Accelerate Okanagan
201-460 Doyle Avenue V1Y 0C2 Kelowna, BC, Canada

Calling all out-of-the-box thinkers who are motivated to build talent solutions! With the recent opening of The Vernon Innovation & Entrepreneur Workspace (The VIEW), we will be hosting the first North Okanagan Talent Hackathon on Thursday, October 29, 2020. #okgntech

RBC Foundation presented a cheque for $40,000 to United Way Southern Interior BC today representing a two year and continued commitment for CODEanagan, a barrier-free tech program for youth. #okgntech

As Unisus School is a small and independent school, we have the ability to be agile in our school design process, Dr. Killoran says. From physical space to curriculum, we can rapidly prototype solutions and be responsive to our community’s needs. #okgntech

In September we elected a new Board of Directors, consisting of both new and returning members. Take a look to find out who is on our board this term. And if you haven’t seen it yet, find our annual report linked in this blog. #okgntech

Have you met Jennifer? Jennifer Tedman-Jones is the Director of Business Development at Mitacs. When she’s not connecting awesome people in the community, you’ll find Jennifer out paddleboarding or checking off items on her Okanagan summer bucket list. #okgntech

Women's Enterprise Centre wants to help you separate valuable business strategies from the clutter using a straightforward, practical tool that will help clear your path to success. #okgntech

The Globe and Mail's second annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies was recently announced.... Which #OKGNtech companies do you see?

The COVID-19 pandemic is not going to put a stop to the third annual OKGN Angel Summit. We are now accepting applications for investors >> #okgntech

A group of Okanagan College business students are putting the call out for volunteers from OC and the community to help them harvest fruit that will be used to make healthy snacks for children and others in need. Thursday, Oct. 1 from 3:30 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 3:30 6:30 p.m.... Saturday, Oct. 10 from noon 4 p.m. More info on how to get involved >> #okgntech Okanagan College - Salmon Arm Campus Okanagan College - Kelowna Campus Okanagan College - Vernon Campus

Share your business vision and win $25k with the Pitch for the Purse! FWE Canada is hosting their 5 the annual #PitchforthePurse and applications are officially open until October 23! Not only will you get an opportunity to share your business vision to a community of supporters and investors, you... could receive dedicated mentorship, grow your network, and have the opportunity to receive up to $25K cash to fuel your #business growth. Submit a 30-second video at https://hubs.la/H0wdBLr0 now!

Want to create change, but not sure where to start? HR Tech Group has created a great Hub for Diversity & Inclusion Resources. #okgntech

What makes our mentors so qualified? They’ve been there. They’ve lived through the challenges, thrived in success and learned from experience. We recently caught up with one of our mentors, Ty Summach, to find out more about what makes him uniquely qualified. #okgntech

"Events like the Talent Hackathon are just one of the ways we hope The VIEW will help bring the network of innovators and creators in the North Okanagan together" Alex Goodhew, Community Manager, Accelerate Okanagan #okgntech

Okanagan College's School of Business is launching a new program that will teach entrepreneurship and business in a way most business owners would say is key to learning by doing. #okgntech Okanagan College - Kelowna Campus

Futurpreneur Canada is looking for 45 of Canada’s best and brightest young entrepreneurs to represent our country at the virtual 2020 G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance Summit hosted by Saudi Arabia on October 29-30, 2020. Apply here >>> https://hubs.la/H0wxVvP0 ... #okgntech

InvestHER is encouraging Black, LGBTQ+, newcomer, differently-abled, and racialized entrepreneurs to apply. Applications open NOW. InvestHER #okgntech

The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) and Innovate BC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to invest more than $2 million into 22 pilot projects being led by tech companies based in British Columbia. #okgntech Innovate BC

Calling all Innovators! This one is for you. #okgntech NoW of Work Inc.

The Ntityix Development Corp. has recently been publicly recognized with a national award. #okgntech

Did you know that 72% of female founders say lack of access to capital is the #1 barrier to starting a business? FWE Canada wants to change that stat through their new, #MoneyMoves program. This 4-week, online program is the most comprehensive, industry-inclusive capital education in Canada, made specifically for women entrepreneurs.... Interested in learning more? Visit https://hubs.la/H0wd26Y0 to apply now. Spaces limited + applications close on October 2, 2020.

Rocky Ozaki and his team from the NoW of Work Inc., will lead this half-day of virtual hacking followed by a virtual pitch event that is open to anyone to attend. Join us for the day as a hacker or join us in the evening as an attendee! More about the North Okanagan Talent Hackathon >>>... #okgntech

A new business accelerator program aims to help the region’s agricultural entrepreneurs get the tools and support they need to pivot operations, scale up and succeed. #okgntech

Join the Women's Enterprise Centre for this introductorylevel guide that will take you through practical exercises to help you understand the type of information financial statements provide. #okgntech