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99 programs
for Saskatchewan businesses.

Federal programs available across Canada, plus 17 Saskatchewan-specific grants and tax credits. Updated regularly.

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Saskatchewan grant landscape

What makes Saskatchewan different.

Saskatchewan's standout for early-stage tech is the Technology Startup Incentive (STSI), a 45 percent provincial tax credit to investors investing in eligible Saskatchewan tech startups under 3 years old. Add the Saskatchewan R&D Tax Credit (refundable for SMBs) and PrairiesCan funding.

The standout programs.

STSI is the big move for Saskatchewan tech founders raising under-3-year capital. A 45 percent credit to investors makes Saskatchewan capital the cheapest in Canada for the qualifying SMB.

The administering ecosystem.

Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) handles export support. Innovation Saskatchewan administers most tech programs. PrairiesCan covers regional scale-up.

What founders should do first.

  • 01If you are tech and under 3 years old, get STSI eligible status before raising any capital.
  • 02Document R&D rigorously - Saskatchewan R&D Tax Credit uses the same documentation standards as federal SR&ED.

Top programs to look at first.

TAX CREDIT

Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)

45% of eligible investment

TAX CREDIT

Saskatchewan R&D Tax Credit

10% of eligible R&D expenditures

GRANT

PrairiesCan Business Scale-up and Productivity

Up to $5,000,000 in interest-free funding

Saskatchewan-specific programs

Only available to businesses in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)

TAX CREDIT
45% of eligible investment

PrairiesCan Business Scale-up and Productivity

GRANT
Up to $5,000,000 in interest-free funding

Saskatchewan R&D Tax Credit

TAX CREDIT
10% of eligible R&D expenditures

Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive

TAX CREDIT
15% to 40% of eligible capital costs, up to $250 million per project

Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive

INCENTIVE
Provincial corporate tax rate reduced to 6% for 10 to 15 years

Saskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Investment Tax Credit

TAX CREDIT
6% of capital cost of qualifying equipment (refundable)

Creative Saskatchewan Feature Film and Television Production Grant

GRANT
25% to 40% of eligible Saskatchewan expenditures, up to $5 million

Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)

GRANT
35% to 60% rebate on eligible expenses, up to $750,000

Saskatchewan Product Development Program

GRANT
Funding for prototype and product development services (amount varies by project)

Saskatchewan Tourism Development Program (TDP)

GRANT
Up to 50% of eligible costs, maximum $40,000

Clarence Campeau Development Fund (Saskatchewan Metis)

INCENTIVE
Grants and loans from $10,000 to $1,000,000; business plan support up to $10,000

Co-operatives First Start-up Support

GRANT
Free advisory support (typically worth $5,000+ in professional fees)

Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)

GRANT
Non-repayable contributions reimbursing eligible project costs

WEOC National Loan Program

INCENTIVE
Up to $50,000

SaskPower Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP)

INCENTIVE
Up to $200,000; $0.13/kWh for non-lighting projects

Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan (WESK) Business Loan

INCENTIVE
Up to $150,000 (up to $200,000 with WEOC co-lending)

Clarence Campeau Development Fund (Saskatchewan Métis)

GRANT
Non-repayable equity grants plus loans (amount set by project and stream)

Grants available in Saskatchewan

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Canada Job Grant

Up to $10,000 per employeeGrant

Futurpreneur Canada Startup Loan

Up to $25,000Grant

CanExport SMEs

Up to $50,000 (50% of eligible costs)Grant

NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)

Up to $50,000 (SME stream)Grant

Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) Ecosystem Fund

Up to $100,000Grant

AgriInvest

Up to $10,000 per year matchedGrant

Youth Employment and Skills Strategy

Up to $30,000 per youth hiredGrant

Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)

Up to $7,000 per studentGrant

Mitacs Accelerate

$10,000 per 4-month internshipGrant

Clean Growth Hub Programs

Varies by underlying programGrant

PrairiesCan Business Scale-up and Productivity

SASKATCHEWAN
Up to $5,000,000 in interest-free fundingGrant

Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)

Project-by-project, typically $10M to $100M+Grant

Mitacs Business Strategy Internship

50% of intern stipend, up to $7,500 per internshipGrant

NACCA Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABFP)

Up to $99,999 (sole proprietor) or $250,000 (corporation)Grant

Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada Grants

Up to $25,000 per streamGrant

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP)

Varies by stream, typically $10,000 to $200,000Grant

Clean Fuels Fund

Up to 30% of eligible capital costs, ceilings varyGrant

Mitacs Globalink Research Internship

Mitacs covers $6,000 of internship stipendGrant

Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur

Up to $15,000 per 4-month internshipGrant

SSHRC Partnership Grants

Up to $2.5M per partnership over 7 yearsGrant

Creative Saskatchewan Feature Film and Television Production Grant

SASKATCHEWAN
25% to 40% of eligible Saskatchewan expenditures, up to $5 millionGrant

Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)

SASKATCHEWAN
35% to 60% rebate on eligible expenses, up to $750,000Grant

Saskatchewan Product Development Program

SASKATCHEWAN
Funding for prototype and product development services (amount varies by project)Grant

Saskatchewan Tourism Development Program (TDP)

SASKATCHEWAN
Up to 50% of eligible costs, maximum $40,000Grant

VAC Education and Training Benefit

Up to roughly $99,000 lifetime, with up to about $6,300 reserved for short coursesGrant

VAC Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Assistance Program

Covers approved training and re-establishment costs; can pair with the Income Replacement Benefit at 90% of pre-release salaryGrant

Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities (Employer Wage Subsidy)

Wage subsidy negotiated with the local delivery agent; program guidance averages about $12,000 in supports per participantGrant

Enabling Accessibility Fund: Small Projects Component

Up to $125,000 per project (recent small projects calls); some calls have set higher per-project ceilingsGrant

Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program: Access to Capital

Up to $99,999 for individuals; up to $250,000 for community businessesGrant

Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program: Access to Business Opportunities

Up to $500,000 per recipient per year; up to 100% of eligible costsGrant

Co-operatives First Start-up Support

SASKATCHEWAN
Free advisory support (typically worth $5,000+ in professional fees)Grant

CWCF Technical Assistance Grants

Up to $4,000 per grantGrant

Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)

SASKATCHEWAN
Non-repayable contributions reimbursing eligible project costsGrant

Clarence Campeau Development Fund (Saskatchewan Métis)

SASKATCHEWAN
Non-repayable equity grants plus loans (amount set by project and stream)Grant

Tax Credits available in Saskatchewan

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GST/HST Input Tax Credits (ITCs)

5–15% back on all business expensesTax Credit

Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit

Up to $2,000 per apprentice per yearTax Credit

Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)

SASKATCHEWAN
45% of eligible investmentTax Credit

Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC)

15% of qualifying exploration expenses (to investor)Tax Credit

Saskatchewan R&D Tax Credit

SASKATCHEWAN
10% of eligible R&D expendituresTax Credit

Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)

25% of qualifying labour expendituresTax Credit

Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)

16% of qualifying Canadian labour expendituresTax Credit

Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit

30% of eligible clean technology investmentTax Credit

Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Investment Tax Credit

18.75% to 60% of eligible CCUS investmentTax Credit

Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit

15% to 40% of eligible clean hydrogen investmentTax Credit

Medical Expense Tax Credit (Business Owner)

15% federal + provincial portion of eligible medical expensesTax Credit

Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive

SASKATCHEWAN
15% to 40% of eligible capital costs, up to $250 million per projectTax Credit

Saskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Investment Tax Credit

SASKATCHEWAN
6% of capital cost of qualifying equipment (refundable)Tax Credit

Deductions available in Saskatchewan

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Small Business Deduction (SBD)

Up to $30,000 per year in tax savingsDeduction

Home Office Expense Deduction

Typically $3,000–$12,000 per yearDeduction

Motor Vehicle Expense Deduction

Typically $4,000–$15,000 per yearDeduction

Accelerated Investment Incentive (AII)

30–100% of asset cost in year 1Deduction

Business Meals & Entertainment Deduction

50% of all qualifying expensesDeduction

Zero-Emission Vehicle 100% Deduction

Full vehicle cost in year 1 (up to $55,000+)Deduction

Eligible Capital Property Deduction (Class 14.1)

5% of eligible capital costs per yearDeduction

Manufacturing and Processing Profits Deduction

6% federal tax savings on M&P incomeDeduction

Education and Training Expense Deduction

100% of qualifying training costsDeduction

Canadian Advertising Deduction

100% of qualifying ad spendDeduction

Bad Debt Deduction

100% of uncollectible receivablesDeduction

Professional Fees Deduction

100% of qualifying feesDeduction

Trade Show, Conference, and Certification Deduction

100% of event costs (excluding meals)Deduction

Provincial Small Business Tax Rate Reduction

Up to 15% combined effective rate savingsDeduction

Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption (LCGE)

Up to $1.25 million in tax-free gains (2026, indexed to inflation)Deduction

Individual Pension Plan (IPP) for Owner-Managers

$10K to $40K+ extra annual deductions vs RRSPDeduction

Shareholder Loan Interest Deduction

Variable: based on loan amount and rateDeduction

Incorporation and Reorganization Costs

100% of qualifying costsDeduction

Worker Co-operative Capital Gains Exemption

Up to $10,000,000 in capital gains exempted from taxDeduction

Incentives available in Saskatchewan

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BDC Growth & Transition Capital

Up to $5,000,000Incentive

Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)

Up to $1,000,000 in financingIncentive

AgriStability

Up to 70% of margin declineIncentive

Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB)

Access to ~$1.5B annual federal procurement set-asideIncentive

Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund

Up to $50,000 loanIncentive

Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund (FACE)

Loans from $10,000 to $250,000Incentive

BDC Equipment Purchase Loan

Up to 125% of equipment cost, terms up to 10 yearsIncentive

BDC Commercial Real Estate Loan

Up to 100% of property value (with partner lender)Incentive

BDC Purchase Order Financing

Up to 100% of fulfillment cost per orderIncentive

BDC Working Capital Loan

Up to $250,000 with no fixed assetIncentive

Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive

SASKATCHEWAN
Provincial corporate tax rate reduced to 6% for 10 to 15 yearsIncentive

Clarence Campeau Development Fund (Saskatchewan Metis)

SASKATCHEWAN
Grants and loans from $10,000 to $1,000,000; business plan support up to $10,000Incentive

IWSCC Veteran-Owned Business Certification

Certification costs $500 per year; opens access to corporate and government supplier diversity procurementIncentive

CFMWS HERCS Entrepreneur Workshop

$0 fee (free workshop); covers small business startup and financing fundamentalsIncentive

IWSCC Disabled-Owned Business Certification

Certification costs $500 per year; opens access to corporate and government supplier diversity procurementIncentive

Futurpreneur Newcomer Startup Program

Up to $25,000 in loans plus two years of mentorshipIncentive

Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship (IWE) Program

Microloans up to $50,000 plus advisory supportIncentive

Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurship (IYE) Program

Up to $75,000 in combined loans and grantsIncentive

Canadian Co-operative Investment Fund (CCIF)

$50,000 to $1,250,000 in loans, quasi-equity, or equityIncentive

CWCF Tenacity Works Fund

$15,000 to $50,000 term loansIncentive

Co-operative Housing Development Program (CHDP)

Forgivable and low-interest loans funding up to 100% of eligible costsIncentive

Social Finance Fund (SFF)

Repayable investment capital (part of $400M+ deployed through intermediaries)Incentive

Social Finance Fund: Boann Social Impact

$154,000,000 deployed nationally through impact funds and intermediariesIncentive

Social Finance Fund: Realize Capital Partners

Part of $400M+ SFF capital deployed through intermediariesIncentive

WEOC National Loan Program

SASKATCHEWAN
Up to $50,000Incentive

BDC Thrive Venture Fund for Women

Direct equity from the $500M Thrive platform (seed to Series A/B)Incentive

BDC Women in Technology Venture Fund

Equity investmentIncentive

BDC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Loan

Up to $350,000Incentive

Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP)

Up to $5,000 per vehicle (up to 10 vehicles for a business)Incentive

SaskPower Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP)

SASKATCHEWAN
Up to $200,000; $0.13/kWh for non-lighting projectsIncentive

Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan (WESK) Business Loan

SASKATCHEWAN
Up to $150,000 (up to $200,000 with WEOC co-lending)Incentive

Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)

Up to 50% of project costs, max $2,000,000 per project (75% for Indigenous organizations)Incentive

Ready, Willing and Able (RWA) Employer Program

$0 cost to employers (federally funded program, roughly $30M to 2027)Incentive

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