Mitacs supports Canada's   municipalities 

AT MITACS WE WORK WITH YOU TO BRING YOUR IDEAS TO MARKET

WHAT KEEPS A MUNICIPALITY 
FROM INNOVATING?

SUCCESS STORIES

 A harsh climate is to blame for the bumpy streets in St. John’s. So, the city is working with researchers and Mitacs interns at Memorial University to improve road conditions via improved asphalt binder and mixtures.

Looking to enhance visitor experience in the region, Kootenay Rockies Tourism tasked student researchers at Selkirk College to provide an assessment of the current state of signage and information.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW  

The data, analyses, tools, and guidelines you need to strengthen your community require talent, time, and budget. But finding the ideal combination of these three elements can be a challenge. 

Mitacs helps you bridge those gaps. 

We connect municipalities of all sizes with post-secondary researchers for innovative projects — from economic development to sustainability, smart cities, cybersecurity, public health, infrastructure and more — ensuring you develop the best public policies to create vibrant and healthy communities. 

No matter the scope of the project, we can help. 

• We understand the challenges Canadian municipalities face 
• We find the right academic/research talent to provide you with the specialized knowledge and skills you need to advance policy and execute projects 
• We can provide financial support for your innovation needs, up to 55%
  
• Scalable, multidisciplinary projects 
• Minimum project is 4 months with no maximum
• From $6,000 to multi-million $ in funding

WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MUNICIPALITY’S INNOVATION CHALLENGES

YOUR KEY BENEFITS

Leverage your budget to develop better public policies

We provide you with leading talent for your project and region

Collaborate with experts and gain access to state-of-the art research

• Municipal stakeholders, elected and administrative officials, and community partners 
• Major metropolitan regions
• Rural and suburban areas
  

No matter the size of your community, we work with you  

Who we are

Achieving innovation goals, whether you are a major city, a smaller town, or a rural community, requires time, talent, and budget.

Mitacs can help you achieve your goals, connecting you to the right research talent and making your budget go further.

With 14,000 collaborations and 80 innovation project experts, Mitacs is a leader in Canada’s innovation ecosystem.

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