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Clean Tech Internships
Internships supporting youth employment in clean technology sectors
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Clean Tech Internships program provides up to $30,000 in government funding to support the hiring, training, and support services for interns in clean technology and environmental sectors. The purpose of this grant is to foster a green workforce by supporting practical STEM internships focused on environmental sustainability and innovation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring and supervising interns in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields related to clean technologies or environmental initiatives.
- Undertaking projects in manufacturing, retail, and services that minimize environmental impact.
- Launching or supporting activities in sustainable energy systems such as low-carbon or renewable energy infrastructure.
- Conducting initiatives in ecotourism that focus on environmental conservation and appreciation of local ecology.
- Implementing conservation or sustainable management of natural resources projects, including wildlife protection and sustainable urban or rural planning.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Post-secondary educational institutions
- Indigenous organizations or associations (including band councils, tribal councils, and self-governing entities)
- Small or medium-sized enterprises (fewer than 500 employees)
- Large companies (500 employees or more)
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and non-profit organizations
- Municipal or local governments
- Provincial or territorial governments, institutions, agencies, or crown corporations
Who is not eligible
- Companies seeking funding for a position already supported by an Horizons Sciences internship grant from another provider.
- Businesses attempting to use the program to fill a position that is already occupied.
- Employers intending to replace an employee on leave.
- Employers wishing to hire an existing employee into a new position through this internship program.
Eligible expenses
- Up to 80% of the intern's salary, subject to program maximums.
- Certification and training costs at a CICan member college or institute.
- Language training for official language minority communities.
- Mentoring and professional guidance.
- Conference and workshop fees.
- Transportation and relocation costs related to the internship.
- Childcare and family obligation expenses.
- Personal protective equipment.
- Adapted and/or assistive computer software and technologies.
- Support services tailored to the needs of the intern and employer, subject to prior approval and funding limits.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations located in any region of Canada.
Additional information
- Reimbursements are made at the internship's midpoint and upon completion, following submission of required documents such as pay stubs.
- Employers whose applications are pre-approved have two weeks to complete the process if a trainee is selected, or five weeks to recruit plus two more weeks to complete the process.
- Each eligible support service for the $5,000 enhancement has specific funding limits, detailed in the program's guidelines.
- Testimonies from previous participants and employers benefiting from the program are available for reference.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Clean Tech Internships Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Clean Tech Internships. 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 Clean Tech Internships?
The Clean Tech Internships program provides up to $30,000 in government funding to support the hiring, training, and support services for interns in clean technology and environmental sectors. The purpose of this grant is to foster a green workforce by supporting practical STEM internships focused on environmental sustainability and innovation.
How much funding can be received?
Clean Tech Internships Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Clean Tech Internships program?
To be eligible for the Clean Tech Internships program, you must:
Must be a Canadian company or subsidiary (e.g., SME, large enterprise, NGO, non-profit, government entity, or postsecondary institution)
Must have a payroll system and ability to supervise interns
Must be able to process payments via direct deposit
What expenses are eligible under Clean Tech Internships?
Hiring and supervising interns in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields related to clean technologies or environmental initiatives.
Undertaking projects in manufacturing, retail, and services that minimize environmental impact.
Launching or supporting activities in sustainable energy systems such as low-carbon or renewable energy infrastructure.
Conducting initiatives in ecotourism that focus on environmental conservation and appreciation of local ecology.
Implementing conservation or sustainable management of natural resources projects, including wildlife protection and sustainable urban or rural planning.
Where is the Clean Tech Internships available?
The Clean Tech Internships program is available across Canada.
Is the Clean Tech Internships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Clean Tech Internships is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the Clean Tech Internships?
Clean Tech Internships is funded by Career launcher