Did you know access to talent is one of the biggest challenges faced by growing businesses and non-profits? This is particularly common for organizations that are experimenting with new research and development projects, commercializing novel technology, or building social innovation or community-building solutions.
After 25 years in the innovation ecosystem, we can confidently say the talent you need is out there – in universities and on college campuses across the country – and we have an extensive network throughout Canada’s post-secondary institutions to help you find your ideal match without stretching your budget.
From cleantech experts to quantum researchers to social innovators, we help you find world-class talent across a range of disciplines. Many Mitacs advisors are embedded at postsecondary institutions across the country, giving you direct access to both burgeoning talent and seasoned experts.
We also have strategic partnerships with countries and organizations around the globe, so whatever the knowledge or research skills you need, we have the means to take your ideas to market.
To provide access to top researchers within your industry sector, Mitacs leverages a pan-Canadian network of excellence to connect your organization with post-secondary institutions. Rather than a traditional recruitment service, we facilitate co-funded internships where highly skilled students and postdoctoral researchers apply their expertise to advance your innovation goals.
A Mitacs Advisor helps you build these collaborations, ensuring they are eligible for Mitacs programs and tailored to your specific needs. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or leading a large corporation, these programs allow you to de-risk your R&D while building a talent pipeline.
Each initiative is designed to strengthen your market position by integrating student talent into your research activities. Supported by the Government of Canada and provincial partners, this co-funded innovation support model significantly reduces the cost of the internship. While these opportunities are project-based, many Canadian SMEs and start-up companies choose to hire Mitacs interns after their projects, with many interns going on to fill key roles within the organization.
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We work with you to develop the scope and the roadmap of the project to achieve your goals
We provide you with access to expertise not available in-house
Mitacs has fostered thousands of successful collaborations between organizations and researchers.
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Read MoreConnecting with talent helps Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), start-up companies, and other organizations achieve key milestones that support growth. By co-funding internships within your R&D projects, Mitacs allows organizations to fill technical roles without bearing the financial risks alone. This support is a vital lever for the development and testing of an innovative product or technology.
For a project to be eligible, it must focus on innovation and skills development. We support companies at various Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), serving as a research–commercialization bridge by funding collaborative projects between industry and academia. An application must be submitted to meet our eligibility criteria and obtain approval from our scientific committees or external peer experts.
Mitacs leverages its network of post-secondary institutions to connect Canadian companies with a global pool of researchers. Many highly skilled international students and postdocs come to Canada to join these institutions, and our programs facilitate co-funded research projects that allow you to integrate their diverse perspectives. This global reach within the Canadian academic ecosystem helps you achieve key milestones that support your innovation goals.
All necessary resources and detailed information on eligibility and filing deadlines are available through your local Mitacs Advisor. You can also find specific details on our various Mitacs program pages tailored to your organization’s unique needs.
