Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program is a Other Support

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program?

Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program is funded by Accelerate Okanagan

Q: Who is eligible for the Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program program?

To be eligible for the Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program program, you must: • The company must have an established leadership team. • The company must have a growing customer base and revenue. • The company must be organized to scale rapidly.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program?

You can contact Accelerate Okanagan.

Q: Where is the Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program available?

The Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program program is available the province of BC.

Q: Are startups eligible for the Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

BC, Canada

Mentoring to grow a BC startup

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Other Support

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

Access mentorship for your leadership team in a 6-month program to help tackle rapid-growth issues and lead you to success.

Activities funded

The Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program is designed to help companies tackle rapid-growth issues and ensure future success through customized engagements. Eligible activities focus on optimizing company performance and enhancing leadership capabilities.

Creation of a customized action plan to address specific business challenges and accelerate growth.
Implementation of mentorship and coaching sessions with Executives-in-Residence and industry experts for strategic guidance.
Participation in quarterly strategy sessions to set goals, reflect, and access executive perspectives on progress.
Involvement of senior leadership in the team approach to foster accountability and clear strategies.
Focus on developing predictable and sustainable revenue models and preparing for capital raising.
Enhancement of team and leadership skills, strategy and process efficiency, financial literacy, and data-driven decision making.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 25,000

Implement a mentorship program to enhance leadership skills for rapid growth at Tech Innovations Inc

$ 35,000

Implement a leadership and mentorship initiative at EcoGreen Solutions to manage rapid expansion

$ 30,000

Initiate a mentorship program for startup founders to address rapid scaling challenges at Venture Hub

$ 30,000

Launch a mentorship and skill-building program for marginalized youth at Horizon NPO

$ 22,000

Create a leadership mentoring program for small business owners at SmallBiz Support

$ 20,000

Develop a mentorship initiative to support female entrepreneurs at Women Leaders Co-op

Eligibility

Eligibility for the RevUP program is based on meeting certain business characteristics crucial for scaling success.

The company must have an established leadership team.
The company must have an existing customer base.
The company must be experiencing growing revenue.
The company must be in the process of organizing to scale.

Who is eligible?

The RevUP program is designed for scaling companies that already have an established leadership team, a customer base, and growing revenue, and are preparing to scale their operations further. Eligible applicants are typically businesses that aim to address rapid-growth issues and promote future success through strategic support and skill development. This includes companies from various industries that have a desire to optimize their performance and achieve predictable, sustainable growth.

Eligible expenses

The RevUP program is designed to support scaling businesses by focusing on strategic growth challenges and optimizing performance. The eligible projects for this program aim to enhance leadership capabilities and create sustainable growth models.

Development of predictable and sustainable revenue models.
Preparations for raising and receiving capital.
Team and leadership skill development.
Enhancement of strategy and internal process efficiency.
Improvement of financial literacy.
Promotion of data-driven decision making.

Eligible geographic areas

This program, although originating in Okanagan, is inclusive of various regions in Canada due to its partnerships with several accelerators. As such, it primarily caters to businesses across multiple Canadian locations.

Vancouver, British Columbia
Victoria, British Columbia
Kamloops, British Columbia
The Kootenays, British Columbia
Belleville, Ontario

Selection criteria

The evaluation and selection of companies for the RevUP program are primarily based on their alignment with the program's focus on scalability and growth potential.

Established leadership team and existing customer base.
Evidence of growing revenue and readiness to scale.
Commitment to creating a customized action plan with clear objectives.
Willingness to participate in mentorship and coaching sessions with Executives-in-Residence and industry experts.
Engagement of senior leadership in the program activities.
Openness to address internal challenges and enhance strategic goals through quarterly strategy sessions.

How to apply

Connect with RevUP

Visit the Accelerate Okanagan website or RevUP program page.
Find the section to apply for the RevUP program.
Click on the application link to start your registration.

Complete Application Form

Fill out the application form with details about your company, leadership team, and specific growth challenges you are facing.
Provide any requested documentation, such as proof of current revenue or business plan.

Submit Application

Review the application form to ensure all information is accurate and complete.
Submit the completed application form through the platform provided.

Confirmation and Next Steps

Receive confirmation from Accelerate Okanagan acknowledging receipt of your application.
Wait for further instructions or for your application to be reviewed by the RevUP team.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.