OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream

Who is eligible?

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.

Eligible expenses

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.

Eligible geographic areas

• Companies located in the province of Ontario, Canada.

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.