Meet the 2026 SOAR Finalists

SREDA’s SK Startup Institute and Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) are excited to announce the finalists for the 2026 SOAR Indigenous Entrepreneurship Competition.

This year’s competition marks an important milestone for SOAR, which expanded province-wide through a partnership between SK Startup Institute and SIIT. The competition also features $50,000 in prize funding, the largest prize fund in SOAR history, providing participating entrepreneurs with an opportunity to access financial resources to advance their businesses.

Representing businesses and communities from across Saskatchewan, this year’s finalists showcase the innovation and entrepreneurial talent within the province.

Congratulations to the 2026 SOAR Finalists:

Join Us at the SOAR Pitch Finale

On October 21, these finalists will take the stage at Wanuskewin Heritage Park to present their businesses to a live audience and panel of judges, competing for a share of $50,000 in prize funding.

The evening will bring together entrepreneurs, business and community leaders, and ecosystem partners for a networking reception, seated dinner, live pitches and a celebration of Indigenous entrepreneurship across Saskatchewan.