Riipen is a talent management platform bridging the gap between start-ups and students by connecting employers with academic institutions for project collaborations.

Description

Riipen is a work-based learning platform helping educators, organizations, and learners collaborate on real industry projects to bridge the gap between education and employment.

Riipen Skills for the Future Program, in partnership with IBM SkillsBuild connects organizations with eager Canadian students to support projects in software development, data science, AI, project management, and UI/UX.

With this program, start-ups can get 120 hours of remote support from a team of two students. It is free to post a project, as Riipen covers the $1,400 stipend. Manage everything easily on the Riipen platform and clear the backlog!

Contact the team at Innovation Factory and CITM to access the perks and services offered to clients by Riipen.

Access the program and offers from Riipen.

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Quick Facts

  • Free for employers
  • 120 hours of support from academic talent
  • Wide range of expertise
  • Fully remote and easy to manage

Join Innovation Factory's Annual Open House - The Big DiF!

Network with 300+ industry professionals, discover emerging solutions from our innovators, and celebrate entrepreneurship within the Hamilton-Halton ecosystem.

May 14, 2026 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm | Hamilton, Ontario

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Attend HERhalton Women in Business Breakfast

Support and celebrate the achievements of women in business and entrepreneurship. HERhalton by Innovation Factory is the region’s go-to networking event for advocates of women entrepreneurs and features engaging guest speakers to inspire and drive engaging conversation.

Expand your network and connect with the region’s influencers and innovators in the world of women in business

June 4, 2026 | 8:00am – 12:00pm EDT

Meet the top 10 finalists, and watch as they pitch their innovations live to a panel of investors and experts for cash prizes at the 16th LiONS LAIR!

Celebrate the 16th anniversary of the LiONS LAIR pitch competition!

Since 2011, we’ve helped over 170 startups launch and scale their businesses. This fall, network with 350+ entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders at a milestone evening where community, growth & collaboration meet innovation.

Meet the top 10 finalists, and watch as they pitch their innovations live to a panel of investors and experts for cash prizes!

When: September 24, 2026 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm 

Where: Oakville Banquet & Conference Centre |
2515 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville, ON L6L 6P8