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Unlock your growth potential
through Upscale

Receive tailored, hands-on support to accelerate your next phase of growth.

Built for established, second-stage companies in the Saskatoon and Regina regions, Upscale helps you turn growth ambitions into real momentum. Work one-on-one with your region’s economic development team to define a strategic growth plan, then access the expertise, industry connections, market insights, and funding needed to put into action.

The Upscale Business Growth Program has been co-developed and delivered by:

SREDA
Economic Development Regina

Why choose Upscale?

Upscale helps you step back from managing day-to-day demands and identify initiatives that will deliver the greatest impact. With direct access to funding and expertise, you’ll gain the clarity and capacity to align your team, time and investment with long-term, sustainable growth strategies

Eligible Applicants

This program is open to for-profit, privately held businesses located in the Saskatoon or Regina regions that meet the following requirements:

  • Incorporated for a minnimum of two years
  • Employ fewer than 150 employees
  • Generate annual revenue between $1 million and $50 million
  • Maintain a clear and established business plan
  • Operate within one of the following sectors:
    • Agriculture
    • Mining
    • Manufacturing
    • Energy
    • Technology
    • Life Sciences/Biotechnology

Ineligible Applicants

The following businesses are not eligible for this program:

  • Early-stage or start-up businesses
  • Home-based businesses
  • Consultants or sole proprietors
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Publicly traded companies

How it works:

Upscale is a fully tailored experience – not a traditional incubator or accelerator. Designed around your company’s specific priorities and challenges, it is delivered through one-on-one consultations and a mix of in-person and virtual engagement. The result is hands-on tailored support even beyond the formal program.

From May to November, participants recieve:

  • A dedicated program manager providing one-on-one support
  • A customized growth plan aligned to your priorities
  • Dedicated funding for professional services
  • Connections to industry experts and leaders
  • Networking and peer-to-peer learning opportunities
  • Two in-person events to launch and close the cohort

The Selection Process

1. Apply online

Selection Step 2

2. Eligible companies will participate in a virtual discovery call

Selection Step 3

3. Shortlisted applicants will be scored by an internal selection committee

Selection Step 4

4. Accepted applicants will be contacted by email and onboarded to the program

Applications for Cohort 2 will open March 16, 2026.

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Key Dates

Saskatoon Info Session: April 1st (Register here)

Regina Info Session: April 1st (Register here)

Applications Close: April 13th

Cohort 2 Launch Event: May 7th

Cohort 2 Finale Event: November 19th

Latest News

Stay up to date with the latest announcements, success stories, and insights from the Upscale program and participating businesses.  Explore how companies in the Saskatoon and Regina Regions are accelerating their growth through strategic support and expert guidance.

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Meet Saskatoon’s 2025 Upscale Cohort

June 19, 2025

Six local businesses selected for first-ever Upscale cohort to accelerate growth in Saskatchewan SREDA is proud to announce the inaugural cohort of Upscale, a first-of-its-kind business growth program designed to… Read more about Meet Saskatoon’s 2025 Upscale Cohort

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