Category: News Releases
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OVIN supports partnership between City of Kitchener and GeoMate for dynamic HD maps for autonomous driving applications
The City of Kitchener has partnered with GeoMate Inc., a local start-up out of Communitech in Kitchener’s innovation district, who has been successful in securing $580,000 from the Ontario government through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN).
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InDro Robotics Demonstrates Street Smart Robot with Support from Ontario Government
Ottawa, Ontario – December 19, 2024 – InDro Robotics, a leading Canadian R&D company in drones and ground robots, demonstrated its prototype Street Smart Robot (SSR) – designed to monitor municipal bike lanes to ensure they’re safe for cyclists. The SSR was made possible through a nearly $1.4 million investment, comprised of a technology partnership […]
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Enedym collaborates with Toyota Tsusho Canada to accelerate development of next-generation electric powertrains for airport ground support equipment
Hamilton, Ontario – December 19, 2024 – Enedym, Inc. (“Enedym”), a technology company that develops next-generation switched reluctance motors (SRMs), electric powertrains, and powertrain controls, is collaborating with Toyota Tsusho Canada, Inc. (“TTCI”), a Toyota group company, to develop rare earth metals-free electric propulsion motors for airport ground support equipment (“GSE”). This project is supported […]
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Ontario invests in ApoSys Technologies to secure the survival of Canadian railways
Mississauga, Ontario – December 18, 2024 – ApoSys Technologies Inc., a leader in the railway infrastructure inspection sector, is proud to announce a successful demonstration of the Apollo Framework, an automated track inspection system that will safeguard the safety and resilience of rail infrastructure from weather-related events. Developed in partnership with Tshiuetin Rail Transportation and […]
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OVIN Demonstration Zone Features Live Demonstrations of Leading-Edge Ontario-Made Automotive and Mobility Technologies
Vaughan, Ontario – December 02, 2024 – Today, the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) Demonstration Zone (OVIN DZ) proudly hosted Driving Innovation – Automotive Industry Networking and Mobility Technology Showcase, a showcase event in the City of Vaughan, highlighting the latest advancements in made-in-Ontario automotive technologies and mobility solutions. This event brought together more than […]
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Ontario Strengthening Ties with Taiwanese Manufacturers to Support the Global Manufacturing Supply Chain
Ontario and Taiwanese manufactures marked a new chapter in their ongoing collaboration by unveiling a partnership between the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) and the Taiwan Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (TEEMA).
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Ontario is Building the Supply Chain of the Future through the Creation of New Ventures and Made-in-Ontario Technology
The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) and Mercedes-Benz launch first-of-its kind automotive and mobility-focused incubator program across Ontario
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Ontario Strengthens Critical Minerals Sector by Connecting Early Talent to Electric Vehicle and Battery Manufacturing Supply-Chain
OVIN’s Regional Future Workforce – Critical Minerals Pilot Program introduced students from Indigenous communities and underrepresented groups to future careers that will power the province’s electric future (North Bay, ON – September 27, 2024) The Ontario government, through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) is laying the groundwork for building the automotive and mobility workforce […]
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Ontario Unveils Strategy for Building a Highly Skilled Workforce to Power the Future of the Automotive and Mobility Sector
The Ontario government, through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), is taking a pivotal step to address workforce challenges and empower future generations of talent to power the shift to electrification with the launch of a Critical Minerals Talent Strategy.
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OVIN Announces Strategic Partnership with the City of Toronto to Pilot Urban Mobility Technologies
OVIN, with support from the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), has launched a Technology Pilot Zone focused on urban mobility.
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Ontario Building Pathways to Careers in the Auto Sector for Underrepresented Groups with Inaugural DEI Advisory Committee
OVIN is launching a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee as part of a collaborative and inclusive governance structure to support the effective implementation of Ontario’s Talent Strategy & Roadmap for the automotive and mobility workforce.
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Ontario Empowers Students with STEM Skills for Automotive and Mobility Careers
The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) is launching Regional Future Workforce – Empowering Equity in STEM, a new pilot program designed to support young people from underrepresented groups in developing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) skills in preparation for emerging careers in the automotive and mobility sector.
