Enterprise Saskatchewan (ES) is a bold and innovative approach to creating sustainable economic growth in Saskatchewan. It is a special agency for co-ordinating the province’s growth agenda, led by key economic development and community stakeholders with one ultimate goal: to ensure Saskatchewan has a competitive environment that will attract investment at every level.

Enterprise Saskatchewan provides leadership as the central co-ordinating agency of the Government of Saskatchewan for economic development. In partnership with key stakeholders, Enterprise Saskatchewan advances a transformative sustainable economic growth agenda and develops a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship that encourages investment and population growth, creating prosperity for all Saskatchewan residents.

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Enterprise Saskatchewan offers a broad range of programs and services designed to assist businesses in the development of Saskatchewan’s bioeconomy. Some of these include:

• Canada-Saskatchewan Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA) - Designed to help build the province's capacity for economic growth through innovation.
• Business and Industry Databases - The agency maintains a number of online databases to assist you in locating a variety of Saskatchewan businesses and services.
• BizPaL - Business Permits and Licences - An online service that provides Canadian businesses with one-stop access to permit and licence information for all levels of government.
• Business Development - Provides business, co-operative and community economic development support through assessment, information, pathfinding and referral services.
• Enterprise Regions - Enterprise Regions will play a significant role in taking action to stimulate a competitive climate for investment and economic development on a regional basis.
• Invest in Saskatchewan Program - Designed to help employee groups and individuals create or maintain jobs by contributing to funds that invest in small and medium Saskatchewan-based businesses.
• SaskBiz.ca - This interactive website provides vital information to companies interested in doing business in Saskatchewan.
• Small Business Loans Association Program - Encourages diversification of the Saskatchewan economy and supports community economic development by making funding available, through community-run organizations, to non-traditional entrepreneurs.

Enterprise Saskatchewan is responsible for fostering and facilitating the value-added potential for key economic sectors in the province. ES has identified the following economic sectors as key to the province’s growth with respect to the bio-economy:

• Alternative Energies & Environmental Industries - Saskatchewan is working to develop alternative energy to further diversify our energy base while protecting the environment.
• Biofuels, Bio-Products & Bio-Processing - Saskatchewan offers extensive research and technological support ��" and the country's largest renewable bioproduct resources.
• Forestry - More than half of Saskatchewan is forested -- about 355,000 square kilometres -- creating an innovative industry experiencing excellent growth.
• Life Sciences & Biotechnology - Saskatchewan is a hub of activity in biotechnology and life sciences. There is a strong tradition of innovation and multidisciplinary capabilities at the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina.