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OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream
Co-investment for connected vehicle innovation
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 19, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $1,000,000 in co-investment for projects in connected and autonomous vehicle and smart mobility technologies. It supports development, testing, validation, and demonstration activities in Ontario, with projects lasting up to 24 months.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 19, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Technology development
- Testing and validation
- Demonstration of connected and autonomous vehicle and smart mobility technologies
- Piloting of products or services
Documents Needed
- Client intake form
- Expression of interest
- Full proposal
- Letter of support
- Reference to the eligible expenditures guide and funding agreement documents
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium enterprises
- National and multinational enterprises
- Academic institutions, as clients only
- Municipalities
- Indigenous communities
- Not-for-profit organizations representing industry
- Crown corporations
- Transit authorities
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Strong commercial potential and marketable outcomes
- Close collaboration between applicant and partners
- Alignment with program benefits and priority areas
- Potential for demonstration and commercialization in Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the client intake form
- Submit the intake form to begin the process.
- Step 2: Discuss the opportunity with OCI
- An OCI business development manager will contact you.
- Use this discussion to confirm fit and receive guidance.
- Step 3: Submit the expression of interest
- Complete the first stage of the application process.
- Step 4: Prepare and submit the full proposal
- Use the available reference documents to complete the full proposal.
- Submit the second-stage application for review.
Processing and Agreement
- Submit the client intake form to start the process.
- An OCI business development manager contacts the applicant to discuss the opportunity.
- The program uses a two-stage process: expression of interest followed by a full proposal.
- Approved projects are overseen by the OCI business development manager for OCI-related components.
Additional information
- The program has two stages: an expression of interest and a full proposal.
- A business development manager will contact applicants after the intake form is submitted.
- Reference documents are available on the OVIN resource documents page.
Frequently Asked Questions about the OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream Program
What is the OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream?
This program provides up to $1,000,000 in co-investment for projects in connected and autonomous vehicle and smart mobility technologies. It supports development, testing, validation, and demonstration activities in Ontario, with projects lasting up to 24 months.
How much funding can be received?
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream program?
To be eligible for the OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream program, you must:
Ontario-based SME
Project with at least one partner
Project carried out in Ontario
What expenses are eligible under OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream?
Technology development
Testing and validation
Demonstration of connected and autonomous vehicle and smart mobility technologies
Piloting of products or services
Who can I contact for more information about the OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream?
You can contact Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN).
Where is the OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream available?
The OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream is a Partnering and Collaboration