What Artificial Intelligence Saskatchewan (AiSK) does

Artificial Intelligence Saskatchewan (AiSK) is a registered nonprofit organization incorporated in Saskatchewan, Canada in May 2024, operating as the province's dedicated AI ecosystem hub. AiSK is headquartered at Innovation Place in Saskatoon and is led by Founder Alex Fallon with fractional Executive Director Kaitlyn Hebert, supported by an Advisory Board whose members include the CIO of SaskTel, the Dean of the Edwards School of Business, the CEO of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, and the Founding Partner of Procido LLP.

AiSK delivers a portfolio of membership-based programs, events, and training products designed to drive AI literacy across Saskatchewan. Its core offerings include the Saskatchewan Artificial Intelligence Gathering (SaiG) meetup series, the flagship SASK AI EXPO (premiered April 27, 2026 at Prairieland Park with 400+ attendees), the Prompt 2 Pitch student hackathon, the AiSK Student Network chapter program, and the forthcoming 10K AI SK mass-literacy initiative targeting 10,000 residents and businesses (launching Fall 2026). The organization also publishes the Global AI News (GAiN) periodical and runs Industry Roundtables with sector leaders. The technology surface is intentionally lightweight: a Squarespace website/store for membership purchase, Eventbrite for ticketing, and online self-directed course delivery, with no proprietary AI models or software products developed.

AiSK's business model combines tiered annual membership subscriptions (Student $25, Individual $85, Not-for-Profit $195, Corporate Small $275, Medium $950, Large $1,750) with event ticketing, individual training modules priced at $15 each, event sponsorship, and a three-year operational funding agreement with Saskatchewan Polytechnic signed in December 2024. Revenue is denominated in CAD and is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven, using SaiG gatherings, the SASK AI EXPO, and Prompt 2 Pitch as primary acquisition touchpoints, supplemented by LinkedIn, the GAiN newsletter, and a student-chapter distribution network. Customer segments span post-secondary students, individual professionals, SMBs through large enterprises, registered not-for-profits, and government/public-sector teams across Saskatchewan.

Name

Artificial Intelligence Saskatchewan (AiSK)

Legal name

Artificial Intelligence Saskatchewan

Website

https://aisk.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Artificial Intelligence Saskatchewan (AiSK) is a registered nonprofit founded in May 2024 and headquartered at Innovation Place, Saskatoon, that operates as Saskatchewan's AI ecosystem hub, delivering tiered memberships (Student to Corporate Large), the SASK AI EXPO, SaiG gatherings, the Prompt 2 Pitch student hackathon, the 10K AI SK literacy initiative, and industry events for students, individuals, businesses, not-for-profits, and government across the province.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AI Education and Community Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

AI & Emerging Technology Literacy (EDAAAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

AI & Machine Learning (Foundations & Applied) (EDAMACAG)

Keywords

• AI literacy training
• AI community events
• Membership organization
• Student hackathons
• AI ecosystem development

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: AiSK generates revenue primarily through annual membership subscriptions across four tiers: Student ($25/yr), Individual ($75/yr), Corporate Small ($175/yr), and Corporate Large ($275/yr). Members receive free access to most events, the Global AI News (GAiN) newsletter, online learning content, and exclusive discounts.
2. AI Training Courses and Modules: Individual AI training modules are available for $15 each, with bundle pricing for all tiers. The 10K AI SK program offers free training to members with sliding scale pricing for non-members.
3. Event Tickets: Revenue generated from ticketed events including the SASK AI EXPO. Members receive exclusive promo codes and early access to tickets with complimentary admission for AiSK members to most regular events.
4. Government Funding: AiSK entered into a three-year funding agreement with Saskatchewan Polytechnic (December 2024) providing operational support. Additional sponsorship from Innovation Saskatchewan, Discover Saskatoon, and Procido LLP for specific events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AiSK is a Saskatchewan-based nonprofit organization that operates as a community-driven AI ecosystem hub. It sells tiered annual memberships (Student $25, Individual $85, Corporate Small $275, Corporate Medium $950, Corporate Large $1,750, Not-for-Profit $195), delivers AI literacy training through programs like 10K AI SK, and runs signature events including the SASK AI EXPO, Saskatchewan Artificial Intelligence Gathering (SaiG), and the Prompt 2 Pitch student hackathon.

Product overview

AiSK (Artificial Intelligence Saskatchewan) is a non-profit organization operating as a community platform rather than a software product. The organization offers a portfolio of membership-based programs including various membership tiers (Student at $25/yr, Individual at $85/yr, Corporate Small at $275/yr, Corporate Medium at $950/yr, Corporate Large at $1,750/yr, and Not-for-Profit at $195/yr). Key programs include the 10K AI SK AI literacy training initiative, SASK AI EXPO annual event, Prompt 2 Pitch student hackathon, AiSK Student Network, and SaiG (Saskatchewan Artificial Intelligence Gathering) events. Additional offerings include Global AI News (GAiN) periodical, AI 101 Training Course, awards programs (AiSK Pioneer Prize and TRAiLBLAZERS), talent attraction and ecosystem mapping services. Members receive access to community events, educational content, networking opportunities, and exclusive event discounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AiSK Memberships Annual subscription memberships at six price tiers for students, individuals, small/medium/large businesses, and not-for-profit organizations across Saskatchewan. Each tier unlocks community chat, the Global AI News periodical, AI expert access, online and in-person learning resources, early bird event tickets, and exclusive discounts.
• 10K AI SK Province-wide AI literacy training program delivered via online self-directed courses and customized in-person sessions across Saskatchewan. Topics cover AI history, key terms, ethics, tools, and data privacy. Free for AiSK members; sliding scale pricing for non-members.
• SASK AI EXPO Annual full-day AI conference featuring Saskatchewan Innovation Showcases, Interactive Expo Hall, Workshops and Hackathons, and Networking Breakfast and Lunch. The inaugural event in April 2026 attracted 400+ attendees from across Saskatchewan.
• Prompt 2 Pitch AI Hackathon Weekend-long AI hackathon for Saskatchewan post-secondary students. Teams of 3-5 build, brand and pitch AI product ideas and compete for cash prizes. Each hackathon follows an annual theme.
• AiSK Student Network Network for post-secondary students across Saskatchewan passionate about AI, providing mentorship, industry access, learning opportunities, hackathons, networking community, and chapter-based engagement at academic institutions.
• Saskatchewan Artificial Intelligence Gathering (SaiG) Recurring free community event series for AiSK members featuring Saskatchewan AI gatherings, speaker sessions, and industry meetups. Sponsored by partners including Innovation Saskatchewan, Discover Saskatoon, and Procido LLP.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000 Saskatchewan residents and businesses to receive AI literacy training through 10K AI SK program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Procido LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProcido LLP, a founding partner, sponsored AiSK's first SaiG event and serves on the Advisory Board through Founding Partner Chad Eggerman. Procido provides both financial support and strategic guidance to the organization.
• Discover SaskatoonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiscover Saskatoon sponsored AiSK's first Saskatchewan Artificial Intelligence Gathering (SaiG), supporting the organization's mission to position Saskatoon as an AI destination.
• Farm Credit CanadacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFarm Credit Canada (FCC) is a Ticket Tier Sponsor for SASK AI EXPO 2026 and has Nicole Hayes, Director of Innovation Hub, speaking at the event. FCC is a major Canadian agriculture lender with interest in AI adoption.
• Prairieland ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrairieland Park in Saskatoon is the venue for SASK AI EXPO 2026 (April 27, 2026). The venue partnership enables AiSK to host its flagship event in an accessible, central Saskatchewan location.
• 7ShiftsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner7Shifts hosted AiSK's first Saskatchewan Artificial Intelligence Gathering (SaiG) in June 2024, providing venue and support for the inaugural event.
• VendastaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVendasta hosted AiSK's second SaiG event ('Adventures in AI') in October 2024 in Saskatoon, demonstrating support for the AI ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Scale AI: Canada's AI supercluster investing in AI adoption across industries. Comparable as a national AI ecosystem organization with government and corporate backing, though focused on industry investment rather than community/literacy.
• CIFAR: Pan-Canadian research organization running the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy and major AI research programs. Comparable as a broader incumbent Canadian AI ecosystem builder that partners with provincial hubs including AiSK's peers.
• Digital Technology Supercluster: Canadian technology innovation consortium focused on AI, cleantech, and digital health. Comparable as a Canadian technology ecosystem builder, though larger and more industry-investment oriented than AiSK's community/literacy focus.
• Creative Destruction Lab: Canadian AI and deep-tech startup accelerator founded at the Rotman School of Management. Comparable as a national AI/tech ecosystem builder, but operating a venture-focused model rather than a community/education nonprofit model.

Direct peers

• Vector Institute: Ontario-based AI research institute focused on AI talent development, industry partnerships, and applied AI adoption. Comparable to AiSK as a Canadian provincial AI hub, though at significantly larger scale and more research-oriented.
• The AI Education Project: US-based nonprofit working to bring AI literacy to K-12 and adult learners. Comparable to AiSK's 10K AI SK program as a mission-driven nonprofit delivering AI literacy training at scale.
• AI4ALL: US-based nonprofit focused on AI education and inclusion for underrepresented communities. Comparable to AiSK as a nonprofit AI literacy organization serving students and early-career professionals.
• Mila (Quebec AI Institute): Quebec-based AI research institute founded by Yoshua Bengio, advancing AI research, training, and ecosystem development. Comparable to AiSK as a Canadian provincial AI hub, but operating at global research-institute scale.
• Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute): Alberta's provincial AI research institute, operating as a non-profit hub for AI research, talent development, and industry adoption. Directly comparable to AiSK as a sister provincial AI hub with similar education, training, and ecosystem-building mandate in a neighboring Canadian province.

Emerging players

• Montreal AI Ethics Institute: Canadian nonprofit focused on AI ethics research and education. Comparable to AiSK as a nonprofit AI education/community organization, though specialized in ethics rather than broader AI literacy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/artificial-intelligence-saskatchewan-aisk
• Xtwitter.com/AiSKca

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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