MITACs
Mitacs powers research and development creation by connecting private sector with the best post-secondary institutions to solve organizational challenges — in Canada and internationally. For 20 years, Mitacs has funded cutting-edge research, created job opportunities for graduate students and helped companies reach their goals, achieving results that have bolstered the Canadian economy and impact.
Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur funds student and postdoctoral entrepreneurs to further develop the research or technology at the core of their start-up business. With the support of an approved incubator, Mitacs funding helps students and postdoctoral fellows build their professional entrepreneurial skills, with the goal of commercializing their start-up’s technology, product, or service through funded internships. In short, Accelerate Entrepreneur pays students and postdoctoral fellows to grow their start-ups and get to market faster.
Student and postdoctoral entrepreneurs must hold ownership in their start-up and hold responsibility for the management and/or operations of the company. Full-time employees with no ownership or responsibility for the company’s management and/or operations are not eligible for Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur funding.
Through their platform, you can find the right people with the knowledge and skill sets to solve your innovation challenges while assisting with some of the costs. check their full menu of services and programs at the following link.
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How can participating in Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur influence the long-term success and scalability of a start-up?
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Introduction
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Introduction: What is Non Dilutive Funding?
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Introduction: Resources
Loans available in Canada
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Loans Available in Canada: Resources
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Loans Available in Canada: RBCx
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Loans Available in Canada: TIMIA Capital
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Loans Available in Canada: Clear.Co
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Loans Available in Canada: Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)
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Loans Available in Canada: WeBC - Loans for Young Women Entrepreneurs in British Columbia
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Loans Available in Canada: Other Loans (list)
BDC
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BDC: Introduction
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BDC: Technology Financing
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BDC: Small Business Loan
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BDC: Newcomer Entrepreneur
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BDC: Other Services
Tax Credits
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Tax Credits: Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)
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Tax Credits: Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (IDMTC)
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Tax Credits: Other Tax Credits
Talent
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Talent: Innovate BC
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Talent: MITACs
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Talent: Student Work Placement Program
Grants
Other Sources Available in Canada