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Ready to solve your business challenges?

Fuel growth with research talent and funding.

New initiatives can be risky — whether you’re developing a new product, increasing productivity, conquering new markets, or implementing new technologies.

But with an evidence-based innovation strategy, you can lead and succeed with confidence.

Boost your ROI with actionable insight.

 

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Why innovate with Mitacs?

  • Manage risk
    Gain critical expertise to adapt in uncertain times
  • Beat the competition
    Find creative solutions to complex problems
  • Optimize your budget
    Improve resource allocation with funding support
  • Foster sustainable growth
    Develop strategies that deliver long-term success
  • Expand your network globally
    Connect with key players in your industry
  • Discover new opportunities
    Think outside the box with exceptional talent
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Build Your Innovation Capacity

Innovation impacts every aspect of our lives — from communication, manufacturing and transportation to health, housing, agriculture and the environment. Discover how we can help high-growth businesses and ambitious non-profit organizations make a meaningful difference.
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Digital Technologies

Whether you're developing new software, advancing 5G telecommunications, or harnessing the power of AI, Mitacs is here to support your journey.

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Clean Energy & Sustainability

With our expertise and network, we help cleantech and energy businesses as well as sustainability leaders advance their vision from development to commercialization.

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Health & Life Sciences

From vaccines to medical devices and streamlined healthcare processes, Mitacs connects you with Canada’s brightest minds to tackle R&D challenges and drive innovation.

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How it works

   

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Connect with a Mitacs advisor

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Find your ideal research talent

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Pay only 50% of the cost

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Launch your R&D project!

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Outcomes of projects
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Have an idea or innovation challenge?

Let’s explore it together!

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Innovator combats algal bloom that kills fish

Small business entrepreneur Jason Deglint is using machine learning to develop novel technology that has the potential to fight harmful algae blooms — ultimately saving time, money, and fish lives.

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The Internet of the future is closer than we think

An Ontario start-up has developed the first ever global network that enables the distribution of quantum-endowed encryption keys from quantum random number generators at scale. Quantum Key Infrastructure™ (QKI) not only protects national security networks, but can also be integrated into critical systems.

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“Thanks to the Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur program, I took a leap of faith to continue pursuing Blue Lion Labs after my PhD. This has allowed us to withstand the global pandemic, find additional pre-seed funding through Next Canada, and participate in a global aquaculture accelerator called HATCH.”

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Jason Deglint
CEO, Blue Lion Labs

“Mitacs was fundamental in helping us develop QKI. It is very difficult to find skilled labour in this sector. The Accelerate program gave us access to the talent we desperately needed.”

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Dr. Mattia Montagna
CEO, Quantum Bridge Technologies
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About Mitacs

As Canada’s innovation organization, Mitacs connects businesses and researchers with unrivaled access to talent, financial support, and the partnerships needed to turn ideas into impactful innovations. Through unique collaborations, Mitacs is driving productivity and positioning Canada as a global innovation leader.