TALENT FOR INNOVATIONSurvey insights for Mitacs Accelerateinterns and the companies thatemploy them. 7,000+

The Mitacs Accelerate program supports research collaborations between university and private-sector partners. Sources: www.mitacs.ca/en/newsroom/publication/accelerate-interns-survey

grad students and postdocs across Canadahave participated in an Accelerate internship.

Intern employment

have started their own company

27%

of interns currently working in the private sector were hired by their partner companies

36%

of interns who are currentlyemployed were hired into a new position at the company

11%

Knowledge and skillsincreased their ability to conduct research to address private sector problems87%

enhanced their expertise and know-how relevant to the private sector 85%

Company resultsInternational talent

believe their participation in Mitacs Accelerate has increased theirsatisfaction with theirstay in Canada

82%

would recommendthat students from theircountry participate in aCanadian industrialresearch internship program

83%

70%of former internsare working in anR&D environment

74%saw increasedvalue for R&Dand innovation

of companies surveyed saidthey would recommendMitacs Accelerate

92%

• 81% made new investments in R&D of more than $10,000• 66% said project results have been or will be commercialized• 47% engaged in new collaboration(s) with the academic sector

Former interns report significantresearch and job-related experience.

www.mitacs.ca/en/newsroom/publication/mitacs-accelerate-industry-survey