New plan lays out measurable goals and actions to drive inclusive innovation and catalyze sustainable change over three fiscal years Vancouver, BC — Mitacs is thrilled to release the Inclusive Innovation Action Plan (IIAP), a three-year framework designed to address innovation gaps and inequities faced by equity-deserving communities within the organization’s ecosystem. With clear short, […]

Moose Factory, ON — Mitacs and Let’s Talk Science are pleased to announce their partnership in re-launching the Indigenous Mentorship Program offered by Let’s Talk Science at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. This collaboration aims to empower and inspire Indigenous youth in Northern Ontario by providing them with unique opportunities for scientific engagement […]

Toronto, ON — The Banting Research Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Discovery Awards, which recognize outstanding Canadian early-career researchers in health and biomedical sciences. The awardees will each receive up to $30,000 in support of their innovative and impactful research. In 2025, we will be celebrating a milestone — our […]

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 and […]

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 […]