Tech company? Entrepreneur? Got a big idea? We’re here to help.
KAST will help you build your business, commercialize your technology, grow your startup, and so much more. Bring your ideas to life through unique programs that focus on mentorship, coaching and networking opportunities.
We believe entrepreneurs create significant community and economic benefit, so we’re happy to give you the tools you need to transform your tech dreams into reality.
Venture Acceleration Program
An Innovate BC initiative
If you’re a tech company or entrepreneur looking to commercialize your technology, the Venture Acceleration Program will give you the coaching, support and confidence you need to do it.
Women in Tech Entrepreneurship
Mastermind Program
Developed by Volition, Powered by Women in Tech World
Delivered by myCEO
Are you a Kootenay-based woman thinking about or already are an entrepreneur in a tech-based business? Join a group of like-minded women who will come together to learn from industry experts and advance their business.
GLOWS Program
GLOWS (Growing, Learning, Opportunities with STEAM) provides the children and youth of today with inspiration to become tomorrow’s engineers, scientists, computer programmers and so much more…
Learn About Our Previous Programs
Digital Economy: Rapid Response + Resiliency
Developed by Innovate BC
In response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Innovate BC and KAST are pleased to offer the Digital Economy: Rapid Response + Resiliency (DER3) Program to support small-medium sized businesses, in any sector, enter or expand in the digital economy.
Kootenay Pitch Competition
For the first time in Kootenay history, technology entrepreneurs and startups from across the region will go head to head in the first ever Kootenay Pitch Competition.
Tech Resiliency Program
Developed by Innovate BC
Are you a tech company looking for some guidance to adjust operations and navigate the economic impacts of COVID-19? Our Tech Resiliency Program expands existing advisory services, such as the Venture Acceleration Program, and resources available to small and medium sized tech businesses.