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Innovation Week in Saskatchewan is May 26-30, 2025

Celebrate with your friends and co-workers by participating in Inside Innovation tours!

Organizations across the province are opening doors to spaces rarely seen by the public—offering a unique look at where innovation happens. The tours feature more than 15 organizations across a dozen sectors, proving that transformational change can happen anywhere and in any industry.

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Inside Innovation Tours

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Regina Tours

 

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Inside Innovation: Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) Sustainable Energy Project Tour

6 Research Drive, Regina, SK

Discover how PTRC is advancing carbon capture and storage (CCS), geothermal energy, compressed air energy storage, hydrogen research, and sustainable energy integration through world-class projects like Aquistore and the Energy Innovation Hub.

Whether you're a researcher, policymaker, business leader, or student, visiting PTRC will spark ideas and connections for those committed to energy innovation and sustainability.

Tour Date

Tuesday, May 27 | 10-11 a.m.

 

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Inside Innovation: University of Regina Innovation Corridor

The Terrace, 10 Research Drive, Regina, SK

Start your visit at Innovation Place Regina and learn how Saskatchewan’s connected research parks drive tech and innovation across the province.

Then, head to the University of Regina for exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours of world-class labs advancing clean energy and climate solutions, including:

  • Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative (PARC)
  • Clean Energy Technologies Research Institute (CETRI)
  • Microgrid Living Lab
  • SMR Test Loop

Tour Date

Tuesday, May 27 | 2-3:30 p.m.

 

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Inside Innovation: STARS Base

Mosaic Hangar, 2640 Airport Road, Regina, SK

Tour the STARS Base in Regina and learn how they use technology and innovation in the aviation and medical world.

Tour Date

Wednesday, May 28 | 1– 2 p.m.

 

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Saskatoon Tours

 

ZYUS, Okanagan Speciality Fruits and NRGene Canada logos

Inside Innovation: Agriculture & Life Sciences

The Atrium, 111 Research Drive, Saskatoon, SK

Saskatchewan is a global leader in agriculture innovation, leveraging agtech, biotechnology, precision farming and sustainable practices to address rising global food demand, and there is no better time to celebrate these innovations than Innovation Week in Saskatchewan!

In this tour, you will explore the Innovation Place Research and Technology Park in Saskatoon and get a behind-the-scenes look at three groundbreaking companies leading the way in plant and life sciences: ZYUS Life Sciences, NRGene Canada and Okanagan Specialty Fruits.

Tour Dates

Tuesday, May 27 | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

 

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Inside Innovation: Calian, Advanced Technologies + Collider

18 Innovation Boulevard, Saskatoon, SK

Innovation thrives when great minds are in proximity to one another, and they have tools and support to do great things.

Experience it firsthand at Innovation Place R+T Park in Saskatoon with a behind-the-scenes tour of Calian, Advanced Technologies, followed by the Galleria Building - home to Collider, Saskatoon’s only tech-focused coworking space. There, you'll learn about Opus, the University of Saskatchewan’s deep-tech incubator and pre-accelerator, and SaskTel’s 5G Innovation Lab powered by Samsung.

Tour Dates

Tuesday, May 27 | 2:30-4 p.m. 

 

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Inside Innovation: Tech Startups & Digital Integration

121 Research Drive, Saskatoon, SK

Discover how Saskatchewan is fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the tech sector.

On this tour, you’ll gain valuable insights from Co.Labs, one of Canada’s leading tech incubators, which has helped launch and scale some of Saskatchewan’s most promising startups.

You’ll also explore DICE, the Digital Integration Centre of Excellence at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, a cutting-edge hub driving innovation in emerging technologies and digital transformation.

Tour Dates

Tuesday, May 27 | 1-2 p.m.
 

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Inside Innovation: Siemens EDA

121 Research Drive, Saskatoon, SK

Saskatchewan is home to a growing number of technology companies that are providing innovative digital solutions across several core industries.

On this tour, you’ll connect with Siemens EDA -- a homegrown tech company that started in Saskatchewan and has grown into a global industry leader.

Tour Dates

Tuesday, May 27 | 1:15-2:15 p.m.
 

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Inside Innovation: STARS Base

Nutrien Hangar, 2475 Airport Road, Saskatoon, SK

Tour the STARS Base in Saskatoon and learn how they use technology and innovation in the aviation and medical world.

Tour Date

Tuesday, May 27 | 1-2 p.m.

 

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Inside Innovation: Canadian Light Source (CLS)

44 Innovation Boulevard, Saskatoon, SK

CLS is Canada's only synchrotron research facility. During your on-site visit of the CLS, our tour guides will lead you through our history, how our machine works, and will tell you stories about how scientists have used our facility to conduct ground-breaking research in the fields of health, agriculture, the environment and advanced materials.

Tour Dates

Wednesday, May 28 | 2–3 p.m.
Thursday, May 29 | 2–3 p.m.
Friday, May 30 | 10–11 a.m.

 

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Inside Vendasta: Innovation, Culture & Connection

410 22 Street East, Saskatoon, SK

Whether you're interested in technology, Vendasta's culture or simply want to learn more about what they do, this tour will offer a unique opportunity to see firsthand how Vendasta is making a difference in the world of tech.

Tour Dates

Friday, May 30 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

 

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Inside Innovation: Saskatchewan Cyclotron Facility

120 Maintenance Road, Saskatoon, SK

Fedoruk Centre qualified technical staff will guide you through the facility, including the adjacent research labs and pre-clinical imaging suite. During the tour, you'll learn about the Facility's history, hear about research conducted by users, and have the opportunity to safely handle some of our specialized radiochemical and radioanalytical equipment.

Tour Date

Monday, May 26 | 1–2 p.m.

 

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Other Community Tours

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Inside Innovation: Southeast Techhub (SETH)

403a 9th Avenue, Estevan, SK

During this special tour, you'll get an inside look at how SETH is turning rural challenges into opportunities - because when you support innovation here, you're investing in the success of your neighbors, your community, and generations to come.

Come and Go: Friday, May 30 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

 

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Inside Innovation: Suncrest College Applied Research Centre (SARC)

Trade & Technology Centre, 273 Dracup Avenue, Yorkton, SK

The SARC focuses on solving real-world problems for businesses and organizations, bridging the gap between theory and practice.

Join us for a dynamic research showcase featuring highlights from our 2024/25 academic year. Meet the researchers behind groundbreaking projects and enjoy casual networking over complimentary refreshments.

Tour Date

Monday, May 26 | 3–6 p.m.

 

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Inside Innovation: Suncrest College Applied Research Centre (SARC)

Suncrest College (Melfort Campus), 400 Burns Avenue E, Melfort, SK

The SARC focuses on solving real-world problems for businesses and organizations, bridging the gap between theory and practice.

Join us for a dynamic research showcase featuring highlights from our 2024/25 academic year. Meet the researchers behind groundbreaking projects and enjoy casual networking over complimentary refreshments.

Tour Date

Wednesday, May 28 | 3–6 p.m.

 

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