Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
At a glance
- Max. $1,000,000
- Open Date : April 03, 2023
- Closing date : November 07, 2023
- All industries
- Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Overview
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility criteria for the R&D Partnership Fund – Electric Vehicle (EV) Stream 2 grant:
- Applicants must be Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 500 global, full-time employees operating in Ontario.
- Projects should be related to electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing technologies with a total budget of up to $3,000,000 over 24 months.
- Projects should be at Technology Readiness Level 3-9 and focus on technology development, demonstration, and validation.
- Partnerships should demonstrate potential for commercialization, collaboration, and societal benefits.
Who is eligible
Eligible Applicants for the R&D Partnership Fund – Electric Vehicle (EV) Stream 2 grant include Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) with fewer than 500 global, full-time employees operating in Ontario.
- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
- National and multinational enterprises (NEs and MNEs)
- Academic institutions (as clients only)
- Municipalities
- Indigenous communities
- Not-for-profit organizations representing industry
- Crown Corporations
- Transit Authorities
Who is not eligible
Companies that are not eligible for this grant are:
- Companies with more than 500 global, full-time employees
- Companies that do not have operations in Ontario and do not carry out their project in Ontario
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses under the R&D Partnership Fund – Electric Vehicle (EV) Stream 2 grant include costs related to technology development, demonstration, product/service validation, testing, and piloting in the electric vehicle and battery manufacturing sectors. These expenses should align with the program's objectives and focus on advancing Ontario-made technologies.
- Technology development
- Demonstration activities
- Product/service validation costs
- Testing expenses
- Piloting activities
Eligible projects & activities
There are eligible projects for this grant. Eligible activities include technology development, demonstration, product/service validation, testing, and piloting in the electric vehicle and battery manufacturing technologies sector.
- Technology development in EV and battery-focused technologies
- Demonstration of Ontario-made technologies
- Product/service validation
- Testing and piloting of EV-related technologies
Evaluation & selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Projects should be at Technology Readiness Level 3-9.
- Demonstration of actual products that can be showcased in Ontario.
- Close collaboration and scalable outcomes with high potential for commercialization.
- Strong commercial pull, competitive advantage, and alignment with program benefits.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete a client intake form to inquire about the program and open an application.
- Step 2: An OCI Business Development Manager will contact you to discuss the opportunity and assist you.
- Step 3: Your OCI BD will maintain oversight responsibility for the OCI components of any approved project.
- Step 4: Reference documentation (Program Guidelines, OCI Funding Agreement, Eligible Expenditures Guide, Full Proposal Questionnaire, Letter of Support Template, Data and Information Sharing Protocol documents) are available on the OVIN Resource Document Page.
R&D Partnership Fund – Electric Vehicle (EV) Stream 2
Receive co-investment of up to $1,000,000 for the development, testing, and validation of electric vehicle (EV) and battery-focused technologies through the R&D Partnership Fund – Electric Vehicle (EV) Stream 2 program.
R&D Partnership Fund – Electric Vehicle (EV) Stream 2 Program Overview
The R&D Partnership Fund – Electric Vehicle (EV) – Stream 2 supports projects in electric vehicles and battery manufacturing technologies, covering areas like mass light vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles, charging infrastructure, and intelligent transportation systems. It aims to commercialize Ontario-made technologies, demonstrate them to potential customers, foster collaborations with researchers, and offer innovative solutions for societal benefits such as increased road safety and reduced environmental footprint.
This program provides approved projects with funding of up to $1,000,000 over 24 months, requiring a 2:1 match from applicants and private sector partners. Eligible applicants are SMEs in Ontario, and projects should focus on technology development, testing, and piloting at Technology Readiness Level 3-9. Partnerships may involve SMEs, academic institutions, municipalities, Indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations, and others, emphasizing market potential and commercialization.
To apply, interested parties should complete an expression of interest followed by a full proposal, maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, scalability, and alignment with the program's objectives. Detailed guidelines and documentation are provided for applicants to ensure successful project implementation with the potential to showcase actual products in Ontario and beyond.
