This category provides successful candidates and their families the chance to establish, acquire or partner in a business in Saskatchewan and be actively involved in its management. Interested candidates are now invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) using the new online EOI system.

Following are the eligibility criteria for the candidates:

• Net worth: At least $500,000 verifiable Canadian Dollars (CAD) accumulated legally.
• Experience: At least three years in entrepreneurship or relevant business management.
• Age: Between 21 and 55 years.
• The candidate should have made at least on exploratory visit to the Province lasting at least five business days.
• Language requirements: Canadian Language Benchmark 4 or 4+.
• Education: At least one-year full-time post secondary training in the relevant field.
• Experience: At least 4 years of experience in the relevant field.

If the candidates meet the above mentioned criteria they must have intentions to do the following:

• Invest a minimum of $300,000 (CAD) in Regina and Saskatoon or a minimum of $200,000 (CAD) in all other Saskatchewan communities
• Establish a business that aligns with the points assigned in the Entrepreneur Category Points Grid, if applicable (for investment amount and sector)
• Own at least one third (33 1/3%) of the equity of a business in Saskatchewan unless your total investment is $1 million CAD or higher
• Manage the business actively everyday
• Create two employment opportunities for Canadians or permanent residents in Saskatchewan (non-relative workers) if the business is going to be newly established in Regina or Saskatoon

The following businesses are given a priority under this category:

• Science and technology
• Manufacturing
• Export
• Rural business succession
• Rural business development