Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
Mitacs Inc.
Mitacs supports the attraction, training, retention, and deployment of highly qualified personnel through internships and professional skills training for post-secondary students and postdoctoral fellows. Mitacs also provides entrepreneurs opportunities to connect with potential international clients and investors through internships in incubators operating in Mitacs partner countries.
- Total value
- $1.2B
- Agreements
- 9
- Apr 2012 to Apr 2022
- Median agreement
- $34.9M
- Typical range
- $18M–$135M
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mitacs Inc. | 9 | $1.2B |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | $34.9M |
| 2013 | 1 | $20M |
| 2014 | 1 | $18M |
| 2016 | 2 | $149M |
| 2017 | 1 | $261M |
| 2019 | 1 | $7M |
| 2021 | 1 | $669M |
| 2022 | 1 | $37.3M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | 9 | $1.2B |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 9 | $1.2B |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific research and development services | 6 | $1.1B |
| Grant-making and giving services | 2 | $41.9M |
| Other professional, scientific and technical services | 1 | $37.3M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Mitacs Inc. | Contribution | $37,300,000 |
| Apr 2021 | Mitacs Inc. | Contribution | $668,780,038 |
| Aug 2019 | Mitacs Inc. | Contribution | $7,000,000 |
| Apr 2017 | Mitacs Inc. | Contribution | $260,500,000 |
| Apr 2016 | Mitacs Inc. | Contribution | $135,400,000 |
| Apr 2016 | Mitacs Inc. | Contribution | $14,000,000 |
| Apr 2014 | Mitacs Inc. | Contribution | $18,000,000 |
| Apr 2013 | Mitacs Inc. | Contribution | $19,975,000 |
| Apr 2012 | Mitacs Inc. | Contribution | $34,875,000 |