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Purppl

Kelowna, British ColumbiaFinesseMember

We build social impact, together

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We build social impact, together. Purppl ("Purposeful People") coaches, consults, and collaborates with social entrepreneurs and impact leaders to build regenerative enterprises and initiatives that address systemic inequity. Our team of experienced Entrepreneurs In Residence walks alongside clients to build skills and confidence in impact modelling and measurement, financial management, operations, organizational development, and leadership. Our vision is a just regenerative economy that advances collective wellbeing and the health of air, land, and water.

Founded

2015

Regions

British Columbia (BC)

Stages supported

DiscoveryValidationEfficiencyScaleMature
Finesselow confidence

Refining and expanding venture growth and entrepreneurial competencies and create the connections across innovation ecosystem

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).

DisclosureBAI type is CAIN’s inferred classification based on available data. It has not been confirmed by the member unless otherwise indicated.

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Alacrity Canada

Victoria, British Columbia

Scaling Canadian Innovation

Alacrity Canada is a non-profit that specializes in clean technologies, SaaS, e-commerce, ICT, Data, AI, and digital marketing. Alacrity Canada provides resources, support and entrepreneurial mentorship to promising entrepreneurs, in addition to finding and connecting these individuals with the venture capital funding needed to develop thriving local tech companies.

Clean technologiesDigital media & telecommunicationsOther
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SFU VentureLabs

Vancouver, British Columbia

Your company and your challenges are unique. We like that about you.

SFU VentureLabs accelerates high-growth-potential technology-based companies in Vancouver and across British Columbia. Our programs and services are tailored to each company’s needs to not just grow but grow smart. We connect entrepreneurs with experienced mentors and a network of resources focused on tackling the unique challenges and complexities faced by technology innovators. VentureLabs was recognized as a top North American accelerator in 2017 by UBI Global, the world’s most extensive benchmark study of university-linked business incubators and accelerators, having propelled thousands of entrepreneurs and hundreds of companies through their venture journey.

General/industry agnostic
University
Foundations & Ecosystem-Building
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entrepreneurship@UBCO

Kelowna, British Columbia

Trusted Guidance, Lasting Impact

e@UBCO's mission is to provide enriching opportunities for the UBCO community to engage in entrepreneurial thinking and inspire action on some of the worlds most pressing problems.

General/industry agnostic
University
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Foresight

Toronto, British Columbia

Canada's Cleantech Innovation and Adoption Accelerator

Foresight Canada helps the world do more with less, sustainably. As Canada's largest cleantech innovation and adoption accelerator, we de-risk and simplify public and private sector adoption of the world’s best clean technologies to improve productivity, profitability, and economic competitiveness, all while addressing urgent climate challenges.

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologies+4
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