Grants and Contributions:

80 final-year students completing Work Integrated Learning (WIL) projects in priority sectors.
50 unique employers engaged (two WIL projects each).

200 first-to-third-year international students exposed to entrepreneurial mindset and careers in the province post-graduation.
20 students equipped to contribute to SMEs in high-growth sectors and exposed to entrepreneurship as a career path.
5 employers participating in workshops and pitch competition

Post project employers/ SMEs report measurable productivity gains or cost/time savings.
Post project employers/ SMEs adopt at least one new technology or process improvement.
85% student retention in Nova Scotia one year post-graduation.

The assistance type is Non-Repayable Contribution. The total government funding is $466,880.00.

Supports projects focused on strengthening clusters, supporting innovation capacity, and enabling ecosystem development.