Saskatchewan Technology Start-up Incentive (STSI)
Status not published
Eligible Startup Business (ESB) applications are accepted on a rolling basis; tax credits are issued against the annual programme allocation until exhausted.
A 45% non-refundable tax credit to investors in eligible Saskatchewan startups, capped at CAD 140,000 of credit per investor per year, with an annual programme cap. The benefit reaches the startup indirectly, as cheaper equity.
Government of Saskatchewan / Innovation Saskatchewan
public · regional
Deadline: rolling — Eligible Startup Business (ESB) applications are accepted on a rolling basis; tax credits are issued against the annual programme allocation until exhausted.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
Who can apply
- Up to 50 employees
- Sectors: deeptech, ai, agri, any
- Stage: pre_seed, seed
- Locally registered entity required
Startup must be Saskatchewan-headquartered, fewer than 50 employees, developing a novel technology product, and have raised less than a specified amount of prior capital.
How to apply
- Apply to Innovation Saskatchewan for Eligible Startup Business status.
- Once approved, raise equity from eligible investors.
- Investors apply for the tax credit certificate.
- Report on use of funds.
What you will need
- Business plan
- Cap table
- Proof of Saskatchewan incorporation and head office
- Investor details
Source. https://innovationsask.ca/programs/saskatchewan-technology-startup-incentive/ — checked 2026-08-14 · not human-checked