Export Services

Export Services division of STEP was formed to provide added value by introducing a host of financial and logistics path finding services, exporter education and training, project management and other revenue generating services to assist exporters well beyond the identification of new market opportunities.

Part of the division provides services exclusively to STEP members through the public/private partnership model of STEP corporate.  These services focus on international finance and logistics counseling, services provided through the Private Sector Liaison Office of the International Financial Institutions, and general export advice to complement the activities of the Trade Development Division.

Export Services is always looking to  identify, develop, and deliver new products and services to enhance the success of Saskatchewan exporters.  Some of the key services have been identified below.

Agri-Value Marketing Internship Program

Agri-Value Marketing Internship program assists agri-value small and medium sized enterprises in the completion of market development projects by providing financial assistance for hiring marketing interns. (The program is not designed to fund sales associate positions).  It provides a cost-effective means to develop new products and markets. Read more…

Exporter Readiness Program

The purpose of this free program is to arm Saskatchewan companies with the resources and tools that will enable them to build export capacity and knowledge. STEP’s goal is to help Saskatchewan companies take their products and services beyond the borders of Saskatchewan. This program will benefit any company with an exportable product/service and has the motivation/desire to develop the skills to sell into a foreign market. Read more…

International Finance & Logistics

Whether selling your product or service to international markets or even to other provinces in Canada, exporters are faced with challenges that are not present in their local market place. The International Finance Group provides the services that companies need to face these challenges head on and successfully sell their product. Read more…

Market Access Program (MAP) – New Product Delivery

Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership’s Market Access Program (MAP) is a program designed to support the domestic and international marketing efforts of STEP regular members.  Funds are provided to assist STEP regular member companies in entering new markets or are entering into a new market sector or market segment outside of Saskatchewan. Read more…

STEP International

International development projects focus on emerging markets.  These markets represent the long-term growth potential of Saskatchewan exports. The difficulty for our members in these regions is to source foreign buyer financing to purchase our goods and services. Read more…

STEP Training

STEP Training, a service division of Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP), is a unique international trade training provider and developer. STEP Training has assembled a highly experienced faculty of international trade professionals to instruct all of our international trade training courses. Read more…