The Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards celebrate outstanding Mitacs program participants (past and present) who have turned their research into an innovative business or business idea.
Past award winners have received wide publicity from local, national, and international media outlets as well as partnership and investment opportunities as a result of being promoted to Mitacs’s national network.
A panel of esteemed judges will select five exceptional researchers-turned-entrepreneurs to receive a total of $25,000 to support their innovative businesses.
What do winners receive?
- $5,000 towards their start-up
- Inclusion in national marketing and media promotions
- Included in an awards ceremony broadcast across Canada
- Select applicants are featured in Mitacs Impact Stories
- Select applicants are asked to participate as speakers at events
Supporting program participants in their entrepreneurial journey is important to Mitacs. By helping them succeed, we are strengthening Canada’s economy and improving the lives of Canadians.
Further Information
Application Procedures
Please refer to the Mitacs website for application procedures.
Eligibility Requirements
Please refer to the Mitacs website for eligibility requirements.
Evaluation Criteria
Please refer to the Mitacs website for evaluation criteria.