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Level Up Local

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 Level Up Local a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Level Up Local is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Level Up Local?

Level Up Local is funded by Accelerate Okanagan

Q: Who is eligible for the Level Up Local program?

To be eligible for the Level Up Local program, you must: • Located in Okanagan Valley • Technology or digital strategy project

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Level Up Local?

You can contact Accelerate Okanagan.

Q: Where is the Level Up Local available?

The Level Up Local program is available the province of British Columbia.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

BC, Canada

Support for small business digital transformation

Grant and Funding

Expert Advice

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

How to apply

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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

British Columbia

Legal structures

For-profit business

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Overview

This program offers financial support and mentorship for businesses in the Okanagan Valley to adopt new technology or improve digital strategy. Eligible activities include website development, software and hardware purchases, digital marketing, and technology that improves operational efficiency.

Activities funded

Adopting new technology to modernize business operations
Improving or elevating the business’s digital strategy

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 12,000

Launch Shopify webstore with POS hardware and automated inventory

$ 13,500

Deploy field-service software, mobile devices, and local SEO marketing

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The business must be located in the Okanagan Valley (Osoyoos to Salmon Arm).
The project must focus on adopting a new technology or improving the business’s digital strategy.

Who is eligible?

Entrepreneurs
Small businesses

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Website development costs
Software and hardware purchases
Digital marketing costs
Costs to improve operational efficiency through technology

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia (Osoyoos to Salmon Arm)

Selection criteria

How to apply

Step 1: Connect with a Business Advisor

Contact an Accelerate Okanagan Business Advisor before applying.

Step 2: Submit official application

Complete and submit the official application after the advisor connection.

Processing and Agreement

Additional information

Priority is given to businesses affected by the pandemic and climate disasters.
Priority is given to businesses operating in rural communities with populations under 25,000.
Funds were planned to be distributed in Spring 2022 and Fall 2022.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Level Up Local Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Level Up Local. 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.