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Mitacs is a national, not-for-profit research organization that manages and funds research and training programs for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and PhDs in partnership with universities, industry and government in Canada. It fosters cutting-edge research tied to commercial or community outcomes, while supporting the development of future innovation leaders.

Mitacs also builds international research networks, creating innovation leaders in Canada and abroad, while providing professional and entrepreneurship skills training for graduate students, so they have the tools to meet emerging innovation needs.

History
Mitacs was founded in 1999. In 2004, the Mitacs Accelerate program was launched, supporting 18 research internships between graduate students at Canadian universities and industry partners during its first year.

Mitacs now supports more than 1,750 academic-industry projects annually through the Accelerate program.

Mitacs Programs
Mitacs operators four programs including:

Mitacs Accelerate
Research internships for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with industry across all disciplines, as a platform for knowledge transfer and commercialization.

Mitacs Elevate
A two-year program providing postdoctoral fellows with professional and leadership development training, while leading a long-term research project with a partner organization.

Mitacs Globalink
Research internships bringing top international students to Canada to build global research and development networks.

Mitacs Step
Business-ready skills training workshops for up-and-coming Canadian researchers. Workshops cover project management, entrepreneurial thinking, communication and basics of the business environment.

Funding
Mitacs is jointly funded by the Government of Canada, along with provincial governments, academic partners and research partners.