As the regional voice for technology entrepreneurship, Innovation Island's goal is simple:
support entrepreneurs to start and grow technology companies by providing them with programs and resources they need to succeed.
Innovation Island Technology Association (IITA) is a regional non-profit partner of the BC Acceleration Network.
We deliver the Innovate BC (formerly the BC Innovation Council) Venture Acceleration Program in communities outside of Victoria, including ~ The Cowichan Valley, Duncan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Port Alberni, Ucluelet, Tofino, Cumberland, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, North Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands & the Sunshine Coast. We focus extensively on ROI (Rest of Island).
OUR SECRET SAUCE
SMART people, lower cost of living, NO TRAFFIC, friendly locals, GREAT BEER, Farmers Markets, FORESTS, oceans, BEACHES, rivers, LAKES and mountains!