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Examples of technology and commercialization activity with Saskatoon links include Siemens’ EDA software for simulating and verifying semiconductor designs; the company traces its Saskatoon office to Solido Design Automation, which Siemens says it acquired in 2017. Other examples include Saskatoon-founded 7shifts’ restaurant team-management technology, Saskatoon-based TeamLinkt’s sports-administration software, and Saskatoon-headquartered Coconut Software’s financial-institution customer-engagement platform. Ag-West Bio identifies Saskatoon company VeriGrain with commercialized automated grain sampling and data management. LiORA, a 2019 USask spinout based in both Calgary and Saskatoon, advertises real-time groundwater and soil contaminant monitoring. These are examples of organizations and products, not a comprehensive inventory. [110577, 110629, 110576, 110632, 110583, 110588, 110590, 110615, 110637, 110600, 110596, 110595, 110599]
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Examples of technology and commercialization activity with Saskatoon links include Siemens’ EDA software for simulating and verifying semiconductor designs; the company traces its Saskatoon office to Solido Design Automation, which Siemens says it acquired in 2017. Other examples include Saskatoon-founded 7shifts’ restaurant team-management technology, Saskatoon-based TeamLinkt’s sports-administration software, and Saskatoon-headquartered Coconut Software’s financial-institution customer-engagement platform. Ag-West Bio identifies Saskatoon company VeriGrain with commercialized automated grain sampling and data management. LiORA, a 2019 USask spinout based in both Calgary and Saskatoon, advertises real-time groundwater and soil contaminant monitoring. These are examples of organizations and products, not a comprehensive inventory. [110577, 110629, 110576, 110632, 110583, 110588, 110590, 110615, 110637, 110600, 110596, 110595, 110599]
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Saskatoon ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #488 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
12 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Saskatoon
Investors 6
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Incubators 5
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IncubatorFirebird Business Ventures Ltd. - Business Incubator - Business Accelerator - Investor - Shareholder
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Venture studios 1
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What the sources say about Saskatoon
Ag-West Bio explicitly distinguishes commercialization guidance from investment decisions; receiving advice does not imply promised funding.
Source: Commercialization support servicesConexus' December 2025 announcement lists LiORA among Fund II's investments.
Source: Conexus Venture Capital Fund II hits $30 million investment goalConexus reported Fund II was oversubscribed in December 2025; this is later evidence than January 2025 reporting of capital constraints.
Source: Conexus Venture Capital Fund II hits $30 million investment goalConexus' Fund II page describes a 2024-vintage general-technology fund focused on high-growth Saskatchewan startups.
Source: Conexus Venture Capital Fund 2Coconut Software's official About page describes a customer-engagement platform for financial institutions.
Source: About Coconut SoftwareCo.Labs displays a conversation-request form on its AI training page as inspected October 4, 2026; pricing is not published in the retained page.
Source: AI training for Saskatchewan businesses
Questions about Saskatoon
How does Saskatoon rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #488 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Saskatoon?
6 investors based in Saskatoon have a profile here, including Innovation Saskatchewan, Rethink And Diversify Securities Inc. and Elite Ventures. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Saskatoon?
Yes. Saskatoon has 5 incubators and 1 venture studio on record, including Co.Labs and Hubbub Startup Studio.
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