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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security. 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 – 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