MediateBC – non-for-profit go-to hub for mediation
Small Business BC – offers guided support, consulting, planning, seminars & webinars
Western Economic Diversification Canada – promote the development and diversification of the economy
AO – Hitchhikers Guide to the Okanagan Tech Startup Community – V2.0
NSERC – Natural Sciences Engineering Research Council – grants are designed to help companies and academic researchers solve the company’s technical challenges and create long term collaborations
Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust – SIDIT – support strategic investments in economic development projects
SRED – Scientific Research and Experimental Development – federal tax incentive program
Futurpreneur – young enterprises – financing, mentoring & support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39
Community Futures – Financing to training programs
BC Biz Pal – helps you find the permits and licences you may require when starting or operating your business.
Government Security Program – Security screening services
Concierge – Your Guide to Innovation Connecting you to funding, expertise, facilities, and global opportunities to help you grow your business!
OSME – Office of Small & Medium Enterprises – OSME improves small and medium enterprises access to government contracts
BCIP – Build in Canada Innovation Program – helps companies bridge the pre-commercialization gap by procuring and testing late stage innovative goods and services within the federal government before taking them to market
Accelerate Okanagan – helps technology companies start and grow in the Okanagan region
Kelowna Chamber of Commerce – Member-driven organization dedicated to connecting, serving and empowering the Central Okanagan business community
Mitacs – builds partnerships between academia, industry and the world – to create a more innovative Canada
NRC – National Research Council – provides innovation support, strategic research, and scientific and technical services
Statistics Canada – statistics to help better understand Canada
Women’s Enterprise Centre – business resource for BC women