Pre Market Funding Program

Amount:

$1,500.00

Type:

Grant

Description:

Pre Market Funding is available to members in the Pre Market membership category to offset the costs of initial market exploration or market development. Applicants must demonstrate how this activity is related to relevant market research and qualified opportunities that have been identified as part of their business strategy or expansion plans.

Comments on Funding:

1. The non-repayable contribution will not exceed $1,500.00 CAD
2. One approved application for the year

The following are eligible costs for up to 50% reimbursement based on receipts received for eligible costs to a maximum of $1,500.00 CAD annually.

a. Return airfare for up to two representatives (lowest form of economy).
b. Accommodations for up to two representatives.
c. Trade show passes/registration fees for up to two representatives

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

1. Be a STEP Pre Market Member, in good standing, planning to develop or producing an exportable product or service to markets outside of Saskatchewan, with at least 50% Saskatchewan content;
2. Be in full compliance with all government laws and regulations;
3. Be currently an incorporated business, partnership or proprietorship based in Saskatchewan and must be a registered company (federally or provincially) for a minimum of one year;
4. Be able to potentially provide a related market research, written strategy or a market development plan for their company;
5. Pre Market Funding is designed to help reduce market-entry risk for Saskatchewan based companies.
6. Applicants must be able to demonstrate economic benefit to the province.

Application Steps:

Applicants must apply online thru the program website.

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

Other Things to Note:

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Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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