STEP International Business Trip Support

• 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

• 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.