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Riipen — Future Path

Q: How much funding can be received?

Riipen — Future Path Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Riipen — Future Path program?

To be eligible for the Riipen — Future Path program, you must: The applicant must be a registered Canadian business.

Q: What expenses are eligible under Riipen — Future Path?

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.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Riipen — Future Path?

You can contact Riipen by email at futurepath@riipen.com.

Q: Where is the Riipen — Future Path available?

The Riipen — Future Path program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Riipen — Future Path a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Riipen — Future Path is a Wage Subsidies And Interns

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Connects businesses with skilled students for impactful, real-world projects

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Overview

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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Develop an online presence

Selling in a new market

Marketing a product

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution
For-profit business

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Canadians
Youth (<40)

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Higher Education
Economic, Social and Community Development
Employment and Training
Business Associations

Target groups

Business owners / entrepreneurs
Nonprofits / charities
Academia / students

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

National

Activities funded

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

Optimizing event ticket sales with custom data dashboards

$ 700

Creating cybersecurity risk plans for a community health clinic

$ 700

Launching digital marketing for eco-friendly pet accessories

$ 700

Developing digital marketing strategies for Indigenous tourism project

$ 700

Market research on sustainable packaging for gourmet food producer

$ 700

Blog series production to boost local bakery’s online presence

Eligibility

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

Explore program details

Access the Riipen FuturePath platform
Review information about the program and its benefits

Submit Employer Interest Form

Fill out and submit the Employer Interest Form
Provide required business or organization information

Complete onboarding process

Participate in the onboarding process guided by the Riipen team
Clarify any requirements or questions with the support team

Post a project

Post a project that aligns with your business needs
Specify project scope and desired outcomes

Collaborate on the project

Collaborate with selected student(s) on the defined project
Provide guidance and feedback as needed during the project execution

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.

Contacts

futurepath@riipen.com

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Riipen — Future Path Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Riipen — Future Path. 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.