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Last Update: June 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500 - $ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Mitacs Accelerate supports research internships that connect businesses and other organizations with academic expertise. It provides up to $15,000 per internship unit for collaborative projects that help solve research challenges and advance innovation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 7,500 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative research internships between academic institutions and partner organizations
- Applied research projects that address organizational challenges
- Projects aimed at commercializing research results or identifying new markets
Documents Needed
- Accelerate proposal template
- Intern CV template
- Additional documents required by your institution or province
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit corporations in Canada
- Not-for-profit corporations in Canada
- Municipalities in Canada
- Hospitals in Canada
- For-profit and not-for-profit organizations outside Canada as additional partners
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses that receive more than 50% of their funds from government sources
- For-profit and not-for-profit organizations outside Canada as the main partner organization
- Consulting firms under Accelerate Entrepreneur
- Full-time employees without ownership or management responsibility under Accelerate Entrepreneur
- Sole proprietorships and limited liability partnerships under Accelerate Entrepreneur
Eligible expenses
- Intern stipend or salary
- Research expenses directly related to the project
- Additional partner contributions for stipend top-ups or specialized research needs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Consulting services.
- Development projects that are not research projects.
- Work on a project before the award letter is issued and funds are transferred to the academic institution.
- Projects that exceed the program’s start and end date limits, as these are subject to cancellation.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Yukon
- Québec
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are peer reviewed, usually within six to eight weeks.
- Proposals with multiple internships or revisions may take longer.
- Mitacs notifies all participants of the decision and next steps.
- Funding is forwarded to the academic institution only after approval and receipt of the partner contribution.
Additional information
- Peer review of proposals generally takes six to eight weeks, with possible extensions for complex or multi-internship projects.
- Intellectual property resulting from the project remains with the academic institution and partner organization as per the academic institution’s IP policy.
- Interns, professors, and partner organizations all have defined responsibilities before, during, and after the internship, including mandatory exit surveys.
- The new digital application portal is available, and eligibility for this platform depends on the award structure and absence of joint funding or known conflicts of interest at application.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Mitacs Accelerate Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Mitacs Accelerate. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Mitacs Accelerate?
Mitacs Accelerate supports research internships that connect businesses and other organizations with academic expertise. It provides up to $15,000 per internship unit for collaborative projects that help solve research challenges and advance innovation.
How much funding can be received?
Mitacs Accelerate Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Mitacs Accelerate program?
To be eligible for the Mitacs Accelerate program, you must:
For-profit or not-for-profit corporations in Canada
Municipal or hospital partners in Canada
Additional international partners allowed
What expenses are eligible under Mitacs Accelerate?
Collaborative research internships between academic institutions and partner organizations
Applied research projects that address organizational challenges
Projects aimed at commercializing research results or identifying new markets
Where is the Mitacs Accelerate available?
The Mitacs Accelerate program is available across Canada.
Is the Mitacs Accelerate a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Mitacs Accelerate is a Researchers And Facilities