
Riipen — Future Path
Last Update: July 25, 2025
Canada
Connects businesses with skilled students for impactful, real-world projects
Riipen — Future Path at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Riipen
Status
Open
Overview of the Riipen — Future Path program
Riipen’s Future Path program, funded in part by the Government of Canada, covers up to 50% of project costs, with a maximum employer contribution of $700 per project. The program connects Canadian businesses and non-profits with post-secondary students for high-impact, 60-hour projects such as market research, digital marketing, content creation, data analysis, and cybersecurity assessment.
Financing terms and conditions
- Employers contribute $700 per project, with 50% of this amount backed by the Government of Canada.
- Each supported project typically involves a 60-hour engagement with student talent.
Eligible projects & activities
- Market analysis and development of digital marketing strategies for new product launches.
- Content creation and blog writing to increase brand awareness and audience engagement.
- Data analysis and development of dashboards to optimize sales performance.
- Cybersecurity risk assessment and development of mitigation plans for businesses.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 700
Developing digital marketing strategies for Indigenous tourism project
$ 700
Creating cybersecurity risk plans for a community health clinic
$ 700
Launching digital marketing for eco-friendly pet accessories
$ 700
Optimizing event ticket sales with custom data dashboards
$ 700
Blog series production to boost local bakery’s online presence
$ 700
Market research on sustainable packaging for gourmet food producer
Eligibility criteria of the Riipen — Future Path program
- The applicant must be a registered Canadian business or non-profit organization.
Who is eligible?
- Registered Canadian businesses
- Non-profit organizations operating in Canada
Eligible expenses
- Student project fees (employers contribute $700 per project, with 50% subsidized by the program).
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses and non-profit organizations registered in Canada.
How to apply to the Riipen — Future Path program
1
Explore program details
- Access the Riipen FuturePath platform
- Review information about the program and its benefits
2
Submit Employer Interest Form
- Fill out and submit the Employer Interest Form
- Provide required business or organization information
3
Complete onboarding process
- Participate in the onboarding process guided by the Riipen team
- Clarify any requirements or questions with the support team
4
Post a project
- Post a project that aligns with your business needs
- Specify project scope and desired outcomes
5
Collaborate on the project
- Collaborate with selected student(s) on the defined project
- Provide guidance and feedback as needed during the project execution
6
Finalize and submit project documentation
- Complete any final evaluations or required documentation
- Submit project outcomes as requested by the program
Additional information
- Employers contribute $700 per project, with 50% covered by government support.
- Projects typically involve 60 hours of student engagement, allowing for quick outcomes.
- Multiple success stories indicate benefits such as cost savings and enhanced brand presence.
- Thousands of businesses have already participated in the program across Canada.
Contact Riipen
futurepath@riipen.com
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