The Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund program is designed to accelerate commercialization of game-changing technological innovations in the province s core sectors, Minister Responsible for Innovation Saskatchewan Jeremy Harrison said. This is another example of Saskatchewan s commitment to continue investing in ag innovation projects that have potential for high economic impact and we re excited to see further development of this technology. In addition to paper and packaging products, RLP will also work with researchers at the University of Saskatchewan to identify and develop additional high-value applications. Once successfully commercializing the pulping technology, RLP will establish Canada s first wheat straw pulp facility in Regina. The facility is estimated to be worth $350 million and is expected to create 110 permanent full-time jobs and 250 jobs during construction.
The Government of Saskatchewan is committing to a multi-year, $2.2 million investment in eleven Saskatchewan innovators through the Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF) and Agtech Growth . . .
The Government of Saskatchewan is committing to a multi-year, $2.2 million investment in eleven Saskatchewan innovators through the Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF) and Agtech Growth Fund (AGF). SAIF supports commercialization of game-changing technological innovations in the province s core economic sectors, while AGF operates in parallel as a research and development (R&D) funding program designed to accelerate the commercialization of game-changing technological innovations in the province s agricultural sector. Investment in these two programs supports addressing specific industry challenges through the development of cutting-edge technologies, Minister Responsible for Innovation Saskatchewan Jeremy Harrison said. Focusing resources into areas of our province s natural economic strengths will grow the province s tech sector and drive our economy forward.
We are very excited to be announcing our continued support of the Founders Table program, Minister Responsible for Innovation Saskatchewan Jeremy Harrison said in the release. Building a tech ecosystem conducive for women to scale their companies is critical to the ongoing growth of Saskatchewan s tech sector and our Government s Growth Plan - in which we aim to triple the tech sector over the next ten years. Juanita Polegi, Executive Director with the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce told Yoirkton This Week the announcement is a positive one. “The Yorkton Chamber looks forward to promoting to its members information about the application process for Founders’ Table,” she said.
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan recognized May 17-21 as Innovation Week. Innovation Week provides an opportunity to recognize the achievements of innovation in Saskatchewan and the . . .