CEWIL iHUB Funding - 2026 (Round 1)
CEWIL iHUB Round 1 proposal deadline is Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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has announced their next call for project proposals as part of its Innovation Hub (iHub), funded in part by the Government of Canada鈥檚 Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiative (I-WIL). Like previous rounds, the call for proposals will support curricular EL* (applied research/industry projects, entrepreneurial WIL, field placements and service-learning WIL) that will be occurring between May 1 to December 31, 2026, during the Summer and Fall academic semesters.
*as defined by CEWIL Canada
CEWIL iHUB grants will fund curricular WIL opportunities with a primary focus on 4 types:
- Community and Industry Research Projects (previously applied research projects)
- Community Service-Learning WIL
- Entrepreneurial WIL
- Field placements
- Mandatory Professional Practicum/ Clinical Placements
Please note other forms of WIL (like co-op and internships) that highlight the key goals of the iHUB grant may qualify.
A minimum of $200, to a maximum of $1800/student experience will be available, provided it includes 1) student remuneration (of some sort); 2) minimum of one employer or community partner; and 3) a minimum of 20% in-kind or cash contribution from the employer/community partner.鈥
Examples that funding could be used for include:
- Direct student compensation or stipends (for unpaid EL opportunities)
- Direct student financial support (eg. a bursary program that enhances a WIL experience, decreases barriers, or leverages technology can be considered for funding)
- Event costs associated with running qualifying events
- Materials, supplies, or resources that decrease barriers to WIL (eg. adaptive technologies, disability-related supports, and specialized programming)
- Tuition fee credit for administrative services in winter semester
Successful projects will receive 75% of funding upfront, with the remainder distributed upon reporting requirements received.
Important Dates - 2026 (Round 1)
| Dates | Deadlines and Details |
| February 25 | Official launch of 2026 - Round 1 |
| Starting Wednesday, March 4, every Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30-1:30 PM EST | |
| March 18 at 11:59 PM EST | Deadline: Project |
Contact the EL Hub at experiential@torontomu.ca for additional information or support with your proposal.