Starting & Funding a Business in Saskatchewan – Directory of Resources & Support
Thinking about starting a business in Saskatchewan?
This page brings together key resources to help you explore business ideas, understand the steps to get started, and find funding support from public, non-profit, and private sector organizations.
Use this hub as your starting point for launching and growing a business in Saskatchewan!
Business Ideas for Saskatchewan Entrepreneurs
Explore business ideas that match Saskatchewan’s economy, industries, and market trends. These resources can help you identify opportunities and choose a business that fits your goals and the local demand.
Starting a Business in Saskatchewan
Learn the key steps to starting a business in Saskatchewan, from planning and structuring your company to handling legal and financial basics. These guides walk you through what to expect.
- Saskatchewan Small Business Guide
- How to Start a Business in Saskatchewan
- How to Register a Business in Saskatchewan
- How to Start a Sole Proprietorship in Saskatchewan
- How to Incorporate in Saskatchewan
- Saskatoon Small Business Guide
- How To Start A Business In Saskatoon
- Saskatoon Business License
- Regina Small Business Guide
- How To Start A Business In Regina
- Regina Business License
Business Funding in Saskatchewan
Discover the types of funding available to entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan, including grants, loans, tax credits, and investment opportunities.
Each category below links to a guide that explains where to find support and how to apply:
Grants
Find non-repayable funding options available to startups and small businesses in Saskatchewan in our guide to Saskatchewan business grants.
Government Loans
Loan programs supported or delivered by the government often offer lower interest rates and/or flexible terms for small businesses. Explore our guide to Canadian government business loans.
Wage Subsidies
Reduce your hiring costs in Saskatchewan through government-supported subsidy programs. We have a guide to wage subsidies in Canada supported by the federal and provincial governments.
Tax Credits
Tax credits can lower your tax burden based on your business activities. Check out the current federal and provincial business tax credits in Canada.
Equity Investments
Many startups and high-growth businesses can obtain equity financing from incubators, private investors, or government equity investment programs. Learn more about equity financing in Canada.
Business Funding Organizations in Saskatchewan
Browse organizations across the public, non-profit, and private sectors that provide business funding in Saskatchewan. These links connect you directly to their funding programs and services.
(For a complete guide to the types of funding available to entrepreneurs, read our Canada Business Funding guide.)
Public Sector Funding Organizations
Federal Government Funding Organizations
Regional Development Agencies (RDAs)
Community Futures Development Corporation
- Community Futures East Central, Broadview
- Community Futures Sagehill, Bruno
- Community Futures Meridian Region, Kindersley
- Community Futures Visions North, LaRonge
- Community Futures Beaver River, Meadow Lake
- Community Futures South Central, Moose Jaw
- Community Futures Northwest, North Battleford
- Community Futures Mid-Sask, Outlook
- Community Futures Prince Albert and District, Prince Albert
- Community Futures Southwest, Swift Current
- Community Futures Newsask, Tisdale
- Community Futures Sunrise, Weyburn
- Community Futures Ventures, Yorkton
Provincial Government Funding Organizations
Provincial Government Ministries
- Ministry of Agriculture
- Ministry of Immigration and Career Training
- Ministry of Energy and Resources
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport
- Ministry of Trade and Export Development
Provincial Government Crown Corporations
Provincial Business Development Organizations
- Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance
- Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA)
- Economic Development Regina (EDR)
- Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership (STEP)
Sector-Specific Organization
Utility Company
Municipal Government Funding Organizations
Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)
- Downtown Saskatoon
- Regina Downtown Business Improvement District
- Prince Albert Downtown
- Downtown Moose Jaw Association
Municipal Economic Development Offices
- City of Saskatoon Business & Development
- City of Regina Business & Development
- City of Regina Rapid Housing Initiative
- City of Prince Albert
- City of Prince Albert Taxation
- RM of Prince Albert Economic and Development
- Moose Jaw’s Economic Advantage
- Grow with Swift Current
- City of Yorkton Economic Development
- Investing in Warman
- Business, Building & Development
- Estevan Economic Development
- City of Melville Business Hub
- North Battleford City Hall
- City of Whitehorse Economic Development
Sector-Specific Municipal Organizations
- City of Saskatoon Community, Culture & Heritage
- City of Moose Jaw Heritage
- Tourism Swift Current
- City of Melville Arts Development
University-Affiliated Funding Organizations
Entrepreneurship Centre
Industry Partnership Programs
Technology Access Centres
Non-Profit Sector Funding Organizations
Association
Chambers of Commerce
Learn more about Chambers of Commerce in Saskatchewan
Cooperative Non-Profits
- Accent Credit Union
- Affinity Credit Union
- Bengough Credit Union
- Biggar and District Credit Union
- Bruno Savings and Credit Union Limited
- Churchbridge Credit Union
- Conexus Credit Union
- Crossroads Credit Union
- Cypress Credit Union Limited
- Diamond North Credit Union
- Dodsland and District Credit Union Limited
- Foam Lake Savings & Credit Union Limited
- Innovation Federal Credit Union
- Kerrobert Credit Union Limited
- Lafleche Credit Union Limited
- Luseland Credit Union Limited
- North Valley Credit Union
- SK Livestock Finance Co-operative Ltd.
- Saskatchewan Co-operative Association
- Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC)
Incubator
Private Sector Funding Organizations
Accelerator
Angel Investor Networks
Asset-Backed Financing Firms
Equipment Financing and Leasing Companies
- Energetic Capital Corporation
- Enviro-Plus Business Services Corporation
- Current Financial Corp
- Westana Equipment Leasing Inc.
- Win Financial Services Corp.
- Lantern Capital
- Calidon Equipment Leasing
Venture Capital Firms