Unlock Your Business's Growth Potential Today
#1 Team-Based Accelerator for Established Businesses in Western Canada
Designed for established businesses, Growth Catalyst offers leadership teams dedicated time away from daily operations to develop actionable Strategic Growth Plans. Over a seven-month hybrid program, your team will collaborate with peers, advisors, and coaches to assess your current business model, strengthen core operations, and identify major growth opportunities. Overcome stagnation, diversify your business, and drive long-term success with Growth Catalyst.
95
Businesses participated in the Growth Catalyst program to date
357
Established business leaders participated to date
$1.07M+
Gross revenue increase, per company within 12 months of starting the program
20.1%
Average revenue increase, per company within 12 months of starting the program
4.5
New jobs created, per company within 12 months of starting the program
95
Businesses participated in the Growth Catalyst program to date
357
Established business leaders participated to date
$1.07M+
Gross revenue increase, per company within 12 months of starting the program
20.1%
Average revenue increase, per company within 12 months of starting the program
4.5
New jobs created, per company within 12 months of starting the program
Revenue and number of jobs created was averaged across 22 companies surveyed from the first and second cohort.
Transforming Challenges into Strategic Growth
We understand the sleepless nights, the struggle of finding strategic clarity, and the frustration of stalled growth. The Growth Catalyst program is meticulously designed to tackle these specific issues, offering concrete solutions through a structured yet flexible curriculum.
Achieve Clarity, Confidence, and Growth
Team Alignment
Growth Catalyst fosters cross-functional team alignment, enhancing accountability, clarity, and confidence in decision-making. This collaborative approach ensures your team is united, leveraging diverse perspectives to drive ambitious growth strategies and create a dynamic organizational culture.
Strategic Direction
Leverage the best practices on scaling to develop a clear, scalable playbook for growth. Transform from reactive to strategic leadership, focusing on innovation and sustainable business practices that ensure long-term success.
Pressure Testing with Peers & Advisors
Engage with peers and seasoned advisors across diverse industries to pressure-test your ideas and strategies in a collaborative environment. This approach breaks the echo-chamber of internal and industry-specific advice, fostering innovation and cross-pollination of ideas for more comprehensive growth strategies.
What’s Included in the Program
Break free from the cycle of burn out, uncertainty and stagnation and discover the path to dynamic growth. Over the course of seven months, the Growth Catalyst program is designed to guide you through transformative experiences, equipping you with strategies, insights, and support.
Ready to Build an Ambitious & Actionable Strategy for Growth?
Overcome your toughest business challenges with confidence and clarity. At Growth Catalyst, we help you develop the strategic direction and provide expert support to catalyze your next growth episode.
Trusted by Established Business Leaders
Powered by MRU
Growth Catalyst is powered by Mount Royal University (MRU). The mission of MRU's Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is to develop high-impact talent essential to Alberta's economic prosperity. This is achieved by delivering transformative, community-engaged learning experiences that empower business leaders to drive meaningful growth and innovation.
The Growth Catalyst program is funded in part by TD Ready Commitment Foundation, Alberta Innovates, and the Government of Canada through PrairiesCan, with a special thank you to Cathy and Bruce Williams.