The Okanagan Research & Innovation Centre ORIC^® is an independent non-profit organization that manages high-tech business incubators/accelerators aimed at the creation of start-ups and nurturing sustainable growth of fledgling high-technology companies.

ORIC Penticton Innovation Centre is now open for business !! We want to support high-tech startup companies in the South Okanagan. We offer pre-incubation and incubation programs to increase your survival rate. Please contact us for details.

The mission of the Okanagan Research & Innovation Centre (ORIC)^® is to create high-tech jobs and sustainable economic value for the Okanagan Valley and beyond. ORIC and its client companies have access to the extensive equipment and know-how of NRC's world-class facility for radio astronomy.