Driving Success
- Elevate startups to achieve measurable success.
- Facilitate business growth in revenue, jobs, and market impact.
Who we are
Let's build something incredible — together
Central Interior Business Accelerator (formerly Kamloops Innovation) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering emerging and established organizations throughout the Central Interior region of British Columbia to thrive and transform.
Sketching out your first business plan on the back of a napkin? Or a battle-tested business owner looking to scale up? Either way, we've got your back. No more going it alone.
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We work with organizations at every stage
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New business start ups that need support and guidance.
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Seasoned entrepreneurs who want to take their business to the next level.
Mission
Inspire innovation, support growth, and empower the success of startups and businesses across the Central Interior of B.C.
What we do
Turning “what if” into “what's next”
Got a business dream you can't shake? We're here for that. Whether you're figuring out how to make your idea real, looking to work smarter with AI, growing and scaling your enterprise, or protecting your big ideas — Central Interior Business Accelerator helps organizations like yours thrive and transform.
Find customized solutions to elevate your business through these programs and services:
- Market Validation
- Growth Strategies
- Technology Development
- Business Planning
- Technology Integration
- IP Strategy
Don't see a service or program you need? Get in touch today to see how Central Interior Business Accelerator can elevate and strengthen your organization. Ready when you are! Let's connect!
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Our goals
What we're building toward
Providing Critical Knowledge
- Hosting knowledge-building events, workshops, and education opportunities.
- Mobilizing knowledge and resources vital for success.
Building a Thriving Ecosystem
- Growing our network throughout the Central Interior of B.C. to help you connect to a vibrant business community.
- Creating connections with other business leaders to help provide support and empower entrepreneurs.
Local Strength, Global Impact
- Strengthening ties with local communities and industries.
- Contributing to regional economic development and resilience.
News
What's happening
Announcement
Central Interior Business Accelerator Appoints New Executive Director
Visionary leader brings 15+ years of experience driving regional innovation and sustainable economic growth.
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Press Release
AI Skills Accelerator program launches to help small and medium-sized businesses harness the power of AI
For Immediate Release — April 1, 2025. CIBA launches the Discovery Foundation's AI Skills Accelerator for SMEs across the Thompson, Nicola, and Cariboo regions.
Success Story
How Sweláps Market Transformed Their Business with Smart Technology Solutions
In the competitive grocery industry, independent stores often struggle to match large chains — Sweláps Market shows how the right technology can change that.
Our supporters
Stronger together
We're grateful to the partners and supporters who help open doors for businesses across the Central Interior.
We acknowledge that Central Interior Business Accelerator operates within the unceded, ancestral lands of the Secwépemc, Nłeʔkepmxc, Ktunaxa, Syilx, Sníxt, and Nlaka'pamux Nations. We are thankful to be able to work, build, and live on this land.
Ready to build something?
Tell us about your business — we'll help you find the right program, people, and path forward.
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