Must be a STEP Premium Member able to demonstrate new business opportunities by inviting a buyer to Saskatchewan
Services
STEP Premium Member Incoming Buyer Funding
STEP Premium Membership benefit providing a non-repayable annual contribution of up to $1,500 per STEP Premium Membership to offset the costs of inviting a qualified buyer or partner to Saskatchewan. The Premium member is responsible for 100% of all other costs of the visit. Designed to develop new business opportunities, introduce new buyers and prospective partners to the region, and support export business development goals.
Overview
STEP Premium Membership benefit providing a non-repayable annual contribution of up to $1,500 per STEP Premium Membership to offset the costs of inviting a qualified buyer or partner to Saskatchewan. The Premium member is responsible for 100% of all other costs of the visit. Designed to develop new business opportunities, introduce new buyers and prospective partners to the region, and support export business development goals.
Key numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | grant |
| Level | provincial |
| Region | Saskatchewan |
| Administrator | Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership (STEP) |
| Max per project | $1,500 |
| Max per year | $1,500 |
| Intake status | Open - Premium Membership benefit, subject to available funds |
| Non-US bias | No US exclusion; hosts qualified international buyers/partners in Saskatchewan |
Eligibility
Buyer must be a qualified international buyer or prospective business partner
Applicant must incur eligible costs related to inviting or hosting the incoming buyer
Must be a Saskatchewan-based company offering an exportable product or service
What it covers
Costs of inviting a qualified buyer or partner to Saskatchewan (annual contribution up to $1,500 per STEP Premium Membership)
Market and diversification rules
The Premium member/applicant is responsible for 100% of all other costs of the visit
Program is geared toward developing new business opportunities and enhancing revenue generation potential
Complements STEP's incoming trade mission activities, which invite targeted international buyers, distributors and strategic partners to Saskatchewan
How to apply
Contact STEP for details relating to eligible costs, qualification criteria, and the application process
Email STEP at inquire@sasktrade.sk.ca or stepfunding@sasktrade.sk.ca for program materials
Demonstrate the new business opportunity represented by the invited buyer/partner
Stacking notes
Non-repayable annual contribution of up to $1,500 per STEP Premium Membership
Verify stacking rules with STEP before combining with other government funding
Notes
As a Premium Membership benefit, the program is available only to STEP Premium Members
STEP also operates structured incoming trade missions (e.g., to Canadian Western Agribition) with allocated buyer support funding
STEP received $5,111,000 from PrairiesCan under the Regional Tariff Response Initiative, which includes funding incoming buyers engaging with Saskatchewan businesses
Relevant services
The services below are grant-eligible: CanExport and EDC reimburse up to 50% for incorporated Canadian exporters.
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