How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Riipen — Level UP?

Riipen — Level UP is funded by Riipen

What are Riipen — Level UP's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a registered Canadian business or non-profit organization. The applicant must not be a member of the House of Commons or Senate of Canada. The applicant must not engage in partisan political activities or be part of any level of government.

Riipen — Level UP

Canada

Top student talent to help with short-term projects

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Wage Subsidies And Interns

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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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The Level UP program provides a unique financing modality that fully subsidizes student internships, ensuring companies have access to top talent without the financial burden. The stipend is directly funded by the program, simplifying the process for employers.

Fully subsidized 60-hour internships for students, paid directly by Riipen.
Students receive a $1,400 stipend per project upon completion, at no cost to the employer.
No direct financial obligation for the employer to compensate students, as the stipend is covered by Riipen.

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Level UP supports projects that convert business challenges into fully-subsidized, 60-hour internships, allowing Canadian students to gain practical experience while providing valuable contributions to employers. These projects can be done fully online or through a hybrid model.

Transforming business challenges into structured 60-hour projects using a template library.
Utilizing remote or hybrid work models to engage with student talent from across Canada.

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$ 8,000

Developing a mobile app for local farmers to track crop yields and weather patterns

$ 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

$ 6,500

Launching an educational podcast series for financial literacy in young adults

$ 7,000

Creating an online platform to connect volunteers with non-profit organizations in need

$ 7,500

Creating an eco-friendly product line for a local clothing store

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To participate in the Level UP program, companies must meet specific eligibility criteria.

The company must be a registered Canadian business or non-profit organization.
The company must not be a member of the House of Commons or Senate of Canada.
The organization must not engage in partisan political activities.
The organization must not be a federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government entity.
The organization must not be a publicly funded post-secondary institution.

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To qualify for the Level UP program, applicants must be registered Canadian businesses or non-profit organizations. However, members of the House of Commons or Senate of Canada, political parties, government entities, and publicly funded post-secondary institutions are not eligible. This initiative aims to support qualified employers in benefiting from the skills and ideas of Canada's top students through fully-subsidized internships.

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This grant excludes certain companies and organizations based on their political activity and government affiliation. The restrictions ensure that funds are allocated to eligible Canadian businesses and non-profits.

Members of the House of Commons or Senate of Canada.
Organizations that engage in partisan political activities.
Federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government entities.
Publicly funded post-secondary institutions.

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This grant funds 60-hour internships for Canadian businesses and non-profits to work collaboratively with top-tier student talent. Eligible projects are designed to address specific business challenges, providing real work experience for students and fresh perspectives for employers.

Design and management of digital marketing campaigns.
Development of market research and analysis reports.
Assistance in software development projects or IT systems upgrading.
Implementation of business process improvements.
Creation of financial planning and analysis models.

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Level UP is a program available to companies that are registered as Canadian businesses or non-profit organizations. This means that any eligible company can apply from anywhere within Canada.

Companies registered in any province or territory within Canada.

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- Registered Canadian business or non-profit organization - Not a member of the House of Commons or Senate of Canada - Not part of an organization engaging in partisan political activities or a government entity - Not part of a publicly funded post-secondary institution

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Employers can match up to two projects, each involving up to five students.
Students apply directly to projects and employers have the discretion to accept applications.
Projects are fully integrated with Riipen's platform, providing digital tools for tracking progress and communication.
Riipen supports integration with Google Meet and Zoom for remote collaboration.
The employer is responsible for marking the project complete to initiate the student's stipend payment.
There is ongoing support from the Level UP learner community and support team for employers.
Dedicated digital tools are available for managing skills and experience gained through the platform.