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Saskatoon Region · Saskatchewan

Saskatoon

Saskatoon anchors Saskatchewan's agriculture, mining and life sciences research economy around the University of Saskatchewan and Innovation Place. Its startup ecosystem runs on Co.Labs, SREDA and provincial incentives such as the STSI tax credit.

19 resources · Checked September 2026

Programs marked Provincial apply anywhere in Saskatchewan. See Canada-wide programs →

Grants & funding 8

Gives Saskatchewan investors a 45 per cent tax credit for equity investments in eligible early-stage technology startups.

For Saskatchewan tech startups under 50 employees raising equity

Non-dilutive grants of up to $450,000 to accelerate commercialization of agriculture technology in Saskatchewan.

For Agtech innovators led from Saskatchewan

Provides up to $30,000, matched by a public sector partner, so startups can pilot their technology with government or community organizations.

For Saskatchewan startups under 50 employees with market-ready tech

Startup loans of up to $75,000 paired with two years of mentorship for young entrepreneurs across Canada.

For Entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39, in business up to 24 months

Provides business loans, one-on-one advising, mentorship and training to women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan.

For Women, trans, non-binary and Two-Spirit business owners

Accelerators & incubators 1

Co.Labs

Non-profit

Saskatchewan's non-profit tech incubator, running idea-stage and in-revenue programs with coaching and mentorship, no fees or equity.

For Saskatchewan-headquartered hardware and software startups

Investors 1

Early-stage venture fund backing Saskatchewan and Prairie technology startups with capital and hands-on support.

For Pre-seed and seed-stage tech companies

Government services 3

The province's innovation agency, delivering startup funding programs, research investment and the two research and technology parks.

For Saskatchewan innovators, startups and researchers

Provincial ministry responsible for trade, investment attraction and export growth for Saskatchewan businesses.

For Saskatchewan exporters and investors

Industry & trade 3

Member-driven non-profit that helps Saskatchewan companies enter international markets through trade missions, buyer connections and export advice.

For Saskatchewan exporters and export-ready companies

Business association providing advocacy, member events, networking and awards programs for Saskatoon-area employers.

For Saskatoon-area businesses of any size

Provincial chamber advocating on business policy and connecting members across Saskatchewan's local chambers and sectors.

For Saskatchewan businesses and local chambers

Community 1

Free training, market research and advisor appointments guiding new entrepreneurs from idea validation through launch and operations.

For Aspiring and newcomer entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan

Workspace & labs 2

Coworking and community workspace on 20th Street West housing social entrepreneurs, creatives and small businesses.

For Freelancers, small teams and social ventures