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SECTION 1: PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Upscale is an opportunity for second-stage companies to scale their businesses through tailored support. Selected businesses will have access to a comprehensive suite of services including one-on-one advising, advanced market intelligence, a customized growth plan, and funding towards professional services and expert consultants.

Participants can expect to achieve key business outcomes, including:

Crafting effective marketing strategies
Securing and optimizing revenue streams
Generating leads and increasing sales
Attracting and developing talent
Preparing for investment readiness and obtaining funding
Enhancing operational efficiency and process optimization
Expanding market research and diversifying markets

Applications must be submitted by Monday, April 13 at 4:00 pm CST. For program or application related questions in Saskatoon, please contact:

Dominic Lizée-Prynne
Specialist, Business Development
Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA)
306-664-0708
dlizee-prynne@sreda.com

or Regina, please contact:

Kori Clark
Business Growth Coordinator
Economic Development Regina (EDR)
306-565-6338
kclark@economicdevelopmentregina.com

Eligible applicants may be required to participate in a Discovery Call prior to final cohort selection.

SECTION 2: PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Consent(Required)

Participation Fee: Companies selected to participate in Upscale will be required to submit a one-time participation fee of $1,250. All participation fees are non-refundable. Payment instructions and deadlines will be provided upon acceptance to the program.

Consent and Release: Participants agree that SREDA & EDR may use their business name, logo, and/or likeness in marketing or media materials related to the promotion of the Upscale Program. These materials may also be shared with participants for their own promotional use.

Confidentiality: Business information gathered by SREDA & EDR will be kept confidential and used only for the purposes of administering the program.

Engagement: Applicants must participate in program activities to the extent of their capacity. In-person participation is required on the following dates: 

– Program Launch Event, May 7, 2026, in Regina
– Program Finale Event, November 19, 2026, in Saskatoon

Travel Requirement: Participating companies will be expected to travel between Saskatoon-Regina or Regina-Saskatoon. Costs associated with transportation and accommodation are the responsibility of the participants.

Periodic Reporting: Participating companies will be expected to provide key performance metrics for three years following the program to help track long‑term outcomes and impact.

By submitting this application, you certify that you agree to the above requirements.(Required)

SECTION 3: CONTACT INFORMATION

Note: participants in this program should be leaders within the company who have decision making authority.

Name(Required)

First Last

Title(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Will there be additional program participants from this company?(Required)

Yes

Additional participants

Full Name

Title

Phone

SECTION 4: ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the program businesses must meet the following criteria:(Required)

Be a for-profit Saskatoon Region* or Greater Regina Area-based business, and in operation for at least two years with an established business plan

Employees: 0 to 149 employees

Annual Revenue: $1 million to $50 million

Must operate in one of the following industries: agriculture, mining, manufacturing, energy, life sciences/biotechnology or technology

*Saskatoon Region: Town of Aberdeen, RM of Blucher, Village of Clavet, RM of Corman Park, Town of Delisle, Town of Hepburn, Town of Langham, City of Martensville, Town of Rosthern, City of Saskatoon, City of Warman, Whitecap Dakota First Nation

SECTION 5: BUSINESS INFORMATION

Legal Business Name(Required)

Operating Name (if different than legal business name)

Business Address (main office)(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City Postal Code

Additional Locations (if applicable)

Website(Required)

Legal Business Structure(Required)

Year Established(Required)

Current Number of Employees (FTE)(Required)

Annual Revenue (Last Fiscal Year)(Required)

Industry(Required)

If other, please describe:

SECTION 6: BUSINESS CONTEXT

Please describe any past or current sustainable initiatives.(Required)

Is your business majority First Nation, Métis or Inuit owned?(Required)

Yes

If Yes, proof of ancestry will be required to participate in the program. Do you agree to provide documentation to prove your Indigenous ancestry?(Required)

Yes

Description:(Required)

This documentation request will come via email once your application has been received. Documentation can include your Indian status card, Métis membership card, or another form of approved Indigenous citizenship documentation from an approved issuing authority (Government of Canada, Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, Métis Nation of Alberta, etc.). Applications with documentation found to be altered, counterfeit, or fraudulent will be revoked and reported to the appropriate issuing authority.

I agree

I do not agree

Demographic information allows us to better provide advice, referrals, and access to specific business resources, however it is not mandatory. You may indicate if you identify as a member of any of the following groups:

Global minority

Female

Entrepreneur with a disability

2SLGBTQ+

Black

Francophone

Newcomer

Youth (18-39)

List any accelerator, incubator, or venture studio program your business is or has ever participated in.

List any previous or current business incentives or government support programs your business is leveraging.

SECTION 7: CURRENT BUSINESS PROFILE

Briefly describe your business model.(Required)

Briefly describe your current products or services offered.(Required)

Briefly describe your primary target market(s) and your current customers base(s).(Required)

List all geographical markets your products or services are currently offered in.(Required)

SECTION 8: GROWTH OBJECTIVES

What are your company’s top three (3) short term growth objectives?(Required)

What are your company’s top three (3) long-term growth objectives?(Required)

What challenges or barriers are currently limiting your business growth?(Required)

Market Expansion

Talent Attraction & Workforce Development

Access to Capital/Funding

Supply Chain Logistics

Other

If other, please describe

Briefly describe the main challenges faced by your business.(Required)

How do you intend to use the program’s resources to support your business growth?(Required)

List outcomes you want to achieve through participating in Upscale.(Required)

SECTION 9: CERTIFICATION

Do you certify that all information included in this application is true and correct to the best of your knowledge?(Required)

Yes, all information is true and correct

SECTION 10: FINAL QUESTIONS

How did you hear about Upscale?(Required)

Would you like to be notified about future programs and funding opportunities through SREDA’s NewsFlash? It’s a free daily roundup of the most locally relevant business and economic news, sent directly to your inbox every weekday morning.(Required)

Yes

Would you like to receive EDR’s Monthly Economic Brief and other related publications?(Required)

Yes

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SECTION 11: SUBMISSION

By clicking the “Submit” button below you will be applying to Upscale. Your application will be reviewed for eligibility and a member of the SREDA or EDR team will contact you with next steps. Thank you for your interest in the program!

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SECTION 3: CONTACT INFORMATION

SECTION 4: ELIGIBILITY

SECTION 5: BUSINESS INFORMATION

SECTION 6: BUSINESS CONTEXT

SECTION 7: CURRENT BUSINESS PROFILE

SECTION 8: GROWTH OBJECTIVES

SECTION 9: CERTIFICATION

SECTION 10: FINAL QUESTIONS

SECTION 11: SUBMISSION

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SECTION 1: PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

SECTION 2: PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 3: CONTACT INFORMATION

SECTION 4: ELIGIBILITY

SECTION 5: BUSINESS INFORMATION

SECTION 6: BUSINESS CONTEXT

SECTION 7: CURRENT BUSINESS PROFILE

SECTION 8: GROWTH OBJECTIVES

SECTION 9: CERTIFICATION

SECTION 10: FINAL QUESTIONS

SECTION 11: SUBMISSION

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