For-profit corporations, including eligible intern-owned start-ups based at approved Canadian incubators, not-for-profit (NFP) corporations, Canadian municipalities, and hospitals in Canada can participate. Projects with an NFP, municipality or hospital partner must demonstrate an economic or productivity orientation, which must be described in the proposal and will be evaluated by the peer reviewers. Contact your Mitacs representative to verify eligibility of NFP, municipality, and hospital partners. 
Interns must interact with partner organization personnel either on site or virtually. 
If you’re not sure if a partner is eligible, contact a Mitacs representative or accelerate@mitacs.ca.