KAST Mentorship and Business Assistance (mba)
- Struggling with solutions as you grow your existing business?
- Trying to establish a start up?
- An entrepreneur who embraces innovation or technology?
In response to local demand the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) has launched a suite of business support services designed specifically to grow your technology and innovation company.
The KASTmba program options include free mentorship, business coaching and consultation.
Click here for definitions of these unique services.
Sometimes all it takes to reach the next level is a helping hand, extra set of eyes, someone to ask the right questions or point you in the right direction.
Mentorship is an excellent way to gain expertise, insight and industry connections from experienced professionals who have been there and done that. Coaching can provide more in-depth guidance and support to drive your business to the next level.
All West Kootenay/ Boundary companies that are technology-centric or innovative in their process, products or services may be eligible.
"Already in the first month my mentor has provided valuable perspective into my business. Having someone with this level of expertise to run ideas by and gain feedback from has been great" (D.Jones)
Have experience to share and looking to give back?
Being a mentor is a great opportunity to network, hone your skills and support your community and it only takes 2 hours a month. KAST encourages experienced entrepreneurs to join our host of existing mentors.
The Mentorship is helping us get closer to realizing our potential guiding us away from pitfalls we might not otherwise have seen.” Client AC Global
FOR COMPANIES SEEKING ASSISTANCE
Mentorship,Consulting and Coaching
Click here for more information on the mentorship and coaching/consultation benefits.
ARE YOU A POTENTIAL MENTOR, CONSULTANT OR COACH?
Click here for more information on becoming a mentor, consultant or coach with the program.
Progam made possible by:
BritishColumbia Innovation Council
NRC / Industrial research Assistance Program
and the Columbia Basin Trust Fund
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