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Innovate for Impact: Youth Entrepreneurship Program
Information Session for Fall Mentors
New Program

TechEdge

Helping Kootenay businesses navigate AI, digital tools, and technology adoption.
We’re building a new regional initiative designed to connect businesses with local technology expertise, AI solutions, and practical support.

Interested in learning more or shaping the program?

About TechEdge

New Program

TechEdge

Helping Kootenay businesses navigate AI, digital tools, and technology adoption.
We’re building a new regional initiative designed to connect businesses with local technology expertise, AI solutions, and practical support.

Interested in learning more or shaping the program?

About TechEdge

KAST TechEdge

TechEdge is a developing KAST initiative. It aims to advance digital adoption by Kootenay businesses connecting them with local expertise keeping contracts and value within the regional circular economy.

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Programs

Connecting Kootenay businesses with technology, expertise, and opportunity.

TechEdge is a new KAST initiative. It aims to advance digital adoption by Kootenay businesses connecting them with local expertise keeping contracts and value within the regional circular economy.

Program Info

New for August 2025: Currently Accepting Applicants!

The Kootenay Venture Network (KVN) is a group of accredited investors who invest in early-stage technology companies based in the Kootenay Region. Our members are connected to the Kootenays and believe in its potential to grow and prosper.

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If you’re a technology company or entrepreneur, the Venture Acceleration Program will help you transform your tech dream into a reality by connecting you with like-minded entrepreneurs and providing one-on-one mentorship.

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For ages 13-18, this program is designed to empower the next generation of innovators, equipping participants with the skills and confidence to turn their ideas into impactful businesses.

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Join our college-focused workshops in Nelson and Cranbrook (ages 16-30). Discover entrepreneurship and attend skill-building seminars tailored to industry sectors.

Workshop Info

Connecting Kootenay businesses with technology, expertise, and opportunity.

TechEdge is a new KAST initiative. It aims to advance digital adoption by Kootenay businesses connecting them with local expertise keeping contracts and value within the regional circular economy.

Program Info

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Opportunities for youths aged 5-17.

Build skills, discover passions through interactive play and learn about fields in science, tech innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Startups and tech-innovators.

Career training, upskilling, and networking with a focus on technology and innovation.
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Supporting founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners.

Learn how to develop or commercialize new or improved technology-driven products, services or processes.
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Supporting the Kootenays.

Learn, support, and engage with technology and innovative thinking in your community.
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Opportunities for youths aged 5-17.

Build skills, discover passions through interactive play and learn about fields in science, tech innovation and entrepreneurship.
Learn more

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KAST AGM 2025 Annual General Meeting Notice

Press Release: BroadKAST Film Festival to Celebrate Kootenay Entrepreneurs.

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