Innovation Saskatchewan’s first-ever research strategy boosts commercialization, tax incentives for tech
Provincial agency expands refundable investor tax credit to include life science startups.
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Conexus Venture Capital makes first Fund II investment into parking software startup Offstreet
Regina-based company closes $2.4-million second seed round amid tough provincial fundraising environment.
Andgo Systems, Conexus among recipients of Saskatchewan-focused PrairiesCan funding
Economic development agency dispenses $6.3 million across nine startups and ecosystem programs.
Conexus Venture Capital launches its second $30-million fund to back Saskatchewan tech startups
Conexus Credit Union reaffirms commitment to local VC with another $15-million.
Cultivator’s AgTech accelerator startups surpass $80 million in funding since January 2022
Applications are open for its third cohort set to begin in March.
Former Cultivator manager Jordan McFarlen joins Conexus Venture Capital as director
McFarlen says Saskatchewan tech ecosystem is “hungry for capital.”
Cultivator’s incubated startups surpass $100 million in private funding
Prairie tech hub hits major milestone coinciding with new connections to the Valley.
Sean O’Connor steps down as managing director of Conexus Venture Capital, Emmertech
Under O’Connor’s leadership, Conexus has helped fuel the growth of tech in Saskatchewan and across the Prairies.
Protein Industries Canada offers $10 million to help grow AI use in food sector
AI is being applied to the plant-based food industry’s efforts to satisfy ever-changing consumer demands.
Regina-based parking validation app Offstreet closes $1.2 million seed round
The app removes the need for human-verified parking exemptions.
Two Canadian companies chosen for John Deere’s 2023 Startup Collaborator program
In a growing global AgTech market, “Canadian innovation leads the pack.”
AgTech startup Ground Truth secures $4 million to improve grain analysis for farmers
Seed round: startup’s technology will allow farmers to make sound investment decisions.
Protein Industries Canada secures $30 million from Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, launches AI-focused co-investment program
Applications for the new program are open until October 26.
Accenture continues Canadian tech acquisition spree with Solvera Solutions, Eclipse Automation
Accenture has acquired six Canadian companies since 2020.
Saskatchewan budget light on overall innovation investments but increases startup tax credit
Province combines two innovation organizations hoping to create jobs, attract startups.