The KAST community is full of like-minded visionaries. Are you a tech company, entrepreneur, innovator, or service provider? Join us today.
Join the only non-profit tech association in the Kootenays. Why? Because it’s our mission to enable a vibrant, thriving and healthy tech community in this region.
Becoming a KAST member means you have access to a multitude of services, programming, events and community initiatives to help you build or grow your business and network.
YOUR MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
- You’ll be part of the awesome #kootenaytech community.
- Free or discounted events (you’ll get your membership dollars back in beer and quinoa, we promise).
- Discounts at our MIDAS Lab and Nelson Innovation Centre facilities.
- Access to affordable shared working and meeting spaces.
- Eligible for KAST awards. Great exposure and fun events.
- Free marketing and promotion through our website, newsletter, social media channels and more.
- Speaking of website, you’ll get a slick company profile on KAST.com
- Have access to a concentrated pool of potential clients.
- Access to education, professional development & skills training programs.
- Networking in KAST’s developed pool of mentors, investors and connections.
- Discounts on member services and curated service providers.
- Other awesome freebies.
KAST Memberships
| | Individual $150 | Tech Company $400 | Community Builder $5,000 | Community Champion $10,000 | Community Superhero $100,000 |
| KAST Meet-Ups | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| KAST Events | 20% off | 20% off | 20% off | 50% off | Free |
| KAST Event Sponsorship | 20% off | 30% off | 50% off | Up to $10,000 | |
| Space Rentals | $100 credit + 0% off | $200 credit + 20% off | $1,000 credit + 30% off | $3,000 credit + 50% off | $5,000 credit + 50% off |
| Monthly Desk or Office Rental at MIDAS Lab or NIC | 10% off | 30% off | 40% off | 50% off | |
| MIDAS Lab Custom Courses, Maker Services, Public and Commercial Memberships | $100 credit at full price | $200 credit | $500 credit | $1,000 credit | $5,000 credit |
| Access to KAST Business Development Programs | |||||
| Connections and Networking | VIP Events | VIP Events | VIP Events & Custom Curated Connections | ||
| Company Profile on Kast.com | Featured | Featured | Featured | ||
| Peer Roundtables | Yes + VIP Roundtables | Yes + VIP Roundtables | Yes + VIP Roundtables | ||
| KAST Newsletter | Featured | ||||
| KAST Website Homepage Recognition | |||||
| Recognition at MIDAS Lab and NIC | A sign | A big sign | A freaking huge sign and a 3D printed statue of your choice. | ||
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| | Individual $150 | Tech Company $400 | Community Builder $5,000 | Community Champion $10,000 | Community Superhero $100,000 |
| KAST Meet-Ups | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| KAST Events | 20% off | 20% off | 20% off | 50% off | Free |
| KAST Event Sponsorship | 20% off | 30% off | 50% off | Up to $10,000 | |
| Space Rentals | $100 credit + 0% off | $200 credit + 20% off | $1,000 credit + 30% off | $3,000 credit + 50% off | $5,000 credit + 50% off |
| Monthly Desk or Office Rental at MIDAS Lab or NIC | 10% off | 30% off | 40% off | 50% off | |
| MIDAS Lab Custom Courses, Maker Services, Public and Commercial Memberships | $100 credit at full price | $200 credit | $500 credit | $1,000 credit | $5,000 credit |
| Access to KAST Business Development Programs | |||||
| Connections and Networking | VIP Events | VIP Events | VIP Events & Custom Curated Connections | ||
| Company Profile on Kast.com | Featured | Featured | Featured | ||
| Peer Roundtables | Yes + VIP Roundtables | Yes + VIP Roundtables | Yes + VIP Roundtables | ||
| KAST Newsletter | Featured | ||||
| KAST Website Homepage Recognition | |||||
| Recognition at MIDAS Lab and NIC | A sign | A big sign | A freaking huge sign and a 3D printed statue of your choice. | ||
