Life Sciences
Excelling with world-class research facilities.
Saskatchewan is a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences with some of the most advanced facilities in Canada. We have a strong life sciences and research cluster, particularly for crop plants and animals, which includes international players with global reputations.
10%
tax credit for R&D expenditures
6%
provincial sales tax; one of the lowest of all provinces
6%
investment tax credit on manufacturing and processing equipment
Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation
The Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation places Saskatchewan as a global leader in nuclear science and medicine.
Global Institute for Food Security
The Global Institute for Food Security works with a diverse range of partners to discover, develop and deliver innovative solutions for the production of globally sustainable food.
VIDO
The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization – International Vaccine Centre is responsible for several world firsts in animal vaccines and is also developing vaccines to protect humans from global diseases.
Canadian Light Source
The Canadian Light Source is Canada’s only synchrotron and one of the most advanced in the world. Scientists from around the globe use the synchrotron to conduct research in areas including nanotechnology, environmental technologies and pharmaceuticals.
Saskatchewan Ag Biotech
We are a key crop breeding centre for Western Canada and a global breeding centre for canola. Ag-West Bio helps move research to the market and grow agri-food business in Saskatchewan.
Sector at a Glance
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