# Mitacs Inc. *Also known as Mitacs* - Website: https://www.mitacs.ca - Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/mitacs-ca > Canada’s national innovation connector that links industry with academia to drive collaboration, deploy talent, and accelerate research with economic impact. Mitacs is a national, not-for-profit innovation organization in Canada that connects industry with academia to solve real-world problems, deploy skilled talent from post-secondary institutions, and build innovation capacity to strengthen Canada’s productivity and global competitiveness. Through a broad network of universities, colleges, and partners, Mitacs funds and organizes collaboration across disciplines to accelerate research, foster talent development, and drive economic growth. **Mission:** Mitacs’ mission is to drive industry–academic collaboration, deploy skilled talent, and build innovation capacity to strengthen Canada’s productivity and global competitiveness. ## Products & Services ### [Mitacs Plus](https://www.mitacs.ca/what-is-mitacs-plus/) *Platform* Enhances collaboration and funding access for innovation projects through a user-friendly platform. - **Self-serve application portal** — Submit Applications Easily - **Real-time status tracking** — Track Application Progress - **Streamlined digital experience** — Navigate Processes Seamlessly - **Post-secondary institution access** — Support Institutional Oversight ### [Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur](https://www.mitacs.ca/our-programs/accelerate-entrepreneur/) *Service* Empower student entrepreneurs to accelerate their startup development and market readiness through funded internships. - **Co-funded Model** — Shares Funding Costs - **Internship Funding** — Provides Financial Support - **Project Duration Flexibility** — Tailors to Startup Needs - **Extensions and COI Requirements** — Supports Project Continuity - **Skill Development Focus** — Enhances Entrepreneurial Skills ### [Mitacs Discover Business](https://www.mitacs.ca/discover-business/) *Service* Connects organizations with the right academic expertise to solve innovation challenges and drive growth. - **Expertise Matchmaking** — Connects To Expert Academics - **Global Collaboration Potential** — Fosters International Partnerships - **Access to Financial Support** — Facilitates Funding Access - **ROI-Oriented Approach** — Enhances Financial Viability - **Customized Innovation Roadmaps** — Outlines Strategic Steps ### [Mitacs Discover Not-for-Profit](https://www.mitacs.ca/discover-not-for-profit/) *Service* Connect your organization with skilled talent to create impactful community solutions. - **Talent access for social impact** — Leverage Expert Talent - **Co-designed solutions** — Collaborate For Effective Solutions - **Funding Support** — Reduce Project Costs - **Networking Opportunities** — Forge Valuable Partnerships ### [Indigenous Pathways](https://www.mitacs.ca/about/indigenous-pathways/) *Service* Facilitates innovation and R&D through partnerships with Indigenous organizations. - **Co-funding Up to 75%** — Obtain Significant Funding Support - **Focus on Indigenous Innovation** — Drive Meaningful Impact - **Flexible Partner Eligibility** — Engage Diverse Partners - **Expanded Funding Cap** — Access More Internship Units - **Minimum Project Duration** — Engage in Long-Term Projects ### [Mitacs Training](https://www.mitacs.ca/our-programs/training) *Service* Enhances professional skills and accelerates career opportunities through free online training. - **Free of Charge** — Cost-Free Access - **Core Competencies Coverage** — Builds Essential Skills - **Complementary to Research** — Enhances Research Skills - **Online Courses** — Accessible Learning ### [Mitacs Financial Support](https://www.mitacs.ca/services/financial-support/) *Service* Empowers innovators with financial assistance for diverse research and development projects. - **Diverse Funding Programs** — Access Various Funding Streams - **Grant and Fund Options** — Utilize Grants For Innovation - **SME and Not-for-Profit Support** — Focus on Diverse Organizations - **Co-Funding Mechanism** — Leverage Limited Budgets ### [Mitacs Connecting to Talent](https://www.mitacs.ca/services/connecting-to-talent/) *Service* Streamline your hiring process and access skilled researchers with Mitacs Connecting to Talent. - **Co-funded Internships** — Leverage Funding for Talent - **Talent Matchmaking** — Connect with the Right Talent - **Advisor Support** — Receive Expert Guidance - **Access to Diverse Disciplines** — Engage Multidisciplinary Expertise - **Flexible Project Duration** — Tailor Project Lengths ### [Mitacs Managing Innovation](https://www.mitacs.ca/services/managing-innovation/) *Service* Empowers organizations to harness research talent and manage innovation effectively. - **Academic Expertise Access** — Connects With Top Academic Talent - **Risk Reduction** — Mitigates R&D Risks - **Roadmapping and Scoping** — Defines Project Directions - **Collaborative Partnerships** — Builds Strategic Alliances - **Financial Support Programs** — Accesses Financial Assistance ## Market Segments - **Collaborative research and development** (market size $57.0B, CAGR 11.3%): Programs and mechanisms that fund, organize, and manage joint R&D projects between industry, Indigenous organizations, not-for-profits, and academic researchers to advance applied research and technology transfer. - **Graduate career placement and talent pipeline** (market size $8.0B, CAGR 7%): Career development and placement services that support student and doctoral placement into academic and industry roles and help employers access graduating talent. - **Grant funding advisory and application management** (market size $1.0B, CAGR 10%): Services that identify eligible state and partner grants, audit readiness, prepare applications and manage end-to-end processes to maximise public funding for SMEs. - **Innovation strategy and transformation** (market size $85.0B, CAGR 14%): Advisory and implementation work that defines strategy, vision activation, go-to-market planning, and organizational change to scale new business models and products. - **Professional development and training for research commercialization** (market size $6.0B, CAGR 8%): Online and programmatic training in management, communication, entrepreneurial skills, and intrapreneurship designed to build workforce capacity for innovation projects and research commercialization.