What is Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)?
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI) is delivered by Innovation 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 | Innovation Saskatchewan |
| Available in | SK |
| Intake status | Open — Saskatchewan technology companies apply for eligible corporation status |
| Last verified | 2026-06-12 |
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
Extended through 2029 with a $7M annual cap, first-come first-served. Eligibility expanded April 2026 to life sciences (ag biotech, therapeutics, medical devices, genomics, digital health) alongside digital and clean tech. ESB criteria: under 50 employees, half in Saskatchewan, head office in SK, under $5M previously raised; max $2M raised under the program.
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.