Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)
MIST awards tech startups up to $30,000 to pilot their solution with a Saskatchewan public sector entity, non-profit, community-based organization or municipality.
Offered by Innovation Saskatchewan
Amount
Up to $30,000 per startup (lifetime maximum of $30,000 to support pilot projects); the MIST grant must be matched 1:1 by the eligible project partner
Quick eligibility check
Who can apply
Startups
Project Partners
Based in Saskatchewan
- Head office address in Saskatchewan
- Registered to carry business in Saskatchewan
- 50+ per cent employees reside in Saskatchewan
Fewer than 50 Employees
- Including full-time, part-time and contract workers
Annual Recurring Revenue Under $1M
- As per latest year-end financial statements
Your Novel Technology is Ready to Implement
- At least Technology Readiness Level 6
Capacity to Work with an Enterprise-Level Customer
- e.g., Government
Eligible project partners include the Government of Saskatchewan, its ministries, agencies and Crown corporations, Saskatchewan public sector organizations, Saskatchewan non-profit organizations, community-based organizations and municipalities.
About the funding
MIST awards tech startups up to $30,000 to pilot their solution with a Saskatchewan public sector entity, non-profit, community-based organization or municipality.
- Financing Type: Grant & pilot project
- Eligible Funding: Up to $30,000 per startup
Note: Startups approved for MIST can receive a lifetime maximum of $30,000 to support pilot projects. The MIST grant must be matched 1:1 by the eligible project partner.
Through the MIST program, Innovation Saskatchewan provides tech startups with non-repayable funding.
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