The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program by IRAP Canada aims to foster youth employment and skills development. While not exclusively for tech, it supports innovative SMEs by providing funding to recruit and train young talent. This ensures a pipeline of skilled workers crucial for R&D activities, benefiting the tech ecosystem.

The NRC IRAP Youth Employment Program supports businesses in hiring recent graduates to drive their innovation projects. It offers financial assistance for salaries and associated expenses, aiming to foster youth employment within innovative Canadian companies. The program is open to eligible Canadian SMEs and non-profits.