Sector Strengths
Energy Innovation
With abundant natural resources, Canada’s only actively-mined uranium deposits and a strong commitment to advancing energy technologies, Saskatchewan is positioned to lead the global transition toward an innovative, more resilient energy future.
Energy Production in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a Canadian hub for energy innovation and produces some of the most sustainable oil and gas products in the world.
- Most attractive Canadian province for oil and natural gas investment (source)
- Second largest crude oil producer in Canada (source)
- Among the leading onshore oil producing jurisdictions in North America (source)
- $13.4 billion in combined estimated value of oil and natural gas production in 2023 (source)
Energy Innovation in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is committed to being a leader in renewable and clean technologies.
Site of Canada’s first geothermal power facility developed by DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp
Pioneering research in sustainable subsurface energy in areas such as enhanced oil recovery, carbon capture and geothermal
Saskatchewan’s Energy Leaders
Our province is ready to elevate its energy innovation leadership and these Saskatchewan companies are helping lead the way.
Innovation Saskatchewan & Energy
Our objectives for the energy sector align with the priorities outlined in Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan, which focuses on:
- Supporting research and development for the application of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods in the oil sector
- Advancing the development of zero-emission small modular reactor technology using Saskatchewan uranium and
- Positioning Saskatchewan as the best place in North America to test, commercialize and scale new oil and natural gas technologies
We help deliver programs that fast-track the commercialization of groundbreaking technologies.
Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)
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 core sectors like energy.
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
Canada’s most aggressive investment tax credit program that provides Saskatchewan investors with a 45 per cent tax credit when they support eligible Saskatchewan startups.
Innovation & Science Fund (ISF)
Matches federal innovation funding dollars for projects from Saskatchewan’s academic and research institutes to promote research capacity and excellence in the province.
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.
We provide funding to research organizations that are developing innovative energy technologies and securing Saskatchewan's energy future.
We support incubators and accelerators that foster the growth of emerging companies.
Cultivator
Provides tech founders with the support, resources, funding and space they need to scale their business. Cleantech companies supported by Cultivator programming include Wave9 and Prairie Robotics.
Co.Labs
Supports high-growth 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. Cleantech companies supported by Co.Labs programming include BrewNature, Teal EV, Prairie Robotics, LiORA by EMS and more.
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 energy innovation hub.
Innovation Saskatchewan R+T Park Regina
Hub for energy sector innovation, providing the space and facilities needed by companies to test, develop and deploy clean technologies.
Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) Energy Innovation Hub
PTRC in partnership with Innovation Saskatchewan launched the Energy Innovation Hub which enables industry, researchers and students to access the equipment and facilities needed to help meet the current and future demands for energy research and innovation.
Provincial Energy & Cleantech Supports
Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive
Offers a 25 per cent royalty and tax credits for eligible energy and natural gas innovation projects. It supports both pilot and commercial-scaling efforts, allowing applicants to test and expand their projects.
Clean Energy Technologies Research Institute
A centralized energy development and carbon-based energy technological research centre and home to the Canadian Energy Transition hub. It includes hands-on training, analytical services and technical advising services.
Explore more energy and natural gas-related incentives offered by the Government of Saskatchewan.
Access energy supports from the Government of Canada.
Innovation Saskatchewan R+T Parks
Our parks provide a wide range of specialized facilities that support energy research, cleantech startups and established companies.
Research Facilities
- Level 1 & 2 laboratories
- Locker rooms with shower
- Wet & dry labs
- Storage
- Warehouse bays
- Neighbouring U of R and PTRC energy facilities
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