• 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
    • Tech Membership

      Our Tech Company Membership is for all companies building an innovative business or product. Members receive access to the resume bank, job board, promotions, and discounts to Accelerate Okanagan events.

      Explore the Benefits
    • Supporter Membership

      Our Supporter Membership is for all service providers and support organizations. Members receive access to the resume bank, job board, and discounts to Accelerate Okanagan events.

      Explore the Benefits
    • Our Partners

      These supporters are investing in the future. 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 Supporters
  • 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
    • 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
    • Kelowna

      OKGNworks is a shared workspace located on the second floor of the Kelowna Innovation Centre. This shared workspace is purposefully designed to create collisions and connections with an open floor plan and plenty of meeting space.

      SEE OKGNWORKS
    • 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
  • 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
    • Tech Membership

      Our Tech Company Membership is for all companies building an innovative business or product. Members receive access to the resume bank, job board, promotions, and discounts to Accelerate Okanagan events.

      Explore the Benefits
    • Supporter Membership

      Our Supporter Membership is for all service providers and support organizations. Members receive access to the resume bank, job board, and discounts to Accelerate Okanagan events.

      Explore the Benefits
    • Our Partners

      These supporters are investing in the future. 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 Supporters
  • 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
    • 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
    • Kelowna

      OKGNworks is a shared workspace located on the second floor of the Kelowna Innovation Centre. This shared workspace is purposefully designed to create collisions and connections with an open floor plan and plenty of meeting space.

      SEE OKGNWORKS
    • 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

Meet Our Supporters

Investing in the future of #OKGNtech

Core Funders

As a not-for-profit, Accelerate Okanagan relies on funding from the provincial and federal government to continue providing impactful programming to our growing tech community. These supporters have gone out of their way to ensure our structured programs are constantly innovating to support the Okanagan’s growing tech sector.

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NRC-IRAP helps innovative small and medium-sized Canadian businesses grow through innovation. Delivered by a network of over 210 professionals located in more than 100 communities… across Canada, NRC-IRAP supports the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in innovative or technology-driven activities.
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Innovate BC encourages the development and application of advanced or innovative technologies to meet the needs of industry in BC. They accelerate technology commercialization by… supporting startups and developing entrepreneurs. With their partners, BCIC delivers programs and initiatives that promote company growth, resulting in jobs, increased revenue and economic development in BC. BCIC is a Crown Agency of the Province of British Columbia.
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Western Economic Diversification Canada
The Western Diversification Program (WDP) is the main program through which Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) makes strategic investments in initiatives with not-for-profit organizations that… enhance and strengthen the economy of Western Canada.
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Economic development benefits communities, industries and people in regions across B.C. Find funding, tools, resources, best practices and services to support your community’s economic goals.…
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The Economic Trust of the Southern Interior (ETSI-BC) uses its $50 million endowment from the Province of BC to contribute to stronger communities in the… Southern Interior by helping build a strong and diversified economy. We work with the region’s local governments, economic development practitioners, non-profit business support organizations, post-secondary institutions, industry associations, and accelerators to grow and diversify our region’s economy.
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Canada’s Regional Development Agencies (RDA) work closely with businesses and innovators in their regions to fuel economic growth that creates more well-paying middle-class jobs for… Canadians. Canada’s RDAs are a key part of the Government of Canada’s Innovation and Skills Plan, advancing and diversifying our regional economies and helping communities thrive.
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Become A Partner

Support a growing community of entrepreneurs and innovators.

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Industry Access

Big Things Are Happening

The industry is thriving with nearly 700 tech companies and a workforce of 12,000 —increasing at 15% year-over-year. Help to support that growth by providing the tech sector direct access to your organization’s expertise.
Connectivity & Activity

Community Growth At Record Speed

Accelerate Okanagan’s programs give you genuine connections to entrepreneurs and industry leaders through custom engagements; including access to quarterly business reviews, workshops, events and office hours.
Better Together

Invest In The Future of Okanagan Tech

How do you want to support the Okanagan tech community? Let’s work together to identify your organization’s strategic initiatives so that we can align and create collaborative engagements that help forward your mission.

Partners & Patrons

Our partners and patrons are experts in their fields and highly engaged supporters of the Okanagan tech community. They are giving not only dollars but their time. They participate in the journey of entrepreneurs in our programs, lending their expertise to entrepreneurs and companies as they grow.

BDO is a leading provider of professional services to clients of all sizes in virtually all business sectors. Our team delivers a comprehensive range of… assurance, accounting, tax, and advisory services, complemented by a deep industry knowledge gained from nearly 100 years working within local communities.
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Boast.AI maximizes your SR&ED cashback while handling all the paperwork. We gather data from your existing technical and financial systems to help identify, categorize, and… time-track eligible projects, leading to larger claims and lower audit risk with less time invested by your team.

Access up to 75% of your accrued SR&ED to fuel your growth. No monthly payments, no personal guarantee.
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CONNECT WITH BOAST.AI
The Canadian Securities Exchange is home to more than 300 uniquely listed issues covering a broad range of industry sectors.…
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CONNECT WITH CSE
The Economic Development Commission is the Region’s primary business resource. We facilitate economic growth by supporting local businesses, and attracting new people, companies and… investment to the Region.
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Community Futures North Okanagan is a not-for-profit organization that supports economic development projects and helps our business community, job-seekers, and employers succeed. As a community-based… organization with roots in Vernon dating back to 1984, Community Futures acts as a leader to create opportunities for growth and success across the North Okanagan. A team of nearly 45 staff provides workshops, programs, and services for three departments: Business Services, Employment Services, and Economic Development.
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CONNECT WITH CFNO
Crowe MacKay is northern and western Canada’s trusted advisors, providing audit, tax, and advisory services for over 50 years. As a member of the Crowe… Global network, we join over 200 firms in more than 130 countries around the world, providing exceptional service that empowers clients to make smart decisions. We are a team of innovators, technical professionals, and marketers dedicated to creating lasting value for our clients, people, and communities.
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CONNECT WITH CROWE MACKAY
The Kelowna office of Farris is comprised of 12 lawyers and 19 staff who provide full-service legal advice to the technology sector and businesses throughout… the Okanagan and the Interior.
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Interior Savings is the largest credit union headquartered in the interior of BC. They have a network of 21 branches and 15 insurance offices located… through BC’s Interior; two specialized commercial services centers in Kamloops and Kelowna; and a member service centre providing expanded service to 82,000 members
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KPMG combines a multi-disciplinary approach with deep practical industry knowledge to help clients meet challenges and respond to opportunities. They provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory… services and industry insight to help organizations manage risk and performance in the dynamic and challenging environments.
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Lawson Lundell has one of the leading business law practices in Canada, with extensive experience in all aspects of Canadian corporate and industrial activity, including… disruptive and world class technologies.
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The NoW of Work is a business transformation firm (consulting, training and speaking) that specializes in creating naturally innovative and agile teams capable of thriving… in our exponential times.

From leadership development and facilitating hackathons, to teaching OKRs and Agile, our team will accelerate your journey to building a modern, resilient, and future-proofed organizational culture.

While much of our work is currently conducted virtually, we have team members in Vancouver, Kelowna and Toronto who travel across North America to deliver our programs, speaking and training in-person as well.

The Future of Work is NoW…are you ready?
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Okanagan College is a public post-secondary institution that dates back to 1963 when the BC Vocational School opened its doors in Kelowna. Since then the… College has grown and responded to meet the needs of the communities it serves.
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Building on more than 70 years as a BC credit union, we are the trusted home for families and local businesses, building their financial dreams… and prosperity within our communities.
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Pushor Mitchell LLP has been Kelowna’s trusted legal advisor of choice for more than forty years. As B.C.’s largest law firm outside of the Lower… Mainland, we’ve developed a unique perspective on how businesses and individuals experience legal challenges.
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The University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan campus is an intimate learning community where students intermingle with one another and their professors on a daily… basis, while becoming global citizens through interaction with their community and the world.
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