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Cranbrook, BC (August 17, 2026) – Cranbrook Economic Development is proud to partner with ConvergX® Xpand™ to bring a new commercialization and innovation platform to the East Kootenay. This initiative is designed to connect businesses, entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, industry leaders, investors, and government partners with the relationships and opportunities needed to accelerate growth and move proven technologies into real-world markets. ConvergX® Xpand™ focuses on helping market-ready solutions scale through strategic partnerships, procurement opportunities, investment attraction, and cross-sector collaboration.

As Cranbrook continues to strengthen its role as a regional centre for industry, transportation, manufacturing, technology, natural resources, and entrepreneurship, we're creating pathways that help businesses access larger commercialization ecosystems across Canada and beyond. Whether you're developing a new technology, creating innovative products, improving industrial processes, or looking for opportunities to expand into new sectors, this program is designed to help turn ideas into action and connections into commercial outcomes.

This opportunity isn't just for Cranbrook businesses.

We are encouraging companies, innovators, startups, entrepreneurs, industry organizations, post-secondary institutions, and economic development partners from across the East Kootenay, the Kootenays, British Columbia, and Western Canada to explore how ConvergX® Xpand™ can help accelerate growth, foster collaboration, and open doors to new markets. Some of the best innovations are happening in smaller communities, and this program is designed to ensure those ideas have access to the networks, decision-makers, and capital needed to succeed. 

If you have a market-ready technology, innovative business solution, or commercialization opportunity and are looking to scale, collaborate, or access new markets, now is the time to get involved.

Learn more and apply today at https://www.choosecranbrook.ca/convergx-2026/.