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Matches your company with a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow for a research project. Mitacs covers half the cost of the intern. Strong fit for any business doing technical R&D.
Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
Take the 3-minute quiz to find out, and see every other Canadian program you qualify for at the same time.
Check my eligibilityMitacs Accelerate is generally open to incorporated businesses, in any province or territory, that carry out research and development. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is $10,000 per 4-month internship. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Find a faculty supervisor and graduate student 2. Define the research project and deliverables 3. Submit application through Mitacs portal 4. Provide your contribution; Mitacs provides the rest
Rolling, decisions within 8 weeks.