Saskatoon Startup Week | June 9–13, 2025
Celebrating Innovation. Accelerating Startups. Building Community.
Join us for Saskatoon Startup Week, a five-day celebration of the city’s growing innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. From June 9th to 13th, the city will come alive with workshops, panels, networking events, and inspiring talks—all designed to empower entrepreneurs, connect the community, and spotlight local success stories.
🚀 What to Expect
- Daily Events, hosted by organizations that support and champion local entrepreneurship
- Hands-on workshops to help you build, grow, and scale your venture
- Engaging seminars and panels featuring founders, investors, and community leaders
- Networking mixers and socials to connect with like-minded innovators
- Showcase events that highlight Saskatoon’s unique strengths and standout startups
Whether you're an ecosystem partner, a seasoned founder, early-stage entrepreneur, student, or someone curious about the startup world, this week is for you.
Upcoming Events
Opus Con: Thinking Ahead - Sustainable Futures
Whether you're launching a startup, scaling a business, or are simply passionate about creating a better future, join us for Opus Con on June 10th from 5-7:30 at Collider Hub for a panel discussion and networking.
Founder Feature:
Check out this article on i2Build 2024 founder, Kara Friesen, of Cultures Bites who took home the People's Choice award from this year's Opus Innovation Expo!
Thank you for joining us for:
Learn about the funding programs available to the USask community to help support your research and/or business venture. Join us for lunch on March 25th, as we learn from the sources themselves, including Elevate IP, futurepreneur, and Mitacs, plus receive info about a few more! We hope to see you there! Register Here
Calling all Indigenous and non-Indigenous student innovators! Join us and Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) for the first-ever mâmawihisicikewin: Community Innovation Challenge, bringing together Indigenous knowledge and STEM expertise to create innovative solutions for our communities.
Showcase your knowledge, learn startup skills, and network with peers and allies in a supportive space. Don’t miss your chance to win prizes!
Light food, beverages & snacks provided. Register by March 10 to be entered in an early-prize draw!
Register Here
- Sign up by March 10 for your chance to win an early-bird prize!
- Day 1: Mar 19 at 4:30 PM: How to Hack (info session and team formation)
- Day 2: Mar 29 at 8:00 AM: Idea Challenge Day (aka Hackathon Day)
Opus is proudly supported by:
Start Your Entrepreneurial Journey on Campus
USask is fostering entrepreneurial thinking and culture by engaging students, faculty, staff, and the community through a new startup incubator, Opus.
Opus offers three levels of programming to fit your entrepreneurial needs. From ideation to building business acumen, there is something for everyone.
Founder Focused
Programming designed to fit your specific needs and challenges
Startup Support
Access to resources and coaching to build business acumen
Community Connection
Connect with mentors, experts, funders, and business service providers
Inclusive Collaboration
Engage with professionals at Opus and connect with like-minded indivuals on campus
Get Involved
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur who is currently a USask student, staff, or faculty? Learn more about our programs.
Are you interested in inspiring the next generation of USask entrepreneurs? Find out how to join our network of experts.
Are you interested in supporting entrepreneurship on campus? Find out how you can become a volunteer or sponsor.
Exciting things are coming! Stay connected with us to get all the latest updates.