IMPACTFUL INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT
Win Your Spot on Stage
The Impactful Innovation Spotlight is a pitch competition for early-stage deep tech founders. Eight winners will receive an all-access conference pass and a dedicated 5-minute slot to pitch their vision directly to a room of global investors, operators, and industry leaders.
What can I win?
The Prize
The judging panel will select 8 winners, who will each receive:
A dedicated 5-minute pitch slot in front of top-tier investors, partners, and industry experts.
One all-access ticket to the Impactful Innovation 2026 Conference.*
Brand exposure across our conference marketing channels.
Note: Flights and associated travel costs are not included in the prize
Enter the Impactful Innovation Spotlight Competition
HOW DO I enter?
THE REQUIREMENTS
60-Second Video: Record a brief elevator pitch communicating your unique value proposition and the global impact potential of your idea.
Company Description: Provide a short summary (max 250 words) of your venture for use on our marketing channels.
No Confidential Data: Please ensure your submission does not contain highly sensitive or confidential information.
Language: All submissions must be in English.
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Submissions Close: September 7th
Winners Advised: September 15th
Impactful Innovation 2026: October 12th -
This competition is open to early-stage deep tech ideas and ventures with global potential looking to take the next step in their journeys.
The idea or venture must involve technological or scientific advancement.
You must have a strong connection to New Zealand.
Pre-revenue is OK.
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Our panel of experts will review your 60-second video based on:
Innovation: The uniqueness of your core technology.
Market: Scalability and potential market demand.
Impact: Your potential for positive global impact.
Presentation: The clarity and quality of your pitch.
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By submitting an entry, you consent to BVNZ publishing the entry, or a segment of the entry, on our public and social media channels.