KAST connects people, businesses and their innovative ideas. Since 1998, we’ve led our region’s economic development through tech & innovation.
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4 May 2022
Join us May 12th for a Pitch Showcase event hosted by @thisisvolition, in partnership with @Spring_is & part of our Investment Readiness Program!
Cheer on 5 Kootenay Startups as the battle it out for the grand prize!
RSVP: ow.ly/XeZ750ISZ9S
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14 Jul 2020
Nelson Innovation Centre opens today!
Check out the feature in the Nelson Star!
nelsonstar.com/news/nelson-i…
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14 Jul 2020
#TechTuesday: Rossland’s @thoughtxchng is on a mission to empower leaders in every organization to bring people together & solve problems with the awesomeness of employee, community & customer crowdsourcing. thoughtexchange.com/ (1/8)
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2 Jul 2020
Discover how technology helps you adapt in these uncertain times: Businesses in the Columbia Basin can apply for the Virtual Connection Day on July 24 for a free 1-on-1 meeting with a tech expert, in partnership w/ @wearebctech @AdvisorBasin @TheTrustInfo
bit.ly/2ZzukGm
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16 Jun 2020
We're hiring! KAST is looking for our new Executive Director. Apply now. Deadline to apply is July 7, 2020 @ 5pm.
bit.ly/3hAi7cH
#jobs #hiring #smalltowntech #kootenayjobs #executivedirector #technology #science #innovation
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21 Apr 2020
Join the Kootenay Virtual Connection Day on May 7 to be paired with an expert for a free 1-on-1 virtual meeting to uncover what technologies you can adopt to reach customers and generate sales in this uncertain time! bit.ly/3cD7BOS
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24 Mar 2020
Opportunity for Kootenay innovators with our partners at #IRAP!
23 Mar 2020
CALL TO ACTION: Hey, #SMEs! We want to work with you to find innovative solutions to address @GovCanHealth #COVID19 needs. If you think you have a solution, learn more and submit your ideas to #IRAP: ow.ly/2nXi50yT53T
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16 Mar 2020
Please note that our MIDAS Lab in Trail will be closed to the public and members until further public notice. We can be reached at info@kast.com or 237-527-2121
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13 Mar 2020
Are you passionate about youth education, inspired to support your community, and seeking a super rewarding and fun job? KAST is hiring a GLOWS Program Manager!
Apply by April 6, 2020!
kast.com/job-opportunity-glo…
19 Feb 2020
We are so proud to support our Nelson tech community and all the incredible entrepreneurs and businesses in it. Articles like this give us all the warm and fuzzies.
Way to go everyone!
thenelsondaily.com/news/tech…
#technology #innovation #nelsonbc
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14 Jan 2020
Our very own MIDAS Lab just became the first fabrication lab in rural Canada to house a 3D metal printer! bit.ly/2Tr4UJM #tech #techandinnovation #innovation #3dprinting #3dmetalprinting #kootenays
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14 Jan 2020
Awesome new piece of equipment at Trail's MIDAS Lab that will be used by future students who take the new #SelkirkCollege Digital Fabrication & Design Program that starts this coming September! Check out more on the 3D metal printer. @KASTInnovation kast.com/first-3d-metal-prin…
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28 Oct 2019
East Kootenays, we're coming at ya! Register today for our Lunch and Learn on Nov 7 where we will fill you in on our thriving Kootenay tech community. Join us @GFCoworking, lunch included. :)
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22 Oct 2019
We're thrilled about @selkirkcollege's bid for a TAC! We strongly support their application as the additional funding would greatly benefit our region, @MIDASLab and capitalize on what our incredible tech community has built.
#kootenaytech #selkirkcollege
ow.ly/gXBM50wRmr3
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9 Oct 2019
First time in history folks! Along with our friends at @InnovateBC , KAST is happy to welcome Trade and Invest British Columbia to the Kootenays, a delegation of trade and investment reps from around the world.
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30 Sep 2019
We know that entrepreneurship can often seem daunting when getting started. The #StartupBasics Program provides entrepreneurs with the tools they need to get started. Are you an entrepreneur in the early stages of building a company? We can help! >> kast.com/startup-basics/
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13 Aug 2019
WE’RE PARTNERING UP WITH HR TECH GROUP AND ARE LOOKING FOR INSPIRING STORIES OF PEOPLE WORKING IN TECH IN BC, WITH A LENS ON DIVERSITY!
If you work in tech, love what you do and would be interested in sharing your story or know someone:
Please email MISSY@TRUECALLINGMEDIA.COM
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9 Sep 2019
Young Entrepreneurs! Apply to the #YoungLeadersoftheAmericasInitiative Fellowship and get ready to connect with U.S. business leaders and other young leaders from throughout the HEMISPHERE! APPLICATIONS CLOSE on September 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. kast.com/young-leaders-of-th……/
6 Sep 2019
Tomorrow! The #nelsonanddistrictyouthcentre Grand opening! Lots of fun, discovery, and exploration -- VR googles, 3D pens, robots, demos, food, music, and more! See you at the celebration! facebook.com/events/91996995…