Riipen — Work-integrated Learning ### 📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit businesses of any size - Non-profit organizations - Social enterprises - Canadian-based organizations (primary requirement) - Organizations seeking student talent for project-based work Note: Eligibility may vary by institution and region, as Riipen partners with specific post-secondary schools. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Cost to Organization: FREE - Structure: No financial grant; instead, organizations receive in-kind contributions - In-Kind Value: Access to unpaid or subsidized student labor from post-secondary institutions - Matching Requirements: None - Repayability: Not applicable (non-repayable in-kind support) - Budget Range: Varies based on project scope and student involvement duration (typically 1 academic semester) --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses Eligible Project Areas: - Research & development initiatives - Marketing and business development projects - Technology implementation and digital transformation - Content creation and social media strategy - Data analysis and business intelligence - Product development and prototyping - Operational process improvement - Business planning and strategic initiatives - Communications and graphic design projects - Custom software or application development Key Limitation: Must be project-based and completable within one academic semester (typically 12-16 weeks). --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Timeline: Must align with post-secondary academic semester (Fall, Winter, or Summer) - Student Supervision: Organization responsible for providing project oversight and mentorship - Intellectual Property: Clear IP agreements must be established before project start - Scope Definition: Detailed project brief required at outset - Student Availability: Limited to student availability during academic term - Partner Institution: Must work through a Riipen-partnered post-secondary institution - Non-Replacement Rule: Student work should supplement, not replace, paid staff positions - Reporting: May require progress updates and project completion documentation - Academic Credit: Projects must provide legitimate learning outcomes for students