Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)
About Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)
The Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST) connects the Provincial Government to Saskatchewan technology-based companies whose products may improve Government service delivery. Companies successful in the program are awarded a contract of up to $30,000 to have their technology piloted by the Government Ministries, Agencies and Crown Corporations.
Who is this for?
This program is open to technology companies that meet the following criteria:
• Saskatchewan based;
• Annual revenue under $500,000;
• 30 employees or less;
• Technology is ready to be implemented; and
• Company has the capacity to work with Government.
How does the program work?
• Saskatchewan-based technology companies submit their application form to Innovation Saskatchewan.
• Innovation Saskatchewan will assess the company to ensure that they meet the basic program criteria.
• An independent advisory panel will then review the application and provide IS with a technology readiness assessment.
• Innovation Saskatchewan will work with eligible companies to determine applicable Government partners for its solution.
• Government partners will decide to enter into a pilot project and contract with the company.
• Successful companies are awarded a six-month pilot project and contract up to $30,000.
• After the pilot project, the Ministry can end the contract or enter into a new one.
• A company can receive up to 3 MIST pilot projects.
• The maximum payment through MIST is a combined total of $30,000 over a company's lifetime.
• Example of potential MIST agreements include:
○ one $30,000 pilot project;
○ two $15,000 pilot project; or,
○ three $10,000 pilot projects.
People
- Avery Vold, Program Manager
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