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Latest source updateLast Update: August 3, 2026Latest change: Several Level UP help articles were revised, including eligibility, participation, application, and FAQ guidance.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 3, 2026
Latest change: Several Level UP help articles were revised, including eligibility, participation, application, and FAQ guidance.
Level UP support guides updated
Several Level UP support articles were revised, with some pages now showing only related-article links where detailed guidance used to appear. The strongest changes were on the student application guide, the eligible-schools article, and the employer participation agreement, which together altered the visible guidance on who can participate and how to proceed. The FAQ page also added new process timing guidance, including a 10-day response requirement for missing or incomplete deliverables and a 5-week follow-up period for payment and employer feedback review. Contact wording on support pages changed from the avocado widget to the Messages widget.
Funding available
$ 1,400
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Students enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary education institution while working on a project
See full eligibility
Overview
Level UP is a paid, project-based work-integrated learning program for Canadian students that connects them with employers on short-term, remote projects across Canada. Participants complete real-world projects, including a 60-hour project, and successful students receive a $1,400 payment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,400 $
- Minimum amount : 1,400 $
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
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
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
- Real-world projects
Documents Needed
- Eligibility Form
- Government-issued identification document
- Proof of Enrolment
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary education institution while working on a project
Who is not eligible
- International students
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Visit riipen.com/levelup/students and click “Join the waitlist”.
- In a new tab, complete the Eligibility Form.
- If eligible, you will join the waitlist.
- Create an account if you haven’t done so already using the same email address you used to join the waitlist.
- When it’s your turn, click “accept invite”.
- Verify your ID and Proof of Enrolment, then return to the experience page and read and sign the agreements to unlock projects.
Processing and Agreement
- You are required to read and sign the official participation agreement provided for your specific cohort when you join the program.
- Violations will result in strikes, per Level UP’s three-strike system.
- Riipen reserves the right to remove or suspend participants for violations.
Additional information
- Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Innovative Work-Integrated Learning initiative.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Riipen — Level UP Program
What is the Riipen — Level UP?
Level UP is a paid, project-based work-integrated learning program for Canadian students that connects them with employers on short-term, remote projects across Canada. Participants complete real-world projects, including a 60-hour project, and successful students receive a $1,400 payment.
How much funding can be received?
Riipen — Level UP Funds up to $1,400 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Riipen — Level UP program?
To be eligible for the Riipen — Level UP program, you must:
Be enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary education institution while working on a project
Who can I contact for more information about the Riipen — Level UP?
You can contact Riipen by email at levelup@riipen.com or by phone at 1-833-374-4736.
Where is the Riipen — Level UP available?
The Riipen — Level UP program is available across Canada.
Is the Riipen — Level UP a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Riipen — Level UP is a Wage Subsidies And Interns