Programs

KAST extends its gratitude to JABC for an outstanding 2023/2024 year of fostering entrepreneurship, driving innovation, and successfully launching real-life businesses!

In response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic comes the new DER3 program, developed by Innovate BC.

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.

Learn, support, and engage with technology and innovative thinking in your community.

Career training, upskilling, and networking with a focus on technology and innovation.

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

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

This month-long, annual contest invites Kootenay students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 to imagine, design and illustrate a “contraption” that solves a problem.

Fundraising isn’t easy. Receive professional support to become investment-ready!

A place-based edition of Spring Activator’s Investor Challenge—building a culture of early-stage angel investing and purpose-driven entrepreneurship in the Kootenay Region.