Saskatchewan Innovation Challenge 2026 — Aquatic Invasive Species
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Eligibility & Details
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Program Description
Offers a $30,000 grant plus a minimum 16-week residency to Saskatchewan-based researchers, tech companies, students, and entrepreneurs developing early-stage solutions to prevent aquatic invasive species, especially zebra mussels, from entering provincial waters.
Eligibility Requirements
- Saskatchewan-based startups
- Students enrolled in a Saskatchewan post-secondary institution
- Researchers or entrepreneurs who are residents of Saskatchewan
- Early-stage ideas are welcome; a fully developed solution is not required
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- $30,000 grant plus a 16-week residency (minimum)
- Type
- Award
- Level
- Provincial
- Deadline
- Applications accepted until August 14, 2026
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Insider TipAttend a virtual information session (Jul. 8 or Jul. 30, 2026) and pitch an early-stage idea for preventing aquatic invasive species; the winning team keeps full commercialization rights and gets a minimum 16-week residency with the Ministry of Environment.
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Deadline Notes
Expressions of Interest due August 14, 2026. Shortlisted candidates notified August 2026; Solution Day pitch competition and winner announced September 2026; residency Fall 2026; final demo day Winter 2026/27.
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