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 article covers AgTech breakfasts at Ag in Motion in Langham, Saskatchewan, where farmers, startups, and stakeholders discussed agricultural innovation, including AI, during the Nearing Commercialization session sponsored by Cultivator powered by Conexus. It notes that AgTech Accelerator cohort startups pitched their innovations to attendees,…

The article reports that Ag in Motion, Saskatchewan’s largest outdoor farm exhibition, has returned to Langham with more than 600 exhibitors showcasing agricultural technology, including driverless tractors and drones. It notes that international buyers are attending, and that the event expects over 30,000 visitors over three days, highlighting ongoing…