MISSION 1: TÜRKIYE INDUSTRIAL COHORT

OPERATIONAL MILESTONE

Tranche 1 - Onboarding Deposit Due 
Tranche 2 - Market Blueprint Delivery 
Tranche 3 - Balance & Application Close 

Mandatory Texas STEP Portal Lock-In 
Delegation Departs Houston (IAH) 
Delegation Returns to Houston (IAH)
Audit Packet & Invoice Issuance Date

TARGET EXECUTION DEADLINE

At Contract Signing
August 31, 2026
September 18, 2026 (50 Days Pre-Travel)

September 23, 2026 (Hard 45-Day Cutoff)
November 7, 2026
November 22, 2026
November 23, 2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE: the State of Texas requires all STEP grant applications to be submitted via the eGrants portal at least 45 days prior to international travel, your application deadlines must be adjusted to protect the grant eligibility of your cohort.

TÜRKIYE COHORT TIMELINE

TÜRKIYE COHORT TIMELINE

The $10,000 professional consulting fee is split into performance-based tranches. Tranche 3 is 100% refundable up until your specific cohort's close date.

  • Tranche 1 ($3,500): Due immediately upon contract execution to launch your domestic export audit. (Non-Refundable)
  • Tranche 2 ($3,500): Due August 31, 2026, upon electronic delivery of your Turkish Market Blueprint. (Non-Refundable)
  • Tranche 3 ($3,000): Due September 18, 2026, to lock your international B2B agendas. Refundable until Sept 18.