Did you know financial assistance is available
for Maine exporters?
Here are a few examples:
• Consultant fees for compliance testing or
certifications (e.g., ITAR registration, CE
Marking, ISO 9000) for export market
entry
• International SEO, social media, and
digital ad placements
• Label modifications required for
export market entry
• Fees for legal, marketing, and tax
experts to enhance market-entry
strategy
• Translation of marketing material,
website, and digital advertising
content
• Booth costs, international travel,
interpreters, and costs for shipping
samples in advance for trade show
participation
If you don't see your idea on our list, ask us.
Eligible Maine companies may receive STEP Financial
Assistance Awards totaling up to $20,000 per year
for costs associated with international business
development activities.
Maine International Trade Center is here to help you develop a
global strategy for success in 2022 and beyond. Funding through
STEP Financial Assistance awards is available to help you implement
your international business plan.
LEARN MORE
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"This support was exactly what we needed. We need to make potential
clients and partners overseas aware of our capabilities, but until now it
was difficult to dedicate the funding required to put together a website that
had the desired effect. With this STEP funding and with the support of MITC's
staff, we were able to get over that hump." - Tobias Dewhurst, CEO, Kelson Marine
Co., Scarborough, ME
