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Accelerate Okanagan

mentorship, connections, and community they need to build technology-driven ventures

Kelowna, British Columbia

Located in Kelowna, BC, and serving the Okanagan community. We give entrepreneurs the mentorship, connections, and community they need to build technology-driven ventures. As the Okanagan tech community and companies within it continue to grow, so does our support model. Coined ‘Continuous Acceleration,’ we deliver unique programming for different stages of growth. The reality is, each stage of the entrepreneurial process demands a different set of tools and we are constantly iterating in an effort to meet those needs.

Industries

General/industry agnostic

Focus Areas

technology entrepreneurshipcapital raisingintellectual property protectionmarket expansiongrowth-stage companies

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Stages Supported

DiscoveryEfficiencyIdeaScaleValidation

Services Offered

Mentorship and access to advisorsFree educational events or programmingPaid programmingDiscounted and/or free professional servicesOffice space, co-working environmentVirtual office space, reception servicesFinancing opportunities and connections with investor groupsNetworking opportunities and community eventsAccess to free or discounted licenses for products or devkitsTrade and export supportIntellectual property education and assistance

Programs

ThreeSixty

accelerator

Founder-first advisory initiative for tech entrepreneurs on the path to scale, offering custom-designed solutions oriented around mentorship, strategic milestones, and peer-driven insights

Delta

accelerator

Offers funding and support for growth-stage tech companies ready to take on a high-impact project, with up to $45,000 in co-investment available

Fundable

course

8-week capital-focused program designed for entrepreneurs to increase understanding of capital-raising pathways and prepare to be investable

Okanagan Angel Summit

event

8-week pitch program designed to educate investors and startups on the investment process, culminating in a public finale where investment of $150K+ will be made

AccelerateIP

course

Integrated, three-stream intellectual property capacity-building program focused on helping startups protect, manage, and leverage their intellectual property

Market Diversification

other

Provides up to $10,000 in matching funds to help small to medium-sized businesses in the Southern Interior grow beyond B.C. and the U.S. by entering new extra-provincial or international markets

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Company Revenue Stages

Start ($0-1M)Grow ($1-5M)Scale ($5-25M)

Operates coworking spaces including OKGN Works located in the Kelowna Innovation Centre with dedicated desk tenancy and meeting room rental available. Offers multiple membership tiers (Connector, Tech, Tech Pro, Network, Investor, Ecosystem Partnership) designed for different stakeholder groups in the tech ecosystem. Hosts community events and maintains a member directory and partner directory.

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Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).

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Entity Type

Not-for-Profit

Operating Regions

British Columbia (BC)

Founded 2010
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