Applications are now open for Accelerate Okanagan’s 2024 cohort-style programs; Venture Validation, Market Ready, and Fundable.
All three of these programs are delivered in-person from our Kelowna office, with options to join the weekly sessions virtually. Joining a cohort-style program gives participants the opportunity to learn and connect with peers who are building companies at a similar stage.
These programs have limited capacity and run twice per year. Read on for dates and details.
If you are think of applying for the Okanagan Angel Summit, this program is for you. Learn the fundamentals of fundraising for your startup in this 8-week program. It is designed for entrepreneurs who want to better understand capital-raising pathways and prepare to build an investible company.
Winter / Spring Cohort:
- Applications close: January 19
- Program starts: February 1
- Last session: March 21
Summer / Fall Cohort:
- Applications close: August 26
- Program starts: October 3
- Last session: November 21
Program Cost:
$900 one-time program fee ($700 for AO members)
Join this 3-month intensive is designed to provide early-stage founders with the strategies and mentorship needed to support your product launch goals.
Winter / Spring Cohort:
- Applications close: January 19
- Program starts: February 14
- Last Session: May 8
Summer / Fall Cohort:
- Applications close: August 26
- Program starts: September 18
- Last Session: December 11
Program Cost:
$325/month ($250/month for AO members)
Market Ready helped me become unstuck, time after time. From figuring out how to grow a team on a budget, to increasing capacity, to developing a marketing strategy, this has been an enormous help and support.
Join this 3-month intensive that is designed to teach rapid validation, iteration, and development to early stage entrepreneurs.
Winter / Spring Cohort:
- Applications close: January 19
- Program starts: February 13
- Last Session: May 7
Summer / Fall Cohort:
- Applications close: August 26
- Program starts: September 17
- Last Session: December 10
Program Cost:
$325/month ($250/month for AO members)
In addition to these three cohort-style programs, we have additional programs like Accelerate IP, Okanagan Angel Summit, and ThreeSixty. If you’re not sure which program is a fit for you and your business, we encourage you to inquire with our team. We’re happy to sit down with your and see how Accelerate Okanagan can best support.
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Watch and learn from Programs Director, Thuy Tran, and Programs Strategist, Jessica Wicks as they share an overview of each Accelerate Okanagan program and the opportunities to participate in 2024.
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