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  • OVIN DEI Advisory Committee

    OVIN is accelerating the development and commercialization of next generation electric, connected and autonomous vehicle and mobility technologies. Our Advisory Committee is comprised of leading experts in this space. Their role is to guide, inform and support OVIN’s work to drive the future of Ontario’s automotive and mobility sector. 

  • Regional Future Workforce (RFW) – Empowering Equity in STEM Pilot Program

    OVIN’s Content Partnerships Program is designed to connect industry, academia, and learners across the province to a central online learning platform with Ontario-made micro-credentials. The content developed through the Content Partnerships Program will be hosted on OVIN’s Upskilling Platform, which is currently in development, and will be a demonstration of what Ontario is capable of when it comes to automotive and mobility upskilling training. This platform will be free to use for the members of Ontario’s automotive and mobility workforce. 

  • Leading the Charge: Ontario’s Leadership in EV Charging Innovation

    The electric vehicle (EV) charging industry has expanded rapidly in recent years, along with global ambitions to decarbonize the transport sector. EV chargers are essential to the development of the EV market – without sufficient charging infrastructure, the electrification of transport would not be able to keep pace with demand. This global expansion is pushing technological innovations, with EV charging organizations exploring opportunities for faster charging, wireless charging, and smart charging, and looking at how charging solutions can unlock opportunities for the sector.

  • R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream 

    The R&D Partnership Fund – C/AV and Smart Mobility – Stream 2 Program supports projects related to the development, testing, validation, and demonstration of connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) and smart mobility technologies

  • Ontario Accelerating the Shift to Electrification through New OVIN R&D Partnership Fund Stream

    Through the new Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid Stream, the province will support Ontario-made innovations that strengthen Ontario’s position as a global leader in the EV transition

  • OVIN Technology Pilot Zones

    Looking to build a future in automotive and mobility? We support students and recent graduates in Ontario to apply their expertise to industry problems, and gain real-world experience.

  • Ontario Spotlights Momentum in the Shift to Electrification through OVIN at the 2024 Canadian International AutoShow

    Featuring the Ontario Ministry of Energy’s new EV Charging Connections Procedures and EV innovations driven by industry leaders, the OVIN Speakers Series highlights Ontario’s vision for an electrified future.

  • Ontario Supporting SMEs with the Launch of its Going Global Initiative

    Ontario launched Going Global today, a pioneering new initiative that will support Ontario small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they expand their global footprint and enter into new markets. This initiative will provide Ontario companies with unparalleled opportunities to broaden their consumer reach, showcase their innovative offerings in international markets, and foster new and strategic partnerships within the international innovation ecosystem.

  • Ontario’s Unique Position: Hardware Electronics and Semiconductors and Their Role in the Automotive and Mobility Sector

    Ontario is uniquely positioned to be a central player in the semiconductor supply chain. The province is home to sought-after technical expertise and key industrial dependencies in automotive and advanced manufacturing. Ontario can play a leading role in the semiconductor space through its robust automotive sector, providing the link between chip manufacturing, EVs, and advanced automotive and mobility technologies.

  • Ecopia AI Completes Digitally Smart Map of Toronto

    Ecopia AI (Ecopia) announced the completion and delivery of a high-precision digital map of the City of Toronto that will be used to help Toronto become a smart city. The map was made possible with support from the Government of Ontario and represents the future of transportation mapping, while underscoring the importance of high-quality geospatial data.

  • Joyride revolutionizes Ontario’s urban mobility with OVIN partnership.

    OVIN’s investment will facilitate the development and installation of telematic Internet of Things (IoT) devices, specifically tailored for Waev Inc.’s GEM low-speed vehicles.

  • A Spotlight on Skills, Talent & Workforce Development: EV Automotive Repair, Aftermarket and Infrastructure for Electrification

    EV infrastructure, aftermarket and repair are the fourth and fifth stages of the automotive Electrification value chain and include the installation and maintenance of specialized infrastructure geared towards EVs, including grid planning/assessment, charging stations as well as servicing for EVs after they have been sold to the final user.