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Vancouver, BC — Mitacs is excited to announce the advancement of several key partnerships in Southeast Asia after a successful mission to the region. The efforts aim at enhancing international research collaboration and innovation. In the Philippines, Mitacs engaged in advanced discussions with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Science and […]

Vancouver, BC — Over the past year, Mitacs has undergone an effort to review our international offerings to ensure they continue meeting strategic goals and responding to the needs of the innovation ecosystem. As a result, we are moving ahead with changes to the Accelerate program to reduce complexity and provide more flexibility for international […]

Ottawa, ON — Mitacs has opened the call for nominations for the 14th Mitacs Innovation Awards. One of Canada’s premier innovation celebrations, this year’s ceremony will highlight eight exceptional innovators and their impactful work, made possible through partnerships with Mitacs. As the organization celebrates 25 years committed to fostering innovation and productivity in Canada, the […]

Regina, SK — The City of Regina has partnered with national innovation organization Mitacs to launch an Indigenous Student Internship Program that creates internship opportunities for Indigenous students within City Administration. “This initiative is a great opportunity for Indigenous students and for City Administration,” said Niki Anderson, City Manager at the City of Regina. “It […]

Whitehorse, YK — The Government of Yukon and Mitacs are pleased to announce their continued partnership. This is the fifth consecutive year the Yukon government has partnered with Mitacs, working together to bring new talent to the region and to develop and retain the territory’s best and brightest minds.   Through this renewed agreement, the Government […]

Montréal, QC — Mitacs and the Fonds de recherche du Québec — Nature and technologies sector (FRQ) are renewing their partnership agreement to offer up-and-coming university-level researchers scholarships and paid research internships at a Quebec institution.  The programs offered through this partnership are as follows:  Globalink Research Award FRQNT-Mitacs Valued at $6,000, this fellowship enables […]

One year in, Mitacs’s three-year Inclusive Innovation Action Plan is contributing to sustainable change in equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation in Canada Vancouver, BC — Mitacs is pleased to publish the first annual report on the progress of the 2023–26 Inclusive Innovation Action Plan (IIAP). The document reveals that the organization has made considerable progress […]

The partnership will help build talent pipeline Toronto, ON — Unilever’s Horizon3 Labs announced a new partnership with Mitacs this week to continue investing in Mitacs academic partnerships and talent in Canada. With a combined total investment of up to CAD $8M from both organizations, the program is designed to fund 100 researchers at various […]