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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 28, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
The Career Starter Program offers up to $20,000 in hiring funds to help bio-economy employers hire young talent. It supports barriered youth through paid placements and wrap-around services such as training, accommodations, and onboarding support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : June 28, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring barriered youth into bio-economy jobs.
- Providing paid internships or work placements for young talent.
- Supporting workforce development through mentoring and onboarding.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers in the bio-economy sector.
Who is not eligible
- Companies outside the bio-economy sector.
- Organizations seeking support for positions funded by another federally funded program.
Eligible expenses
- Wages for eligible youth participants.
- Wrap-around services such as training, accommodations, relocation, transportation, housing, mentoring, childcare, and related supports.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Vacation pay.
- Employment insurance premiums.
- Canada Pension Plan contributions.
- Positions funded by another federally funded program.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications can take up to 40 business days to review.
- Some applications may be waitlisted if capacity is reached.
- Wrap-around service claims require pre-approval before reimbursement.
- Selected applicants must follow BioTalent Canada’s onboarding and reporting requirements.
Additional information
- Applications may be waitlisted if capacity is reached.
- Funding for placements ends on June 28, 2024.
- Pre-approval is required for wrap-around service reimbursement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BioTalent — Career Starter Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the BioTalent — Career Starter Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the BioTalent — Career Starter Program?
The Career Starter Program offers up to $20,000 in hiring funds to help bio-economy employers hire young talent. It supports barriered youth through paid placements and wrap-around services such as training, accommodations, and onboarding support.
How much funding can be received?
BioTalent — Career Starter Program Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the BioTalent — Career Starter Program program?
To be eligible for the BioTalent — Career Starter Program program, you must:
Operate in the bio-economy sector
Offer a full-time job placement
Contribute at least 40% of salary
What expenses are eligible under BioTalent — Career Starter Program?
Hiring barriered youth into bio-economy jobs.
Providing paid internships or work placements for young talent.
Supporting workforce development through mentoring and onboarding.
Who can I contact for more information about the BioTalent — Career Starter Program?
You can contact BioTalent Canada or by phone at 1-866-243-2472.
Where is the BioTalent — Career Starter Program available?
The BioTalent — Career Starter Program program is available across Canada.
Is the BioTalent — Career Starter Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BioTalent — Career Starter Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns