Open
Last Update: June 2, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security supports industrial innovation partnerships in Canadian defence and security. The program funds applied research projects aligned with defence priorities and can provide up to $20,000 per master’s or doctoral unit and $25,000 per postdoctoral unit.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Applied R&D projects in defence and security.
- Innovation partnerships in areas such as aerospace, digital systems, sensors, space technologies, simulation, and unmanned systems.
- Projects supporting dual-use technologies relevant to defence and security.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian postsecondary institutions.
- Canadian companies.
- Other organizations involved in defence and security innovation partnerships.
- Researchers from the postsecondary sector.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Mitacs and assessed through external peer review.
- A committee makes the funding decision after the review process.
- Applicants are notified if their file does not reach committee consideration or once review and processing are complete.
- Approved projects follow the standard Accelerate start and end-date policies.
Additional information
- Applicants must declare any potential conflict of interest at the time of application.
- Applications cannot be revised while under evaluation.
- Funding decisions are made by a committee after external peer review.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security Program
What is the Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security?
Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security supports industrial innovation partnerships in Canadian defence and security. The program funds applied research projects aligned with defence priorities and can provide up to $20,000 per master’s or doctoral unit and $25,000 per postdoctoral unit.
How much funding can be received?
Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security program?
To be eligible for the Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security program, you must:
Canadian postsecondary-industry partnerships
Defence and security alignment
Eligible under Accelerate rules
What expenses are eligible under Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security?
Applied R&D projects in defence and security.
Innovation partnerships in areas such as aerospace, digital systems, sensors, space technologies, simulation, and unmanned systems.
Projects supporting dual-use technologies relevant to defence and security.
Who can I contact for more information about the Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security?
You can contact Mitacs by email at qhibon@mitacs.ca or by phone at 4382708523.
Where is the Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security available?
The Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security program is available across Canada.
Is the Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security is a Partnering and Collaboration