Organization · Incubator
Co.Labs
Co.Labs is a non-profit tech incubator based in Saskatchewan, Canada, dedicated to supporting local founders and teams in developing hardware and software products. They offer free programs aimed at helping startups achieve product-market fit and scale within the province.
Overview
What Co.Labs does
What Co.Labs is
Co.Labs is a non-profit tech incubator based in Saskatchewan, Canada, dedicated to supporting local founders and teams in developing hardware and software products. They offer free programs aimed at helping startups achieve product-market fit and scale within the province.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host and community capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Incubator
- Founded
- Founded in 2017
- Approximate age
- About 9 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host · Community
- Last reviewed
- March 27, 2026
What Incubator means
An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.
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Capability profile
Co.Labs as a funder
Investment thesis
Co.Labs supports the growth of the local tech ecosystem in Saskatchewan by helping founders navigate the path from idea to product-market fit without fees or equity requirements.
Focus narrative
Co.Labs focuses on incubating tech and tech-enabled startups, specifically those building hardware or software products. The organization supports startups that are headquartered in Saskatchewan and are committed to growing within the province. Their programs are designed to assist startups at various stages, including early idea development and revenue generation.
Value beyond capital
Co.Labs provides tailored support, mentorship, and access to industry experts to help startups grow and succeed in their respective markets.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series B · Series C · Growth Equity
- Sectors
- SaaS & Cloud SoftwareHealthcareArtificial IntelligenceCommerce & RetailBiotech & Life Sciences
- Regions
- North America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 230
Portfolio context
Co.Labs has incubated 230 startups, which have collectively raised $68.4 million in private investment and generated $123.9 million in revenue. Notable portfolio companies include Alto, transforming home care and outpatient services; Cadence, a B2B SaaS solution for streamlining estate planning for funeral homes; Cubbi, a food service platform for small businesses; LiORA, focused on soil restoration; Luxsonic, developing AI-enhanced virtual reality software for medical imaging; Offstreet, providing parking validation software; Omnee, creating an AI-powered digital twin for home maintenance; SolusGuard, developing workplace safety software; Teal, designing EV charging stations; and TeamLinkt, a platform for managing sports teams.
Capability profile
Co.Labs as a program host
Program thesis
Co.Labs is dedicated to supporting the growth of the local tech ecosystem in Saskatchewan by helping founders and teams navigate the path from idea to product-market fit.
Focus narrative
Co.Labs focuses on incubating tech and tech-enabled startups, specifically those building hardware or software products. The organization supports startups that are headquartered in Saskatchewan and are committed to growing within the province. Their programs are designed to assist startups at various stages, including early idea development and revenue generation.
Value and support
Co.Labs offers tailored support, 1:1 coaching, and various programs designed to assist startups at different stages of development.
Format and cadence
- Typical cohort
- 30 companies
- Cohorts per year
- 2
Availability
- Application state
- Accepting
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- CanadaNorth America
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Co.Labs has incubated 230 startups, which have collectively raised $68.4 million in private investment and generated $123.9 million in revenue. Notable portfolio companies include Alto, Cadence, Cubbi, LiORA, Luxsonic, Offstreet, Omnee, SolusGuard, Teal, and TeamLinkt.
Capability profile
Co.Labs as a community
Community overview
Co.Labs is an independent non-profit organization based in Saskatchewan, Canada. It was founded to support the growth of the local tech ecosystem by working with founders and teams to navigate the path from idea to product-market fit. The organization operates without fees or equity requirements.
Community focus
Co.Labs focuses on incubating tech and tech-enabled startups, specifically those building hardware or software products. The organization supports startups that are headquartered in Saskatchewan and are committed to growing within the province. Their programs are designed to assist startups at various stages, including early idea development and revenue generation.
Member value
Members benefit from tailored support, 1:1 coaching, and access to industry experts through various programs designed to help them grow their startups effectively.
Membership
- Recorded members
- 230
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Students
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- incubator and community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- Canada
Community activity
- Annual events
- 8
Events and activity
Co.Labs runs several programs including Co.Launch, a free tech accelerator program with two cohorts each year, and Co.Learn, a year-round program with quarterly meet-ups for founders to connect and learn.
Notable members
Notable portfolio companies include Alto, Cadence, Cubbi, LiORA, Luxsonic, Offstreet, Omnee, SolusGuard, Teal, and TeamLinkt. Key team members include Ian Meier (CEO), Drew Dwernychuk (VP), and Mindy Loverin (Fractional CRO).
Common questions
What to know about Co.Labs
Upseed classifies Co.Labs under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, program host, and community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 27, 2026
Known limits
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