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Independent judging panel selects five emerging entrepreneurs to be announced in a ceremony on May 18 Waterloo, ON — Mitacs is proud to announce the judges for the 2023 Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards, which will be broadcast live from the Waterloo region on May 18. Eight innovation and entrepreneurship leaders from across Canada share their expertise to […]

Toronto, ON – Mitacs welcomes the 2023 Ontario budget which includes $32.4 million over three years in new funding to power innovation and productivity – key drivers of economic growth. This investment will respond to the exceptional demand from Ontario businesses by giving them access to the highly skilled talent they need to succeed.   Mitacs is […]

Vancouver, BC – Today marks one year since Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine. In the past year, we at Mitacs, and indeed people all around the world, have seen first-hand the courage and determination of the people of Ukraine who are fighting for their freedom. Since the war began, Mitacs has been working to provide […]

Ottawa, ON – Today, Mitacs and the Embassy of France in Canada have signed an agreement to launch learning expeditions to connect 15 Canadian start-ups from universities’ incubators with the French innovation ecosystem through the Mitacs Entrepreneur International (MEI) program. By providing access to the French and European markets, the partners aim to strengthen research […]

Montréal, QC – Today the Government of Quebec announced an investment of up to 64.6 million dollars in Mitacs from 2023 to 2027 to fund innovation internships. The purpose of this investment is to foster closer collaboration between the postsecondary sphere and companies, and to promote international exchange. The announcement was made by Pierre Fitzgibbon, […]

Halifax, NS – Nova Scotia is partnering with Mitacs to train the next generation of skilled workers that will help find solutions for healthcare, clean tech and other sectors that require highly qualified researchers. With $13 million in additional funding, the government is creating up to 3,200 more paid internship opportunities for post-secondary students and others […]

Regina, SK — Saskatchewan post-secondary students are gaining more opportunities to grow their research and innovation skills. In 2022–23, the Government of Saskatchewan is providing $1.15 million to Mitacs for research internships and additional programming, including the new Indigenous Pathways program.  The funding, an increase of $600,000, will support up to 265 research and development internships for […]

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – To help Newfoundland and Labrador businesses access the top talent they need, and to further equip students and recent graduates with the skills required to secure good jobs after graduation, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology today announced a continued collaboration with Mitacs through a […]

Ottawa, ON – Mitacs, a not-for-profit organization committed to fostering innovation in Canada, and Hon Hai Research Institute, the research arm of the world’s largest electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”), today signed a memorandum of understanding to advance quantum technology in Canada, with the active support of the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei. […]

Award Ceremony to Take Place November 22 Ottawa, ON — A breakthrough treatment for prostate cancer, an AI system that better detects heart disease, a revolutionary technology to clean up dangerous toxins, and a first-of-its-kind app to improve the lives of people with disabilities, are just some of the groundbreaking Canadian innovations that are being […]

$10 million investment will create more than 2,700 research internships, helping students prepare for in-demand jobs Toronto, ON — The Ontario government is providing over $10 million to help Mitacs — an organization that builds research partnerships between postsecondary institutions and industry — create 2,700 paid internships for postsecondary students which will help them gain […]

Mitacs connecting local businesses with highly skilled talent and academic experts to drive innovation in clean tech, agri-food, bioscience, and beyond – with provincial support Charlottetown, PEI — Innovation PEI and Mitacs are making it easier for businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and other Island organizations to access highly skilled talent, innovate, and scale up or expand […]