Again, I think that's a question that's best referred to Mitacs itself. I'm here as the academic representative.
I know from our researchers' perspectives that in some cases we're working with companies with whom we already have a relationship, but in other cases the great benefit to universities of the relationship with Mitacs is that Mitacs has a truly national network. They're well plugged into innovation agendas across the country, and they help to make connections that universities might not otherwise be able to do.