Partner with Upgraded
Two ways to work with us — bring Upgraded to your community as a preferred partner, or earn 15% recurring as an affiliate.
We're partnering with
Canada's leading communities
Accelerators, funding agencies, training providers, and business support organizations — we co-create value for your members with AI, grants, savings, and financing.
AI solutions & automations
Help your community deploy AI employees, workflows, and inbox automations that ship real output.
Vendor savings offers
Exclusive discounts and rewards on technology and tools your members already pay for.
Canadian grants & programs
Secure non-dilutive funding pathways — SR&ED, provincial credits, and grant programs.
Tailored financing
0% and flexible financing options matched to how your community buys software.
Consulting & mentorship
Hands-on guidance from the Upgraded team on AI adoption, grants, and earnings strategy.
Talk to our team
Questions about co-marketing, member discounts, or grant programs? Reach out directly.
freemoney@getupgraded.ca(778) 889-3825Read our blog →Earn 15% recurring. VIP at 20%.
Share your link. Referrals get $150 in credits. You earn on every payment for 12 months.
15%
Recurring for 12 months on all payments and upgrades.
20%
Referrals get $100 off signup. Priority partnerships access.
Share your link
Send your custom referral link to founders, ops leads, and teams who are drowning in work.
They sign up
They join via your link and get $150 in credits (vs. $100 direct). You get credit for 90 days.
Upgraded does the work
They try it and see real output in their workspace. Adoption happens fast once it ships work.
They upgrade. You earn.
When they pay, you earn 15% recurring for 1 year — including tier upgrades. VIP unlocks 20%.
Why referrals convert
Free trial removes friction
No credit card to start. Referrals see the product work before they pay.
Solves pain founders feel today
Ops bandwidth, engineering triage, founder brain cycles — problems that are already bleeding.
Fast time-to-value
Most users see Upgraded do real work in under 10 minutes — compressing signup to paid.
Team expansion multiplies payout
When a team expands from 1 to 10 seats, you earn on the expanded spend.
Positions you as early
Referring Upgraded marks you as someone who saw the AI coworker shift early.
Who converts fastest
Overwhelmed founders
Wearing five hats. Upgraded removes two of them in week one.
Marketing leads
Automating reporting, competitor scans, campaign drafting.
Ops & RevOps
Data requests, CRM cleanup, cross-tool workflows.
Engineering leads
Docs, changelogs, triage — the backlog no one wants.
Slack-based teams
Reducing context-switching across tools. Upgraded runs in the inbox.
Partner tools
Real-time dashboard
See clicks, signups, conversions, and earnings update live.
90-day cookie attribution
Generous attribution window — credit up to 90 days later.
Creative assets
Logos, screenshots, post templates, and scripts ready to use.
Free Upgraded workspace
Every partner gets a free workspace to speak from experience.
Priority support
Direct line to our growth team. Custom deals for big audiences.
Affiliate FAQ
How much can I actually earn?
Example: 10 customers paying $390/month = 10 × $390 × 15% = $585/month recurring for a year, before upgrades.
When do I get paid?
Monthly, on the 15th, for the prior month’s earnings. Paid via Dub to PayPal or bank transfer.
What’s the attribution window?
90 days. First-touch attribution by default.
Is there a cap on earnings?
No. VIP tier at 15+ conversions bumps you to 20% and referrals get $100 off signup.
Can I do a custom partnership?
Yes — use the Preferred Partners form above or note "custom" in your affiliate application.
What’s the difference between Preferred and Affiliate partners?
Preferred partners are communities and organizations we co-market with. Affiliate partners earn commission by sharing a referral link.