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Riipen — Future Path
Connects employers with student talent for real projects
Latest source updateLast Update: June 30, 2026Latest change: Riipen FuturePath now shows substantially revised guidance on applying, deliverables, participation, and employer payment handling, including new review and invoice timing rules.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 30, 2026
Latest change: Riipen FuturePath now shows substantially revised guidance on applying, deliverables, participation, and employer payment handling, including new review and invoice timing rules.
FuturePath guidance and payment rules updated
Riipen FuturePath’s support content was materially reorganized, with major changes to the application, eligibility, and participation guidance now shown in the help articles rather than the main program page. The employer and student process pages now include new review and onboarding details, including a 2–3 business day verification review, a 30-day invoice approval/dispute window, and student participation timing that references 5 days to notify and 30 days to complete required steps. Funding and payment conditions were also updated in the supporting articles. The payment guidance now includes a deposit of the lesser of 50% of project payments or $750 for hourly work, flat-fee deposits equal to the full project amount, and the program still describes a 50% cost share; the deliverables guide also now states that larger projects can be up to 420 hours and that acceptable work evidence must be sufficient to prove hours claimed.
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Riipen FuturePath supports Canadian employers and eligible students through a government-supported program that subsidizes 50% of student work for real-world collaboration. The program covers flexible projects of 10 to 420 hours in marketing, research, and web development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
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
- 2SLGBTQI+
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Flexible real-world employer-student projects.
- Projects lasting 10 to 420 hours.
- Projects in marketing, research, and web development.
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers in the not-for-profit, public sector, or private sector.
- Students currently enrolled in an eligible Canadian post-secondary or accredited institution.
Who is not eligible
- Publicly funded post-secondary institutions.
- Financial sector institutions with 500 or more employees.
- Members of the House of Commons, the Senate, and federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government entities.
- Organizations that engage in partisan political activities.
- International students.
Eligible expenses
- Student compensation for approved project hours.
- Associated taxes and fees on employer contributions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Clarity of the project description.
- Alignment with educational objectives.
- Completeness of the project plan.
How to apply
- Fill out the eligibility form.
- If your application is selected, submit your application when cohort registration opens.
- Complete onboarding and verification.
- Access the platform to review available projects.
- Apply to projects, attend an interview if invited, and be selected by an employer.
- Confirm your interest, then contact your employer to finalize the start date and next steps.
Processing and Agreement
- FuturePath invoices undergo manual review to ensure compliance with program requirements.
- Invoice review dates shown in the platform are estimates and approvals may happen before or after that date.
- Invoices are approved only after both employer approval and program approval.
- The company or personal credit card and associated billing address must be provided to accept the match request.
- A valid credit card must remain on file throughout the duration of the project.
Additional information
- FuturePath handles contractor relations, T4A administration, invoicing, and government reporting.
- Projects are described as low risk and can start within days.
- Public post-secondary institutions pay no cost to invite and host their students or contacts.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Riipen — Future Path Program
What is the Riipen — Future Path?
Riipen FuturePath supports Canadian employers and eligible students through a government-supported program that subsidizes 50% of student work for real-world collaboration. The program covers flexible projects of 10 to 420 hours in marketing, research, and web development.
How much funding can be received?
Riipen — Future Path Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Riipen — Future Path program?
To be eligible for the Riipen — Future Path program, you must:
The employer must be registered and operating in Canada with a valid business number.
The employer must be a not-for-profit, public sector, or private sector employer.
Student participants must be currently enrolled in an eligible Canadian post-secondary or accredited institution, be legally authorized to work in Canada, and be physically present in Canada during the project.
What expenses are eligible under Riipen — Future Path?
Flexible real-world employer-student projects.
Projects lasting 10 to 420 hours.
Projects in marketing, research, and web development.
Who can I contact for more information about the Riipen — Future Path?
You can contact Riipen by email at futurepath@riipen.com or by phone at +1 (778) 652-9474.
Where is the Riipen — Future Path available?
The Riipen — Future Path program is available across Canada.
Is the Riipen — Future Path a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Riipen — Future Path is a Wage Subsidies And Interns