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Together we are growing a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem that will inspire innovation and transform our community. Join us and let’s build the future.
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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.
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Startup Basics
Startup Basics is a self-led online program. Each module is designed to teach entrepreneurial fundamentals needed to transform an idea into a startup.
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Venture Validation
Venture Validation is a 3-month startup intensive. It is designed to teach rapid validation, iteration, and development to early-stage entrepreneurs.
GET CONNECTED -
Market Ready
Market Ready is a 3-month intensive design to teach entrepreneurs go-to-market strategy, how to connect with potential customers, and effective product positioning.
Learn to Launch -
Fundable
Fundable is an 8-week capital-focused program. It is designed for entrepreneurs who want to increase their understanding of capital-raising pathways and prepare to be investable.
CAPITAL READY -
Angel Summit
The Okanagan Angel Summit is an 8-week pitch program designed to educate investors and startups on the investment process through participation. It culminates in a public finale where an investment of up to $200K is placed.
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ThreeSixty
Customized engagement to prepare startups for raising a Seed to Series A investment round. ThreeSixty dives deep into growth and risk management, team development, and financial models.
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AccelerateIP
AccelerateIP is an integrated, three-stream, Intellectual Property capacity-building program. Focused on helping startups protect, manage, and leverage their intellectual property.
PROTECT YOUR IP
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Startup Basics
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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.
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Meeting Rooms / 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.
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Meeting Rooms / 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.
BOOK A MEETING ROOM
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Tenancy / Kelowna
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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.
APPLY NOW-
Startup Basics
Startup Basics is a self-led online program. Each module is designed to teach entrepreneurial fundamentals needed to transform an idea into a startup.
GET STARTED -
Venture Validation
Venture Validation is a 3-month startup intensive. It is designed to teach rapid validation, iteration, and development to early-stage entrepreneurs.
GET CONNECTED -
Market Ready
Market Ready is a 3-month intensive design to teach entrepreneurs go-to-market strategy, how to connect with potential customers, and effective product positioning.
Learn to Launch -
Fundable
Fundable is an 8-week capital-focused program. It is designed for entrepreneurs who want to increase their understanding of capital-raising pathways and prepare to be investable.
CAPITAL READY -
Angel Summit
The Okanagan Angel Summit is an 8-week pitch program designed to educate investors and startups on the investment process through participation. It culminates in a public finale where an investment of up to $200K is placed.
Get Invested -
ThreeSixty
Customized engagement to prepare startups for raising a Seed to Series A investment round. ThreeSixty dives deep into growth and risk management, team development, and financial models.
Prepare to Raise -
AccelerateIP
AccelerateIP is an integrated, three-stream, Intellectual Property capacity-building program. Focused on helping startups protect, manage, and leverage their intellectual property.
PROTECT YOUR IP
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Startup Basics
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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 -
Meeting Rooms / 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 -
Meeting Rooms / 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.
BOOK A MEETING ROOM
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Tenancy / Kelowna