Growth Stage Companies
July 10
Applications open to present at BVC
August 8
Last day for applying companies to submit their application
September 1-30
Weekly Due Diligence meetings occur with the BVC, LLC investors
October 4
Five finalist Growth Stage companies are announced
October 18-19
Bend Venture Conference rehearsal, seminars, reception, and competition.
The BVC will be held at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.
Early Stage Companies
July 10
Applications open to present at BVC
August 8
Last day for applying companies to submit their application
September 14
Upstart Day – all Early Stage companies make their pitch, receive feedback, and are screened for Central Oregon PubTalk.
September 27
At PubTalk, a sold out crowd of over 350 people will vote for the Early Stage companies presenting. Five finalists will advance to BVC. PubTalk is held at McMenamins in downtown Bend.
October 18-19
Bend Venture Conference rehearsal, seminars, reception, and competition. The BVC will be held at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.
Impact Companies
July 10
Applications open to present at BVC
August 8
Last day for applying companies to submit their application
September 1-30
Weekly Due Diligence meetings occur with the BVC Impact, LLC investors
October 3
Three to five finalist Impact companies are announced
October 18-19
Bend Venture Conference rehearsal, seminars, reception, and competition. The BVC will be held at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.