How do I apply for STEP Market Intelligence Services?

Visit Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership's website for application instructions.

Who administers STEP Market Intelligence Services?

This program is administered by Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership.

Are there similar programs to STEP Market Intelligence Services?

Yes! Canada Grants Database has similar programs in the Export & International Trade category. Browse our database to find more options that match your needs.

How can I improve my chances of getting approved for STEP Market Intelligence Services?

Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

STEP Market Intelligence Services

Q: What benefits does STEP Market Intelligence Services provide?

STEP Market Intelligence Services offers: advisory, grant. Provides market intelligence services and funding for pre-market development activities.

Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership

🌍 Export & International Trade🌍 Export🏪 Small Business📈 Growth📢 Marketing🗺️ Provincial

International intelligence for Saskatchewan businesses

Funding

Contact for details

Deadline

See website

Status

Accepting Applications

What Is This Program?

Get access to foreign market assessments, competitive intelligence, customer and company lists, political risk analysis and more.

What Benefits Are Offered?

advisorygrant

Provides market intelligence services and funding for pre-market development activities.

Who Is Eligible?

Other Criteria: companies developing pre-market products or services (for funding component)

🏆 Detailed Application Guide

Preview of what's included with full access:

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Submit application at least 45 days prior to the event
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🌐Application Portal: https://sasktrade.com/funding-programs/
📤Submission Method: online
📅Key Dates: 45 days prior to the eventApplication Deadline
🔄Intake Type: fixed-deadline

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents: Proof of incorporation or other supporting documentation
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📎Optional Documents: Market assessments and overviews
Competitive intelligence and analysis
Potential customer, manufacturer, dealer & distributor identification
Political risk analysis
Tariff and regulatory information
📐Format Requirements: PDF only, max 10MB
✉️Supporting Letters: None specified

💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: Return economy airfare or mileage for up to two applicant employees
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🚫Ineligible Expenses: Flights purchased with points
Business or first-class airfare
Seat selection and travel insurance
Online vacation/group packages
Additional personal travel beyond approved activity dates
Time Shares and accommodations paid with points
Parking expenses
Rentals paid with points
Membership fees and sponsorship costs
Shipping of products or samples
📏Expense Caps: 50% of eligible costs for an initial visit; 30% for a return visit or participation without exhibiting.
💳Payment Model: reimbursement
⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible: No

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required: Yes
📊Matching Ratio: 50%
🏦Eligible Matching Sources: cash
in-kind
📚Stacking Rules: Applicants may not use other Canadian government funding to cover the same eligible costs
🛡️Proof of Matching Required: Detailed invoices or receipts and clear proof of payment for eligible expenses

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency: final only
📑Reporting Requirements: Evaluation form
proof of payment for eligible expenses
detailed invoices or receipts
🔍Audit Requirements: Applicants may be contacted up to six months after their return to request a report on the outcomes and results of the trade activity.
📢Branding Requirements: The applicant indemnifies STEP from any liability whatsoever.
🗄️Record Retention Period: 7 years