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STEP International Business Trip Support
Foreign trip support for Saskatchewan businesses
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
Get help planning a business trip to a foreign market your business is targeting for export.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Eligibility
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the STEP International Business Trip Support Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the STEP International Business Trip Support. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the STEP International Business Trip Support?
Get help planning a business trip to a foreign market your business is targeting for export.
Who is eligible for the STEP International Business Trip Support program?
To be eligible for the STEP International Business Trip Support program, you must:
Must be a Regular Member of STEP
What expenses are eligible under STEP International Business Trip Support?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the STEP International Business Trip Support?
You can contact Government of Saskatchewan by email at inquire@sasktrade.sk.ca or by phone at 306.787.9210.
Where is the STEP International Business Trip Support available?
The STEP International Business Trip Support program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the STEP International Business Trip Support a grant, loan, or tax credit?
STEP International Business Trip Support is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the STEP International Business Trip Support?
STEP International Business Trip Support is funded by Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP)