Mitacs for Prospective Partners
External Grants | Find and Manage Funding
Find the right talent for your next big thing.
Mitacs is a national not-for-profit that helps companies, non-profits, hospitals and municipalities to solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canada’s world-class post-secondary talent and a global network of industry, academic, and government partnerships. Through these collaborations, Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed, improves students’ on-the-job skills development, and strengthens Canada’s world-class innovation ecosystem.
Funding is available for all sectors, from brand new startups to large organizations.
✓ Innovative Solutions
Solve challenges and develop new ideas for your organization.
✓ Qualified Talent
Get the expertise you need and find top talent to support your organization – at a reduced cost!
✓ Financial Incentives
Reduce your risk, increase your ROI, and make your budget go further.
How it works
Contact a Mitacs representative
To discuss your eligibility and potential project, contact us through the web form at the bottom of this page.
Find the right talent
A Mitacs rep will help you identify potential faculty members who have relevant expertise for your project.
Define your project
Write a draft application for pre-screening and feedback by a Mitacs representative.
Submit your application
Applications have a success rate of over 90%. Mitacs will match funding dollar for dollar. Once an application has been approved, you can begin the same day, or anytime within 12 months.
Contact a Mitacs Expert
Fill out the following form with questions or to request more information.
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