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Mitacs — Elevate
Elevate: Empowering research partnerships with postdoctoral talent and funding
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000 - $ 120,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Mitacs Elevate program provides a maximum funding of $120,000 for two-year projects, aimed at integrating top-ranked postdoctoral fellows into partner organizations to address business needs through research application. Eligible activities include research management training, fostering strategic networks, and leveraging academic resources for business growth.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 120,000 $
- Minimum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- One- to two-year postdoctoral research fellowship projects with partner organizations.
- Applied research projects that address a partner organization’s business or R&D needs.
- Collaborative projects combining academic supervision, partner involvement, and professional development.
- Projects involving on-site interaction with the partner organization, with virtual interaction also allowed where appropriate.
Documents Needed
- Postdoctoral fellow CV
- One recommendation letter from a former supervisor or person familiar with the fellow's research expertise
- Proposed academic supervisor CV
- One recommendation letter from the proposed academic supervisor
- One recommendation letter from the partner organization, including the financial contribution amount
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit Canadian corporations
- Canadian business locations of foreign-owned for-profit corporations with significant Canadian operations
- Not-for-profit corporations in Canada
- Hospitals in Canada
- Municipalities in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Government departments, agencies or ministries.
- Academic institutions.
- Indigenous governments.
- Foreign companies.
Eligible expenses
- Minimum stipend or salary of $55,000 per year for the fellow
- Up to $5,000 per year for research costs
- Relocation costs for eligible research personnel and immediate family members, when tied to research support
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed administratively to confirm program eligibility.
- Eligible proposals then undergo an external peer review.
- Funding decisions depend on the quality of submissions and available funding.
- If accepted, the project can start only after research approval and receipt of partner funds.
- Applicants receive email confirmation after submission.
Additional information
- Partner contributions must be received by Mitacs before funds are released.
- Proposals undergo a two-stage review process.
- Projects may begin after acceptance and required approvals.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Mitacs — Elevate Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Mitacs — Elevate. 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 — Elevate?
The Mitacs Elevate program provides a maximum funding of $120,000 for two-year projects, aimed at integrating top-ranked postdoctoral fellows into partner organizations to address business needs through research application. Eligible activities include research management training, fostering strategic networks, and leveraging academic resources for business growth.
How much funding can be received?
Mitacs — Elevate Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $120,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Mitacs — Elevate program?
To be eligible for the Mitacs — Elevate program, you must:
The organization must be incorporated in Canada.
The organization must be an end user of the research with a site where the fellow conducts at least 50% of the fellowship.
Eligible organizations include for-profit corporations, crown corporations with less than 50% government revenues, as well as certain not-for-profit corporations, hospitals, and municipalities.
What expenses are eligible under Mitacs — Elevate?
One- to two-year postdoctoral research fellowship projects with partner organizations.
Applied research projects that address a partner organization’s business or R&D needs.
Collaborative projects combining academic supervision, partner involvement, and professional development.
Projects involving on-site interaction with the partner organization, with virtual interaction also allowed where appropriate.
Who can I contact for more information about the Mitacs — Elevate?
You can contact Mitacs by email at elevate@mitacs.ca.
Where is the Mitacs — Elevate available?
The Mitacs — Elevate program is available across Canada.