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Announcements, press releases, and success stories from across the Central Interior.
Central Interior Business Accelerator Appoints New Executive Director
Visionary leader brings 15+ years of experience driving regional innovation and sustainable economic growth.
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.
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.
Kamloops Innovation Evolves into Central Interior Business Accelerator
Expanded mandate, regional focus, and inclusive business support — a new era of acceleration for B.C.'s Central Interior.
Transformative Power of Mentorship + AI: MyBrokerPro's AI Journey
How Discovery Foundation mentorship helped Sarah Mathieu of MyBrokerPro integrate AI and reclaim nearly 50 hours a month.
Spotlight on Imagine the Room: A Journey of Business Innovation and Growth
From a TRU pitch win to 2.5× revenue growth — how mentorship helped Tanner Sherwood build a sustainable custom-closet business.
How an Organizing Professional Transformed Her Business with Kamloops Innovation
Kate Kalnin of Centered Space Organizing found the coach and accountability she needed to work on her business — not just in it.
Kamloops Innovation Outlines Key Strategies for Sustainable Ecosystem Development
Comprehensive regional research reveals opportunities for impact on the business and innovation ecosystem.
Kamloops Innovation launches project to help small and medium-sized businesses learn and adopt no-code AI solutions
Discovery Foundation's Applied AI for Business and Education Program comes to the Kamloops region with workshops, mentorship, and TRU student support.
Inside Tree Track's Quest to Plant 100 Million Trees by 2028
How drone and seedpod technology — and mentorship from Kamloops Innovation — is helping Tree Track reforest burned landscapes at scale.
Kamloops Innovation Spotlight: Entrepreneur in Residence John Zubak
A look at EIR John Zubak — mentor, innovator, and driving force behind countless founder journeys at Kamloops Innovation.
Celebrating Traqspera's Journey from Kamloops Innovation startup client to Trimble Inc. Acquisition
From a TRU programmer's idea to a Trimble acquisition — Traqspera's story is a win for Kamloops, KI, and the local tech pipeline.
Partner Spotlight: KPMG's Collaboration with Kamloops Innovation Empowers Local Entrepreneurs
How KPMG Kamloops partners with KI to bring mentorship, workshops, and affordable financial guidance to local founders.