Delta is a non-dilutive funding initiative designed to help revenue-generating technology companies in British Columbia execute strategic growth projects. Delivered through Northern Innovation Network in partnership with Accelerate Okanagan, the initiative provides eligible scale-ups with up to $45,000 in co-investment, covering 30% of project costs up to $150,000. Delta supports companies that have achieved product-market fit and are ready to pursue market expansion, operational improvements, leadership development, or product commercialization. Alongside funding, participants gain access to strategic advisors, industry networks, and tailored execution resources. The current funding round is closed, but interested companies can submit inquiries to join the waitlist for potential future opportunities.
Moving You Forward: Designed for Strategic Change
Delta helps established technology companies overcome growth challenges through targeted funding and expert support.
Key focus areas include:
- Strategic Growth: Finance high-impact initiatives that accelerate business expansion.
- Market Expansion: Access new customer segments and commercialization opportunities.
- Operational Improvement: Strengthen internal systems, processes, and efficiency.
- Leadership Development: Engage experienced consultants and fractional executives.
- Tailored Execution: Implement company-specific projects without fixed cohorts or mandatory curricula.
What You'll Access
- Up to $45,000 in Funding: Receive non-dilutive co-investment covering 30% of eligible project costs, with no equity or repayment required.
- Leadership and Ecosystem Support: Access Northern Innovation Network membership, workshops, events, and founder communities.
- Strategic Advisors: Connect with consultants, service providers, and fractional executives to support implementation.
- Customized Support: Receive founder-led guidance aligned with your company's specific growth objectives.
- Exclusive Benefits: Participate in curated networking opportunities, leadership experiences, and peer roundtables.
Who It's For
Delta targets revenue-generating technology companies that have demonstrated traction and are ready to scale.
Eligible applicants should:
- Be based in British Columbia's Interior or Northern regions.
- Operate in a technology-driven or innovative industry.
- Have achieved product-market fit and demonstrated commercial traction.
- Generate at least $500 in annual recurring revenue (ARR), as stated in the program information.
- Demonstrate at least 20% year-over-year growth in each of the previous two years.
- Have a clearly scoped growth project with a budget of up to $150,000.
- Be able to finance the remaining 70% of eligible project costs.
- Have leadership capacity and measurable growth objectives.
Application Status: The current funding round has ended. New inquiries are being added to a waitlist for potential future intake.
How It Works
Step 1 — Define Your Project
Identify a strategic growth initiative with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a project budget of up to $150,000.
Step 2 — Secure Co-Investment
Approved companies can receive up to $45,000 in non-dilutive funding, covering 30% of eligible project expenses.
Step 3 — Access Expert Support
Connect with advisors, consultants, fractional executives, and the Northern Innovation Network community.
Step 4 — Execute and Measure Results
Implement the initiative and track progress against defined business goals and deliverables.
Eligible Projects and Funding Uses
Delta supports well-defined initiatives that contribute to long-term business growth, including:
- Market Expansion: Entering new markets and reaching additional customers.
- Operational Transformation: Improving business processes, systems, and capabilities.
- Leadership Support: Engaging fractional executives or specialized professionals.
- Product Commercialization: Strengthening product launches and market adoption.
- Business Scaling: Implementing strategic improvements that support sustainable expansion.
Eligible costs typically include consultants, agencies, fractional executives, and short-term contract professionals directly involved in project delivery.
Projects must have clear objectives, timelines, and measurable outcomes over 12–36 months. Routine operating expenses, open-ended research and development, and loosely defined planning activities are generally excluded.
Program Delivery
Delta is delivered through collaboration between:
- Northern Innovation Network: Provides applicant engagement, ecosystem connections, and founder resources.
- Accelerate Okanagan: Leads program delivery and supports strategic execution.
- Innovation Central Society: Operates Northern Innovation Network as a not-for-profit organization.
The program offers flexible, company-specific support rather than a traditional accelerator cohort or curriculum.
Funding Partners
Delta is supported by organizations strengthening British Columbia's innovation ecosystem:
- PacifiCan: Serves as the lead funder, supporting regional economic development and technology growth.
- Innovate BC: Provides additional support for innovation programming and business scaling.
Get Started With Delta
Delta is a selective, limited-capacity initiative for established technology companies preparing for strategic transformation.
Interested businesses should prepare a clearly defined project, realistic budget, evidence of market traction, and measurable growth objectives.
Current Status: The funding round is closed. Companies may submit inquiries to join the waitlist for possible future intake. Waitlist registration does not guarantee funding.
Delta offers revenue-generating technology companies in British Columbia's Interior and Northern regions access to up to $45,000 in non-dilutive co-investment to support high-impact growth initiatives. Backed by PacifiCan and Innovate BC, with delivery support from Accelerate Okanagan and Northern Innovation Network, the initiative combines financial assistance, expert guidance, and ecosystem connections to help scale-ups accelerate commercialization, expand into new markets, strengthen operations, and achieve sustainable growth. Although the current funding round has ended, eligible companies can submit inquiries through the official website to join the waitlist for potential future intake.