Research in Saskatchewan
Contact us today to find your place in Saskatchewan’s research community.
Saskatchewan’s research ecosystem is driving innovation and tackling challenges on local and global scales.
Advancing Commercial & Academic Research
With backing from provincial agencies, industry and federal programs, researchers in Saskatchewan benefit from comprehensive support at every turn.
Discover how Innovation Saskatchewan supports leading organizations like the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) and NRGene Canada.
Promoting Research Excellence
Innovation & Science Fund
The Innovation & Science Fund (ISF) matches federal innovation funding for projects led by Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions and research institutes.
Discover more about the diverse funding and support available for researchers in Saskatchewan.
Research Priority Areas
Our research priorities leverage Saskatchewan’s natural strengths and seize emerging opportunities to advance innovation and drive economic development.
Saskatchewan's Research Advantage
Saskatchewan is a leading destination for cutting-edge research, providing a critically important complement of infrastructure, programs and community.
University of Saskatchewan (USask)
USask is a Top 15 Research University in Canada and is globally recognized for tackling some of the world’s greatest challenges like food & water security and infectious diseases in animals and humans. With world-class research facilities, including Canada’s only synchrotron at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) and future Canada’s Centre for Pandemic Research at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), USask is at the forefront of solving complex health issues affecting people, animals and the environment.
USask's Startup Incubator
Opus is USask’s deep tech incubator supporting academic founders. The program provides essential support to help transition research-backed innovations from academia to market.
University of Regina (U of R)
U of R is an innovative research leader in nuclear energy, robotic, health & wellness, advanced physics and microbial genetics and renowned for its work in Indigenous research, mental health and the social sciences. Its research capacity is bolstered by its Centres of Excellence and close partnerships with the First Nations University of Canada and the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC), which plays a crucial role in advancing sustainable energy technologies.
PTRC Energy Innovation Hub
The PTRC Energy Innovation Hub (EIH) advances sustainable energy research through collaboration with government, academia and industry. It supports the full lifecycle of energy innovations, from development to deployment, and hosts technical workshops and networking events.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic (Sask Polytech)
Sask Polytech is the province’s leading institution for post-secondary applied education and research. With campuses across Saskatchewan, Sask Polytech delivers practical training that addresses local and province-wide labour market needs. Sask Polytech also operates several research centres focused on sustainability, manufacturing, digital integration, bioscience, natural resources and health and partners with industry to refine ideas and develop prototypes for testing. As one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges, Sask Polytech ranks first in both the number of research projects completed and the number of research partnerships.
Research Partners
Innovation Saskatchewan provides core funding to six prominent research institutions in Saskatchewan that are advancing innovation from lab to market. Additionally, we support research at Saskatchewan’s post-secondary institutions through ISF and direct investment in vital programs.
Innovation Saskatchewan Research and Technology Parks
The Innovation Saskatchewan Research and Technology (R+T) Parks are a home to and next-door neighbour for Saskatchewan’s research community offering tenancy, partnerships and easy access.
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
Have questions?
Contact us today to learn how Innovation Saskatchewan and our partners can support you.