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 […]

Québec, Quebec — Following the official announcement by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, Mitacs is thrilled to confirm its continued support through the Strategic Science Fund (SSF). The announcement, made in Québec City, highlights the Government of Canada’s commitment to investing in […]

City of Québec, QC — Mitacs and the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture (FRQSC) are pleased to announce the renewal of the Scholarship for Internship in a Practice Environment (BSMP) FRQSC-Mitacs Accelerate program. For the 2024-2025 fiscal year, 75 scholarships, ranging in value from $13,000 to $15,000, will be offered to students […]

Winnipeg, MB — Today, Research Manitoba and Mitacs announce the renewal of their strategic partnership, with Research Manitoba providing an investment of $4.8M over three years to support Mitacs in several initiatives that benefit Manitoba’s research and training ecosystem. Research Manitoba’s investment supports several Mitacs programs that connect Manitoba researchers with local companies to provide internships […]

Mitacs Training curriculum is evolving to ensure all courses meet high accessibility standards and are available to everyone in a consistent, high-quality format, reducing barriers to learning Vancouver, BC — Mitacs has updated the Mitacs Training curriculum to make it more accessible for all users. As part of an effort to prioritize accessibility, the update […]

M’Chigeeng, ON— Mitacs, a leading Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to fostering innovation and research, proudly announces a key partnership with Kenjgewin Teg, an accredited Indigenous-led and governed post-secondary institution in Ontario. This new alliance marks a significant stride in Mitacs’s promise to support inclusive innovation by design and collaborate with Indigenous institutions that are closely […]

Vancouver, BC — Mitacs and the UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) are partnering to launch an international collaboration opportunity for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning researchers with an interest in safety. Through the Globalink Research Award program, 35 PhD students or postdoctoral fellows from Canada and the United Kingdom will have an opportunity […]

Regina, SK — Mitacs and PTRC, a sustainable Energy NFP, announced a new four-year collaborative funding program to develop and retain highly qualified personnel (HQPs) in “cleantech” research and development (R&D) at the University of Regina and other universities. PTRC will contribute $2.72 million to universities between 2024 and 2028, which will be matched with […]

Vancouver, BC — Mitacs is pleased to announce our partnership with Health Research BC. Mitacs will support new programming from the organization through support for much-needed paid internships for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Participants will receive guidance from expert mentors at BC-based life sciences companies and gain hands-on business skills. By hosting and mentoring […]

Ottawa, ON — Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released an update on its Strategic Science Fund (SSF) this week, acknowledging Mitacs as one of the successful applicants that will receive funding through the program. The SSF award from the Government of Canada is an important acknowledgment of Mitacs and the organization’s role in […]

With a fresh look and clearer value proposition, the organization affirms its commitment to bringing innovation into reach. November 23, 2023 Vancouver, BC — Mitacs is thrilled to announce the result of an 18-month-long brand transformation journey. The Canadian not-for-profit organization is launching a new visual identity, positioning, and value proposition that makes clearer who […]