Our Projects
Innovate for Impact
Advancing social entrepreneurship in the Kootenays by supporting purpose-driven innovators with the tools, training, and community to build impactful, sustainable ventures.


Housing Catalyst
Supporting nonprofit housing providers across the East Kootenay region with resources, connection and financing to deliver and sustain affordable housing projects in a rapidly evolving environment.
Kootenay Childcare Initiative
Ensuring that the Kootenay childcare sector is resilient and well-equipped to provide high-quality care for our children—now and into the future, by providing business coaching, mentoring, recruitment support and training for licensed childcare providers.


YXC Makerspace
A community minded space to create in Cranbrook.Where makers, innovators and creators connect to share kills, ideas and inspiration. Access to 3D printing, laser cutting, and advanced workstations to build parts, projects, and more.
Ground Floor Coworking Space
A welcoming, inspiring work space in Cranbrook for solo entrepreneurs and small and medium businesses. A place of collaboration, community and business growth.


EK Zip
Community-driven collaboration to improve immigrant integration and build inclusive communities across the East Kootenay region.

