# Accelerate Okanagan

> Accelerate Okanagan is a Kelowna-based technology nonprofit that supports entrepreneurs through mentorship, investment preparation, growth-project funding, intellectual-property resources and community connections. Its regional delivery network serves businesses across parts of British Columbia, while the 2026 Okanagan Angel Summit welcomed startups from across Canada.

- **Founded:** 2010
- **Headquarters:** Kelowna, Canada
- **Products:** ThreeSixty, Delta, Fundable, Okanagan Angel Summit, Market Diversification
- **Notable:** 2026 Angel Summit reported C$407,000 invested across three companies, its largest finale total to date., Through the 2026 Summit, reported cumulative direct investment exceeded C$1.5 million, with 141 investors trained and more than 350 companies supported., PacifiCan reports Startup Basics and RevUP participants attracted over C$13 million in private investment and increased sales by over C$24 million. These are reported participant outcomes, not AO revenue.

## Products & services

- **ThreeSixty** — Customized executive mentorship, expert advice, quarterly milestone reviews and peer learning for scaling technology companies in Interior and Northern BC. Initial engagement is six months. Northern Innovation Network currently says the funded round has ended and inquiries go on a waitlist.
- **Delta** — Non-dilutive growth-project co-investment of up to C$45,000, with project budgets up to C$150,000; no equity or repayment required according to the regional delivery partner.
- **Fundable** — Eight-week investment-readiness program. The Fall 2026 listing quotes C$900 plus tax or C$700 for AO Tech Members; runs October 6-November 25, with no investment guarantee.
- **Okanagan Angel Summit** — Founder and accredited-investor education, pitch preparation, investor meetings and due diligence, culminating in investment decisions. 2026 was the eighth annual edition and first open to applicants across Canada.
- **Market Diversification** — Matching support up to C$10,000 for eligible Southern Interior SMEs entering markets outside BC and the United States, funded by ETSI-BC. Returned for 2026/27 after the 2025 launch.
- **AccelerateIP** — Intellectual-property education, strategy and implementation support through a wider partner-delivered initiative; AO participates in the support network.
- **Membership and coworking** — Community membership, networking and workspace connections, including OKGN Works in Kelowna and The VIEW in Vernon. Workspace and membership terms vary.
- **Startup Basics and RevUP** — Historical early-stage and growth mentorship programs delivered with Executives-in-Residence; PacifiCan describes support since 2015.

## Achievements

- 2026 Angel Summit reported C$407,000 invested across three companies, its largest finale total to date.
- Through the 2026 Summit, reported cumulative direct investment exceeded C$1.5 million, with 141 investors trained and more than 350 companies supported.
- PacifiCan reports Startup Basics and RevUP participants attracted over C$13 million in private investment and increased sales by over C$24 million. These are reported participant outcomes, not AO revenue.
- 2025 Market Diversification supported 60 companies, with an estimated C$1.6 million in revenue reported in 2026 coverage.
- OKGo won the 2025 BCEDA Economic Development Marketing Innovation Award for communities over 25,000.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Fall Fundable applications announced; program scheduled for October 6-November 25, 2026.
- **2026-06** — Market Diversification returned for a second year with matching support up to C$10,000.
- **2026-06** — Angel Summit reported C$407,000 invested across Drawbridge, Bullfinch Earth and shuriii after expanding to Canada-wide applications.

## Links

- Website: https://accelerateokanagan.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accelerate-okanagan/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/accelerateok
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accelerateokanagan/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AccelerateOkanagan/

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Last updated: 2026-10-08