Open
Last Update: May 22, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : March 22, 2021
Location
Canada
Overview
Riipen Level UP offers fully subsidized 60-hour internships with a $1,400 stipend paid to students. It helps Canadian employers complete short-term business projects through remote or hybrid student collaboration.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : March 22, 2021
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)
- Startups
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
- 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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered Canadian businesses
- Registered Canadian non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Members of the House of Commons or Senate of Canada
- Organizations involved in partisan political activities
- Federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal governments
- Publicly funded post-secondary institutions
Eligible expenses
- Stipend payment of $1,400 per student for completion of a 60-hour internship project (paid directly to students).
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Riipen team.
- Students must be matched to a project before it starts.
- Project completion and feedback are required before payment processing.
- Riipen may request additional information during review.
Additional information
- 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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Riipen — Level UP Program
What is the Riipen — Level UP?
Riipen Level UP offers fully subsidized 60-hour internships with a $1,400 stipend paid to students. It helps Canadian employers complete short-term business projects through remote or hybrid student collaboration.
Who is eligible for the Riipen — Level UP program?
To be eligible for the Riipen — Level UP program, you must:
Registered Canadian business or non-profit
What expenses are eligible under Riipen — Level UP?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Riipen — Level UP?
You can contact Riipen by email at help@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