- Have at least three years of entrepreneurial experience within the past ten years
- Have a minimum net worth of CAD$500,000, verified by a Ministry-approved professional third party
- Have a minimum equity investment of CAD$300,000 in Regina or Saskatoon, or a minimum of CAD$200,000 in any
   other Saskatchewan community
- Have and be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of their Business Establishment plan
- Create or maintain a minimum of two jobs for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents in Saskatchewan
   (non-relative workers) if establishing a new business in Saskatoon or Regina
- If purchasing an existing business in Saskatoon business in Saskatoon or Regina, the applicant must maintain the
   business staffing complement (the number of Canadian or permanent resident workers) in place at the time of
   purchase
- Sign a business performance agreement with the Government of Saskachewan, which will be provided by the SINP
   after the application is approved In order to be nominated, the applicant must score a minimum 60
   (out of a maximum 100) points on matrix below.