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Riipen — Level UP

Short-term remote internships

Offered by
Riipen
Official source: riipen.com

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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
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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.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$1,400
Minimum funding
$1,400
Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Develop an online presence
  • Optimize production processes
  • Access new markets
  • Launch or market a product/service

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
Legal structures
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
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
Scope
National

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Level UP cohort dates and application windows updated

The Level UP cohort breakdown now lays out the 2026–2027 cohort milestones, application windows, and payment timing in a table format, and confirms the 2025–2026 January, February, and March cohorts are complete.

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The Level UP cohort breakdown now presents a table of milestones for the May 2026, July 2026, October 2026, and January 2027 cohorts, including the application windows, project start dates, completion dates, feedback due dates, and payment release timing. It also states that the January 2026, February 2026, and March 2026 cohorts have concluded and their deliverables and payments have been fully processed. The revised guidance says students may apply to up to 4 projects, with the first employer to accept an application becoming the confirmed project and no changes allowed after acceptance. Student payment may be withheld for up to 5 weeks until the exit survey is complete and employer feedback is provided.

Official source: help.riipen.com
September 26, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Students enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary education institution while working on a project
  • Students who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have been granted refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and are legally authorized to work in Canada throughout the project period

Who is not eligible

  • International students

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Activities funded

  • Real-world projects

How to apply

  • Fill out a quick application and see if you qualify for an opportunity.
  • If eligible, you’ll receive an invitation to join the platform on your cohort’s start date.
  • Accept your invite and complete a quick verification.
  • Browse real-world projects that match your skills and career goals, then apply.
  • An employer invites you for an interview and, if successful, selects you for the project.
  • Once your application is selected, that is your project for the remainder of the cohort.

Documents Needed

  • Eligibility Form
  • Government-issued identification document
  • Proof of Enrolment

Processing and Agreement

  • Payment will be reviewed by the Level UP team once the employer provides feedback on a project submission and the student exit survey has been received.
  • Payments are typically processed within 30 business days after projects are submitted.

Additional information

  • Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Innovative Work-Integrated Learning initiative.

Contacts

levelup@riipen.com
1-833-374-4736

Official sources

Canada’s smartest students are waiting to work for you.

Program guide

1. How to Apply for Level UP10 Tips to Make Your Project Application Stand Out in Level UP2. Joining Level UP

Application form

Level UP for Employers - *Welcome 👋* To start, what is the *name* of your …

Supporting document

Guide to Acceptable Final Deliverables in Level UPTips for working with students.
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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.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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