The breakthru Live Finale is the result of a province-wide competition, one that proves New Brunswick’s startup and tech pipeline is not only alive but booming.
On March 19, 2026, we’re bringing founders, investors, business leaders, and ecosystem partners for one night where bold ideas meet real opportunity.
After a six-year hiatus, breakthru is back for the first time since 2019, and the response has been nothing short of extraordinary:
• A record breaking 80 applications submitted
• More than 114 entrepreneurs representing companies across New Brunswick
• Two intensive bootcamps designed to sharpen ideas, teams, and traction
It all comes down to the March 19 Live Finale, where five startups will pitch on stage, competing for up to $200,000 in equity investment and in-kind support from NBIF – with winners announced in real time.
This is early investment, real capital, and real belief in New Brunswick-built companies.
breakthru is a celebration of ambition, risk-taking, and the people choosing to build their companies here.