Mitacs and CPCoE partner to advance Veteran health and chronic pain research in Canada
$2.5 million partnership will build research talent and accelerate solutions that improve the lives of Veterans
June 30, 2026
Hamilton, ON: The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence (CPCoE) and Mitacs are pleased to announce a new partnership to strengthen research capacity and accelerate impact in the field of Veteran health and chronic pain.
Through a coordinated two-year initiative, Building Capacity in Veteran Chronic Pain Research, CPCoE and Mitacs will support the development of the next generation of researchers and changemakers. The partnership will provide internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as post-doctoral fellows, contributing to critical research addressing the needs of Canadian Veterans living with chronic pain. This collaboration represents a significant co-investment between CPCoE and Mitacs, with an estimated $2.5 million directed toward talent development and applied research. By enabling emerging researchers to gain hands-on experience in Veteran-focused research, the partnership will expand capacity in a high-priority area of health and strengthen Canada’s broader research ecosystem.
“The partnership with Mitacs reinforces CPCoE’s role as a national leader and go-to institution for Veteran health and chronic pain research,” said Dr. Abhimanyu Sud, Chief Scientific Officer at CPCoE. “Together, we are accelerating our impact by supporting future researchers and ensuring that critical knowledge continues to grow in areas that matter most to Veterans and their families.” This initiative also reflects strong alignment across Canada’s research and innovation landscape on the importance of advancing Veteran health and military-related research. By strengthening connections across institutions and disciplines, CPCoE and Mitacs are fostering innovation, developing skilled talent and driving meaningful impact for Veterans and the broader health system.
“Mitacs is proud to collaborate with CPCoE to support emerging researchers and strengthen research capacity in Veteran health,” said Derek Newton, Senior Vice-President, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at Mitacs. “By moving research into action, this collaboration will ultimately help improve quality of life for Veterans—supporting better health, reduced pain, and overall well-being through solutions that make a real difference.”
As a trusted hub for collaboration, CPCoE continues to work with partners across academia, government, and the not-for-profit sector to advance solutions in chronic pain and Veteran well-being. This partnership with Mitacs signals a shared commitment to accelerating progress, supporting talent, and delivering impact where it is needed most.
About CPCoE
The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans advances research, knowledge translation, and collaboration to improve the prevention and management of chronic pain among Canadian Veterans. Working with partners across the country, CPCoE supports evidence-informed solutions that enhance care, policy, and quality of life for Veterans and their families.
About Mitacs
For over 25 years, Mitacs has helped grow the economy and develop the workforce of tomorrow, connecting industry with academia and global partners to solve real-world challenges. Mitacs supports business-academic research collaboration through internships, co-funded with businesses, for undergraduate to graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, acting as an essential research-commercialization bridge. Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.
