BioTalent — Programme Carrière débutante ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Employers in the bioeconomy sector (biopharmaceuticals, industrial biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, bioenergy, marine biotechnology, etc.) - Private companies of any size operating in Canada - Not-for-profit organizations engaged in bioeconomy activities - Research institutions and universities with commercialization activities - Organizations demonstrating commitment to diversity and inclusion in hiring ### 💰 Funding Details | Detail | Amount | |--------|--------| | Maximum Grant per Position | $20,000 | | Salary Subsidy Coverage | Up to 60% of eligible wages | | Placement Duration | 3–9 months | | Repayability | Non-repayable grant | | Matching Requirements | Employer covers minimum 40% of salary costs | ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Employee wages and salaries for the early-career professional during the placement period - Benefits and statutory contributions (CPP, EI, provincial health taxes) - Onboarding and training costs directly related to the position - Positions must be new hires (not existing employees) Ineligible expenses: - Contract workers or temporary agencies - Retroactive wage subsidies - Administrative overhead unrelated to the placement ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Target Candidate Profile: Early-career professionals (recent graduates, career changers, underrepresented groups in biotech) - Sector Requirement: Position must directly support bioeconomy operations - Diversity Mandate: Employer must demonstrate inclusive hiring practices - Reporting: Progress reports and wage documentation required monthly or quarterly - Employment Continuity: Employer commitment to evaluate candidate for permanent role post-subsidy - Application Timeline: Subject to program funding availability and intake periods - Clawback Risk: Non-compliance with terms may trigger fund recovery