--- title: Mitacs | Indigenous description: Working alongside Indigenous leaders toward a better Canada for all image: https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/ce074de4-lp-images-indigenous-researcher-mental-health-project_10lu0ax0an0ax099000028.png --- [Skip to content](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/en/indigenous#main-content) 01 - Header [![Mitacs Logo 2026\_Navy\_Medium (2)](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/Mitacs%20Logo%202026_Navy_Medium%20(2).png?width=400&height=200&name=Mitacs%20Logo%202026_Navy_Medium%20(2).png) ![Mitacs Logo 2026\_Navy\_Medium (2)](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/Mitacs%20Logo%202026_Navy_Medium%20(2).png?width=400&height=200&name=Mitacs%20Logo%202026_Navy_Medium%20(2).png)](https://www.mitacs.ca) - [English](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/en/indigenous) - [Français](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/fr/autochtones) 12 - Hero Split ![Indigenous](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Indigenous.webp?width=432&height=267&name=Indigenous.webp) # Nothing about us without us Driving Indigenous innovation through partnerships  ![Learn more](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/40013055/interactive-144364685159.png) 14 - Cards ## Professors Build new research partnerships, collaborate with top-ranked students, and apply any time for funding support. ## Businesses and SMEs Solve R&D challenges with Canada’s top R&D talent, leverage your funding, and gain one-to-one support from Mitacs. ## Students Discover job opportunities in your field, grow your professional network, receive training and funding. 06 - Content Media ![12485910-lp-images-indigenous-pathways-with-mitacs-image\_10go0er0cx0er01u00001o](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/12485910-lp-images-indigenous-pathways-with-mitacs-image_10go0er0cx0er01u00001o.webp?width=432&height=493&name=12485910-lp-images-indigenous-pathways-with-mitacs-image_10go0er0cx0er01u00001o.webp) ## Discover Indigenous Pathways with Mitacs Like companies everywhere, Indigenous-owned businesses and organizations need to innovate in order to grow and achieve their strategic goals. But the tools you need to do that require talent, time, and budget — and finding the ideal combination of these three elements can be a challenge. ##### **That’s where Mitacs comes in.** Through our Indigenous Pathways initiative, we can help you find the right academic talent to achieve your innovation goals. Projects are a minimum of four months in duration – they can be longer – and **now your contribution is only 25% of the cost** of projects that have an intern who is Indigenous. ![Get started](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/40013055/interactive-144364494763.png) 14 - Cards ###### Accelerate your project with Mitacs ## Your key benefits ![hands-holding-dollar-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/hands-holding-dollar-light.svg) Your project is co-funded; you cover only **25% of the cost** ![layer-group-sharp-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/layer-group-sharp-light.svg) Your R&D project can be **scalable and multidisciplinary** ![star-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/star-light.svg) You are matched with the right **talent and expertise** ![globe-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/globe-light.svg) You gain access to our extensive **global networks** 14 - Cards ## How it works     ![square-1-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/square-1-light.svg) ### Sign up ![square-2-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/square-2-light.svg) ### Connect with a Mitacs advisor ![square-3-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/square-3-light.svg) ### Find your ideal research talent ![square-4-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/square-4-light.svg) ### Pay only 25% of the cost ![rocket-launch-sharp-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/rocket-launch-sharp-light.svg) ### Launch your R&D project! 14 - Cards ### We fund up to 75% of your project — a minimum of four months in duration. ### If your project is bigger and requires more than four months, your investment remains at 25% of the cost. 14 - Cards ## Eligibility In order to participate, one of the following requirements must be met:   ### The partner organization must be a for-profit organization with self-identifying Indigenous persons (First Nation, Metis, or Inuit) who hold 50% or greater ownership shares ### The partner organization must be a not-for-profit organization with board membership consisting of 50% or greater self-identifying Indigenous Persons (First Nation, Metis, or Inuit) ### The student assigned to the project must be a self-identifying Indigenous person (First Nation, Metis, or Inuit) 05 - Hero Simple Text # What does Indigenous innovation look like?   [![View more projects](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/40013055/interactive-144364494906.png)](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKd5vb5Fxsq4ZyBovu0pqLFeUVf%2F1RJe7wZ4YjiOFHezG3psevzUTp%2FJxiXR05M5c6ERACNqOs17nCh4EGvBc0AkHrUm%2BoaN8l69jwkh2ELNgKfq2gfweDkk8xuvuu30O9BcQ2fhIDNL0qTkP3hYCIfaKAk65hw98xpAK%2BsrnIhK74o0rFvkXw9LSJIYQ%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=144364494906&portalId=40013055) ![Start your own project](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/40013055/interactive-144364494900.png) 06 - Content Media ![78927dfe-sunshine-photo\_10bh0ec0bh0d400000m01o](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/78927dfe-sunshine-photo_10bh0ec0bh0d400000m01o.webp?width=432&height=492&name=78927dfe-sunshine-photo_10bh0ec0bh0d400000m01o.webp) ## Partnerships **Mitacs is committed to supporting Indigenous communities and improving access to our programs. We are dedicated to strengthening our relationship with outstanding Indigenous innovators across Canada.** We are also a Seed Sponsor for the [Pow Wow Pitch](https://www.powwowpitch.org/), North America’s premier pitch competition for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs. Founded by local Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg entrepreneur Sunshine Tenasco, the Pow Wow Pitch provides free resources, live training, and mentorship opportunities through the Indigenous Startup Program. Check out episode 2 of The Edge where we explore female entrepreneurship in Canada with Sunshine Tenasco. [Listen Now](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlWsiTsXHYM&list=PLK2BJtrjoQpb7Jrmy47aWxh05s084aVOP&index=7&ab_channel=MitacsCanada) [Subscribe](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-edge/id1650264242) 05 - Hero Simple Text ## Success stories 06 - Content Media ![10aecc4c-lp-images-nothing-about-us-without-us-project\_10lt0ax0an0ax05l000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/10aecc4c-lp-images-nothing-about-us-without-us-project_10lt0ax0an0ax05l000028.webp?width=432&height=442&name=10aecc4c-lp-images-nothing-about-us-without-us-project_10lt0ax0an0ax05l000028.webp) ## This research team is working toward Indigenous data sovereignty Dr. Moneca Sinclaire, member of Opaskwayak Cree Nation and researcher from the University of Manitoba is part of the inspiring team behind [Our Data Indigenous](https://ourdataindigenous.ca/), a novel survey tool that allows communities to retain ownership of the data they collect. [View project](https://www.mitacs.ca/our-innovation-insights/nothing-about-us-without-us-indigenous-data-sovereignty-3/) 06 - Content Media ![ce074de4-lp-images-indigenous-researcher-mental-health-project\_10lu0ax0an0ax099000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/ce074de4-lp-images-indigenous-researcher-mental-health-project_10lu0ax0an0ax099000028.webp?width=432&height=443&name=ce074de4-lp-images-indigenous-researcher-mental-health-project_10lu0ax0an0ax099000028.webp) ## This researcher is improving access to Indigenous healthcare Nikki Hunter-Porter, a Master of Nursing student at Thompson Rivers University, is using her expertise and lived experience in applying Indigenous methodology to address gaps in [Indigenous mental health services](https://www.mitacs.ca/our-innovation-insights/indigenous-ways-of-knowing-the-path-to-mental-wellness/). Her project has received additional Mitacs funding, extending it to two internships and a full year of research. 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We build a world-class, diverse community of innovators through our collaborative model, attracting and deploying top talent to industry, and matching need with expertise to create ambitious solutions to real-world challenges. ##### **We bring the network** ### 14,500+ Research projects ### 300+ Staff ### 30+ Offices ### 20+ Years in operation 07 - CTA ## Let's go on a journey together. ![Contact us](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/40013055/interactive-144364494936.png) 05 - Hero Simple Text ![af063b7e-logo-soup\_1000000000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/af063b7e-logo-soup_1000000000000000000028.png?width=800&height=147&name=af063b7e-logo-soup_1000000000000000000028.png)   02 - Copyrights [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Mitacs/) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/MitacsCanada) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mitacs) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mitacs/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/c/mitacscanada) [![Mitacs Logo 2026\_White\_Medium (1)](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/Mitacs%20Logo%202026_White_Medium%20(1).png?width=150&name=Mitacs%20Logo%202026_White_Medium%20(1).png)](https://www.mitacs.ca/) ###### © 2026, Mitacs. ​All rights reserved. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.mitacs.ca/privacy-policy/) - [English](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/en/indigenous) - [Français](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/fr/autochtones)