BioTalent Canada – Skilled Newcomer Internships for the Bio-economy
Description:
The Skilled Newcomer Internship for the Bio-economy program helps newcomers get a foot in the door. The program covers 75% of a participant’s salary up to a maximum of $20,000 for bio-economy employers to hire, accommodate and train IEPs for a three-to-nine-month work placement.
Comments on Funding:
Funding covers 75% of a participant’s salary up to a maximum of $20,000.
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
- Indigenous-led organizations;
- bio-economy and green companies;
- not-for-profit organizations in biotechnology and nonbiotechnology;
- small industry organizations (more than 5, less than 99 employees);
- medium industry organizations (more than 100, less than 500 employees);
- large industry organizations (more than 500 employees);
- micro industry organizations (less than 5 employees);
- municipal, provincial or territory government;
- academia;
- grant advisors/funding consultants;
- industry associations/ Accelerators;
- industry service providers;
- utility organizations.
- bio-health;
- bio-energy;
- bio-industrial;
- agri-biotech;
- non-biotech.
Interns must:
Applications Steps:
Applicants must:
If the application is accepted, BioTalent Canada will draft a Placement Contract (electronic contract via PandaDocs) to be signed by the employer, participant and BioTalent Canada.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
- the participant’s resume;
- a brief company description
- a description of the intended participant’s position;
- a formal Learning Plan;
- monthly financial claims, progress reports, and data upon request.
Other Things to Note:
Program forms were updated in December 2021.
When It Ends:
Ongoing
Deadline:
Rolling deadline