This year's SOAR Pitch Finale will take place on October 15 (submitted photo)
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SOAR Offers Cash and Mentorship to Indigenous Startups

Jul 30, 2025 | 12:00 PM

A unique competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs is offering not only a cash prize, but supports that may be even more valuable.

The SOAR Indigenous Entrepreneurship Competition is a program from the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) awarding Indigenous entrepreneurs up to $30,000 in cash prizes as well as workshops, publicity, and tools, to help them grow their business.

“The idea behind this is to really strengthen their businesses so that they are able to advance and succeed in the work they want to do,” said Sarah Wolensky, director of marketing and communications at SREDA.

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