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Entrepreneurs
Support for Entrepreneurs

Whether you are starting out or scaling up, we have resources, in-house experts, and accelerator programs for entrepreneurs who are ready to grow.

How We Help
- Startup Basics
  
  Startup Basics is a self-led online learning experience created by our organizational partners and Accelerate Okanagan. Each virtual program is designed to educate entrepreneurs on the fundamentals needed to transform their idea into a startup.
  
  GET STARTED
- Advisor Access
  
  Advisor Access is a one-to-one complimentary advisory service for small businesses. Get paired with an experienced Business Advisor to navigate challenges like leveraging technology, overcoming challenges from the pandemic or expanding into new markets.
  
  ACCESS AN ADVISOR
- Venture Acceleration
  
  The Venture Acceleration Program is a six-month program for entrepreneurs who have an innovative product or business and are committed to finding product and market fit.
  
  FIND YOUR FIT
- OKGN Angel Summit
  
  The OKGN Angel Summit is a 10-week program designed to educate local investors and startup companies from across British Columbia on the investment process. A capital fund is raised, deals are screened, and an investment in a company is made.
  
  Get Invested
- W Venture
  
  W Venture is a personalized three-month program for entrepreneurial women seeking to grow their business. Participants receive a curated experience that includes; hands-on individualized support, subject matter expertise, and a peer community.
  
  Ready To Grow
- RevUp
  
  RevUP connects established companies and their leadership team with business experts to help them scale. Growth is achieved through customized action plans and targeted skill development for both founders and leadership teams.
  
  Scale Up
Members
Membership Means More

Get plugged into the Okanagan tech community with Accelerate Okanagan’s membership. Membership is designed to provide resources and support for companies with perks for the founders and employees.

Become A Member
- Member Directory
  
  The Okanagan tech sector is growing at a rapid rate. Meet the companies behind #OKGNtech that are inspiring innovation and transforming our community.
  
  Meet Our Members
- Company Membership
  
  Company Membership is for all companies building a business, service, or product. Members can access the resume bank, job board, headshots, perks, and discounts to Accelerate Okanagan events.
  
  Explore the Benefits
- Supporter Membership
  
  Supporter Membership is for all organizations and institutions that are supporting entrepreneurs. Members can access the resume bank, job board, headshots, perks, and discounts to Accelerate Okanagan events.
  
  Explore the Benefits
- Our Partners
  
  These organizations are investing their time and dollars. Meet our core funders, partners, and patrons who help us deliver on our mission to give entrepreneurs the mentorship, connections, and community they need to thrive.
  
  Meet Our Partners
Jobs
Employ Your Potential

No matter what your business is focused on, people are at the heart of it. The #OKGNtech Job Board and Resume Bank make it easy to access the best of the best.

VIEW Job Board
- Workforce Insights
  
  Looking for salary and compensation data? We’ve partnered with BenchMarket to produce an Okanagan-focused workforce study to help employers make more data-informed decisions when it comes to employee compensation.
  
  Get Competitive
- All Jobs
  
  Our Job Board showcases available open positions from businesses within the Okanagan tech community. Use it to find your next career or showcase your next opportunity.
  
  Open Positions
- Post a Job
  
  Finding and recruiting the right talent is critical for any growing business. Have a job opening you need to fill? Share it with the community by posting it on our Job Board.
  
  Post a Job
- Post a Resume
  
  Looking to share your resume? Upload it to our Resume Bank! All Accelerate Okanagan members have exclusive access to review your resume from there.
  
  Accelerate Your Career
Events
Time Well Spent

There is always something happening in the #OKGNtech community. Keep an eye on the Accelerate Okanagan events calendar for the latest in workshops, networking events, and conferences.

Events Calendar
- All Events
  
  Accelerate your network by spending some time with #OKGNtech. If you are willing, you are welcome.
  
  Check The Calendar
- SHARE YOUR EVENT
  
  Have an event you want to share with the community? Feature it on our Events Calendar.
  
  SUBMIT AN EVENT
Workspaces
Working The Okanagan Way

Building a strong community, meeting like-minded people, and access to free coffee are just a few of the benefits of choosing to use Accelerate Okanagan’s coworking spaces.

Find A Workspace
- Tenancy - Kelowna
  
  Rent a dedicated desk with OKGNworks, a shared workspace located on the second floor of the Kelowna Innovation Centre. This space is purposefully designed with an open floor plan to create collisions and connections for tenants.
  
  JOIN OKGNWORKS
- Room Rentals - Kelowna
  
  Looking for a meeting space in downtown Kelowna? OKGNworks has a variety of rooms available for rent. Each meeting room comes with the resources and space needed to facilitate large and small groups and are available at flexible rates.
  
  BOOK A MEETING SPACE
- Tenancy - Vernon
  
  The Vernon Innovation & Entrepreneur Workspace (The VIEW) is a home base for innovators and entrepreneurs in the North Okanagan. This shared workspace allows for flexible rentals of dedicated desks, private offices, and part-time options.
  
  Explore The VIEW
- Room Rentals - Vernon
  
  Rent a meeting room in downtown Vernon at The VIEW. The Vernon Innovation & Entrepreneur Workspace (The VIEW) offers a diverse selection of spaces available to rent for large or small team meetings at hourly, half-day or full-day rates.
  
  ROOM WITH THE VIEW

Entrepreneurs
Back

Support for Entrepreneurs

Whether you are starting out or scaling up, we have resources, in-house experts, and accelerator programs for entrepreneurs who are ready to grow.

How We Help
- Startup Basics
  
  Startup Basics is a self-led online learning experience created by our organizational partners and Accelerate Okanagan. Each virtual program is designed to educate entrepreneurs on the fundamentals needed to transform their idea into a startup.
  
  GET STARTED
- Advisor Access
  
  Advisor Access is a one-to-one complimentary advisory service for small businesses. Get paired with an experienced Business Advisor to navigate challenges like leveraging technology, overcoming challenges from the pandemic or expanding into new markets.
  
  ACCESS AN ADVISOR
- Venture Acceleration
  
  The Venture Acceleration Program is a six-month program for entrepreneurs who have an innovative product or business and are committed to finding product and market fit.
  
  FIND YOUR FIT
- OKGN Angel Summit
  
  The OKGN Angel Summit is a 10-week program designed to educate local investors and startup companies from across British Columbia on the investment process. A capital fund is raised, deals are screened, and an investment in a company is made.
  
  Get Invested
- W Venture
  
  W Venture is a personalized three-month program for entrepreneurial women seeking to grow their business. Participants receive a curated experience that includes; hands-on individualized support, subject matter expertise, and a peer community.
  
  Ready To Grow
- RevUp
  
  RevUP connects established companies and their leadership team with business experts to help them scale. Growth is achieved through customized action plans and targeted skill development for both founders and leadership teams.
  
  Scale Up
Members
Back

Membership Means More

Get plugged into the Okanagan tech community with Accelerate Okanagan’s membership. Membership is designed to provide resources and support for companies with perks for the founders and employees.

Become A Member
- Member Directory
  
  The Okanagan tech sector is growing at a rapid rate. Meet the companies behind #OKGNtech that are inspiring innovation and transforming our community.
  
  Meet Our Members
- Company Membership
  
  Company Membership is for all companies building a business, service, or product. Members can access the resume bank, job board, headshots, perks, and discounts to Accelerate Okanagan events.
  
  Explore the Benefits
- Supporter Membership
  
  Supporter Membership is for all organizations and institutions that are supporting entrepreneurs. Members can access the resume bank, job board, headshots, perks, and discounts to Accelerate Okanagan events.
  
  Explore the Benefits
- Our Partners
  
  These organizations are investing their time and dollars. Meet our core funders, partners, and patrons who help us deliver on our mission to give entrepreneurs the mentorship, connections, and community they need to thrive.
  
  Meet Our Partners
Jobs
Back

Employ Your Potential

No matter what your business is focused on, people are at the heart of it. The #OKGNtech Job Board and Resume Bank make it easy to access the best of the best.

VIEW Job Board
- Workforce Insights
  
  Looking for salary and compensation data? We’ve partnered with BenchMarket to produce an Okanagan-focused workforce study to help employers make more data-informed decisions when it comes to employee compensation.
  
  Get Competitive
- All Jobs
  
  Our Job Board showcases available open positions from businesses within the Okanagan tech community. Use it to find your next career or showcase your next opportunity.
  
  Open Positions
- Post a Job
  
  Finding and recruiting the right talent is critical for any growing business. Have a job opening you need to fill? Share it with the community by posting it on our Job Board.
  
  Post a Job
- Post a Resume
  
  Looking to share your resume? Upload it to our Resume Bank! All Accelerate Okanagan members have exclusive access to review your resume from there.
  
  Accelerate Your Career
Events
Back

Time Well Spent

There is always something happening in the #OKGNtech community. Keep an eye on the Accelerate Okanagan events calendar for the latest in workshops, networking events, and conferences.

Events Calendar
- All Events
  
  Accelerate your network by spending some time with #OKGNtech. If you are willing, you are welcome.
  
  Check The Calendar
- SHARE YOUR EVENT
  
  Have an event you want to share with the community? Feature it on our Events Calendar.
  
  SUBMIT AN EVENT
Workspaces
Back

Working The Okanagan Way

Building a strong community, meeting like-minded people, and access to free coffee are just a few of the benefits of choosing to use Accelerate Okanagan’s coworking spaces.

Find A Workspace
- Tenancy - Kelowna
  
  Rent a dedicated desk with OKGNworks, a shared workspace located on the second floor of the Kelowna Innovation Centre. This space is purposefully designed with an open floor plan to create collisions and connections for tenants.
  
  JOIN OKGNWORKS
- Room Rentals - Kelowna
  
  Looking for a meeting space in downtown Kelowna? OKGNworks has a variety of rooms available for rent. Each meeting room comes with the resources and space needed to facilitate large and small groups and are available at flexible rates.
  
  BOOK A MEETING SPACE
- Tenancy - Vernon
  
  The Vernon Innovation & Entrepreneur Workspace (The VIEW) is a home base for innovators and entrepreneurs in the North Okanagan. This shared workspace allows for flexible rentals of dedicated desks, private offices, and part-time options.
  
  Explore The VIEW
- Room Rentals - Vernon
  
  Rent a meeting room in downtown Vernon at The VIEW. The Vernon Innovation & Entrepreneur Workspace (The VIEW) offers a diverse selection of spaces available to rent for large or small team meetings at hourly, half-day or full-day rates.
  
  ROOM WITH THE VIEW