Administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
ISED wage subsidies up to $30,000 per intern for digital-economy hires at Canadian SMBs. SMB-facing intern placements expected in 2026-27 cycle.
DS4Y funds post-secondary youth internships in digital-economy roles at Canadian small businesses. Currently in launch phase; SMB intake window has been announced for 2026-27.
The total program pool, per-organization max, and what your contribution has to be.
This program does not publish an aggregate annual funding pool.
No matching contribution required.
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Find your matches →Watch for 2026-27 intake announcement. If you're hiring digital talent and the program is open, it stacks cleanly with SWPP and provincial hiring supports.
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