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July 23, 2019
Accelerate Okanagan Develops 5 Year Strategic Priorities and Launches Search for Next CEO
Accelerate Okanagan has taken the time to pause, reflect and reimagine the future of OKGNtech and through this work have built a new set of strategic priorities.
September 20, 2018
New study shows Okanagan tech sector is growing fast; contributes over $1.6 billion to regional economy
A new study commissioned by Accelerate Okanagan in conjunction with the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC) shows that the Okanagan region’s technology sector is booming.
January 11, 2018
Entrepreneurs and Tech Companies to Benefit from Enhanced Acceleration Programs
Accelerate Okanagan to expand programs to target clean technology, indigenous entrepreneurs and communities in rural British Columbia.
December 12, 2017
Techstars Reveals Results of Community Pilot in the Okanagan and Highlights Next Steps
On Thursday, December 7th, 2017 Chris Heivly, Executive in Residence at Techstars, returned to the Okanagan to share findings from an assessment of the Okanagan startup ecosystem. Results were revealed to members of the startup community, partners, and the Accelerate Okanagan team.
December 07, 2017
Cascadia Venture Acceleration Network Signs MOU
A new partnership among British Columbia, Washington and Oregon boosts innovation by introducing startups to cross-border funding and collaboration opportunities.
November 14, 2017
Accelerate Okanagan 2017 Board of Directors Announced
At its annual general meeting on November 25th, Accelerate Okanagan elected three new members to the board of directors. Sitting board members, Scot Speiser, Blair Forrest and Quinton Pullen remain members of the executive.
August 29, 2017
Top Accelerator, Techstars, to Launch Community Pilot in Okanagan
Okanagan selected as only Canadian region to collaborate with Techstars’ Chris Heivly on community pilot project.