Montreal companies: Get feedback from Rogers Ventures and VentureBeat

I’m headed to Montreal on July 15th, and I’m searching for more great companies that are doing awesome stuff.

I’ll be speaking at the Startup Festival. But while I’m there, Rogers Ventures and I providing feedback to companies that have disruptive ideas, but which are looking for insight into how to go to market.

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This is our last trip to the far north (I was in Vancouver and Toronto recently), so if you’re working on a good idea, apply now. Ten companies will be selected for the feedback session. It’s also an opportunity to learn more about DEMO, the conference we produce. We’re inviting the best companies we can find to launch on the stage, in Silicon Valley this Sept 12-14.

As a refresher, VentureBeat has teamed up with venture capitalist firm Rogers Ventures on a tri-city Canadian tour looking for tech talent. We’re looking for great story ideas, but this is also a way to get feedback from myself and partners from Rogers Ventures. Feedback received in these meetings is just a taste of the benefits offered at DEMO.

Those chosen to participate in DEMO receive coaching, expert audio-visual aid for presentations, marketing support, PR support, massive press exposure, high quality take away video and free participation at international DEMO conferences.

As a part of our commitment to showcasing tech excellence, DEMO will provide a full ride to the conference to 20 startups who have raised less than $500,000 (USD). We’ll also provide partial scholarships to 10 startups who have raised between $500,000 (USD) and $1.5M (USD). Our deadline to apply for scholarships is July 15^th, so get your applications in now.

A tiered pricing plan for those who do not receive scholarships is also available. Companies that fit the former qualifications can go to DEMO for $8,000 (USD) and $12,000 (USD) respectively.

We are meeting at the Notman House (51 Sherbrooke West, Montreal), details on timing to come. Looking forward to seeing what you’ve got, Montreal!

Got six minutes to launch your game changer? We’re finding top-shelf thinkers from around the world ready to showcase their products at DEMO Fall, on the same stage where companies like Netscape, TiVo, E-Trade, and Java got their start. After you sweat out your six minutes of fame, head off the the DEMO pavilion to chat with potential investors, partners and show off the goods.  Apply for your spot here. Demo Fall 2011 is located at the Hyatt Regency in Silicon Valley, September 12-14.