Funding Limits
Up to 50% of eligible costs
Program Contact Details
bd@mitacs.ca
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Industry
Education, healthcare and social assistance
What is this funding for?
Money to grow start-ups and get to market faster through funded internships
Program Description
Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur funds student and postdoctoral entrepreneurs to achieve commercialization goals, and further develop the research or technology at the core of their start-up business.
Accelerate Entrepreneur is designed to support the unique needs of postdoctoral, undergraduate, graduate, and college student entrepreneurs. 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 incorporated start-up’s technology, product, or service through funded internships.
Steps to Apply
1. Connect with your local Mitacs Advisor to initiate your application
2. Review eligibility criteria, proposal guidelines, and relevant policies
3. Prepare your proposal using the latest Mitacs Accelerate template
4. Complete the Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur Conflict of Interest Declaration Form
5. Obtain a letter of support from your host incubator facility
6. Collect all required signatures: intern(s), professor(s), partner contact, and university Office of Research Services or equivalent
7. Email your complete proposal package to your Mitacs Advisor
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