BioTalent — Horizons Sciences – Stages pour les jeunes ### 📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit businesses of any size operating in Canada - Non-profit organizations and social enterprises - Research institutions and academic partners - Environmental organizations and conservation groups - Technology and engineering firms with STEM focus - Organizations must be able to hire and supervise an intern for the duration of the program - Employers must have a valid Canadian business registration ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to $25,000 per internship - Salary Coverage: Maximum 80% of intern's salary covered by the grant - Internship Duration: 6 to 12 months (flexible timeline) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution, not loan) - Employer Contribution: Minimum 20% of salary must be paid by employer - Matching Ratio: 80/20 split (grant/employer responsibility) - Funding Release: Typically disbursed upon hire confirmation and regular progress reporting ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Intern salary costs (primary eligible expense) - Benefits (Employment Insurance, CPP contributions, health benefits as applicable) - Internship-related training directly supporting the role - STEM-focused environmental projects and initiatives - Technology and equipment essential to the internship role - Mentorship and professional development activities - Project work in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics sectors with environmental relevance ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Sector Focus: Internship must be in STEM fields related to environmental sustainability, climate, or green technology - Intern Eligibility: Typically recent graduates or students in STEM disciplines - Hire Timeline: Internship must be formalized with a signed employment contract - Reporting Requirements: Regular progress reports (frequency specified by program) - Employment Standards: Must comply with all federal/provincial labor laws - Position Creation: Position must represent genuine new opportunity (not replacing existing role) - **