Guelph, ON — Genomics research produces dramatic breakthroughs in science, transforming our understanding of the living world. Increasingly, the findings address important challenges and develop innovative solutions in human health and across diverse sectors of the economy. The federal Minister of Science and Sport, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, announced the results of three recent Genome Canada funding […]

Winnipeg, MB — In recognition of Forough Khadem, PhD, a Mitacs employee and renowned scientist who died in the Flight PS752 crash in Tehran on January 8, 2020, Mitacs and the University of Manitoba have partnered to develop a scholarship in her honour. The Dr. Forough Khadem Scholarship has been set up through the University […]

Vancouver, BC — Student innovators taking part in international leadership projects now have access to a suite of professional skills training programs thanks to a new partnership signed by Mitacs and EQWIP HUBs. Mitacs Training is now offered to EQWIP HUBs participants before departure for their international volunteer experiences. The online courses help students to build business and […]

Ottawa, ON — Members of the innovation community convened at the 2018 Mitacs Awards to recognize five researchers for their groundbreaking work. Their innovations advance fuel cells, mental health and medical diagnosis, work-site safety, and improve quality-of-life for persons with spinal-cord injuries. The annual ceremony honours the work of outstanding participants in Mitacs’s collaborative research […]

Ottawa, ON — Eight leading organizations in technology, entrepreneurship, and business excellence are partnering on the eighth annual Mitacs Awards — a celebration of research and innovation excellence held on November 27 in Ottawa. During the event, up-and-coming researchers and innovation leaders will receive recognition for their ground-breaking work conducted through Mitacs-funded internship and fellowship […]

Ottawa, ON — Yesterday, the Government of Canada proposed a $7-million investment in innovation through a unique program to connect Canadian start-ups with international incubators in Mitacs partner countries for commercialization opportunities. The investment was announced as part of the Government of Canada’s Fall Economic Statement 2018. The incubators internship program will enable companies housed […]

Ottawa, ON — Mitacs and the Université de Bordeaux signed a partnership agreement today that increases research collaboration between Canada and France. The new four-year partnership supports up to 50 students per year across three Mitacs programs: Accelerate International enables graduate students or postdoctoral fellows from Canadian universities and the Université de Bordeaux to undertake a […]

Vancouver, BC — Mitacs is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Globalink photo contest. The annual contest received over 300 entries and highlighted the experiences of Globalink research interns at universities across the country. A winner was selected from each of three categories: My Research; My Research Collaboration; and My Canada. My Research: […]

Winnipeg, MB — Manitoba’s Minister of Education and Training, Kelvin Goertzen, announced today the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program’s (MPNP) Graduate Internship Pathway, which provides international students with a fast track to nomination for permanent residency. Partnering with Mitacs, the program intends to provide companies in the province with job-ready, highly skilled workers. The MPNP’s Graduate […]

Ottawa, ON and Victoria, BC — Beginning this fall, 22 researchers will undertake one-year placements in the federal and British Columbia governments to apply their expertise to develop policy-based solutions for pressing issues facing Canadians. The researchers, hailing from disciplines as disparate as climate change and quantum imaging, make up the 2018–19 cohort of the […]

Toronto, ON — Mitacs has signed a new partnership to provide funding for international research internships for students at the University of Toronto. Up to 200 students and postdoctoral fellows from the University can participate in research exchanges through a three-year agreement with Mitacs, a not-for-profit organization that fosters growth and innovation in Canada. The […]

Vancouver, BC — How can Canadian universities prepare students for the rapidly changing economy of the future? A new report by Mitacs seeks to better understand how universities are answering this question by encouraging the development of entrepreneurial skills among students across all disciplines. Based on discussions with universities, incubators, and policy organizations, Entrepreneurs on […]