Web Summit Vancouver 2026, the BC Founder Faceoff: $10K Pitch Competition saw some of British Columbia’s most promising ventures come together with bright ideas, bold business plans, and the best that B.C. tech has to offer all at the BC Pavilion.

Who won? Jointly Solutions took top honours and the $10,000 grand prize for its online platform that helps Canadians create legally valid relationship agreements, such as prenups, postnups, and cohabitation agreements — entirely online and at a fraction of the traditional cost.

Other Standout Finalists: At the finale, standout companies KnowledgeKeepr, Butterfly Legal, and Farpoint Technologies showed the range of innovative solutions emerging from B.C. across sectors, including AI, legal innovation, and Indigenous tech.

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A Showcase of B.C.’s Startup Talent

The competition featured a curated group of 12 B.C. companies, each delivering fast-paced pitches to a panel of expert judges. After preliminary rounds, top ventures advanced to a live finale — competing for a $10,000 prize while gaining visibility on an international stage. 

Meet the Companies from 2026

From life sciences and AI to cleantech and digital innovation, the Pitch Off highlighted the depth and diversity of B.C.’s innovation ecosystem — and the founders driving it forward.

Tuesday, May 12

12:00pm — 1:00pm

Wednesday, May 13

12:30pm — 1:30pm

Thursday May 14 

12:30pm — 1:30pm

The top two companies from each day competed for the top prize of $10,000. See who won here.