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OVIN programs support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop, test and validate innovative technologies and connect them with partners to advance the commercialization of products and solutions.
Supporting innovative solutions
Each OVIN program supports the development and demonstration of automotive technologies and mobility solutions such as connected, autonomous, electric, and smart mobility technologies in areas such as:
- Commercially ready technologies for application in mass light vehicles (cars, trucks and vans)
- Heavy duty vehicles (commercial vehicles, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, and others used for goods movement)
- Transportation infrastructure
- Intelligent transportation systems (ITS)
- Transit-supportive systems and vehicles
SMEs must work with an industry partner, or in some cases, an academic partner, to help bring their technology closer to commercialization.
R&D Partnership Fund – Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) & Smart Mobility
This program is ideal for small- and medium-sized companies that require co-investment and the support of strategic partners to develop, test, validate and demonstrate connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) and smart mobility technologies.
R&D Partnership Fund – Electric Vehicle (EV)
This program is ideal for small- and medium-sized companies that require co-investment and the support of strategic partners to develop, test, validate and commercialize electric vehicle (EV) and battery-focused technologies, including EV related technologies.
R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging & Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
This program is ideal for small- and medium-sized companies that require co-investment and the support of strategic partners to develop, test, validate and commercialize advanced charging and V2G technologies needed to accelerate the shift to electrification.
Talent Development
OVIN’s talent development program supports post-secondary students and graduates to apply their knowledge and expertise on automotive and smart mobility technology such as Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) technologies, Electric Vehicles (EV), battery technologies, metallurgical (metal & mining) technologies, and other related areas.
OVIN Technology Pilot Zones
With support from the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), the OVIN Technology Pilot Zones provide Ontario SMEs with real-world environments to pilot their automotive and mobility solutions, unlocking opportunities for commercialization and supporting the call for Canada’s zero-emissions future.
Ongoing Intake
- Talent Development Programs
- Stream 1: Research & Development (R&D) Partnership Fund C/AV & Smart Mobility
- Stream 1: Research & Development (R&D) Partnership Fund EV
Scheduled Intake Rounds
R&D Partnership Fund Advanced Charging & V2G
Round 1 2024/2025
- Open for Expressions of Interest (EOI):
April 1, 2024 - EOI Submission Deadline:
May 1, 2024 - Invitation for Full Proposal:
May 6, 2024 - Full Proposal Submission:
June 4, 2024 - Decision Notification:
Week of August 5, 2024
Round 2 2024/2025
- Open for Expressions of Interest (EOI) :
September 1, 2024 - EOI Submission Deadline:
October 2, 2024 - Invitation for Full Proposal:
October 7, 2024 - Full Proposal Submission:
November 5, 2024 - Decision Notification:
Week of January 13, 2025
Stream 2: R&D Partnership Fund C/AV & Smart Mobility
Round 1 2024/2025
- Open for Expressions of Interest (EOI):
May 21, 2024 - EOI Submission Deadline:
June 20, 2024 - Invitation for Full Proposal:
June 25, 2024 - Full Proposal Submission:
July 23, 2024 - Decision Notification:
Week of September 23, 2024
Round 2 2024/2025
- Open for Expressions of Interest (EOI):
October 4, 2024 - EOI Submission Deadline:
November 6, 2024 - Invitation for Full Proposal:
November 11, 2024 - Full Proposal Submission:
December 9, 2024 - Decision Notification:
Week of February 17, 2025
Stream 2: R&D Partnership Fund EV
Round 1 2024/2025
- Open for Expressions of Interest (EOI):
July 8, 2024 - EOI Submission Deadline:
August 8, 2024 - Invitation for Full Proposal:
August 13, 2024 - Full Proposal Submission:
September 11, 2024 - Decision Notification:
Week of November 11, 2024
Round 2 2024/2025
- Open for Expressions of Interest (EOI):
November 4, 2024 - EOI Submission Deadline:
December 4, 2024 - Invitation for Full Proposal:
December 9, 2024 - Full Proposal Submission:
January 14, 2025 - Decision Notification:
Week of March 17, 2025
OVIN Technology Pilot Zones
More information on intake dates coming soon.