Market Access Program (MAP)
$8,000.00
Grant
Description:
Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership’s Market Access Program (MAP) is a program designed to support the domestic and international marketing efforts of STEP members.
Funds are provided to assist STEP member companies in entering a new markets or making a return visit (within 24 months of the initial visit) to a new market, outside of Saskatchewan.
New market sectors within established geographical markets will be considered.
Comments on Funding:
1. The maximum contribution to any applicant in each fiscal year is $8,000
2. (For Premium Members the maximum contribution to any application is $10,000).
3. Any individual funding application must have a minimum overall cost of $1,000.
4. The non-repayable contribution from MAP will not exceed 50% for an initial visit to a new market; and 30% for up to two (2) follow-up visits; or 30% for participating but not exhibiting in a STEP led mission with a trade show component; of approved eligible costs with a maximum of three (3) funded applications per fiscal year. (For Premium Members a maximum of four (4) funded applications per fiscal year.)
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. Be currently an incorporated business, partnership or proprietorship based in Saskatchewan and must be a registered company (federally or provincially) for a minimum of two years.
2. STEP Regular or Premium Member in good standing, that produces an exportable product or service to markets outside of Saskatchewan, with at least 50% Saskatchewan content
3. Be in full compliance with all government laws and regulations
4. Be able to potentially provide a written trade strategy or export marketing plan for their company
5. Be exhibiting in a trade show, or trade event in a new export market outside of Saskatchewan and/or; participating and/or exhibiting in a STEP-led trade activity to a new export market
Application Steps:
Applicants must apply online thru the program website.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. Copy of certificate of incorporation or other supporting documentation
2. Provide a detailed invoice/receipt along with clear proof of payment
Other Things to Note:
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