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Waterloo, ON — The eighth annual Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards ceremony took place in Waterloo, Ontario, on May 18, 2023. During the festivities, five up-and-coming researchers turned entrepreneurs were recognized for their efforts to turn their ground-breaking discoveries into innovative businesses that impact the lives of Canadians. The awards are an important opportunity to showcase Mitacs […]

  Saskatoon, SK – Saskatchewan post-secondary students are jumpstarting their careers by participating in Mitacs programs. In 2023-24, the Government of Saskatchewan is providing $1.15 million to Mitacs as part of its continued commitment to research and innovation research internships in the province. “Our government is proud to work with Mitacs to provide education, research […]

Ten fellows of the Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology PhD Project will have the opportunity to expand their networks while conducting a research project at a partner institution Waterloo, ON — Mitacs and the Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology PhD Project (IBET) are expanding their partnership with a pilot initiative that will enable […]

Richmond, BC – More than 10,000 new internships will be funded for students in priority sectors, such as clean technology, life sciences, emergency management, advanced timber and agritech, to better connect B.C. employers with the talent and skills of the future. The B.C. government has provided Mitacs with $50 million to support 10,000 paid internships over […]

Ottawa, ON – Mitacs, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering innovation in Canada, today announced that they will receive an investment of $40 million from Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) through the National Quantum Strategy. First announced in January 2023, the National Quantum Strategy will help amplify Canada’s position as a leader […]

Independent judging panel selects five emerging entrepreneurs to be announced in a ceremony on May 18 Waterloo, ON — Mitacs is proud to announce the judges for the 2023 Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards, which will be broadcast live from the Waterloo region on May 18. Eight innovation and entrepreneurship leaders from across Canada share their expertise to […]

Toronto, ON – Mitacs welcomes the 2023 Ontario budget which includes $32.4 million over three years in new funding to power innovation and productivity – key drivers of economic growth. This investment will respond to the exceptional demand from Ontario businesses by giving them access to the highly skilled talent they need to succeed.   Mitacs is […]

Vancouver, BC – Today marks one year since Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine. In the past year, we at Mitacs, and indeed people all around the world, have seen first-hand the courage and determination of the people of Ukraine who are fighting for their freedom. Since the war began, Mitacs has been working to provide […]

Ottawa, ON – Today, Mitacs and the Embassy of France in Canada have signed an agreement to launch learning expeditions to connect 15 Canadian start-ups from universities’ incubators with the French innovation ecosystem through the Mitacs Entrepreneur International (MEI) program. By providing access to the French and European markets, the partners aim to strengthen research […]

Montréal, QC – Today the Government of Quebec announced an investment of up to 64.6 million dollars in Mitacs from 2023 to 2027 to fund innovation internships. The purpose of this investment is to foster closer collaboration between the postsecondary sphere and companies, and to promote international exchange. The announcement was made by Pierre Fitzgibbon, […]

Halifax, NS – Nova Scotia is partnering with Mitacs to train the next generation of skilled workers that will help find solutions for healthcare, clean tech and other sectors that require highly qualified researchers. With $13 million in additional funding, the government is creating up to 3,200 more paid internship opportunities for post-secondary students and others […]

Regina, SK — Saskatchewan post-secondary students are gaining more opportunities to grow their research and innovation skills. In 2022–23, the Government of Saskatchewan is providing $1.15 million to Mitacs for research internships and additional programming, including the new Indigenous Pathways program.  The funding, an increase of $600,000, will support up to 265 research and development internships for […]