Updates · KLIC · Kootenay Lake Innovation Centre

Our mission

Nature First ∞ Sovereign Technology.

Independent technology and community infrastructure for bioregional resilience and regenerative living in the Kootenays — and beyond.

Events · Summer 2025

Regenerative Activation at StarbellyJam & Kaslo Music

July 10–12 at StarbellyJam and July 31–Aug 2 at Kaslo Jazz Festival. Bioregional resilience meets epic mountain music.

starbellyjam.org → Housing · Ongoing

Kaslo Housing Society Partnership

Co-creating affordable housing and regenerative community while co-developing our first sub-$100K wood prefab home with local mills, builders and technologists.

kaslohousingsociety.org → Festival · 2024–2025

Kootenay Resilience Festival

Launched in 2024 to tackle housing, food, mobility and energy with bioregional experts. Read the recap and see the 2025 pop-ups.

kootenaymountainculture.com → Infrastructure · Live

Kootenay Lightweb

Fully funded and launched — open source software and independent datacentre built for community sovereignty over data and connectivity.

kootenays.org/lightweb → Funding · Province of BC

$1 Million Building Grant

Received a $1M grant from the Province of BC toward building improvements. Currently operating from room 108 while renovations proceed.

Read the coverage → Programs · Ongoing

30 People Into New Tech Careers

Our digital technology programs have supported 30 people into new careers. Cohort-based, hands-on, built for people who want to stay in the Kootenays.

kootenays.org/technology →

Network & Partners

KAST startup programs CAIN member — 100+ innovation centres Deskpass international network 3 summers of music with the Langham Letters of support from Selkirk College & Chamber of Commerce Thousands of volunteer hours Grants & corporate sponsors in progress

What's happening.