Innovation Saskatchewan invests more than $2 million in tech companies

Nine industry-led research and development projects are receiving a total of $2.197 million from Innovation Saskatchewan through the Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF) and Agtech Growth Fund (AGF) to advance “practical, real-world solutions,” said the provincial government in a statement.

“These programs help early-stage tech companies reduce risk and accelerate commercialization of game-changing technologies in agriculture, mining, energy, manufacturing and processing, and health care,” the government said.

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“Saskatchewan innovators are solving big challenges with bold ideas and transforming key industries,” Minister Responsible for Innovation Saskatchewan Warren Kaeding said.

“SAIF and AGF provide the early support needed to ensure made-in-Saskatchewan technologies reach new markets, driving growth and prosperity for years to come.”

The recipients for 2025 include Kinemek, “an AI-enabled mine inspection system integrating radar, light detection and photo sensors to improve safety,” which will receive $450,000 from SAIF.

SAIF is investing $450,000 in Teal to develop industrial superchargers for electric mining equipment to “reduce emissions and ventilation demands.”

Amb.AI is receiving $200,000 from SAIF to develop a “multi-sensory monitoring platform for underground mines to reduce disruptions and improve safety.”

RUNNR will get $150,000 from SAIF to work on an “enhanced delivery management platform with automated compliance, vendor marketplace and emissions tracking to support greener supply chains.”

Meanwhile NutraMate is receiving $90,000, also from SAIF, to develop an AI-powered pharmacy tool to “streamline prescription fulfillment and inventory management.”

AGF is granting NRGene Canada $450,000. The AI-driven genomics company will develop “higher-yield Black Soldier Fly strains for sustainable livestock and aquaculture feed.”

X-Steam-inator Agriculture Products will be using AGF’s $150,000 to develop a modular, “steam-based weed control system offering a chemical-free alternative to chemical herbicides.”

AGF is also investing $132,000 AgScouter to make an affordable agronomic data platform to “support field management, crop rotation and fertilizer optimization.

B-Nature is receiving $125,000 from AGF to develop an industrial composter that “rapidly converts agricultural waste into high-quality compost, reducing environmental impacts and costs.

The announcement took place at the Innovation Saskatchewan Research and Technology (R+T) Park in Regina and featured Greenwave Innovations, a 2024 and 2021 SAIF recipient.

Since launching Greensense, its AI-powered energy and asset management platform, the company has continued to grow by helping organizations reduce energy waste and operating costs.

“Through the support provided by the SAIF program, Greenwave has been able to significantly enhance and accelerate the development of Greensense,” Greenwave Innovations President and CEO Dean Clark said.

“Heading into 2026, we are very well positioned to execute on our geographical expansion plans as we deploy our industry-leading energy management technology within buildings across Canada and beyond. Greenwave wishes the nine new recipients great success as we continue to grow the thriving entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem here in Saskatchewan.”

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