Empowering emerging and established organizations in the Central Interior of B.C. to thrive and transform.
WE EMPOWER EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED ORGANIZATIONS
WHO WE ARE
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. Ready to turn your business dreams into reality?
We work with organizations at every stage:
Are you sketching out your first business plan on the back of a napkin? Or maybe you’re a battle-tested business owner looking to scale up? Either way, we’ve got your back.
For dreamers ready to become doers, we’ll guide you through those crucial first steps. And if you’re already running a successful business but hunger for more, we’ll help you break through that ceiling you’ve hit.
No more going it alone.
Let’s build something incredible—together.
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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
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. We’re here to turn ‘what if’ into ‘what’s next’!
Find customized solutions to elevate your business through these programs and services:
Market Validation
Technology Development
Technology Integration
Growth Strategies
Business Planning
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!
Established in
2012
Helped over
80+
Companies
Provided one-to-one mentorship
250+
Entrepreneurs
Jobs Created
150+
New Revenue
$42M
New Investment
$8.8M
OUR GOALS
Driving Success
Elevate startups to achieve measurable success.
Facilitate business growth in revenue, jobs, and market impact.
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.
Providing Critical Knowledge
Hosting knowledge-building events, workshops, and education opportunities.
Mobilizing knowledge and resources vital for success.
Local Strength, Global Impact
Strengthening ties with local communities and industries.
Contributing to regional economic development and resilience.
NEWS
Central Interior Business Accelerator Appoints New Executive Director
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For Immediate Release April 1, 2025 KAMLOOPS, BC – Central Interior Business Accelerator (CIBA) is pleased to announce the launch of the...
How Sweláps Market Transformed Their Business with Smart Technology Solutions
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We acknowledge that Central Interior Business Accelerator operates within the unceded, ancestral lands of the Secwépemc, Nle?kepmxc, Ktunaxa, Syilx, Sinixt, and Nlaka’pamux Nations. We are thankful to be able to work, build, and live on this land.