--- title: Ready to grow and scale your business description: "Find out how Mitacs supports innovation in Canada in key sectors such as artificial intelligence, information technology, healthcare and more. #InnovateNow”" image: https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/biovectra.png --- [Skip to content](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/en/innovate-now#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/innovate-now) - [Français](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/fr/innovate-now) 12 - Hero Split ![gea\_1](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/gea_1.jpg?width=432&height=288&name=gea_1.jpg) # Turn innovation challenges into competitive advantage ### Mitacs connects businesses with innovation talent, research partnerships, and funding support to accelerate applied R&D. ##### Develop new technologies, improve productivity, and bring innovations to market faster. Learn more 14 - Cards ## What are you looking to achieve? ![hands-holding-dollar-light-1](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/hands-holding-dollar-light-1.svg) ### Launch a co-funded project Access talent and funding to accelerate R&D.   [Start your project](https://www.mitacs.ca/get-started/) ![layer-group-sharp-light-1](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/layer-group-sharp-light-1.svg) ### Explore innovation funding  Learn how Mitacs helps reduce the cost of innovation.   [Explore funding](https://www.mitacs.ca/services/financial-support/) ![star-light-1](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/star-light-1.svg) ### Connect with innovation talent Work with top graduate researchers and postdoctoral fellows. [Find talent](https://www.mitacs.ca/services/connecting-to-talent/) ![globe-light-1](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/globe-light-1.svg) ### Speak with an innovation advisor Discuss your innovation challenge with a Mitacs expert. [Connect with us](https://www.mitacs.ca/about/mitacs-advisors/) 06 - Content Media ![biovectra](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/biovectra.png?width=432&height=540&name=biovectra.png) #### Why companies innovate with Mitacs ## Mitacs helps organizations transform innovation ideas into real-world results. - Reduce innovation risk  Launch applied R&D projects with co-funded innovation support. - Access specialized expertise Partner with top graduate researchers and postdoctoral fellows. - Increase productivity Develop new technologies and processes. - Expand globally Connect with international research networks. - Scale innovation faster Move from concept to impact through structured partnerships. 06 - Content Media ![iStock-1436128142](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1436128142.jpg?width=432&height=287&name=iStock-1436128142.jpg) ## Funding that supports innovation Mitacs co-funds applied research partnerships to help organizations launch innovation projects faster. • Co-funded innovation support • Flexible project scope • Multidisciplinary research teams • Global collaboration networks Get started 14 - Cards ## How it works     ![square-1-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/square-1-light.svg) ### Connect with a Mitacs Advisor ![square-2-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/square-2-light.svg) ### Define your innovation challenge ![square-3-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/square-3-light.svg) ### Match with innovation talent ![square-4-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/square-4-light.svg) ### Launch a co-funded R&D project ![rocket-launch-sharp-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/rocket-launch-sharp-light.svg) ### Turn ideas into real-world impact 06 - Content Media ![iStock-1408091811](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1408091811.jpg?width=432&height=324&name=iStock-1408091811.jpg) ## Delta’s Hydra Energy created hydrogen–diesel co-combustion conversion technology that can reduce the carbon emissions of current diesel engines by up to 40 percent. With interns drawn from the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University, Mitacs provided access to niche talent (and funding support) to help move the technology forward. [Get the full story](https://www.mitacs.ca/our-innovation-insights/access-to-talent-unlocks-solutions-in-clean-tech) 06 - Content Media ![iStock-2233107080](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-2233107080.jpg?width=432&height=288&name=iStock-2233107080.jpg) ## Prince Edward Island’s BIOVECTRA recently expanded its capabilities into mRNA/pDNA vaccines and therapeutics, which have shown promise as the next generation of patient care in pharmaceuticals. A Mitacs grant enabled the firm to hire four graduate students as interns — a unique opportunity for these students to help advance development of important technology and gain hands-on experience in specialized labs. [Get the full story](https://springboardatlantic.ca/biovectra-a-success-story-in-pei-biotech-sector/) 09 - Testimonials Slider “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.” [Read Impact Story](https://www.mitacs.ca/our-innovation-insights/innovator-combats-algal-bloom-that-may-kill-fish/) ##### 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.” [Read Impact Story](https://www.mitacs.ca/our-innovation-insights/the-internet-of-the-future-is-closer-than-we-think/) ##### Dr. Mattia Montagna ###### CEO, Quantum Bridge Technologies 07 - CTA ###### Have an innovation challenge? ## Let’s explore it together! ![Start your own project](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/40013055/interactive-144364494900.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/innovate-now) - [Français](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/fr/innovate-now)