STEP Market Access Program ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in Saskatchewan - Businesses actively engaged in or preparing to enter export markets - For-profit companies with established operations in Saskatchewan - Businesses seeking to expand into new international markets outside Saskatchewan ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum grant: $8,000 per year - Nature: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not a loan) - Matching requirement: Not specified in program description; verify with administrator - Frequency: Annual allocation available ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Trade show and exhibition participation fees in new export markets outside Saskatchewan - Booth setup and display costs at professional trade shows - Commercial mission participation in target export markets - Business event participation focused on market development - Expenses directly related to showcasing products/services in new international markets ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligible activities must take place outside Saskatchewan - Activities must target new export markets (not existing markets) - Expenses must be directly tied to trade show, mission, or commercial event participation - Funds must be used for approved market access activities only - Annual cap of $8,000 per business applies - Recipient must have genuine intent to establish or expand export presence - Application and approval required before expenses are incurred (verify reimbursement policy) - Proof of participation and expense documentation required for payment