Enterprise Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan has an extensive research infrastructure, with a particular focus on agriculture, agricultural biotechnology, energy, and carbon capture and storage.

The University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon has a science cluster unmatched in Canada, including a broad array of health science colleges. The university is home to the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, one of Canada’s largest research facilities and one of only 25 synchrotrons worldwide.

Innovation Place won an award in 2009 for being the top university-related research park in the world. Located adjacent to the University of Saskatchewan, the research park employs more than 2,700 people in 19 buildings. Innovation Place has two other research parks: one in Regina and the other in Prince Albert.

The University of Regina is a world leader in energy and climate-change research. The International Test Centre for Carbon Dioxide Capture is developing an international reputation for its expertise in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Located next to the university, the Petroleum Technology Research Centre is managing the world’s largest monitored carbon capture and storage project in southern Saskatchewan. The centre also is at the forefront of new more environmentally friendly methods of extracting heavy oil.

Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) provides research and development consulting services to 2,000 clients each year. With offices and laboratories in Saskatoon and Regina, SRC focuses on agriculture, biotechnology, food, energy, alternative energy, environment, manufacturing, forestry and mining.