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Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Mitacs Business Strategy Internship supports innovation-focused projects in Canada with funding of $10,000 or $15,000 per intern. It brings together interns, academic supervisors, and partner organizations to improve products, processes, services, and broader business innovation activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- Indigenous Peoples
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects focused on business innovation activities.
- Projects that improve products, processes, or services.
- Projects covering marketing, operations, finance, or intellectual property.
Documents Needed
- Project proposal template
- ORS or equivalent office sign-off page
Official resources
Program guide
Supporting document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit corporations
- Eligible not-for-profit corporations
- Municipalities
- Hospitals
- For-profit businesses and not-for-profit corporations outside Canada, as additional partners on projects with a Canadian partner organization
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project costs under the BSI use-of-funds policy
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchases of goods or services from a project partner organization
- Expenses for partner organization personnel
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- For-profit businesses and not-for-profit corporations operating outside Canada, only as additional partners on projects with a Canadian partner organization
Selection criteria
- Mitacs assesses project quality, eligibility, and completeness.
- Applications are reviewed for economic and societal impact, talent development, and collaboration.
- Projects are also reviewed for feasibility and risk, including economic and national security risks and adverse effects on humans, animals, or the environment.
- If funding becomes limited, approval is prioritized based on the potential cumulative benefits of the proposed activity.
How to apply
1
Create an Account on RAP
- Access the Mitacs Registration and Application Portal (RAP).
- Create a user account if you don't have one.
2
Discuss with Mitacs Advisor
Contact your local Mitacs Advisor to discuss the eligibility and current availability of the Business Strategy Internship program funding.
3
Prepare Application
- Utilize the proposal template available on the RAP.
- Co-design a project proposal with your academic supervisor and partner organization.
- Ensure the project addresses innovation components needed by the partner organization.
4
Complete Application
- Fill out all sections in the RAP application form.
- Obtain necessary signatures from the intern, academic supervisor, partner organization, and the Office of Research Services (ORS) or equivalent.
5
Submit Application
- Upload the signed ORS page and completed project proposal to the RAP.
- Submit the full application for review.
6
Partner Organization Contribution
Ensure the partner organization pays their financial contribution as invoiced by Mitacs once the application is submitted.
7
Waiting Period for Review
- Allow approximately four weeks for Mitacs to review the application for eligibility and completeness.
- Be prepared to make revisions if sections are incomplete.
8
Project Approval and Fund Release
- Receive an Approval letter from Mitacs indicating project approval.
- Wait for funds to be released to the academic institution once the partner contributions are received.
- Ensure no project work begins until funds are received by the intern from the academic institution.
9
Project Execution
- Begin the four to six-month project following the receipt of funds.
- Hold regular meetings with academic and partner organization supervisors.
10
Final Reporting
- Complete an exit survey within 30 days of project completion.
- Ensure the academic institution submits a Financial Report to Mitacs.
Processing and Agreement
- Mitacs reviews submitted applications for eligibility, completeness, and project quality.
- Applicants are notified if the application is ineligible or incomplete within four weeks of submission.
- Approved applicants receive an Outcome Letter and an Award Letter confirming acceptance, project start dates, and the funding amount.
- Funds are released to the academic institution only after the partner contribution has been received and the proposal is approved.
Additional information
- The Business Strategy Internship has limited availability, and applicants are encouraged to contact a local Mitacs Advisor before drafting an application.
- Mitacs provides online professional development courses to interns through e-Campus, EDGE.
- Projects should not start until the academic institution has received the funds from Mitacs and has made arrangements to pay the intern.
- Applications are reviewed for project quality, eligibility, and completeness, and applicants may be asked to revise incomplete sections.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship Program
What is the Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship?
Mitacs Business Strategy Internship supports innovation-focused projects in Canada with funding of $10,000 or $15,000 per intern. It brings together interns, academic supervisors, and partner organizations to improve products, processes, services, and broader business innovation activities.
How much funding can be received?
Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship program?
To be eligible for the Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship program, you must:
Projects must be carried out in Canada.
A Canadian partner organization and academic supervision are required.
The project must address business innovation components.
What expenses are eligible under Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship?
Projects focused on business innovation activities.
Projects that improve products, processes, or services.
Projects covering marketing, operations, finance, or intellectual property.
Where is the Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship available?
The Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship program is available across Canada.
Is the Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship?
Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship is funded by Mitacs