Empowering Innovation. Driving Entrepreneurship. Building Saskatchewan’s Future.
Start your innovation journey with Saskatchewan Polytechnic through the Business Innovation
and Entrepreneurship Centre (BIEC). With a strong foundation in applied, career-ready
education, the centre helps entrepreneurs grow their business skills and helps industry
partners innovate their organizations to compete locally and globally. Sask Polytech’s
experienced faculty help bridge the gap between theory and real-world application
through mentorship, workshops and applied research projects.
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Who we're here for
The Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world business practice. Together with entrepreneurs and industry, the centre fosters innovation and economic growth across Saskatchewan.
Supporting entrepreneurs
Whether you are a Sask Polytech student or not, we support entrepreneurs and those interested in entrepreneurship through networking, hands-on learning and venture support. Our program supports entrepreneurs across Saskatchewan, including Indigenous, rural and remote.
Through our entrepreneurship pillar, we offer:
- Workshops, mentorship and cohort-based programs
- Support for students, alumni and community entrepreneurs
- Focus on experiential learning and venture creation
Current programming:
- See our upcoming events.
- Sask Polytech is a Labs4 partner to help turn your business challenges into real-world solutions powered by student innovation and applied research.
Email biec@saskpolytech.ca to explore how we can support you in your entrepreneurship journey!
Innovating with industry
We work with business or organizational leaders from around the globe on applied research projects and work-integrated learning opportunities. Our researchers support your organization’s next level of research and development and can help navigate applying for grants and other research funding.
Through our business innovation pillar, we collaborate on:
- Applied research projects
- Work-integrated learning opportunities with students
- Innovation support
Book a discovery call or email biec@saskpolytech.ca to get started.
Why choose the BIEC
The Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre is a strategic initiative of the Faculty of Business and Management. The centre offers a platform for entrepreneurial growth and collaboration. With a strong foundation in applied, career-ready education, experienced faculty, and an existing curriculum, the centre is uniquely positioned to support innovation across Saskatchewan. Its province-wide reach and industry relationships are further enhanced by its integration within Sask Polytech’s broader research ecosystem.
- Students can join workshops, mentorship programs and networking events.
- Industry partners can collaborate on applied research and innovation projects.
- Faculty can propose research ideas and mentor entrepreneurs.
Upcoming events
Join us throughout the year for networking opportunities, conferences, and initiatives connecting students, faculty, and industry through thought leadership and community engagement events.
Contact us
Email biec@saskpolytech.ca to get the conversation started.
