
Riipen — Level UP
grant_single|update May 12, 2025
Canada
Top student talent to help with short-term projects
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- grant_single|openingDate March 22, 2021
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
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- grant_single|allIndustries
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- Riipen
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The Riipen — Level UP program offers fully subsidized 60-hour internships for Canadian employers, funded in part by the Government of Canada's Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiatives, with eligible activities including online or hybrid projects. Students receive a maximum compensation of $1,400 per project, paid directly by Riipen upon project completion.
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- Each completed project is accompanied by a fully subsidized stipend of $1,400 paid directly to the student by Riipen.
- Projects span 60 hours in duration, and students must complete the full 60 hours to be eligible for the $1,400 stipend.
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- Completion of fully subsidized, 60-hour student internship projects addressing specific business challenges.
- Remote or hybrid collaborative project work between employers and students from Canadian universities and colleges.
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$ 8,000
Developing a mobile app for local farmers to track crop yields and weather patterns
$ 7,000
Creating an online platform to connect volunteers with non-profit organizations in need
$ 9,000
Designing a virtual reality training program for healthcare professionals
$ 6,000
Implementing a digital marketing strategy for a local artisanal bakery to increase online sales
$ 7,500
Creating an eco-friendly product line for a local clothing store
$ 6,500
Launching an educational podcast series for financial literacy in young adults
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- The applicant must be a registered Canadian business or non-profit organization.
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- Registered Canadian businesses
- Non-profit organizations registered in Canada
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- Members of the House of Commons or Senate of Canada.
- Organizations engaged in partisan political activities.
- Federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government entities.
- Publicly funded post-secondary institutions.
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- Stipend payment of $1,400 per student for completion of a 60-hour internship project (paid directly to students).
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- Canadian employers located anywhere in Canada.
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1
Registration
- Visit the Riipen website and create an employer account if you don't already have one.
- Complete the required fields to set up your account, including organization details and contact information.
2
Define Your Project
- Use the template library to convert your business challenges into a 60-hour project.
- Clearly define project objectives, tasks, and deliverables.
- Ensure the project can be completed remotely or in a hybrid format.
3
Posting the Project
- Log in to your Riipen account and navigate to the Level UP portal.
- Create a new project posting with the defined details.
- Submit the project to be listed for student applications.
4
Review Applications
- Receive applications from interested students via the Riipen portal.
- Review student profiles and select those who best meet your project's needs.
- Communicate with selected students to finalize arrangements.
5
Project Execution and Completion
- Track the project's progress through the Level UP portal, using integrations like Google Meet or Zoom as needed.
- Manage documents and communications during the project.
- Mark the project as complete once all deliverables are met.
- Ensure students receive their stipend upon project completion.
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- Employers can access a template library for guidance and inspiration when designing their projects.
- The Level UP portal provides tools to track project progress, manage documents, and receive reminders for key milestones.
- All projects can be conducted fully remotely, and the platform supports Google Meet and Zoom integration for virtual collaboration.
- Employers have the opportunity to evaluate student collaborators for potential future hiring beyond the scope of the Level UP project.
- Dedicated support and access to the Level UP learner community are available to assist employers throughout the process.
- The program is powered by Riipen, offering additional features such as a digital scorecard of skills for participants.
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help@riipen.com
1-833-374-4736
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