Innovation Saskatchewan Supports SK Startups to Pilot Homegrown Technologies

The article reports that four homegrown tech startups will have the opportunity to pilot their technologies in real-world scenarios with assistance from Innovation Saskatchewan. It frames the announcement as the government spotlighting local startups through this support program.

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) signed an agreement on July 24, 2026, to collaborate on expanding nuclear research, education, and training opportunities in Canada. The framework aims to position USask as a hub for nuclear training and innovation, linking local talent with a global IAEA network.

The Made In Saskatchewan Technology (MIST) program is funding four Saskatchewan technology companies to pilot test their technologies with public sector, post-secondary, and community partners across the province, with more than $100,000 in combined funding for project implementation. The projects involve AI and digital tools to improve efficiency,…

The article reports that four Saskatchewan technology startups are partnering with public sector, post-secondary, and community organizations through the Made In Saskatchewan Technology (MIST) program to pilot Saskatchewan-developed technologies in real-world settings, with funding exceeding $100,000 combined. It also notes that MIST provides up to…

AiSK (Artificial Intelligence Saskatchewan) hosted Saskatchewan’s first AI Expo, which drew 427 attendees from Saskatchewan, other parts of Canada, and the United States. The event, organized by AiSK, showcased sessions on AI adoption, privacy, data protection, and real-world applications across sectors like agriculture, mining, energy, healthtech,…

The article reports that the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is developing a first-of-its-kind Rare Earth Processing Facility (REPF) with hydrometallurgy, separation (SX) and metal smelting stages, aiming for full operations in 2027 to establish a North American REE supply chain. It highlights SRC’s in-house SX cells, pilot-scale mini/micro SX…

The Government of Canada, through the Universal Broadband Fund, announced over $141 million in federal funding to connect more than 30,000 households in over 500 rural and remote communities across Saskatchewan to high-speed Internet. The initiative supports six projects aimed at expanding access to households, including Indigenous communities, with the…

The federal government has allocated more than $141 million in Universal Broadband Fund money to six projects to connect over 30,000 households in more than 500 rural and remote communities across Saskatchewan to high-speed Internet. Buckley Belanger announced the funding, stating it supports reliable, affordable high-speed Internet with the goal of…