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2026 Bend Venture Conference

2026 Bend Venture Conference

Varies; investor-determined. Growth tracks targeting $250K–$2.5M+ raises. Early Stage prizes may include cash grants, service packages, and potential investment.

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Application deadline: August 13, 2026. Conference: October 15–16, 2026.

AMOUNT

Varies; investor-determined. Growth tracks targeting $250K–$2.5M+ raises. Early Stage prizes may include cash grants, service packages, and potential investment.

AMOUNT

Varies; investor-determined. Growth tracks targeting $250K–$2.5M+ raises. Early Stage prizes may include cash grants, service packages, and potential investment.

DEADLINE

Application deadline: August 13, 2026. Conference: October 15–16, 2026.

DEADLINE

Application deadline: August 13, 2026. Conference: October 15–16, 2026.

FUNDING TYPE

Pitch Competition

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You must be a US-based C-corp with an open fundraising round between September and November 2026.

You must be a US-based C-corp with an open fundraising round between September and November 2026.

Growth tracks require at least $250K in product revenue and a raise of $250K–$2.5M+. Early Stage is Oregon-only, pre-revenue or under $500K raised, and raising less than $1M.

Growth tracks require at least $250K in product revenue and a raise of $250K–$2.5M+. Early Stage is Oregon-only, pre-revenue or under $500K raised, and raising less than $1M.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Three competitive tracks each narrow from all applicants to semi-finalists to a handful of main-stage finalists.

BVC has run for over 22 years and is the largest angel investment conference in the Pacific Northwest, drawing serious regional investor attention. Selection is multi-round: initial screen, virtual or in-person pitch, due diligence, then the main stage.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Submit application via bendvc.com/apply — Apply by August 13, 2026

  2. Pitch to selection team (semi-finalists invited) — Early September 2026

  3. Due diligence meeting with investors — Early September 2026

  4. Present on BVC main stage in Bend, Oregon — October 15–16, 2026

WORTH KNOWING

New for 2026: semi-finalists and finalists get access to an invitation-only Investor + Founder Mixer before the main networking reception, giving you direct face time with the investor cohort in a curated setting before competing on stage.

Apply on the funder’s site →

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