Calling Women in Tech Founders and Mentors

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

Led by the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum, Spring, and CICE, this program will feature:

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

  •  Investor Readiness Programming for Founders by Spring to craft compelling narratives

  •  Networking & conference strategies to help you stand out

  •  1-on-1 mentorship tailored to your venture

  •  A VEF-exclusive Web Summit Playbook, 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 Women in Climate Tech Call for Innovation (funded companies announced separately)

Event Details:

Part 1: R2WS: Women in Climate Tech Pitch Training & Networking

  • Date: Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

  • Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Location will be shared with selected Founders.

Part 2: R2WS: Innovation with Impact: Women in Tech

Date: Wednesday, April 15th, 2025

  • Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Location: UBC Robson Square Theatre

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

Please fill out the form below.

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