Banyan Gold in Yukon is partnering with Mitacs, NSERC, and the Yukon Geological Survey to advance research on the unique AurMac gold deposit, refining exploration techniques and geological models. This collaboration also provides students and researchers with hands-on training, enhancing Canada’s mining talent and global competitiveness.

Avestec, a Canadian robotics company, is transforming industrial inspections with its SKYRON tethered drones: intelligent flying robots that safely perform precise, non-destructive testing in hard-to-reach environments. With Mitacs’ support in funding, talent, and research collaboration, Avestec has accelerated innovation, reduced inspection risks and costs, and hired top talent directly from Mitacs internship programs, helping position Canada as a leader in next-generation robotics solutions.

Cubresa is a Manitoba-based startup designing and developing clinical and preclinical PET inserts for MRIs. Their innovative technology enables earlier detection of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, and cancer by identifying molecular changes well before physical symptoms appear.