Due to a great response in all three Kootenay Regional Districts which exceeded our expectations, the RED Program has completed intakes and is now closed. We encourage interested individuals to monitor the website for future updates or explore alternative opportunities that may align with their goals and aspirations. Thank you for your interest.

The Rural Entrepreneurship
Development RED Program is a funded business development program for the Kootenay region of British Columbia.

Your idea is

waiting to be

discovered.

Kickstart your new adventure today

Enter details and we will be in touch shortly, or you can speak to us via our live chat..

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Phone
Email *
Location *
Stream of interest *

RED 1 Program – 4 Streams

Childcare

The lack of childcare has reached crisis point in many Kootenay communities.  With this stream you will acquire all the skills you need to set up your own childcare business.

Secondary Food Processing

The Kootenays are home to top-notch agricultural products.  Launch your secondary food processing business and help share the taste of the Kootenays with the rest of Canada and the world.

Green Technology

Be part of the solution. Does your business idea tackle clean power, reduced waste or more planet-friendly products and services? This stream helps our Kootenay communities reach their climate action targets.

Rural Economic Diversification

Kootenay communities are all different and abound with potential!  We are looking for innovative entrepreneurs to take the RED will give you the supports needed in a rural location.

Childcare

The lack of childcare has reached crisis point in many Kootenay communities.  With this stream you will acquire all the skills you need to set up your own childcare business.

Secondary Food
Processing

The Kootenays are home to top-notch agricultural products.  Launch your secondary food processing business and help share the taste of the Kootenays with the rest of Canada and the world.

Green Technology

Be part of the solution. Does your business idea tackle clean power, reduced waste or more planet-friendly products and services? This stream helps our Kootenay communities reach their climate action targets.

Rural Economic Diversification

Kootenay communities are all different and abound with potential!  We are looking for innovative entrepreneurs to take the leap from savvy concept to successful business. RED will give you the supports needed in a rural location.

So, what is RED?

The goal of the Rural Entrepreneurship Development program is to support the development of new business ventures in the Kootenays. The program includes business startup information, business coaching, and access to industry information and coaching. Participants can access financial supports to help get their business off the ground.

Redefine how your

community innovates

The RED program will be delivered to participants in the following regions:

East
Kootenay

Central
Kootenay

Kootenay
Boundary

The RED program aims to support the development of new business ventures in the Kootenay region and coach eligible participants in starting and operating their businesses successfully.

Financial Supports

to get you off the ground.

Kickstart your new adventure today

Enter details and we will be in touch shortly, or you can speak to us via our live chat..

Full Name *
Phone
Email *
Location *
Stream of interest *

Eligibility Requirements

• Permanent resident of Canada
• Resides in a Kootenay Regional District
• Has skills and funds for business idea
• Can commit a minimum of 35 hours per week, for 48 weeks
• The business idea creates a new job

Other requirements apply. Selection of participants based on program priorities and available funding.

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