@AccelerateOK

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 Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada
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Joined January 2011
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📢 B.C. businesses: Looking for support in changing market conditions? The Regional Tariff Response Initiative is here to help businesses navigate trade disruptions and seize new opportunities through targeted funding and support. Apply at: ow.ly/mv6i50ZW6Zm
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Is your #BC biz impacted by tariffs? The Government of Canada has measures to protect Canadian workers and help our businesses and industries navigate global trade disruptions. Access programs, resources and tariff biz support at #CanadaStrong: ow.ly/3euE50ZRbro
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[1/2] PacifiCan is hosting info sessions on the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI). 📅 Sept. 14, 1-2pm PT 🔗 ow.ly/GJ5a50ZLGaI 📅 Sept. 21, 1-2pm PT 🔗 ow.ly/Pk7t50ZLGaJ #CanadaStrong
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📢 The deadline to apply for PacifiCan’s Regional Innovation Ecosystems Program has been extended to Oct. 30 at 12 pm PT! Funding is available for organizations that power #BC’s innovation ecosystem & help small- & medium-sized enterprises grow. 👉 ow.ly/HjAB50ZL3wG
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Expanded RTRI support is now available to help businesses respond to tariff pressures. *New: Up to $3M in combined non-repayable funding, including support for demonstrated liquidity needs of up to $2M. Learn more – ow.ly/gG1H50ZKKEW #PacifiCan #GC #RTRI
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📣 NEW: The Government of Canada, through PacifiCan, is taking action to support #BC businesses and workers affected by U.S. tariffs. Minister Gregor Robertson met with industry leaders as part of this effort. Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/mJXV50ZGCIV
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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. ➡️ ow.ly/Z4U550Zz40C
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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 >> hubs.la/Q04sH61v0
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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 Canada.

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📣 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. ➡️ ow.ly/2N5O50Zyc63 @BC_shellfish @BC_Wood @novarctech @OneDegreeFoods @Osensa_Corp @quadrogen
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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 >> hubs.la/Q04r8HYD0
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[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: ow.ly/RvHQ50ZtrAr
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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: ow.ly/ThaV50ZtBNq Learn more and apply by Sept. 11, 2026: ow.ly/Xm6X50ZtBNr
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[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. ➡️ ow.ly/cxTo50Zoxt6
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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: ow.ly/SfXU50ZiQ4E @vantechjournal
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🏆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! ow.ly/xXFb50ZbWrL
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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. ➡️ ow.ly/LFYo50Zgpmt
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[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.
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📣 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. ➡️ ow.ly/c4FF50ZeoFL
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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 >> hubs.la/Q04lCPSz0
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