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.

Apply Now
- ThreeSixty
  
  ThreeSixty is a founder-first advisory initiative for tech entrepreneurs on the path to scale. This isn’t a program. It’s a custom-designed solution oriented around mentorship, strategic milestones, and peer-driven insights.
  
  Built Around You
- Delta
  
  Delta offers funding and support for growth-stage tech companies ready to take on a high-impact project. Companies can apply for up to $45,000 in co-investment to accelerate their next big move.
  
  Strategic Growth
- 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 investment of $150K+ will be made.
  
  Get Invested
- Accelerate IP
  
  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
- Market Diversification
  
  Market Diversification 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.
  
  Expand Your Horizons
Membership
Membership Means More

AO Membership connects you with the people, opportunities, and resources that bring ideas to life. For founders, investors, and anyone helping shape Okanagan tech.

Plug Into Membership
- Connector Membership
  
  Connector Membership helps you find your place in Okanagan Tech by connecting you with people, ideas, and opportunities that turn curiosity into real momentum.
  
  Explore the Benefits
- Tech Membership
  
  Tech Membership connects companies to the founders, investors, and opportunities that turn survival mode into sustainable growth—backed by the Okanagan’s most credible tech ecosystem.
  
  Explore the Benefits
- Tech Pro Membership
  
  Tech Pro Membership connects established tech leaders through confidential CEO roundtables, regional visibility, and collaboration that strengthens both company growth and the Okanagan’s innovation economy.
  
  Explore the Benefits
- Network Membership
  
  Network Membership connects you with founders, innovators, and decision-makers who need what you offer—no cold outreach, just genuine relationships that lead to opportunity.
  
  Explore the Benefits
- Investor Membership
  
  Investor Membership gives you what you actually need: peer learning with investors who understand your decisions, curated access to quality companies, and a stronger ecosystem for the founders you back.
  
  Explore the Benefits
- Ecosystem Partnership
  
  Ecosystem Partnership connects your firm’s expertise with the region’s most ambitious companies—building the relationships, credibility, and influence that define market leadership.
  
  Become a Partner
Community
Time Well Spent

Get to know the companies, partners, and events that make up the Okanagan tech community. Our blog is your source for updates, stories, and insights from across the network.

Visit the Blog
- Member Directory
  
  Get to know the companies in the Okanagan tech ecosystem. Our member network is made up of tech companies, innovative businesses, and support organizations.
  
  Meet our Members
- Partner Directory
  
  Our Ecosystem Partners are investing their time and dollars into AO and Okanagan Tech. Meet the organizations who help us deliver on our mission to give entrepreneurs the mentorship, connections, and community they need to thrive.
  
  Meet our Partners
- Explore Events
  
  Accelerate your network by spending some time with Okanagan Tech. If you are willing, you are welcome.
  
  Check The Calendar
- SHARE YOUR EVENT
  
  Have an event you want to share with the community? Feature it on our Events Calendar.
  
  SUBMIT AN EVENT
- ON THE BLOG
  
  Explore more Okanagan Tech stories, opportunities, and articles on the AO blog.
  
  Read The Blog
Workspace
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
  
  Rent a dedicated desk with OKGN Works, 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 OKGN WORKS
- Meeting Rooms
  
  Looking for a meeting space in downtown Kelowna? OKGN Works 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

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
- ThreeSixty
  
  ThreeSixty is a founder-first advisory initiative for tech entrepreneurs on the path to scale. This isn’t a program. It’s a custom-designed solution oriented around mentorship, strategic milestones, and peer-driven insights.
  
  Built Around You
- Delta
  
  Delta offers funding and support for growth-stage tech companies ready to take on a high-impact project. Companies can apply for up to $45,000 in co-investment to accelerate their next big move.
  
  Strategic Growth
- 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 investment of $150K+ will be made.
  
  Get Invested
- Accelerate IP
  
  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
- Market Diversification
  
  Market Diversification 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.
  
  Expand Your Horizons
Membership
Back

Membership Means More

AO Membership connects you with the people, opportunities, and resources that bring ideas to life. For founders, investors, and anyone helping shape Okanagan tech.

Plug Into Membership
- Connector Membership
  
  Connector Membership helps you find your place in Okanagan Tech by connecting you with people, ideas, and opportunities that turn curiosity into real momentum.
  
  Explore the Benefits
- Tech Membership
  
  Tech Membership connects companies to the founders, investors, and opportunities that turn survival mode into sustainable growth—backed by the Okanagan’s most credible tech ecosystem.
  
  Explore the Benefits
- Tech Pro Membership
  
  Tech Pro Membership connects established tech leaders through confidential CEO roundtables, regional visibility, and collaboration that strengthens both company growth and the Okanagan’s innovation economy.
  
  Explore the Benefits
- Network Membership
  
  Network Membership connects you with founders, innovators, and decision-makers who need what you offer—no cold outreach, just genuine relationships that lead to opportunity.
  
  Explore the Benefits
- Investor Membership
  
  Investor Membership gives you what you actually need: peer learning with investors who understand your decisions, curated access to quality companies, and a stronger ecosystem for the founders you back.
  
  Explore the Benefits
- Ecosystem Partnership
  
  Ecosystem Partnership connects your firm’s expertise with the region’s most ambitious companies—building the relationships, credibility, and influence that define market leadership.
  
  Become a Partner
Community
Back

Time Well Spent

Get to know the companies, partners, and events that make up the Okanagan tech community. Our blog is your source for updates, stories, and insights from across the network.

Visit the Blog
- Member Directory
  
  Get to know the companies in the Okanagan tech ecosystem. Our member network is made up of tech companies, innovative businesses, and support organizations.
  
  Meet our Members
- Partner Directory
  
  Our Ecosystem Partners are investing their time and dollars into AO and Okanagan Tech. Meet the organizations who help us deliver on our mission to give entrepreneurs the mentorship, connections, and community they need to thrive.
  
  Meet our Partners
- Explore Events
  
  Accelerate your network by spending some time with Okanagan Tech. If you are willing, you are welcome.
  
  Check The Calendar
- SHARE YOUR EVENT
  
  Have an event you want to share with the community? Feature it on our Events Calendar.
  
  SUBMIT AN EVENT
- ON THE BLOG
  
  Explore more Okanagan Tech stories, opportunities, and articles on the AO blog.
  
  Read The Blog
Workspace
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
  
  Rent a dedicated desk with OKGN Works, 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 OKGN WORKS
- Meeting Rooms
  
  Looking for a meeting space in downtown Kelowna? OKGN Works 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

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8th Annual Okanagan Angel Summit

Open to Startups Across Canada

Now in its eighth year, the Okanagan Angel Summit runs from April 7 to June 4, culminating in a public grand finale where an investment of up to $150,000 will be made into Canadian startups. Over eight weeks, investors gain practical experience in due diligence, pitch assessment, and collaborative investing, while participating companies benefit from valuable training, real-time feedback, and meaningful investor connections that extend well beyond the Summit.

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