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Riipen — Future Path - Canada

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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