Are you an aspiring entrepreneur ready to mobilize your innovation?
Designed as a pre-accelerator, Opus provides necessary access to entrepreneurial programming, infrastructure, and a network of mentors and experts to help you successfully build your venture on campus through a 8-month program.
If you are not ready to apply for 2025-26, join our online community to get notified about our 2026-27 intake.
Applications for the 2025 cohort are now open until February 7, 2025.
The application is a 2 step process through the Apply Now button:
- 1st step: Become A Community Member
- 2nd step: Apply for i2Build 2025
Unsure of whether you are eligible, contact the i2Build program coordinator, Anu Tandukar below.
How It Works
8 Months
March – November
Workshops, Webinars, Bootcamps
Includes a 2 hour in-person sessions 2 times a month.
Mentors, Coaches & Advisors
Curated connections to a network of experts of qualified mentors, coaches, and technical advisors who provide personal insights, professional perspectives, and valuable feedback.
Field Validation
Skills development put into practice through networking events, pitch sessions, customer interviews, and a demo day finale.
One-on-One Guidance
Ongoing feedback to strengthen your entrepreneurial skills and venture roadmap.
Who Should Apply
Aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to mobilize their deep tech invention on campus.
Eligibility Criteria
- Current USask student, faculty, or staff
- Have advanced knowledge and technical expertise in a STEM-related field
- Eager to develop business skills and experience to transform your technology into a venture
- Coachable, motivated, independent, and disciplined with strong leadership skills
- Must commit to a 8-month in-person program from March 2025 – November 2025, participate in-person at the orientation session in March 2025, and attend the program finale event in November, 2025.
- Both individuals and teams are encouraged to apply
About Your Technology
- Based on some proof of concept (TRL level 3+ is recommended)
- Addresses an unmet need or has potential to create a new market
- May be part of an early-stage starup
Contact
For guidance or more information, contact the i2Build Program Coordinator
Anu Tandukar
