Grant

Mitacs Accelerate

Mitacs · Federal (all of Canada)

OpenResearchHiring & Talent
Funding
Up to $20,000
Up to $20,000 per placement
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Grant
Covers up to 50% of eligible costs
Company stage
Early Stage / Startup, SME, Large Corp, Academic

Overview

Mitacs Accelerate provides research awards for companies to collaborate with postsecondary researchers, students and postdoctoral fellows on complex research challenges. A partner cash contribution is matched by Mitacs to create an internship research award, with the intern receiving a minimum stipend.

Who can apply

Not specified on listing - verify on program website

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What it can pay for

R&DHiringAdvisory

Past recipients

No public list of past recipients is linked for this program yet.

Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

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Last checked by SeedPort: Aug 10, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.