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Innovation Saskatchewan Launches ACRE Program to Accelerate Agtech Commercialization
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-29 21:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Technology, Agriculture, Industry]Innovation Saskatchewan has launched the Agtech Commercialization Readiness (ACRE) program, providing up to $30,000 in funding for on-farm pilot projects that connect local agtech companies with agricultural producers and industry partners. Administered by Innovation Saskatchewan and supported by organizations such as the Saskatchewan Cattle Association, the program builds on the previous Made In Saskatchewan Technology (MIST) model to accelerate the commercialization and adoption of emerging agricultural technologies.
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Ministers Promote Saskatchewan's Leadership in Nuclear Energy, Mining and Agriculture in Philippines and Japan
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-16 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Mining, Agriculture, Trade, Industry]Saskatchewan Minister of Crown Investments Corporation Jeremy Harrison is leading a mission to the Philippines from October 17 to 23, 2026, to attend the World Nuclear Supply Chain Conference and promote the province's uranium sector under the Delivering Energy Security Through Nuclear Power plan, which targets at least 2,600 megawatts of nuclear power by 2050. Concurrently, Minister of Agriculture David Marit is leading a mission to Japan from October 17 to 22, 2026, to engage long-term agrifood buyers and promote trade in a market where Saskatchewan agrifood exports reached $1.2 billion in 2025, driven primarily by canola seed, wheat, barley, durum, and malt.
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Buffalo Pound Dam Upgrades Support Reliable Water Supplies for Saskatchewan Communities and Industry
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-15 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Infrastructure, Environment, Water, Agriculture, Industry]The Saskatchewan Government announced significant progress on the $12 million Buffalo Pound Dam upgrades managed by the Water Security Agency, which owns and operates over 70 dams across the province. Major rehabilitation work includes emergency spillway upgrades to restore height and strengthen rock protection, control structure and safety enhancements, erosion and repairs, and bridge deck repaving. Buffalo Pound Lake supplies water to approximately 25 per cent of Saskatchewan's population—including the cities of Regina and Moose Jaw—as well as regional agriculture, two potash mines, and other industrial operations. Furthermore, the province has invested nearly $40 million in more than 60 water infrastructure projects for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with upcoming repairs starting on the Upper Qu'Appelle River channel between the Qu'Appelle River Dam and Tugaske Bridge.
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Canada leaving billions on the table by not processing more crops at home, new agri-food study says
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-22 19:22:15.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, National, Agriculture, Economy, Industry, Trade]A report commissioned by the agri-food trade group Protein Industries Canada and prepared by Ernst & Young LLP reveals that redirecting 10 per cent of Canada’s raw crop exports to domestic value-added processing could generate up to $5.4 billion in additional GDP, $1.1 billion in government revenue, and 34,000 full-time equivalent jobs. Released during the Plant Forward trade show in Saskatoon, the study highlights sectors including human food, animal feed, ingredient processing, and bio-industrial applications, while noting that growth is hindered by regulatory inefficiencies, transportation bottlenecks, and inter-provincial trade barriers. Industry leaders like Louis Dreyfus Company Canada and Food Health and Consumer Products of Canada emphasize the need for capital investment in domestic manufacturing facilities, such as Louis Dreyfus's canola crushing and pea processing plant in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Report recommendations include establishing a scientific advisory body for novel products, investor roundtables, regional cold-storage hubs, and a two-province pilot project to eliminate inter-provincial trade barriers.
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Premier Moe Brings Saskatchewan to the World at the Canada Investment Summit
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-11 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Industry, Energy, Mining, Agriculture]Premier Scott Moe is attending the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto on September 14 and 15, 2026, to promote investment opportunities in Saskatchewan's energy, critical mineral, defence, and agriculture sectors. Alongside the summit, the Government of Saskatchewan is hosting an Invest in Saskatchewan Forum focused on the nuclear sector and uranium development, featuring a fireside chat with Premier Moe, Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel, and former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Saskatchewan's private capital investment grew by 12 per cent last year to reach $13.6 billion, ranking first in Canada, backed by 60 large-scale projects representing over $62 billion in total planned and active investments.
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Innovation Saskatchewan Renews Support for AGTECH ACCELERATOR with $300,000 Investment
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-10 20:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Technology, Agriculture, Industry]Innovation Saskatchewan is investing $300,000 over three years (from 2026 to 2028, at $100,000 annually) in the AGTECH ACCELERATOR to support three additional cohorts of agricultural technology companies. Managed by Cultivator powered by Conexus, the program helps startups scale through mentorship, industry connections, and capital access while partnering with Innovate UK's Global Incubator Programme to attract international firms. Since its inception in 2022, the accelerator has engaged 25 UK-based companies and supported local commercial successes such as Ground Truth Agriculture raising over $7 million in venture capital, Super GeoAI expanding commercial reach, and Lucent BioSciences establishing research and manufacturing operations in Saskatchewan.
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