Agriculture Innovation
Sector Strengths
Saskatchewan is a global leader in agriculture innovation, leveraging agtech, biotechnology, precision farming and sustainable practices to address rising global food demand.
Saskatchewan is Agriculture
Our province has a long history as a leader in agriculture and continues to build a global reputation for providing safe, high-quality agri-food exports to the world’s most established and emerging markets.
Agricultural Innovation
in Saskatchewan
We are at the forefront of developing innovative tools and technologies, making agriculture more sustainable and productive.
Crop production of canola, non-durum wheat, field peas, durum wheat and lentils in Saskatchewan has the lowest carbon footprint among major exporting regions.
The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) is one of the largest high containment facilities in the world, with extensive vaccine manufacturing infrastructure.
The province is home to global leaders in crop science like the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) and Crop Development Centre.
Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Environment
Our natural resources, infrastructure and government programs provide the agriculture sector with unique advantages.
Saskatchewan’s unique and diverse landscape and climate are the perfect testing grounds
- Wide range of temperatures
- Sunniest province in Canada
- Varied ecosystems
Agriculture is a key sector identified by the Government of Saskatchewan
- Government-backed programs that support innovation
Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Leaders
The province is home to leading companies and research institutions driving innovation in crop production, sustainable farming, agtech and food processing.
Innovation Saskatchewan & Agriculture
Our objectives for agriculture innovation align with the priorities outlined in Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan, which focuses on increasing agriculture production and the province’s agri-food exports.
We help deliver and support programs that fast-track the commercialization of groundbreaking agricultural technologies
Agtech Growth Fund (AGF)
Provides non-repayable grants of up to $450,000 for the development of novel technological solutions that address specific industry challenges and benefit Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector.
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
Canada’s most aggressive investment tax credit program which rewards Saskatchewan-based investors with a 45 per cent tax credit when they support eligible Saskatchewan startups.
Made in Saskatchewan Technology (MIST) Program
Offers non-repayable grants of up to $30,000 for tech startups to pilot solutions with public sector partners to enhance public services.
Emmertech
A private investment firm specializing in agtech and agribusiness innovations.
We own and operate the Innovation Saskatchewan Research and Technology (R+T) Parks in Saskatoon and Regina, which provide key infrastructure as part of a larger agriculture biotech innovation hub.
Innovation Saskatchewan R+T Park Saskatoon
Home to the L.F. Kristjanson Biotechnology Complex, featuring 40+ greenhouse compartments, 20+ growth chambers and lab space.
Global Institute for Food Security
Agri-science digital and plant genomics institute, home to multiple advanced technology platforms, including the Omics and Precision Analytics Laboratory (OPAL), supporting innovative solutions to produce globally sustainable food.
Ag-West Bio
Bioscience industry association working to accelerate innovation and commercialization and help bring research in bioproducts and biofuels, agrifood and health sectors to market.
Crop Development Centre
Field crop research centre focused on improving existing crops and creating new uses for traditional crops and developing new seed varieties.
We provide funding to world-renowned research institutions advancing crop genetics, plant-based proteins, soil health and livestock development.
Canadian Light Source (CLS)
Canada’s only synchrotron and its full service offering to industry clients makes it one of the most accessible synchrotron facilities in the world.
CLS’ unique infrastructure allows scientists to utilize beamlines for more advanced and experimental techniques, like spectroscopy, diffraction and imaging, not possible at other facilities in the country. This has led to breakthroughs in innovative health, agriculture, environment and advanced materials research.
Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO)
A world leader in infectious disease research and vaccine development for humans and animals for almost half a century and currently establishing itself as Canada’s Centre for Pandemic Research.
VIDO is world renowned for developing vaccines and immunity-enhancing technologies against infectious diseases, attracting researchers from across Canada and over 30 other countries to develop vaccines and therapeutics for animals and humans.
We support incubators and accelerators that foster the growth of emerging agtech companies.
Co.Labs
Supports high-growth Saskatchewan tech startups by offering free resources to help them scale from idea to product-market fit, including mentorship, community and accelerator programs like Co.Launch.
AGTECH ACCELERATOR
Provides a three-month program led by Cultivator powered by Conexus, designed to connect founders with industry and propel the growth of agtech startups tackling global challenges.
Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership (GAAP)
Global agri-food investment incubator focused on cutting-edge technologies from rapid growth companies within the global agriculture and food sector.
Government of Saskatchewan
Agriculture Supports
Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive (SVAI)
A non-refundable, non-transferable tax credit on capital expenditures valued at $10 million or more for newly non-structured or expanded value-added agriculture facilities in Saskatchewan.
Agriculture Development Fund (ADF)
Supports development of solutions in crop, livestock, soils, environment and value-added processing areas to support the long-term sustainability of Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector and is available to public and private researchers.
Explore more agriculture programs and services offered by the Government of Saskatchewan.
Access agriculture supports from the Government of Canada.
Innovation Saskatchewan
R+T Parks
Our R+T Parks provide a wide range of specialized facilities that support agricultural research, agtech startups and established companies.
Research Facilities
- Greenhouses & growth chambers
- Level 1 & 2 laboratories
- Locker rooms with shower
- Wet & dry labs
- Cold & heated storage
- Warehouse bays
R+T Park Amenities
- Community & networking events
- High-bandwidth network
- Fitness centre
- Bookable meeting rooms
- On-site food services
- Co-working at Collider
- 5G Innovation Labs
Lab Essentials
- Pure steam
- 100% fresh air
- Reverse osmosis water
- Additional supply air volumes
- Chilled water
- Hookups & ventilation for fume hoods
- Nitrogen
- Steam scrubbers
- Bio-Kill waste management
- Back-up power