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Kootenay Lake Innovation Centre (KLIC)

Technology ~ Engagement ~ Coworking

Kaslo, British Columbia

Big beautiful collaboration space @ the historic Kemball Centre, in the Switzerland of Canada – Kaslo BC. Partnered with KAST, CAIN, Coworking BC, Selkirk College, Chamber of Commerce and Village of Kaslo, we are a central coworking space for entrepreneurs, freelancers, non-profits and remote employees to work, meet, play and network. Courthouse cathedral ceilings, shared office experiences with private and open concept facilities that includes the fastest independent internet in the region with its own datacenter. A minute walk to the beach, trail, river, mountains, lake and next door to brewery!

Industries

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologiesDigital media & telecommunicationsForestryTourism & cultureTransportation

Focus Areas

Open source technologyDigital applications developmentRegenerative communitiesResilience buildingRemote work infrastructure

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Stages Supported

DiscoveryIdea

Services Offered

Free educational events or programmingOffice space, co-working environmentNetworking opportunities and community eventsAccess to specialized equipment, lab facilities, and/or servicesPractical prototype/MVP development assistanceAccess to free or discounted licenses for products or devkits

Programs

Kootenay Regenerative Communities

other

Co-living and regenerative villages initiative for those looking to relocate to the region

Kootenay Resilience Festival

event

Community event bringing the community together

Creative Collective

other

Critical Action Team focused on creative initiatives

Tech Teams

other

Critical Action Team focused on technology

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Company Revenue Stages

Start ($0-1M)

Features independent gigabit internet with own datacentre. Located in Kaslo, BC near beach, trails, river, mountains, and lake. Partnered with KAST, CAIN, Coworking BC, Langham Cultural Centre, and others. Offers co-living and regenerative villages program for relocation. Actively recruiting technology companies and professionals.

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BAI Type

Foundations & Ecosystem-Building

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).

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Entity Type

Not-for-Profit

Operating Regions

British Columbia (BC)

Founded 2020
University-affiliated

Selkirk College