DAIR & Mitacs Lunch & Learn 30 June !

Jun 30, 2026

About the event

DAIR’s upcoming Mitacs Lunch and Learn is designed for Canadian aerospace organizations exploring support for research, business initiatives and operational improvement projects. 

Hear from Ahmed Tanashi, Senior Advisor, Business Development at Mitacs, as he provides an overview of Mitacs Accelerate, Business Strategy Internship opportunities, eligible project areas and how DAIR can support aligned organizations through the process. 

Event details
    • Date: Tuesday, June 30 
    • Time: 12:00PM – 1:00 PM EDT
    • Virtual/ Webinar

The webinar will cover:
  • An overview of Mitacs and what R&D ecosystems supports and funding they provide 
  • A short orientation to the programs most applicable to the Canadian industry landscape, with a focus on Aerospace and related sectors 
  • Connecting Mitacs’ mission and value add to industry 
  • Mitacs standard programs (Accelerate, Entrepreneur Accelerate, BSI) 
  • The Mitacs Accelerate Defence and Security Call – a limited time offering open until August 17, 2026 
  • Mitacs and DAIR and what their agreement means for Canadian businesses and organizations 
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