Kelowna, BC— A Kelowna entrepreneur is filling a void in the aviation market with the launch of a first-of-its-kind lightweight cockpit video recorder that serves as a highly effective, cost-effective flight data monitoring solution for small aircraft. The ground-breaking product has earned Ephraim Nowak, 26, a prestigious award from Mitacs, a not-for-profit organization that fosters growth […]

Halifax, NS — A Halifax entrepreneur is poised to revolutionize the treatment of sleep apnea and other breathing conditions with the launch of a first-of-its-kind respiratory monitoring device that provides a safer, more comfortable and more effective solution for patients, helping them get a better night’s sleep. The ground-breaking product has earned Hamed Hanafi, 33, a prestigious […]

Fredericton, NB —  A Fredericton entrepreneur is poised to disrupt the food and beverage industry with the launch of a first-of-its-kind all natural, clean label preservative that ensures food safety and a longer shelf life without the health risks associated with artificial preservatives. The ground-breaking product has earned Tanzina Huq, 34, a prestigious award from Mitacs, […]

Quebec City, QC — On the heels of historic flooding in parts of Eastern Canada, a Quebec entrepreneur is working to improve flood risk management, and ultimately keep people safe, with the launch of a first-of-its-kind online tool that accurately assesses and predicts the impact of flood waters on people, buildings and infrastructure. The ground-breaking product […]

Halifax, NS – The 4th annual Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards recognize five up-and-coming Canadian researchers-turned-entrepreneurs, and one company, for their ground-breaking innovations. Their innovations serve to strengthen Canada’s economy and improve the lives of Canadians. The Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards, held this year for the first time in Halifax, celebrate start-up companies founded by outstanding former Mitacs interns and postdoctoral fellows, […]

Montreal, QC —  It started with three doctoral students and their PhD supervisor getting together in a basement to figure out how machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) could improve predictions in risk-associated industries such as insurance and finance. Two decades later, key members of that original team are at the helm of Element AI, a […]

Halifax, NS – Five outstanding, up-and-coming entrepreneurs will soon be announced as the 2019 Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards winners thanks to industry leaders from across Canada sharing their entrepreneurial insights. The judges bring a wealth of experience in start-ups, investment, research and development, and business innovation to the selection process. The awards, to be held May 28 […]

Regina, SK – Mitacs research interns shared their work in a brilliant display of talent at the Saskatchewan Legislature. Their projects represented a broad array of Saskatchewan industry sectors including agriculture, mining, manufacturing, protein extraction, advanced engineering technologies, luxury retail, and veterinary medicine. The Mitacs interns approach Saskatchewan business challenges from their own research areas […]

Vancouver, BC — Dr. Michael Hawes, CEO of Fulbright Canada, and Dr. Alejandro Adem, CEO of Mitacs, are pleased to announce the Fulbright Canada – Mitacs Globalink Research program to support student mobility and educational exchange between Canada and the United States of America. This partnership will leverage Mitacs’s expertise in supporting research-based innovation and […]

Montreal, QC—Mitacs is partnering with Ericsson on their Global Artificial Intelligence Accelerator (GAIA) in Montreal, a hub focusing on research and development in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The site will be connected to three others in a global network spanning India, Sweden, and the United States (California). Over the next three years, Mitacs and […]

  London, England, UK Mitacs’s new agreement with Universities UK International (UUKi) will enable UK undergraduate students to take part in research internships in Canada for the first time thanks to the Mitacs Globalink internship program and the support of UUKi. The agreement strengthens UK-Canada relationships and provides a catalyst for the development of new […]

Winnipeg, MB – Research Manitoba and Mitacs co-hosted a research showcase for the Manitoba Legislature, highlighting projects conducted by interns with industry partners. The projects represent the broad areas of research Mitacs supports from artificial intelligence and food security, to concrete infrastructure and road stability, to improved healthcare for Manitobans, Canadians and people around the world. […]