• 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
  • 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
  • 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

Events

All Events

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AWS Initiate Online Canada 2021

20 October 2021 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Innovation everywhere
Mark your calendars for AWS Initiate Online on October 20th, 2021
Government agencies, education institutions, healthcare organizations, and nonprofits must innovate to thrive in this era of rapid change. Whether you’re working on modernizing citizen services, enhancing student outcomes, researching life-saving cures, or advancing your mission, cloud technology is revolutionizing how we work and live.
Jump start your journey to the cloud. Join us for AWS Initiate Online Canada 2021 to learn about digital transformation and modernization, covering everything from security to cost savings by our AWS experts. Fireside chats with AWS leadership will also explore best practice and insights from customers across Canada. This online event allows you to select the sessions that are best suited to your cloud education needs. Tracks span business and technical content, including topics such as security, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, cloud economics, culture change, innovation, and much more.
Whether you’re an experienced user or just getting started on your cloud innovation journey, join us and learn something new on October 20th, 2021.

Keynote Speakers

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Coral Kennett
Education Sales Leader, AWS Canada
Stevan Beara
Solutions Architecture Leader, AWS Canada
Event Agenda

We will have different tracks available. All sessions will be held in English.

Details

Date:
20 October 2021
Time:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Website:
https://pages.awscloud.com/NAMER-public-OE-initiate-day-2021-reg-event.html?sc_channel=em&sc_campaign=EPS%20|%20NAMER_WWPS_WEBINAR_initiate-online_20211020_7014z000001hQVe%20-%20EN%20DG&sc_medium=em_417091&sc_content=REG_webinar_wwps&sc_geo=namer&sc_country=mult&sc_outcome=reg&trkCampaign=inionline21canps&trk=iniday_canps_dg1_en

Venue

Online
online
online, ab online Canada
Phone:
877-337-1188
View Venue Website

Organizer

AWS (Amazon Web Services)
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