Other Business Resources

Ag-West Bio, Saskatchewan’s bioscience industry association, works with innovators and investors to help bring research to market.

Saskatchewan Chamber is a highly specialized government relations consultant and an officially registered lobbyist for business. The Saskatchewan Chamber brings the ideas of business members to the attention of elected politicians and senior government officials.

The National Research Council-Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) is Canada’s premier innovation assistance program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It is a vital component of the NRC, a cornerstone in Canada’s innovation system, regarded world-wide as one of the best programs of its kind.

Started in 1992, the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) Inc. was one of the first independent economic development agencies to be started in Canada.

The Regina & District Chamber of Commerce provides Business services, economic information, and city/provincial commerce matters to the public at large.

Square One’s Mission is to assist Saskatchewan entrepreneurs in preparing for the first steps of starting or growing their business.  They offer quality services, information, and resources in person, over the phone, or through email to entrepreneurs across Saskatchewan as part of the Canada Business Network.

The Government of Saskatchewan and its elected Ministry of the Economy aim to build “an innovative, thriving, and sustainable economy.”

SYPE began in 1999 as the Saskatoon Junior Chamber of Commerce by a group of dedicated youth and business people in Saskatoon. In 2002 the organization was renamed Saskatchewan Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (SYPE) to create a unique Saskatchewan brand and identity.

Innovation Saskatchewan partnered with the Raj Manek Foundation in February 2013 to advance development of an innovative program and culture to support Saskatchewan’s small and medium-sized enterprises.

Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc. (WESK) is a non-profit membership organization which works with women who are considering starting a business, purchasing a business, or operating an existing business. Our priority is to help women throughout Saskatchewan achieve their entrepreneurial goals.

The NSBA is a business association some 700 businesses strong. They have one contact person from each business member, but all staff employed in the company are members of the NSBA. They are a business association that, in terms of our mandate, “serves, promotes and protects” business.