Innovation Saskatchewan is launching another Innovation Challenge. This challenge, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association, is directed at addressing the government’s priority of creating healthy, safe and productive workplaces.  

The challenge is asking for ways technology can be used to answer the question of identifying hazards and reducing injury in the construction industry.  

"The Innovation Challenge is a great way to tap into the growing and vibrant tech sector in Saskatchewan," Minister Responsible for Innovation Saskatchewan Jeremy Harrison said. "This Challenge ties into our government's commitment to create safe and productive workplaces.  By developing an innovative solution to identifying hazards, we will further increase safety for construction workers across the province." 

A public information session will be held virtually on July 6th, with the deadline for submission on July 14th.  

The selected submissions will be shortlisted and there will be a pitch competition to determine the winner of the challenge. From there, the winner will receive up to $10,000 to develop their solution in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association during a 16-week residency.