SRC is a market-driven corporation engaged in research, development and transfer of innovative scientific and technological solutions, applications and services in areas with strategic significance to Saskatchewan, Canada. In doing so, it aims to help make Saskatchewan industry globally competitive and to help strengthen the local economy with jobs and a secure environment.
SRC has 5 main areas of research and technology:
- Agriculture, Biotechnology & Food
- Alternative Energy and Manufacturing
- Energy
- Environment and Forestry
- Mining and Minerals
SRC also has a Climatology Section, which develops and transfers climatic information that leads to environmental, economic and social benefits.