OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream
ON, Canada
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Grant and Funding
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- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
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- Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
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The grant program offers a maximum funding amount of $100,000 to support environmentally sustainable business practices. Eligible activities include the development and implementation of green technology and the adoption of energy-efficient processes.
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$ 450,000
Development and demonstration of a smart pedestrian crossing system
$ 800,000
Piloting an advanced autonomous shuttle service in downtown Calgary
$ 500,000
Development of a connected vehicle software platform for urban mobility optimization
$ 650,000
Testing an AI-driven traffic management system in downtown Ottawa
$ 750,000
Testing and validation of autonomous drone delivery systems in downtown Vancouver
$ 480,000
Demonstration of integrated smart parking solutions in downtown Edmonton
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Eligible companies must meet specific criteria to apply for this grant.
- Applicants must be Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 500 global, full-time employees.
- Applicants must have their operations and carry out their project in Ontario.
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Eligible applicants for this grant include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that demonstrate the potential to develop and commercialize connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) and smart mobility technologies in Ontario. Additionally, partnerships with various eligible entities are necessary to meet the program's goals.
- Applicant SMEs must have fewer than 500 global, full-time employees.
- Applicants must operate and conduct their project in Ontario.
- Eligible partners include SMEs, national and multinational enterprises, academic institutions (as clients only), municipalities, Indigenous communities, industry not-for-profit organizations, Crown Corporations, and Transit Authorities.
- Projects must involve one applicant and at least one eligible partner, reaching Technology Readiness Levels 3-9.
- Projects demonstrating actual products within Ontario are required.
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The R&D Partnership Fund – C/AV and Smart Mobility – Stream 2 supports projects focused on advancing connected and autonomous vehicle technologies and smart mobility solutions. Activities must demonstrate products in real-world settings with significant commercial potential.
- Technology development for connected and autonomous vehicles.
- Demonstration projects showcasing Ontario-made smart mobility solutions.
- Validation and testing of C/AV and smart mobility technologies.
- Piloting innovative transit-supportive systems and vehicles.
- Projects involving intelligent transportation systems and infrastructure development.
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Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for the R&D Partnership Fund – C/AV and Smart Mobility: Stream 2 grant. The criteria include project relevance, potential for commercialization, partnership strength, technological readiness, and alignment with program objectives.
- Project relevance to the development, testing, validation, and demonstration of connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) and smart mobility technologies
- Potential for commercialization of Ontario-made technologies
- Strength and scope of the partnerships involved in the project
- Technological readiness level (TRL 3-9)
- Alignment with intended program benefits, such as increased road safety, better road condition monitoring, and reduced environmental footprint
- Ability to demonstrate actual products that can be showcased in Ontario
- Budget feasibility and the ability to meet the minimum 2:1 funding contribution requirement
- Scalability of outcomes with high potential for commercialization and competitive advantage
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- Step 1: Complete Client Intake Form
- Access the intake form on the R&D Partnership Fund – C/AV and Smart Mobility program website.
- Fill in the required information to express interest in the program.
- Submit the intake form to initiate the Expression of Interest (EOI) process.
- Step 2: Consultation with OCI Business Development Manager
- Await contact from an OCI Business Development Manager after submitting the intake form.
- Discuss the project opportunity and program fit with the Business Development Manager.
- Work with the Business Development Manager for assistance throughout the process.
- Step 3: Expression of Interest Submission
- Prepare an initial project proposal outlining project objectives, potential outcomes, and partner details.
- Submit the Expression of Interest documentation as advised by the Business Development Manager.
- Step 4: Full Proposal Submission
- If invited, develop a comprehensive Full Proposal using resources from the OVIN Resource Document Page.
- Include detailed project plans, financials, partner agreements, and support letters.
- Ensure alignment with program objectives and prepare documentation accordingly.
- Submit the Full Proposal by following the guidelines provided by the OCI Business Development Manager.
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The R&D Partnership Fund – C/AV and Smart Mobility – Stream 2 helps finance projects related to smart mobility technologies in Ontario with the goal of commercialization and public-private collaboration. The funding is contingent on a minimum 2:1 matching contribution from applicants and/or private sector partners.
- Eligible applicants must have fewer than 500 global, full-time employees and operate in Ontario.
- Eligible partners include SMEs, national and multinational enterprises, academic institutions (as clients), municipalities, Indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations, Crown Corporations, and Transit Authorities.
- The program supports projects with a total budget of up to $3,000,000 over 24 months.
- Projects should be at Technology Readiness Level 3-9 and must include the demonstration of actual products in Ontario.
- Typical project activities include technology development, demonstration, validation, testing, and piloting.
