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R2WSV: Women in Tech Pitch Training & Networking

💡 Apply now: https://www.vef.org/women-in-climate-tech

Application Deadline: Friday, March 21, 2025

Join us for an exclusive day-long pitch training and networking program on April 2, 2025, at Innovation UBC, designed to give you the skills, confidence, and connections to make the most of these high-impact events.

In collaboration with Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum, Spring, and CICE, this program will feature:

  •  Pitch coaching with Julie Howgate: Anatomy of a Winning Pitch

  •  Storytelling for founders to craft compelling narratives

  •  Networking & conference strategies to help you stand out

  •  1-on-1 mentorship tailored to your venture

  •  An exclusive Entrepreneur's Guidebook for the Road to Web Summit , packed with insights on product-market fit, investor engagement, and follow-up strategies

Who Can Apply?

  • 10 women and non-binary founders, selected by Spring, VEF, and Innovation UBC upon approval, you will be notified and sent further details about the event.

  • 10 women-led climate tech ventures from CICE’s portfolio of companies

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 pm

Location will be shared with selected Founders.

 Program Agenda (9 AM - 4 PM):

  •  Workshops & Coaching on pitching, storytelling, and networking

  •  Live Pitch Practice & Feedback with expert mentors

  •  Interactive Networking Challenges to refine your approach

This is your chance to gain expert insights, build relationships, and get pitch-ready for the world’s biggest tech events.

We are searching for twenty trailblazing women and non-binary founders, as they gear up to pitch and network at Web Summit 2025.

💡 Apply now: https://www.vef.org/women-in-climate-tech

Application Deadline: Friday, March 21, 2025

Are you interested in being a part of the event as a mentor? Email us at events@vef.org.


In support of Web Summit Vancouver, Innovate BC is proud to deliver a sector development initiative to help B.C. startups maximize their Web Summit Vancouver experience and capitalize on its potential to support their growth. This initiative is called ‘Road to Web Summit Vancouver, Powered by Innovate BC (R2WSV)’.

R2WSV is aimed at leveraging Web Summit as a platform to attract investors, acquire customers, and drive growth for B.C. companies. As a part of R2WSV, Innovate BC is working alongside partners across the ecosystem to develop and implement a comprehensive suite of programming, including events, training, development programs, and pitch competitions, that enable B.C. companies to capitalize on the opportunities available through Web Summit Vancouver. We aim to engage with partners that can also maximize participation from founders across British Columbia’s various sectors, regions, and diverse communities (including Indigenous, women, newcomers and people of colour).