Welcome to the 2026 Bend Venture Conference (BVC) application! We're excited you're here. Applications close August 13 at 5:00 PM PT.
Choose the track that best fits your company today. If needed, the selection committee and fund managers may reassign your application to a different category.
Growth Tech is for companies whose primary advantage is software, AI, data, or platform technology. Applicants should have at least $500K in product revenue, be raising $250K–$2.5M+, and be ready to scale.
Growth Industries is for companies differentiated by physical products, engineering, science, manufacturing, or brand, including outdoor, food and agriculture, CPG, biotech, life sciences, climate, and hardware. Companies should have at least $500K in product revenue or demonstrate significant traction through milestones such as clinical, regulatory, pilot, or commercial progress, while raising $250K–$2.5M+.
Complete every required field as clearly as possible. If a question does not apply, enter "N/A." Before exiting the application, be sure to click "Share with BVC" to submit your application.
