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Intrapreneurship program
Paid student talent for innovation projects
Latest source updateLast Update: April 19, 2026Latest change: Changed: scope and target audience, timeline and deadlines, application process.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 19, 2026
Latest change: Changed: scope and target audience, timeline and deadlines, application process.
Grant changed: scope and target audience, timeline and deadlines
We detected changes to scope and target audience, timeline and deadlines, application process, eligibility, funding terms, contact or portal details.
Funding available
$ 1,320
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Entrepreneurs, start-ups, small businesses, non-profits, social enterprises, or band councils.
See full eligibility
Overview
VFC’s Intrapreneurship Program supports small businesses, startups, non-profits, social enterprises, and band councils across Canada with paid student project support. Eligible projects run for 7 weeks and focus on innovation, marketing, research, data analysis, operations, project management, design, media, or education.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,320 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Startups
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Marketing, communications, human resources, market research, operations, project management, sales, data analysis and mathematics, design, media, and education projects.
- Innovation projects for organizations.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Entrepreneurs, start-ups, small businesses, non-profits, social enterprises, or band councils.
Who is not eligible
- International students are not eligible to apply.
Eligible expenses
The eligible projects for this grant aim to enhance organizational innovation and provide valuable work experience for underserved communities in Canada. The projects cover a diverse range of areas, allowing students to develop critical skills and contribute meaningfully to the participating organizations.
- Marketing projects that focus on strategy and execution.
- Communications projects to enhance internal and external messaging.
- Human Resources projects for developing inclusive policies and practices.
- Market Research projects involving data collection and analysis.
- Operations & Project Management projects to optimize efficiency and productivity.
- Sales projects that strategize market expansion and revenue growth.
- Data Analysis & Mathematics projects that leverage statistical tools and techniques.
- Design projects focusing on product or brand development.
- Media projects that engage with digital and traditional platforms.
- Education projects aimed at enhancing learning tools and resources.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- International students are not eligible for the program.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canadian provinces and territories.
Selection criteria
- Students are selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Priority is given to new participants.
How to apply
- Submit the application.
- Attend the onboarding webinar if you meet the base criteria.
- Submit your project details for review and approval.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed every 3 to 5 business days.
- Companies meeting the base criteria are invited to an onboarding webinar.
- Project submissions are reviewed and approved within 6 to 8 weeks.
- Students select projects during orientation, and projects are filled when space becomes available.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed every 3 to 5 business days.
- Project approval takes 6 to 8 weeks.
- Applications are first-come, first-served for students.
- Students must submit an exit survey before payment is issued.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Intrapreneurship program Program
What is the Intrapreneurship program?
VFC’s Intrapreneurship Program supports small businesses, startups, non-profits, social enterprises, and band councils across Canada with paid student project support. Eligible projects run for 7 weeks and focus on innovation, marketing, research, data analysis, operations, project management, design, media, or education.
How much funding can be received?
Intrapreneurship program Funds up to $1,320 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Intrapreneurship program program?
To be eligible for the Intrapreneurship program program, you must:
Operate in any Canadian province or territory.
Have fewer than 500 staff members.
Submit a project that contributes to the organization’s innovation.
What expenses are eligible under Intrapreneurship program?
Marketing, communications, human resources, market research, operations, project management, sales, data analysis and mathematics, design, media, and education projects.
Innovation projects for organizations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Intrapreneurship program?
You can contact Venture for Canada (VFC) by email at intrapreneurship@ventureforcanada.ca.
Where is the Intrapreneurship program available?
The Intrapreneurship program program is available across Canada.
Is the Intrapreneurship program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Intrapreneurship program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns