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Mitacs Accelerate

Mitacs Accelerate

Funds industry-academic internships in Canada through collaborative project support to strengthen real-world implementation.

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Mitacs Accelerate is Canada's primary university-industry research internship program, connecting post-secondary students and postdoctoral fellows with industry, not-for-profit, and public-sector partners to carry out applied research projects. Administered by Mitacs, a national not-for-profit organisation, the program operates on a rolling intake basis with no fixed application deadlines; applica…

What this grant funds

Industry-academic research internships pairing Canadian post-secondary students or postdoctoral fellows with industry partners across all sectors, on a rolling intake basis.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.8 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.4–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.mitacs.ca