The heart of small business
Innovation begins with people
Discover top research talent, expertly matched and co-funded, within Canada's innovation ecosystem.
Get mighty with Mitacs
Let's give small business a big voice
We amplify important voices — like yours — through strong support from a community that has your back.
Your budget just got bigger
Start a co-funded R&D project with a partner trusted by 10,600+ Canadian SMEs.
Your team just got smarter
Discover top-tier talent and passionate research associates with sector-specific knowledge.
Your voice just got louder
Get hands-on support from 100+ advisors experienced in innovation management.
Don't let limited resources limit your growth.
Find flexible R&D solutions with Mitacs.
Great things aren't done in a silo
Small business owners are the heart of our economy— boldly going where no innovator has gone before.
But without the right people by your side, it can get overwhelming.
Over 50% of Canadian businesses with 20-99 employees anticipate shortage of labour to be an obstacle over the next three months.
We're here to change that.
We invest in your biggest resource: your team
If 20+ years of innovation has taught us anything, it's that great ideas are meant to be shared.
That's why we co-invest in extraordinary talent — up to 55% — and commit experienced advisors to your R&D challenges.
Because we believe innovation should be collaborative, meaningful, and human-centered.
#InnovationBeginsWithPeople
Let's write your success story together.
10,600+ SME partners. $1.3 billion in R&D investment.
Last year, we saved businesses $5 million in recruitment costs and created around 1,000 jobs for the next generation of innovators.
Meet our innovation experts
Not your typical advisors
Our advisors are subject matter experts with advanced degrees who specialize
in niche sectors (yes, even that one).
We connect you to the right talent and simplify complex industry challenges into flexible co-funded R&D projects.
Regional presence, global reach.
With 100+ advisors throughout Canada, you’re never too far from a solution. And with 100,000+ successful projects, you can probably tell we love a good challenge.
Why go it alone when you can learn and grow in a thriving ecosystem?
Reimagine the future of small business