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November 23, 2023 News Release

Mitacs Reveals Brand Transformation

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 […]

November 22, 2023 News Release

Prestigious Mitacs Awards Celebrate Canada’s Top Innovators

Nine winners were recognized for breakthroughs in health, industry, inclusivity, Indigenous programs, and more during ceremony broadcast live from Ottawa, ON Ottawa, ON — Mitacs is delighted to announce the winners of the 13th Mitacs Awards. From a smart garment that makes blood-glucose monitoring as easy as putting on a shirt and a first-of-its-kind non-opioid, […]

August 21, 2023 News Release

2023 Mitacs Awards call for nominations opens

For the 13th year, the awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of top Mitacs talent and recognize the potential for innovation enabled by strong collaborations

Innovation Insights

Innovative policy will shape the future of Canada — and has the potential to transform the world.

October 12, 2023 Report

Mitacs Impact Report 2023

Mitacs is equipping the next generation with the professional and entrepreneurial skills — through hands-on industry experience and training — needed for success in an innovative global knowledge economy. Discover the impact we’re making together. French English

August 25, 2023 Policy paper

Diverse Nation: Unlocking the potential of inclusive innovation

Ecosystem partner content Diverse Nation: Unlocking the potential of inclusive innovation Download the report The Innovation Economy Council (IEC) is a coalition of tech-sector leaders dedicated to shaping Canada’s industrial innovation policy. The IEC works with active members of Canada’s innovation ecosystem to identify areas for in-depth analysis and offer timely insights to increase Canadian […]

July 10, 2023 Article

Using gaming to change behaviour and make roads safer

#MitacsImpact: On a mission to improve road safety by gamifying skills development and behaviour change for drivers, Alberta-based start-up is working with Mitacs interns to build out robust business intelligence dashboards

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