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
The Venture Acceleration Program is a 3 month program for entrepreneurs who have an innovative product or business and are committed to finding product and market fit.
FIND YOUR FIT
Startup Basics is a self-led online learning experience. Each virtual program is designed to teach individuals the entrepreneurial fundamentals needed to transform their idea into a startup.
GET STARTED
Advisor Access is a one-to-one complimentary advisory session for small businesses. Get paired with an experienced Business Advisor to navigate challenges like leveraging technology, overcoming business challenges, or expanding into new markets.
ACCESS AN ADVISOR
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 InvestedNo 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
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 CompetitiveOur 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 PositionsFinding 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 JobLooking 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 CareerBuilding 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
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
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
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
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 VIEWBack
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
The Venture Acceleration Program is a 3 month program for entrepreneurs who have an innovative product or business and are committed to finding product and market fit.
FIND YOUR FIT
Startup Basics is a self-led online learning experience. Each virtual program is designed to teach individuals the entrepreneurial fundamentals needed to transform their idea into a startup.
GET STARTED
Advisor Access is a one-to-one complimentary advisory session for small businesses. Get paired with an experienced Business Advisor to navigate challenges like leveraging technology, overcoming business challenges, or expanding into new markets.
ACCESS AN ADVISOR
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 InvestedBack
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
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 CompetitiveOur 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 PositionsFinding 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 JobLooking 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 CareerBack
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
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
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
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
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
30 November 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Exits matter because that’s when the founders, the team and the investors get paid. To use a chess metaphor, we hear a lot about the “opening game” (lean startup) and the “mid-game” (growth), but very little about the “end game.” As a result, founders miss opportunities or leave money on the table.