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.