CIT — Talent Development Internships
Ontario Centre of Innovation
Overview
Get up to $20,000 of matched support companies to hire post-secondary students for a 4-8 months projects investing in critical technology projects.
At a glance
| Categories | wage subsidy |
|---|---|
| Funding | $20,000 |
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Region | ON |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
Money Maximum: $20,000 per business. Maximum of two internships per company (4 months each) Eligibility Open to Ontario-based, for-profit, SMEs (<500 staff) Recent undergrad or master’s grads (within 3 years) New hire must work on a project linked to one of 6 CIT critical technologies and 1 of 4 key sectors Funding matched 1:1 by the SME Note: Critical Technologies include: 5G and Advanced Networks, AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Quantum and Robotics. The four key sectors are: Advanced manufacturing (non-auto), Agri-Food, Construction and Mining.
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
CIT — Talent Development Internships is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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