Information Communication Technologies (ICT)

Shaping the Future of Communication Technology

Communication technologies impact every aspect of our lives, from information transmission and transportation to healthcare and even agriculture. With 100x the data transmission speed and 10-fold latency compared with 4G, 5G has accelerated the development of technologies such as AI, virtual reality, cloud computing and the Internet of Things—and 6G is already in the works.

For tech-forward Canadian organizations, the opportunities in this sector are huge.

The estimated economic impact of 5G deployment in Canada will reach $40 billion of annual GDP uplift by 2026, and 250,000 permanent jobs added to the Canadian economy in that time. 

Reach New Frontiers In ICT Innovation

Finding the right expertise, guidance, and financial support can be a challenge for Canadian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in information communication technologies.

Mitacs can aid you in achieving your strategic goals and support your innovation projects. We can assist you in identifying your needs for your niche projects, finding technical talent from the best academic institutions.

The advantages to you

Get ahead of the competition and lean on the knowledge and skills of brilliant ICT talent across Canada and around the world.
Rely on the flexibility of our collaborative model and build scalable projects at a pace that works for you.

Did you know?

  • According to the CWTA (Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association), 5G technology will provide Canadian wireless networks with a 100x increase in traffic capacity and network efficiency.
  • 10 percent: the potential reduction in traffic congestion by implementing 5G smart traffic management technology.
  • 5G precision agriculture technology can reduce farmers’ use of pesticides by 85 percent.
  • 5G-enabled smart grid technology can reduce household energy consumption by 12 percent.
  • 5G technology can help extend broadband coverage to rural communities across Canada.

How we help you achieve your goals

  • With more than 16,000 collaborations and a team of experienced advisors, Mitacs is a leader in Canada’s innovation ecosystem.
  • Whether you are an organization with five employees or 400, we know accomplishing your innovation goals requires time, talent, and budget.
  • By connecting you to the right talent and contributing up to 50% to your project, we make it easier for you to meet your business goals.
Your Key Benefits

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Leverage your R&D budget and make your money go further

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Scale easily with our easy and transparent financial process

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Gain access to expertise not available in-house

Innovation insights

Mitacs has fostered thousands of successful collaborations between organizations and researchers.

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August 16, 2019
Innovative app enables accessible buildings

App identifies, photographs, and maps problem areas and consults with community to resolve them. Ishita Saraswat, a senior undergraduate student from Dayalbagh Educational Institute Dayalbagh, Agra in India and her Tunisian peer, Aymen Brahim from the University of Sfax’s National School of Electronics and Telecommunication (ENET’COM) are Mitacs Globalink Interns who have discovered that the […]

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March 9, 2017
Milking RFID technology for all it’s worth

Université de Moncton researchers help divert milk cartons from landfills Consumers may not be aware of what’s recyclable in their communities, and common items like milk cartons may end up in landfill. In fact, some recycling is buried regardless of its “recyclability,” and the relative size and commonality of milk cartons means they alone can […]

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June 6, 2018 News Release
Canadian entrepreneurs recognized for innovations in health, food, and environment

Montreal, QC—Seven up-and-coming Canadian researchers-turned-entrepreneurs received recognition, and a total of $25,000, for their groundbreaking industry contributions that are helping to improve lives in Canada and globally at the 2018 Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards. The awards celebrate start-up companies founded by outstanding former Mitacs interns, postdoctoral fellows, and training participants, who have gone to lead their […]

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August 16, 2018 News Release
Canadian farmers, entrepreneurs, and health care workers to benefit from new investment in research

Lincoln, ON—Putting research in the hands of those who use it to create and innovate leads to increased competitiveness, economic growth and job creation. That’s why the Government of Canada continues to support the country’s researchers whose discoveries inspire entrepreneurs and innovators in the agriculture, health and commercial sectors. Today, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister […]

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October 20, 2017 Media Coverage
Construction Canada: Using 3D to help projects leap into the future

Through visualization, project personnel can effectively manage more data than is possible through traditional methods. Improving construction operations has become a driving force behind innovation in virtual construction, and it will continue to push the industry to conform to new technology. Various software platforms can be used to create a workflow allowing all project members […]

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