Accelerate Okanagan

We support entrepreneurs through mentorship, coaching, and community. Join us and let’s build the future of #OkanaganTech

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

Are you an org supporting local businesses? 🚀

PacifiCan’s Regional Innovation Ecosystems program may be for you!
Funding is available for organizations that power #BC’s innovation ecosystem & help SMEs grow.

Apply by Sept. 11 at 12:00 pm PT.

➡️ https://t.co/8XaRRX2THG

[Accelerate Okanagan @AccelerateOK]

Rylee McKinlay: In a Flash 📸

Events Manager at the Kelowna Innovation Centre, Rylee manages event bookings for the Theatre, the Atrium, and the Rooftop, from keynotes and networking nights to fashion shows and live art battles.

🎬 Watch more >> https://t.co/utgb3eKYss

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

Happy anniversary, PacifiCan! 🎉

For 5 years, PacifiCan has invested in businesses, communities and organizations to drive growth, unlock opportunities and strengthen B.C.'s economy.

Thank you to our partners, clients and communities. Together, we're building a stronger CanadaHappy anniversary, PacifiCan! 🎉

For 5 years, PacifiCan has invested in businesses, communities and organizations to drive growth, unlock opportunities and strengthen B.C.'s economy.

Thank you to our partners, clients and communities. Together, we're building a stronger CanadaHappy anniversary, PacifiCan! 🎉

For 5 years, PacifiCan has invested in businesses, communities and organizations to drive growth, unlock opportunities and strengthen B.C.'s economy.

Thank you to our partners, clients and communities. Together, we're building a stronger CanadaHappy anniversary, PacifiCan! 🎉

For 5 years, PacifiCan has invested in businesses, communities and organizations to drive growth, unlock opportunities and strengthen B.C.'s economy.

Thank you to our partners, clients and communities. Together, we're building a stronger CanadaHappy anniversary, PacifiCan! 🎉

For 5 years, PacifiCan has invested in businesses, communities and organizations to drive growth, unlock opportunities and strengthen B.C.'s economy.

Thank you to our partners, clients and communities. Together, we're building a stronger Canada.

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

📣 NEW: $30.5M+ in RTRI funding for 24 #BC businesses & orgs to help them navigate trade disruptions, boost productivity and growth, and reach new markets.

➡️ https://t.co/AS15WBMmDG

@BC_shellfish
@BC_Wood
@novarctech
@OneDegreeFoods
@Osensa_Corp
@quadrogen

[Accelerate Okanagan @AccelerateOK]

Harley Knife: In a Flash 📸

Founder & CEO of Mohkoman Creative, the first Indigenous-owned animation studio in the Okanagan, Harley is making room for more Indigenous voices in the industry and opening doors for the next generation.

🎬 Watch more >> https://t.co/h1gm9yXJ8X

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

[1/2] In May, @WebSummit returned to Vancouver, putting Canadian innovation on the world stage for a 2nd year.

#WSV26 welcomed 20,235 attendees, 1,197 startups & 768 investors from 100+ countries, its largest investor turnout yet.

See the full impact: https://t.co/BC9qH0bZfZ

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

Does your org support #BC’s innovation ecosystem & help SMEs grow?

PacifiCan’s Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program may be for you!

Check out this video for details on how to apply: https://t.co/EA6kLBLAUg

Learn more and apply by Sept. 11, 2026: https://t.co/usjlWL4qRc

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

[1/2] We’re accepting applications for PacifiCan’s Regional Innovation Ecosystems program!

Are you an organization supporting #BC’s innovation ecosystem & helping SMEs scale, boost productivity & build resilience?

Apply by Sept. 11 at 12:00 pm PT.

➡️ https://t.co/WFJqVUCfnh

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

We recently invested $17.3M+ in 8 #BC projects to accelerate AI & quantum innovation.
Learn how #GC is helping B.C. businesses incl.
@hmrobotics
@StarFishMedical
@metaspectral_
@VRIFYTechnology advance homegrown tech: https://t.co/KhmK1DVXkN
@vantechjournal

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

🏆Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 @AccelerateOK Angel Summit!
For the first time ever, 3 startups were crowned winners with over $400K invested in total. Huge congrats to shuriii, Bullfinch Earth, and @trydrawbridge on this amazing achievement!
https://t.co/VLKFBVQqcZ

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

Now accepting applications for PacifiCan’s Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program. Funding is available for organizations that support #BC’s innovation ecosystem & help SMEs grow.

Apply by Sept. 11, 2026.

➡️ https://t.co/UthgMTERUm

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

[1/2] 📣 Attention B.C. businesses and entrepreneurs!

The @BCGovNews business support resources have been updated to make them more user‑centric and easier to navigate for #BC businesses and entrepreneurs at every stage of growth.

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

📣 NEW: $136.3M over 4 years to invest in community infrastructure projects in #BC.

These projects will reflect local priorities and drive regional economic growth through the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) Local Impact Stream.

➡️ https://t.co/ORthbnslNR

[Accelerate Okanagan @AccelerateOK]

Attila Molnar: In a Flash 📸

Founder & CEO of Petawatts Auto Marine RV, Attila is helping RV owners and boaters embrace cleaner, quieter adventures through solar power, off-grid systems, and electric conversions.

🎬 Watch more >> https://t.co/zPLVNKxUQW

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

💭 “Leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about making thoughtful decisions even when the path isn’t clear.”

As CEO of @AccelerateOK, Brea Lake leads with empathy while supporting #BC founders.

Swipe for more from this proud @OkanaganCollege alum💭 “Leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about making thoughtful decisions even when the path isn’t clear.”

As CEO of @AccelerateOK, Brea Lake leads with empathy while supporting #BC founders.

Swipe for more from this proud @OkanaganCollege alum💭 “Leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about making thoughtful decisions even when the path isn’t clear.”

As CEO of @AccelerateOK, Brea Lake leads with empathy while supporting #BC founders.

Swipe for more from this proud @OkanaganCollege alum💭 “Leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about making thoughtful decisions even when the path isn’t clear.”

As CEO of @AccelerateOK, Brea Lake leads with empathy while supporting #BC founders.

Swipe for more from this proud @OkanaganCollege alum💭 “Leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about making thoughtful decisions even when the path isn’t clear.”

As CEO of @AccelerateOK, Brea Lake leads with empathy while supporting #BC founders.

Swipe for more from this proud @OkanaganCollege alum💭 “Leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about making thoughtful decisions even when the path isn’t clear.”

As CEO of @AccelerateOK, Brea Lake leads with empathy while supporting #BC founders.

Swipe for more from this proud @OkanaganCollege alum:

[Accelerate Okanagan @AccelerateOK]

Renée Warren: In a Flash 📸

Founder of The Pink Skirt Project, Renée is building a community that helps ambitious women create businesses aligned with the lives they actually want.

🎬 Watch more >> https://t.co/IFblJn19h3

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

“Unless you are willing to take a chance, it will be hard to be successful.”

Learn how Jillian White, President at MAKR Group in @cityofkelowna, takes bold chances to create splash pads, water parks, and playgrounds while spreading joy to communities worldwide ➡“Unless you are willing to take a chance, it will be hard to be successful.”

Learn how Jillian White, President at MAKR Group in @cityofkelowna, takes bold chances to create splash pads, water parks, and playgrounds while spreading joy to communities worldwide ➡“Unless you are willing to take a chance, it will be hard to be successful.”

Learn how Jillian White, President at MAKR Group in @cityofkelowna, takes bold chances to create splash pads, water parks, and playgrounds while spreading joy to communities worldwide ➡“Unless you are willing to take a chance, it will be hard to be successful.”

Learn how Jillian White, President at MAKR Group in @cityofkelowna, takes bold chances to create splash pads, water parks, and playgrounds while spreading joy to communities worldwide ➡“Unless you are willing to take a chance, it will be hard to be successful.”

Learn how Jillian White, President at MAKR Group in @cityofkelowna, takes bold chances to create splash pads, water parks, and playgrounds while spreading joy to communities worldwide ➡“Unless you are willing to take a chance, it will be hard to be successful.”

Learn how Jillian White, President at MAKR Group in @cityofkelowna, takes bold chances to create splash pads, water parks, and playgrounds while spreading joy to communities worldwide ➡️

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

Don’t miss the 8th annual Okanagan Angel Summit hosted by our partner @AccelerateOK.

On June 4, join the Forum by day and the Finale by night. Finalist companies will pitch live, and investors will allocate $200K+ in investment.

➡️ https://t.co/665zuNugSk

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

Applicants looking for more information about the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program can view PacifiCan’s informational video at: https://t.co/Zu97nO3Jvg

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

📣 NEW: $17.3M+ for 8 #BC businesses advancing AI & quantum innovation to help them scale, build resilience & compete globally, incl. @hmrobotics, @StarFishMedical, @metaspectral_, @VRIFYTechnology.

➡️ https://t.co/a28KfFciA8