Accelerate innovation in your small business
Access innovation talent, co-funded R&D partnerships, and expert advisors through Canada’s national innovation network.
Mitacs helps Canadian small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs )develop new technologies, improve productivity, and compete globally.
How can we help you innovate today?
Start an innovation project
Launch a co-funded R&D partnership and accelerate innovation.
Explore funding opportunities
Discover how Mitacs helps businesses reduce the cost of innovation.
Connect with innovation talent
Work with top graduate researchers and postdoctoral fellows.
Speak with an innovation advisor
Discuss your innovation challenge with a Mitacs expert.
Trusted by Canadian innovators
10,600+ SME partners
$1.3B+ in R&D investment
100,000+ innovation collaborations
100+ advisors across Canada
De-risk your R&D investment
Innovation can be expensive and uncertain. Mitacs helps businesses move forward with co-funded innovation support.
• Flexible innovation project structures
• Funding designed for SMEs
Access world-class innovation talent
Partner with highly skilled graduate researchers and postdoctoral fellows who bring advanced expertise to your innovation challenges.
Mitacs helps match your organization with the right talent to support your R&D goals.
Innovation happens through partnership
Canadian SMEs drive economic growth — but innovation rarely happens in isolation.
Mitacs connects your business with:
• innovation talent
• funding support
• research expertise
• global collaboration networks
Together, we help transform ideas into real-world impact.