Stages en technologies propres — Lancement de carrière ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian for-profit businesses and corporations - Small, medium, and large enterprises (SMEs and larger organizations) - Organizations operating in the clean technology sector - Employers with the capacity to hire and supervise an intern for 8 months - Businesses must be registered and in good standing with federal/provincial authorities ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to $30,000 per internship - Subsidy Rate: Up to 80% of the intern's salary covered - Funding Type: Non-repayable grant (salary subsidy) - Cost Structure: Employer covers remaining 20% of intern salary - Payment Method: Reimbursement-based or direct subsidy (subject to program terms) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Intern gross salary for the 8-month employment period - Eligible salaries aligned with provincial/territorial minimum wage and market rates - Wage-related employment costs directly tied to the internship position - Positions must be in clean technology fields (e.g., renewable energy, environmental solutions, green innovation) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Employment Duration: Intern must be employed for a full 8-month continuous period - Intern Requirements: Position must be filled by a recent graduate or early-career professional entering the clean tech field - Salary Cap: Individual salary cannot exceed thresholds set by the program; maximum subsidy is $30,000 - Clean Tech Alignment: Role must directly contribute to clean technology innovation or deployment - Employer Obligations: Provide mentorship, training, and legitimate work experience - Documentation: Payroll records, employment agreements, and proof of intern eligibility required - Reporting: Employers must track and report on intern progress and outcomes - Compliance: Adherence to employment standards, tax remittances, and labor laws mandatory - Timeline: Application, approval, hiring, and employment completion within program fiscal year