Today, Research Manitoba and Mitacs announce the renewal of their strategic partnership, with Research Manitoba providing an investment of $4.8 million over three years to support Mitacs in several initiatives that benefit Manitoba’s research and training eco-system.
Research Manitoba’s investment supports several Mitacs programs that connect Manitoba researchers with local companies to provide internships and professional training programs. These programs result in lasting impacts on both researchers and industry partners, equipping researchers with invaluable skills while empowering industry partners with fresh perspectives and innovative solutions for long-term growth and collaboration. Many of the interns transition to full-time careers with their internship partners after the programs are completed and become leaders in their fields.
One program of note supported through this renewed partnership is the Indigenous Pathways program which provides greater access to opportunities for Indigenous business owners and researchers, by reducing the amount of investment from the host organization for the internships. With funding from Research Manitoba, Mitacs provides 75% of the cost of projects with an Indigenous host organization and/or intern.
Today’s announcement is marked with a celebration at RTDS Technologies Inc., a Manitoba organization that has hosted several Mitacs interns who have successfully pursued full-time employment at the facility afterwards. Honourable Renée Cable, Manitoba’s Minister of Advanced Education and Training, was in attendance and met with several Mitacs interns, past and current.
Find out more about Mitacs programs at mitacs.ca
Source: Research Manitoba