Entrepreneurs in Residence programs. The EIR program is designed to provide experienced entrepreneurs seeking their next business venture with the network, resources and tools to identify emerging market segments and business opportunities. Entrepreneurs in the program become part of the Ventures West team and gain access to its operations and deal flow. While in the program, EIRs provide specialized management counsel to existing portfolio companies while finding new portfolio companies to join or to form.We have syndicated with more Canadian and American venture capital partners than almost any other Canadian venture group.Ventures West is an active value-added venture capital partner. In addition to providing funding and arranging syndicates, Ventures West contributes a wealth of resources to ensure that portfolio companies build value.