DropQ Investor Brief
DropQ is an ag logistics intelligence platform building real-time and predictive wait-time data for Saskatchewan grain terminals. This brief covers our funding strategy, program alignment, revenue model, and the path to traction.
DropQ addresses a measurable, recurring cost in Saskatchewan's grain supply chain: the Gate Bottleneck. Grain trucks idle for an average of 90 minutes per elevator visit during peak season. This is not an inconvenience — it is a direct financial loss in fuel, labour, and equipment wear, compounded across every truck, every trip, every season.
The platform crowdsources driver positions from the network itself. Every participating driver contributes a signal; the collective intelligence produces accurate, continuously updated wait-time predictions that benefit everyone in the chain — drivers, farmers timing their yard departures, and elevator managers coordinating inbound traffic.
DropQ is pre-revenue and pre-launch as of March 2026. Zero active users exist today because the 2026 grain season has not yet begun. The platform is built; the network must be seeded. Enterprise relationships with Saskatchewan terminal operators provide the seeding mechanism. This brief is accurate as of the date above.
The AgTech Growth Fund is DropQ's primary non-dilutive capital target. The program funds Saskatchewan agriculture technology companies building data infrastructure, operational intelligence, and supply-chain solutions — the exact mandate DropQ operates within.
Agricultural logistics · Real-time operational intelligence · Rural supply chain data infrastructure · Active enterprise relationships across Saskatchewan grain terminals
Our primary AGF eligibility strengthener is commercial traction: active enterprise relationships with Saskatchewan terminal operators convert the application from concept to validated platform. We are pursuing the AGF alongside a discovery call with Innovation Saskatchewan's ag-tech lead to confirm current intake dates and any program-specific eligibility criteria.
AGF program terms should be verified directly with Innovation Saskatchewan before any investment decision based on grant expectations. We are actively verifying current eligibility criteria and will update this brief after our Innovation Saskatchewan consultation.
Saskatchewan's Technology Startup Incentive (STSI) provides accredited investors a 45% provincial tax credit on equity investment in eligible technology companies registered as an Eligible Startup Business (ESB).
An accredited investor puts equity capital into DropQ. They receive a 45% non-refundable Saskatchewan tax credit on that investment — reducing their effective cost basis by nearly half. DropQ retains the full capital; the credit goes to the investor.
DropQ (0Studio Inc.) is pursuing STSI Eligible Startup Business (ESB) registration with Innovation Saskatchewan. This is table-stakes for any Saskatchewan angel conversation and costs nothing to obtain.
STSI does not provide cash directly to the startup. It makes equity investment structurally more attractive to Saskatchewan-based accredited investors. Confirm current STSI eligibility criteria at the Innovation Saskatchewan portal.
Elevator operators and grain companies do not pay for efficiency — they pay for revenue. Every additional truck processed per day is incremental grain throughput and incremental revenue per site. The DropQ value proposition is framed in throughput, not idle-time reduction.
| Cost Category | Basis | Seasonal Cost / Operation |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel (idle) | 3.5 L/hr × $1.65/L × 5 trucks × 90 min × 2 trips × 100 days | ~$5,000 |
| Engine wear | $12.50/hr equivalent coefficient | ~$11,000 |
| Labour | $45/hr × idle hours | ~$40,000 |
| Total per operation per season | ~$50,000–$57,000 | |
The commercial model targets grain terminal operators and grain companies as the primary customer — not individual farmers or drivers. Elevator companies have budget, motivation (throughput and client retention), and a direct pain point currently managed manually. The pilot is structured as a licensed platform agreement; IP remains with 0Studio Inc.
DropQ generates timestamped CO₂ reduction data from avoided idle time. Every idle hour avoided is attributable to a specific facility and date. This positions participating elevators for credible Scope 3 ESG reporting as the platform matures and data volume accumulates.
The decarbonization narrative is a secondary capital layer — relevant to federal clean-tech streams (NRC-IRAP, Emissions Reduction Alberta) once provincial traction through the AgTech Growth Fund is established. We do not lead with CO₂ in Saskatchewan government contexts, where operational and economic impact arguments carry significantly more weight.
Innovation Saskatchewan (AGF): Lead with throughput, revenue, and supply-chain intelligence.
Federal streams (NRC-IRAP, ERA): Lead with CO₂ reduction, Scope 3 data infrastructure, and clean-ag mandate.
Government funders de-risk through demonstrated traction, not projections. One paid commercial pilot at an active Saskatchewan elevator changes the entire grant conversation from ideation to validation. The timeline below reflects the realistic path from current state to that milestone.
Whether you're an accredited investor interested in STSI leverage, a grant officer at Innovation Saskatchewan, or an elevator operator looking at a commercial pilot — reach out directly.
hello@dropq.caThis document is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. DropQ (0Studio Inc.) is a pre-revenue, pre-launch technology company. All financial projections and program eligibility assessments are based on management's current estimates and third-party advisor input and are subject to change. STSI and AGF program terms should be verified directly with Innovation Saskatchewan. This brief is current as of March 2026.