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Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital
Supports internships and research partnerships in Southern Interior BC
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
ETSI-BC supports human capital development in the Southern Interior of BC through partnerships with post-secondary institutions, businesses, and research partners. The program supports internships, collaborative research, entrepreneurship centres, and tech transfer initiatives, with up to 75% co-funding for the first internship unit under the Mitacs partnership.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Student internships linked to business challenges and research projects.
- Entrepreneurship centres and tech transfer initiatives at post-secondary institutions.
- Collaborative research projects involving businesses and community partners.
- Annual partner gatherings to strengthen links between post-secondary institutions and industry.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public post-secondary institutions.
- Businesses.
- Non-profits.
- Indigenous organizations and community research partners.
- Municipalities.
Who is not eligible
- Private sector for-profit businesses may be lower priority when applications are oversubscribed.
Eligible expenses
- First internship unit costs under a qualified Mitacs project.
- Additional internship units may be funded through Mitacs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Southern Interior of British Columbia.
- ETSI-BC service area.
Selection criteria
- Contribution to ETSI-BC target sectors.
- Support for innovation, sustainability, and regional economic diversification.
- Benefit to rural or Indigenous communities.
- Inclusion of Indigenous-led organizations and Indigenous students.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare a Mitacs application
- Choose the relevant Mitacs program: Accelerate or Business Strategy Internship.
- Develop the project with a public post-secondary institution and partner organization.
- Step 2: Submit through Mitacs
- Submit the Mitacs application to Mitacs.
- Applications were preferably submitted by the indicated deadline in the call for proposals.
- Step 3: ETSI-BC review
- Mitacs shares the Public Project Overview with ETSI-BC.
- ETSI-BC reviews the project for additional funding consideration.
- Step 4: Funding notification
- Mitacs informs applicants which projects will receive the additional funding.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by ETSI-BC after submission through Mitacs.
- Mitacs shares the Public Project Overview with ETSI-BC for review.
- Mitacs notifies applicants which projects will receive additional funding.
Additional information
- ETSI-BC works with public post-secondary institutions in the Southern Interior of British Columbia.
- Projects should identify whether they are Indigenous-led, Indigenous-benefitting, or Indigenous-informed.
- Priority may be given to existing partners and organizations with greater need if applications are oversubscribed.
- Additional internship units are supported only by Mitacs funding.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital Program
What is the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital?
ETSI-BC supports human capital development in the Southern Interior of BC through partnerships with post-secondary institutions, businesses, and research partners. The program supports internships, collaborative research, entrepreneurship centres, and tech transfer initiatives, with up to 75% co-funding for the first internship unit under the Mitacs partnership.
Who is eligible for the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital program?
To be eligible for the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital program, you must:
Projects in Southern Interior BC.
Partnership with a public post-secondary institution.
Aligned with Mitacs funding programs.
What expenses are eligible under Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital?
Student internships linked to business challenges and research projects.
Entrepreneurship centres and tech transfer initiatives at post-secondary institutions.
Collaborative research projects involving businesses and community partners.
Annual partner gatherings to strengthen links between post-secondary institutions and industry.
Who can I contact for more information about the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital?
You can contact Economic Trust of the Southern Interior (ETSI-BC).
Where is the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital available?
The Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital?
Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital is funded by Economic Trust of the Southern Interior (ETSI-BC)