R2WSV Impact GTM Sprint
Preparing B.C. Climate, Ag & OceanTech Companies for Global Success at Web Summit Vancouver 2026
Make the most of Web Summit With Go-To-Market Training
Convert attention into meetings, customers and capital
Designed for climate, ag and ocean tech startups
Who This Is For
This program is designed for BC-based climate, agritech, and ocean tech companies that plan to attend Web Summit Vancouver 2026 and want measurable business development results.
You are a strong fit if you are:
Pre-seed to early Series A.
Actively pursuing customers, partners, or investors.
Ready to run outreach, take meetings, and follow up post-event.
Looking to maximize Web Summit beyond booth traffic and pitch practice.
Why This Program Exists
Road to Web Summit programming supports founders across pitch readiness, storytelling, and ecosystem exposure.
This sprint focuses on execution.
You will not just “prepare for Web Summit.”
You will build and launch the systems required to generate outcomes before, during, and after the event.
What You Will Leave With
By the start of Web Summit, participating companies will have:
Clearly defined ICPs and priority targets.
The ability to generate a list of 50+ qualified contacts relevant to your goals.
Active pre-event outreach campaign examples across email and LinkedIn.
A refined event pitch for booths, meetings, and side events.
A clear meeting strategy for Web Summit and satellite events.
This is about arriving at Web Summit with momentum already in motion.
Weekly Focus
Phase 1
March 2 - 9, 2026
How to navigate Web Summit Vancouver, structure conversations, and deliver clear pitches in time-constrained settings.
Phase 2
March 30 - April 6, 2026
Define ICPs, identify who you should meet, and build a prioritized target list aligned with Web Summit attendance patterns.
Phase 3
April 13 - 21, 2026
Launch multi-channel outreach to book meetings ahead of the event and warm up key relationships.
Phase 4
April 27 - May 4, 2026
Set up CRM workflows, follow-up sequences, and a 90-day post-event engagement plan.
Delivered By
This program is delivered in partnership with:
Go-to-market execution and commercialization.
Climate tech funding pathways and Web Summit Climate Innovation Zone context.
Investor readiness and investment ecosystem access.
Together, the coalition brings practical GTM execution, investor perspective, and deep climate tech experience.
Selection Criteria
To ensure a high-value cohort, selection is competitive.
Priority will be given to companies that:
Meet Web Summit Startup Program requirements.
Are committed to attending Web Summit Vancouver 2026.
Can actively engage in outreach and follow-up.
Represent climate, agri, or ocean tech sectors.
A minimum of 40% of spots are reserved for Indigenous, women, and racialized founders, with province-wide participation encouraged.
Apply to Be Considered
Only 25–30 companies will be selected for this Event-Ready GTM Sprint.
If you want Web Summit Vancouver to drive real meetings, partnerships, and momentum for your company, this program is designed for you.
Selected companies will be notified on a rolling basis.
What founders usually ask before we start working together.
Do we receive a Web Summit Vancouver ticket as part of this program?
Do we need to be attending Web Summit Vancouver to apply?
Does the company need to be based in British Columbia?
Do we need to attend every session live?
What are the dates and times of the sessions?
Is this a pitch program or an accelerator?
What stage companies is this best suited for?
What if we are already participating in another Road to Web Summit Vancouver program?
