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STEP International Business Trip Support
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Foreign trip support for Saskatchewan businesses
Other Support
Overview
Get help planning a business trip to a foreign market your business is targeting for export.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Selling in a new market
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Activities funded
- Planning and conducting international business development missions.
- Identifying and targeting new export markets for company products or services.
- Engaging in direct meetings with pre-qualified business prospects abroad.
- Gathering in-market intelligence to support export activities.
- Receiving guidance and support for travel arrangements and market entry strategy.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 50,000
Launch a market research project to explore exporting opportunities for agri-tech solutions.
$ 80,000
Initiate a tech upgrade project aimed at exporting gaming software to the Australian market.
$ 45,000
Set up an employee training program for expanding personal care product exports to Japan.
$ 70,000
Develop a strategic plan for exporting organic food products to Scandinavian countries.
$ 60,000
Conduct a comprehensive R&D project to adapt renewable energy devices for the UK market.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a Regular Member of STEP (Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership).
- The applicant must be planning and executing a market development mission or business trip independently.
- Advance notice of travel (10–12 weeks, or 6–8 weeks if Market Intelligence is required) must be provided to STEP staff.
Who is eligible?
- Regular Members of STEP (Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership)
Eligible expenses
- Expenses related to the organization and planning of business trips abroad.
- Travel expenses to meet prospects in the target market.
- Assistance fees for developing a contact list on-site and organizing meetings.
- Support costs for international business travel arrangements.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
How to apply
1
Contact STEP
- Reach out to STEP for more information regarding the International Business Trip Support Service.
- Contact via email at inquire@sasktrade.sk.ca or call 1-888-976-7875.
2
Plan Well in Advance
- Allow 10-12 weeks advance notice of actual travel dates.
- If Market Intelligence services are needed, ensure 6-8 weeks notice is given.
3
Determine Requirements
- Meet with STEP professionals to determine the target market.
- Clarify objectives and explore financial assistance options.
- Receive assistance with developing contacts and travel arrangements.
4
Execute and Follow-Up
- Conduct the business trip to the target market as planned.
- Participate in a post-travel debriefing and follow-up with STEP.
Additional information
- The service can be accessed up to two times per STEP business year (April 1 – March 31); additional use may incur extra fees.
- Market Intelligence services involved in the support do not count against annual usage caps for other STEP services.
- Applicants should provide at least 10–12 weeks' advance notice of travel, or 6–8 weeks if Market Intelligence is needed.
- A post-travel debriefing and follow-up with STEP is included as part of the service.
Contacts
inquire@sasktrade.sk.ca
306.787.9210
