About Mitacs
Building a strong and resilient Canadian economy powered by ideas, talent, and innovation
Who We Are
A national innovation connector in Canada
For more than 25 years, Mitacs has brought together academia, industry, government, and global partners to solve real-world problems, develop top talent, and grow the Canadian economy. A key player and catalyzing force in Canada’s innovation ecosystem, we work with nearly 200 post-secondary institutions across the country and tens of thousands of partners nationally and globally.
Our Mission
Promoting Canada’s prosperity
Mitacs’ mission is to drive industry–academic collaboration, deploy skilled talent, and build innovation capacity to strengthen Canada’s productivity and global competitiveness.
Our History
A legacy of driving research impact
From humble beginnings in British Columbia as a mathematics research network, Mitacs has evolved into a national player — supported by the Government of Canada, all provinces, and the Yukon Territory. Now, amid rapid technological and geopolitical change, we’re helping build a resilient Canadian economy powered by ideas, talent, and innovation.
Our Team
Supporting the journey from idea to impact
Our team of 80 Mitacs advisors is ready to help you turn your innovative idea into a market-ready solution. We have offices in more than 25 cities across Canada, including major regional centres in Vancouver, Montréal, and Toronto.
What Makes Mitacs Unique
From building partnerships to developing talent across all sectors and disciplines, Mitacs plays a unique role in the continuum of innovation.
What We Do
Our talent-first approach helps organizations drive innovation with access to highly skilled professionals from post-secondary institutions across Canada. At the same time, our model fosters the workforce of tomorrow by creating hands-on learning opportunities for students and postdoctoral fellows.
Where We Invest
We fund collaborative projects between industry and academia across all disciplines and sectors, serving as a research–collaboration bridge. While other organizations may be sector-specific or regionally focused, we support partnerships across the economy with talent drawn from a huge range of academic disciplines.
Our Leadership
Mitacs’ board of directors and executive and senior management teams are committed to ensuring accountability to our employees and stakeholders.
News and Events
Discover the game-changing projects that Mitacs-funded researchers and interns are developing that are shaping the Canadian innovation landscape, and learn about upcoming must-attend events.
Committed to Sound Stewardship
Mitacs programs are jointly supported by the federal and provincial governments and agencies, industry, and post-secondary institutions within Canada, as well as governments and universities overseas. We’re committed to maintaining accountability, pursuing excellence in financial management, achieving our mission, and ensuring research integrity.
Honouring Canadian Innovation
The annual Mitacs Innovation Awards celebrate the accomplishments of students, professors, and partner organizations whose work was made possible through partnerships with Mitacs.
How We Operate
Good corporate governance is a key tenet at Mitacs. We apply best practices in board governance while keeping the needs of employees, stakeholders, and partners front of mind.
Strategic Plan
Mitacs’ strategic plan sets the bold direction required to position Canada as a global leader in innovation.
Annual Reports
Prepared for ISED Canada, Mitacs’ annual reports provide transparency into our financial reporting.
Policies
Comprehensive program and research policies govern our accountability to stakeholders.
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