What is Agtech Growth Fund (AGF, Saskatchewan)?
Agtech Growth Fund (AGF, Saskatchewan) is delivered by Innovation Saskatchewan as a grant. Funding is typically up to $450,000 per lead proponent (non-repayable); max 30% of project budget; repeat applicants with a substantially new project can reach $900,000 lifetime in AGF grants. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | Up to $450,000 per lead proponent (non-repayable); max 30% of project budget; repeat applicants with a substantially new project can reach $900,000 lifetime in AGF grants |
|---|---|
| Cost share | Industry-matched (partners fund a share of the budget) |
| Level | Provincial |
| Program type | Grant |
| Delivered by | Innovation Saskatchewan |
| Available in | SK |
| Intake status | Seasonal - EOIs accepted anytime, evaluated at April 30 and September 30 deadlines (next: April 30, 2027) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-05 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: Agtech: smart farm equipment, animal health, agri-food supply chain, agriculture marketplace/fintech
- Eligible activities: R&D projects that enhance technological innovation in agriculture; commercialization of agtech solutions
Watch out for
No agtech component; no Saskatchewan agricultural benefit; pure farming operations without a technology project
Deadlines & how to apply
Run by Innovation Saskatchewan. Lead proponents capped at $900,000 lifetime in AGF grants. EOIs accepted anytime and evaluated at the Apr 30 and Sep 30 deadlines; Fall 2026 full proposals (invited only) due Dec 31, 2026, decisions by Feb 28, 2027. Industry partners must provide 50%+ of budget; IS funds max 30%. Focus: digital ag, smart farm equipment, animal health, agri-food supply chain, ag marketplace and fintech. Sister program to SAIF.
How NorthGrants helps with Agtech Growth Fund (AGF, Saskatchewan)
Most business owners read about Agtech Growth Fund (AGF, Saskatchewan), see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building a complete application that answers what the program asks for.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.