Meet the 2026 Upscale Cohort

Six local businesses selected for Cohort 2 of Upscale are ready to accelerate growth in Saskatchewan.

After a successful inaugural Cohort – supporting participants in increasing revenue, creating jobs, and expanding into new markets – the Upscale program continues in 2026, offering tailored strategic support to help Saskatchewan companies scale.

SREDA is proud to announce the six leading local companies selected to participate in the 2026 Upscale program:

• Atlas Industries A manufacturing company specializing in custom fabrication, machining, and technical solutions for commercial and heavy-industrial clients.
• Bit Service A manufacturer and service provider of products and solutions supporting the industrial sector.
• Bridges Health A technology company offering proprietary solutions for absence, injury, and disability management.
• Evolution Electrical Products A leading end-to-end provider of custom electrical equipment.
• Prairie Packaging A manufacturer producing custom and stock corrugated boxes.
• Trim Rite A manufacturing company that supplies custom PVC building products for residential construction.

Through Upscale, each business will work one-on-one with the SREDA team to develop tailored growth plans backed by advanced market research, industry-specific advice, and expert consulting.

“Building on the momentum of Cohort 1, we’re excited to welcome the second cohort of Upscale as they take the next step in their growth,” said Erin Lawson, CEO of SREDA. “These companies are strengthening their operations, expanding their teams, and reaching new markets, contributing to a more dynamic and resilient local economy. We’re proud to support them as they scale and succeed.”

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About Upscale
Upscale is an initiative to support local businesses in their growth so that they can continue to create jobs, attract investment, and strengthen the Saskatoon Region’s economy.

Upscale is open to for-profit, privately held businesses located in the Saskatoon Region or Greater Regina Area that are at least two years old, have under 150 employees, and generate $1M–$50M in annual revenue. Eligible businesses must operate in Saskatchewan’s key sectors: Agriculture, Mining, Manufacturing, Energy, Technology, or Life Sciences/Biotech.

To learn more about the program or to connect with our team about the next intake, visit upscalesk.ca.