Tax Credit
Provincial
Active
Saskatchewan Value-Added Agriculture Incentive (SVAI)
Government of Saskatchewan — Ministry of Trade and Export Development
Maximum Credit
15-40% of eligible costs
Ongoing
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Tax Credit Offset
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Credit rate
40%
Saskatchewan Value-Added Agriculture Incentive (SVAI) provides up to 15-40% tax credit; maximum $250M per project. Non-refundable corporate income tax credit for major capital investments in new or expanded value-added agriculture processing in Saskatchewan. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
Non-refundable corporate income tax credit for major capital investments in new or expanded value-added agriculture processing in Saskatchewan. Graduated: 15% on first $400M, 30% on $400M-$600M, 40% above $600M. Maximum $250M per project. Minimum $10M investment required.
Eligibility Requirements
- Corporation investing in new or expanded value-added ag processing in SK
- Minimum $10M in new qualifying capital expenditures
- Must increase productive capacity
- Physical transformation of raw agricultural products (not just cleaning/bagging/storing)
Provinces
Industries
Business Stage
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Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Not rated
Funding Details
- Amount
- 15-40% tax credit; maximum $250M per project
- Type
- Tax Credit
- Level
- Provincial
- Credit rate
- Up to 40% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing
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Deadline
Ongoing
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Application Playbook
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Application Steps
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Contact [email protected] (or Ron Kehrig at 306-221-8263) early in project planning before any investment commitment
Required Documents 5
✓ SVAI Application for Conditional Approval
✓ Third-party certification of capacity increase
Eligible Expenses 5
Ineligible Expenses 5
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Funding Stack Strategy
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Compatible Programs
Saskatchewan Lean Initiative and Manufacturing (SLIM)
Saskatchewan Agtech Growth Fund (AGF)
Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)
Agriculture Development Fund (ADF)
AAFC Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable-CAP)
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How SVAI Compares
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| Program | Amount | Difficulty | Payment | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan Value-Added Agriculture ... | 15-40% | Moderate | Tax Credit Offset | Ongoing |
| Saskatchewan Agtech Growth Fund (AGF) | Up to $450,000 | Moderate | Reimbursement | Fall intake — Expression... |
| Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fun... | Up to $450,000 | Moderate | Reimbursement | Open (twice-yearly... |
| Strategic Response Fund (formerly Str... | Minimum $10 million contribution | Hard | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Ongoing — continuous... |
| CanExport SMEs | Up to $50,000 | Moderate | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Applications accepted... |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is my business eligible if I only clean and bag produce?
No — SVAI requires physical transformation (e.g., processing raw crops into products like flour or protein). Cleaning/bagging/storing alone doesn't qualify.
What's the minimum investment needed to apply?
Minimum $10M in qualifying capital expenditures. Projects under $10M won't be considered, even if they meet other criteria.
How long do I have to claim the tax credit after investing?
Apply for Conditional Approval before investing. Credits are claimed over 3-10 years against SK corporate income tax, with a 10-year carry-forward.
Can I stack SVAI with other programs?
Yes — SVAI stacks with SLIM, AGF, SAIF, ADF, and Sustainable-CAP. SLIM complements capital investment; Sustainable-CAP covers eligible costs not funded by SVAI.
Do I need to be a Saskatchewan corporation to apply?
No — foreign multinationals and out-of-province corporations are eligible if the investment is in Saskatchewan and meets all criteria.
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