Incentives & Business Supports

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Support is available for entrepreneurs, start-ups, and expanding businesses.

"Originally from Calgary, I have proudly called Rosthern home for the past 11 years. During that time, I’ve been able to grow my primary business, Métis Roots Outsourcing Inc., launch the social enterprise Love Your Canvas, and operate our family-run business, Wiener Wagon. With my Métis roots connected to Fort Carlton, living and working in this region feels deeply meaningful. The connections and support within the Twin Rivers region have allowed me to build businesses from home while balancing the needs of my blended family of six daughters. It’s a place where entrepreneurship, community, and family life can truly work together.”

Jessica Rorison

Founder and CEO of Metis Roots Outsourcing inc.,

Love your Canvas, and the Wiener Wagon

Twin Rivers District

Twin Rivers Incentives

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Provincial and Federal Incentives

Government of Saskatchewan Business Incentives and Tax Credits: Investment incentives directory.
Saskatchewan Value-Added Agriculture Incentive (SVAI): A non-refundable, non-transferable tax credit for capital expenditures of $10 million or more on newly constructed or expanded value-added agriculture facilities.
Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM): Provides funding to agribusinesses for infrastructure projects that improve productivity and efficiency.
Saskatchewan Product Development Program Supports agri-businesses and industry organizations in developing new products.
Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (Clean Electricity ITC): Up to 30% refundable tax credit for investments in clean electricity projects, such as wind, solar, and storage. Eligibility: Corporations
Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Supports projects that include a production element and aim to address local food security priorities.
AgriInnovate Program: Repayable contributions for projects that aim to accelerate the commercialization, adoption and/or demonstration of innovative products, technologies, processes or services that increase agri-sector competitiveness and sustainability.
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP): A federal-provincial-territorial initiative that provides funding to support the agriculture sector’s competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability. Programs Include: AgriInnovation; Agri-Science; Agri-Environment; AgriCompetitiveness.
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Credit: Encourages Canadian businesses to conduct research and development in Canada.
Biofuels Production Incentive: Aimed at enhancing competitiveness of Canadian biofuels.

Business Supports

SK Startup Institute
Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan (WESK)
Community Futures
Futurpreneur: Financing, mentoring and support tools for aspiring business owners aged 18-39.
Business Development Bank of Canada: Financial, investment and consulting services to Canadian small and medium-sized businesses.
Clarence Campeau Fund: Supporting new and existing Metis businesses.
Saskatchewan Research Council: Innovation, technology transfer, and applied research for enterprises.
Government of Saskatchewan – Business Portal: Centralized hub for small business support for entrepreneurs.
Saskatchewan Ministry of Trade and Export Development: Learn about investment and business opportunities.

Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership: Assists provincial businesses in realizing global marketing opportunities. Access to provincial and national market opportunities, especially for pulse processing, greenhouses, or energy-based ventures.
Saskatchewan Immigration and Career Training Saskatchewan: Supporting individuals in preparing for, obtaining, and maintaining employment, as well as assisting employers with workforce development, recruitment, and retention.
Saskatchewan Agriculture: Production stats, market trends, programs and services.
Saskatchewan Energy and Resources: Support for mining, forestry, agriculture, and energy industries. Incentives and regulatory guidance for industrial development.