https://innovationsask.ca/news/calian-advanced-technologies-connecting-the-world Innovation has always been the heart of Calian, Advanced Technologies since its inception in 1965. Originally emerging from the University of Saskatchewan Space Engineering Division, it was acquired by Calian in 1990. Since that time, the Canadian technology firm has been at the forefront of space exploration, aerospace technology and pioneering other ground-breaking communications... https://innovationsask.ca/news/innovation-saskatchewan-doubles-saskatchewan-technology-startup-incentive-cap-to-7-million-strengthens-support-for-cleantech-and-agtech-companies Innovation Saskatchewan, the provincial government’s central agency responsible for implementing research and development priorities and growing the technology sector, is expanding support for key innovation industries, including cleantech and agtech.The 2024-25 Budget doubles the annual tax credit cap for the Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI) and expands eligibility to... https://innovationsask.ca/news/innovation-saskatchewan-invests-more-than-1m-in-research-and-development-projects-in-core-sectors Innovation Saskatchewan is investing more than $1 million in four industry-led research and development (R&D) projects through the Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF) and Agtech Growth Fund (AGF)."Saskatchewan companies are creating cutting-edge technologies to drive economic growth and innovation within our province's core industries," Minister Responsible for... https://innovationsask.ca/news/fedoruk-centre-leading-the-way-in-saskatchewans-nuclear-future Saskatchewan boasts a unique research landscape unlike any other province in Canada. World-class national and provincial research institutes are neighbours with research-focused universities and Innovation Saskatchewan’s research and technology parks, creating a thriving and collaborative ecosystem. Within this epicentre of innovation sits the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear... https://innovationsask.ca/news/siemens-eda-helps-usher-in-new-era-of-innovation-in-saskatchewan In 2005 when Amit Gupta founded Solido Design Automation (Solido), an electronic design automation (EDA) software company specializing in electronic chip development, the Saskatchewan tech sector was on the cusp of its evolution.Discussions about the economic potential of the province’s tech sector were solidifying, current tech stalwarts like Vendasta and 7shifts were years away from being... https://innovationsask.ca/news/reginas-celestial-labs-rockets-ahead-in-aerospace-ingenuity When the Celestial Laboratories team entered the inaugural Airlock Competition, a cross-Canada competition for universities organized by the University of British Columbia’s Mars Colony group, they didn’t expect to be awarded first prize in both phases and win the entire competition. “It was very surprising because we don't have an aerospace department at the University... https://innovationsask.ca/news/innovation-saskatchewan-provides-100000-to-startup-tnt-to-support-sk-tech-startups Innovation Saskatchewan is providing $100,000 to Startup TNT (TNT) to increase early-stage capital available for tech startups in Saskatchewan. TNT is a Prairies-based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting tech startups and stimulating investment.  This tech ecosystem funding will support TNT’s four investment summits in 2023-24, including the Great Prairies Pitch... https://innovationsask.ca/news/innovation-saskatchewan-invests-11-million-in-research-and-development-projects-in-core-sectors Innovation Saskatchewan is investing over $1.1 million in four industry-led research and development (R&D) projects through the Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF) and Agtech Growth Fund (AGF).SAIF supports commercialization of game-changing innovations in the province’s core economic sectors, while the AGF operates in parallel to accelerate the commercialization of novel... https://innovationsask.ca/news/bettercart-analytics-is-transforming-the-grocery-industry-with-its-competitive-intelligence-platform BetterCart Analytics is innovating for competitiveness on every level to help improve the lives of Canadians. Their centralized pricing data and competitive intelligence platform allows food industry companies to make data-driven decisions to achieve peak performance and profitability and helps consumers’ dollars go even further.For Canadian Innovation Week’s theme... https://innovationsask.ca/news/cls-advances-equitable-education-through-community-based-indigenous-outreach  Equity and inclusivity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education is vital to its growth and the continued development of our society; however, there is a lack of diversity in STEM due to lack of opportunities and representation. For example, according to the Conference Board of Canada, Indigenous people make up approximately 4% of adults in Canada, but less than 2%...