Successful innovation takes more than an idea. That's where Mitacs comes in. As Canada's innovation organization, for over 25 years governments across Canada have invested in our unique formula: – strategic partnerships between enterprise and research + talent + and financial support to drive innovation. Watch our new brand video to learn more about how Mitacs is fueling innovation in Canada and around the world. This is the #MitacsImpact ✨ https://lnkd.in/eZnpC3kM ----- Une innovation réussie, c’est plus qu’une simple idée. C’est là que Mitacs entre en jeu. Comme nous sommes l’organisation canadienne de l’innovation, les gouvernements de tout le pays investissent depuis plus de 25 ans dans notre formule unique : des partenariats stratégiques entre les entreprises et la recherche + le talent + le soutien financier pour stimuler l’innovation. Regardez notre nouvelle vidéo de marque pour en savoir plus sur la façon dont Mitacs alimente l’innovation au Canada et dans le monde entier. C’est l’#ImpactMitacs ✨ https://lnkd.in/e6C9uzdG #EffetMitacs #InnovationCanadienne #innovation #Canada #ProspéritéÉconomique #MitacsEffect #CanadianInnovation #innovation #Canada #EconomicProsperity
Mitacs
Research Services
Vancouver, BC 71,253 followers
Bringing Innovation Into Reach | L’innovation à votre portée
About us
At Mitacs, we are bringing innovation to more people in more places across Canada and around the world. We make investing in new knowledge easier through access to top researchers, flexible project plans, and co-investments in talent. Our teams work closely with businesses, researchers, and governments to create new pathways to safer cities, better healthcare, improved products, a cleaner environment, and a more diverse and inclusive economy. ----- À Mitacs, nous amenons l’innovation à plus de personnes dans plus d’endroits au Canada et dans le monde. Nous simplifions les choses pour les personnes souhaitant investir dans de nouvelles connaissances en leur donnant accès à l’élite de la recherche, à des plans de projet flexibles et à des investissements conjoints dans le talent. Les équipes de Mitacs collaborent étroitement avec le monde des entreprises, la communauté de la recherche et des instances gouvernementales pour explorer de nouvelles voies menant à des villes plus sûres, à de meilleurs soins de santé, à des produits plus efficaces, à un environnement plus propre ainsi qu’à une économie plus diverse et plus inclusive.
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http://www.mitacs.ca
External link for Mitacs
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, BC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1999
- Specialties
- Research, Innovation, Research and Development, Commercialization, Grants, Funding, Internships, Work-integrated learning, Startups, SMEs, Canada, Canadian business, talent acquisition, SR&ED, Small business growth, international cooperation, startup support, quantum, social sciences and humanities, Indigenous Pathways, new technology, Quantum, AI, Cleantech, Small Business support, Entrepreneurship, careerdevelopment, and paid reseearch
Locations
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Primary
University of British Columbia, 6190 Agronomy Road
Suite 301
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, CA
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University of Toronto, 100 College Street
Suite 522
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1L5, CA
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405 Avenue Ogilvy
Bureau 101
Montréal, Quebec H3N 1M3, CA
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56 Sparks Street
Suite 300
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5A9, CA
Employees at Mitacs
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David Kirkpatrick
Business Consulting/Development - Collaborator who creates win/win opportunities
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Tim Warland
Helping technology companies gain traction
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Michael McGee
Director of IT | Customer Support | IIoT | SaaS | Business and Technology Support Leader | Cloud Enterprise Customer Support
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Roger Kemp
Updates
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🚀 Revolutionizing Healthcare in Remote Communities Congratulations to David Black, a The University of British Columbia PhD student and recipient of the Mitacs Innovation Award for Outstanding Innovation! 🎉 David's groundbreaking remote ultrasound system is making diagnostics accessible in rural communities, saving time, money, and resources while improving patient care. Tested in Haida Gwaii, this innovation enables expert-guided ultrasounds through mixed reality technology, reducing the need for long, costly commutes. At Mitacs, we’re proud to support trailblazing researchers like David, who are driving real-world impact and building a healthier future for all Canadians. 🔗 Learn more in The Tyee: https://lnkd.in/exDT-wF2 #MitacsImpact #HealthcareInnovation #RemoteCare #CanadianInnovation #HealthcareTech
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🏆 Winner Spotlight: Dr. Timsy Bhando, Ph.D. recipient of the 2024 #MitacsInnovationAwards for Outstanding Innovation! 🎉 As a postdoctoral researcher at McMaster University Dr. Bhando’s discovery of KCB-100 is opening new doors in treating neurodegenerative diseases and depression. Her work is an inspiring example of how natural compounds can drive cutting-edge therapies. Join us in celebrating Dr. Bhando’s remarkable contributions to #healthinnovation! https://lnkd.in/eij22mX7 ----- 🏆 Pleins feux sur la lauréate : Timsy Bhando, Ph. D., lauréate d’un #PrixInnovationdeMitacs pour Excellence en innovation! 🎉 La découverte de Mme Bhando, chercheuse au postdoctorat de l’Université McMaster, de KCB-100 ouverte de nouvelles portes dans le traitement des troubles neurodégénératifs et de la dépression. Son travail est un exemple inspirant de la façon dont les composés naturels peuvent propulser les thérapies de pointe. Joignez-vous à nous pour célébrer les contributions remarquables de Mme Bhando à l’#InnovationEnSanté! https://lnkd.in/eij22mX7 #ExcellenceEnRecherche #InnovationCanadienne #ImpactMitacs #ResearchExcellence #CdnInnovation #MitacsImpact
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Prestigious Mitacs Innovation Awards Celebrate Canada’s Top Talent for Breakthroughs in Health, Food, Industry, Water Treatment and More Eight Canadian innovators have been recognized for game-changing contributions across diverse fields. Their work ranges from a first-of-its-kind remote ultrasound device and a novel fungi-based therapeutic for neurodegenerative diseases, to a monitoring system that enables mine operators to ‘see’ inside tailings dams and a low-cost rainwater-powered disinfection solution to deliver clean water to rural areas. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gdyqMVHM Subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine by visiting https://lnkd.in/g_jpMD23
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🌟 Ready to enhance your leadership and communication skills? Our December workshops are here to help you grow! 🌟 👉 Applying Principles of Leadership & Team Building 📅 December 6, 10:00 am PST 👉 Building Your Project Network Map 📅 December 5, 10:00 am MST 👉 Incorporating REDI into Your Project 📅 December 3, 10:30 am AST 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ebnbcDqV For any questions, email us at training@mitacs.ca #MitacsTraining #Leadership #Communication #Innovation
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Exciting international research opportunity for undergraduate students in STEM fields! Mitacs, in partnership with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), is offering the RISE-Globalink Research Internship. This unique initiative allows undergraduate students in biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, earth sciences, or engineering to spend 3 months in Germany working on research projects supervised by PhD students. Application deadline: November 15, 2024, 5:59 PM ETFunding available: $6,000 toward travel and accommodation program dates: Projects start between May 15 and July 10, 2025 Don't miss out on this chance to gain international research experience! 🔗 Learn more and apply : https://lnkd.in/eSwM5P59 https://lnkd.in/eXCMXD9k —— Occasion intéressante de recherche internationale pour les étudiant·es du premier cycle dans les domaines des STIM! Mitacs, en partenariat avec l’Office allemand d’échanges universitaires (DAAD), offre Stage de recherche Globalink-RISE. Cette initiative unique permet aux étudiant·es de premier cycle en biologie, en chimie, en physique, en informatique, en sciences de la Terre ou en génie de travailler pendant 3 mois en Allemagne sur un projet de recherche supervisé par des étudiant·es au doctorat. Date limite pour présenter sa candidature : 15 novembre 2024, 17 h 59, heure de l’EstFinancement offert : 6 000 $ pour le déplacement et l’hébergementDates du programme : Les projets doivent commencer entre le 15 mai et le 10 juillet 2025. Ne manquez pas votre chance d’acquérir une expérience en recherche internationale! 🔗 Renseignez-vous et présentez votre candidature : https://lnkd.in/eSwM5P59 https://lnkd.in/empF_-Ue #MitacsGlobalink #SRGRISE #OccasionsEnSTIM #StageDeRecherche #Innovation #ExpérienceInternationale #ÉtudiantsCanadiens #ÉtudiantesCanadiennes #MitacsGlobalink #RISEGRI #STEMopportunities #ResearchInternship #Innovation #InternationalExperience #CanadianStudents
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🇨🇦🤝🇶🇦 A Quantum Leap in International Collaboration! On November 13, Mitacs proudly signed a historic Letter of Intent (MOU) with the Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), marking the first-ever Quantum-focused agreement between Canada and Qatar. This new partnership, the HBKU-Mitacs Strategic Collaboration, supports Mitacs’s commitment to advancing Quantum research under Canada’s National Quantum Strategy. Together, we’re paving the way for knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and Quantum project delivery that will strengthen global innovation in this transformative field. A heartfelt thank you to Canada’s Ambassador to Qatar, Isabelle Martin, for witnessing this momentous occasion and her pivotal role in making this milestone possible. Stay tuned as we continue to bridge international talent and research to push the boundaries of Quantum innovation. #QuantumInnovation #GlobalCollaboration #CanadaQatar #MitacsImpact #QuantumResearch David Enriquez
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Félicitations à Marine Queffeulou, PDG de KALEGO SOLUTIONS, et à Thales Canada, qui se sont distinguées aux #PrixInnovationdeMitacs 2024. Leur succès reflète la richesse et le dynamisme de l’innovation au Québec. Nous sommes fiers de soutenir Mitacs, qui contribue à la création de liens entre les milieux de la recherche, la relève et les entreprises innovantes. En investissant dans ces collaborations, nous contribuons à renforcer l’expérience des jeunes talents et l’écosystème québécois de même qu’à encourager le développement de solutions concrètes pour relever les défis de demain. #innovation
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Supporting Canadian innovation and governance excellence! At Mitacs, we know that strong governance is a cornerstone of fostering resilient and globally competitive companies in Canada’s innovation ecosystem. That’s why we’re thrilled to highlight the 10th cohort of the Innovation Governance Program (iGP), as spotlighted today by the Council of Canadian Innovators | Conseil canadien des innovateurs in The Globe and Mail. Over 1,000 graduates have already benefited from IGP, gaining the expertise to become impactful board members for high-growth companies. Programs like this align perfectly with our mission at Mitacs: connecting talent, research, and industry to drive Canada’s competitive edge. Congratulations to all the leaders and partners driving the success of this program, and here’s to building an even stronger innovation ecosystem in Canada! #InnovationGovernance #CdnInnovation #Leadership #MitacsImpact
Today in The Globe and Mail, we’re proud to spotlight our trailblazing 10th cohort of the Innovation Governance Program, filled with leaders who are shaping the future of resilient and globally competitive Canadian firms. Since 2021, iGP has equipped over 1,000 graduates with the governance expertise and strategic insights necessary to propel Canada’s fastest-growing companies on the global stage. Over the past six weeks, participants have engaged in dynamic discussions on what it takes to serve as effective board members for high-growth companies in Canada’s thriving innovation economy. Ready to join this transformative journey? Applications for the Winter 2025 iGP session (February–March) are now open and will close on January 6. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gQfurJbA or join us for an information session on November 28 or December 10: https://lnkd.in/defPQkzB. iGP is made possible thanks to the invaluable contributions of various organizations and governance experts. We would like to extend our gratitude to the leaders at these organizations who contribute to the success of iGP: Bennett Jones: Gary S. A. Solway Cycura - Cyber Security Services WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL): Iain Paterson Deloitte: Prashant Masand, Erin Friio, Anders McKenzie, Duncan Sinclair Innovation Asset Collective: Mike McLean Erin Pisko Peggy Chooi TMX Group: Dani Lipkin Berk Sumen The Logic: David Skok Jenna Zuschlag Misener AltaML: Nicole Janssen Andrea Dion Duncan Mundell (He-Him) Advise2Rise: Susy M. Re:Co | B Corp Certified: Jennifer Wilson Ralf Riekers + our iGP Venture Partner: The Firehood + our iGP Community Partners: Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB), QueerTech, Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons, Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
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✨ What an incredible night at the 2024 #MitacsInnovationAwards! From remote ultrasound tech to innovative water treatment, we celebrated groundbreaking projects across Canada. Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success. Learn more about the winners and their impact here: https://lnkd.in/eUMZG7Nn ----- ✨ Quelle formidable soirée aux #PrixInnovationdeMitacs 2024! De la technologie d’échographie à distance en passant par le traitement de l’eau novateur, nous avons célébré des projets révolutionnaires de partout au Canada. Félicitations aux lauréats et lauréates et merci à tous et à toutes d’avoir fait de cet événement une réussite. Apprenez-en plus sur nos lauréats et lauréates et sur leur impact ici : https://lnkd.in/e22EaYui #ImpactMitacs #ExcellenceEnRecherche #innovation #MitacsImpact #ResearchExcellence #Innovation