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The Central Interior Business Accelerator is recruiting companies to participate in a series of practical workshops that it claims will make ventures “investment-ready and globally competitive.”
CIBA’s Interior AI Commercialization Sprint accepts early-stage, BC-based, technology-enabled ventures with a working MVP (minimum viable product).
The workshop series will run over five sessions from February to April, starting with a two-day “BaseCamp” at the end of February designed for companies looking to grow. Participants then spend two weeks acquiring and applying that knowledge to real markets.
After a deep dive into AI integration strategy and market positioning, participants will work with TRU faculty and student teams to create an “AI solution prototype” tailored to their business.
“This initiative creates a powerful applied learning environment for our students while directly supporting regional innovation,” said Dr. Musfiq Rahman, head of TRU’s Department of Computing Science.
“Through faculty guidance and student-led AI prototyping, students gain real-world experience while helping founders advance their ventures.”
Projects and pitches are refined through that three-week process, culminating in a “Final Investor Showcase” designed to prepare participants for conversations with customers, partners, and “capital providers.”
Venture companies that pass the program will then receive support such as debriefing sessions and structured follow-up.
“This program reflects CIBA’s commitment to building a stronger, more competitive innovation pipeline in Interior B.C.,” said Sachin Singh, CIBA’s executive director.
The program will launch on February 28 and will be limited to 14 ventures. It costs $199 before tax.
More information about the accelerator is available online.
