Saskatchewan Tech Grants
Funding for Tech Companies
Support for each step of your journey from seed to scale—and beyond.
We are committed to helping local tech companies access Saskatchewan tech grants and funding to fuel their growth. Our research & development (R&D) and pilot project programs connect tech with industry and public partners. Also, we offer the most competitive investment tax credit for startups in Canada.
These resources and more make Saskatchewan the best place to launch and grow your tech company.
Open Intakes
Attract Investors
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
Attract investors to your startup with Canada’s most aggressive tech investment tax credit program. STSI offers a 45 per cent tax credit to Saskatchewan-based investors supporting Eligible Startup Businesses, helping your startup access the vital funding it needs to grow.
Innovation Saskatchewan Funding for Tech Companies
Open Intakes
Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)
Accelerate commercialization of your game-changing technology in one the province’s core sectors of mining, energy, manufacturing & processing and health care.
Open to out-of-province and international applicants
Open Intakes
Agtech Growth Fund (AGF)
Accelerate commercialization of your game-changing technology in the province’s agriculture sector.
Open to out-of-province and international applicants
OPen Intakes
Made In Saskatchewan Technology (MIST) Program
Connect your startup with a public sector partner and develop a pilot project to tackle public sector challenges.
Intake Closed
Innovation Challenge
Compete with other tech companies to pitch technological solutions targeted at specific public sector issues for a chance to participate in a 16-week residency to develop your proposed solution.
Funding & Resources for Tech Startups
Saskatchewan has a rapidly growing startup ecosystem bolstered by local incubators, accelerators and investment firms. Together, they provide critical resources like mentorship, funding and strategic guidance to help founders and tech companies navigate early challenges and scale.
Incubator
- Saskatoon, SK
Saskatchewan’s leading tech incubator supporting high-performing founders and high-growth startups from idea to product-market fit. Co.Labs provides programs, mentorship and community events to help tech companies reduce costs, make high-value connections, problem solve and move fast.
Incubator
- Regina, SK
Canada’s first credit union-led tech incubator that provides programming, resources, mentorship, funding and space for founders to accelerate the growth of local tech companies. Cultivator‘s founder-first mandate and startup-focused events help remove the barriers to launching and growing an innovative tech company in Saskatchewan.
Accelerator
- Regina, SK
Founded by Cultivator, the AGTECH ACCELERATOR brings agriculture and technology together to accelerate the growth of Canadian agtech startups built to solve global problems. The program provides unparalleled opportunities for founders to connect directly with influential players in the agricultural sector.
Investment
- Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia
Startup TNT is an angel investment group active across Western Canada. It hosts regular networking events, sector-specific and tech investment summits for entrepreneurs, startups and investors to raise capital and build their investment portfolios.
Incubator
- Saskatoon, SK
The University of Saskatchewan deep tech incubator for faculty, students, alumni and staff developing research-backed innovation. Opus provides entrepreneurial and business development resources to help academic founders transform their ideas into solutions and mobilize innovations from campus to market.
Investment
- Saskatchewan
A private investment firm specializing in agtech and agribusiness and technologies that enhance agricultural yields, boost productivity and reduce production costs. Emmertech invests in high-quality businesses developing novel technologies in their early and growth stages.
Incubator
- Saskatoon, SK
An agri-food investment incubator supporting rapid-growth companies developing technology within the global agriculture and food sector. GAAP has greenhouses, growth chambers and laboratories and supports the long-term incubation required for these specialized tech companies.
Support
- Estevan, SK
The Southeast TechHub provides emerging tech businesses in Southeast Saskatchewan with flexible space, shared office equipment, business support, mentorship and networking opportunities to help ensure startup success.
Federal Funding for Tech Companies
Saskatchewan tech companies can access federal programs and agencies that provide essential resources, funding and guidance to accelerate their growth.
National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP)
Program designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada that are involved in developing and commercializing innovative technologies.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Federal department responsible for fostering innovation, science and economic development in Canada. Offers various programs that target a wide range of sectors and activities.
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Federal agency promoting regional economic growth, diversification and development in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Innovation Saskatchewan R+T Parks
Thrive in a collaborative community with flexible workspaces, advanced infrastructure and lightning-fast connectivity to supercharge your growth and impact.