What is Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)?
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI) is delivered by Government of Saskatchewan as a tax credit (for investors). Funding is typically 45% tax credit to investors in eligible Saskatchewan tech companies. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | 45% tax credit to investors in eligible Saskatchewan tech companies |
|---|---|
| Cost share | N/A |
| Level | Provincial |
| Program type | Tax Credit (for investors) |
| Delivered by | Government of Saskatchewan |
| Available in | SK |
| Intake status | Open — Saskatchewan technology companies apply for eligible corporation status |
| Last verified | Apr 2026 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: Technology, innovation-based startups
- Employee count: max 50
- Eligible activities: Raising equity from investors who receive a 45% Saskatchewan tax credit
Watch out for
Non-technology; over 50 employees; outside Saskatchewan
Deadlines & how to apply
One of the highest investor tax credit rates in Canada; apply through Saskatchewan government
How NorthGrants helps with Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
Most business owners read about Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI), see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building an application that actually wins.
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.