grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_single|grantors
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Tap into talent coming out of Ontario’s publicly-funded post-secondary institutions to strengthen your capacity to develop new products, services, and processes, while fellows receive hands-on industry experience and mentorship opportunities in areas rela

grant_single_labels|projects

There are eligible activities for this grant:
  • Research and development projects related to automotive and smart mobility technology
  • Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) technologies
  • Electric Vehicles (EV)
  • Battery technologies
  • Metallurgical (metal & mining) technologies
  • Other related areas in the automotive and mobility sector
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$100,000

Toronto
Develop a prototype for an autonomous electric vehicle designed for urban transportation in Toronto.

$130,000

Ottawa
Research new battery technologies for electric vehicles with a focus on long-lasting performance.

$120,000

Montreal
Develop connected vehicle technologies to improve traffic flow and safety in Montreal.

$180,000

Vancouver
Prototype development of AI-driven traffic management systems in Vancouver for smart mobility solutions.

$160,000

Calgary
Innovative metallurgical technology research for lightweight automotive materials in Calgary.

$110,000

Halifax
Explore connected and autonomous vehicle systems to enhance public transportation in Halifax.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The TalentEdge Fellowship Program (TFP) supports PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows to work on industry-driven research projects related to automotive and smart mobility technology in Ontario. The program is open to applicants who have received a PhD within the last five years and meet specific criteria.
  • Received PhD within the last five years
  • Institution-based Fellowship:
    • Applicant: principal investigator at an accredited, publicly-funded Ontario university
    • Industry partner: for-profit company with R&D operations in Ontario
  • Company-based Fellowship:
    • Applicant: for-profit company with R&D operations in Ontario
  • Project-based with defined R&D activities, milestones, and outcomes

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Eligible types of companies for the TalentEdge Fellowship Program include:
  • For-profit companies with R&D operations in Ontario

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The TalentEdge Fellowship Program (TFP) supports eligible expenses related to research and development projects focused on automotive and smart mobility technologies in Ontario. Eligible expenses may include, but are not limited to:
  • Laboratory equipment and supplies
  • Software tools and licenses
  • Travel and accommodation for project-related activities
  • Consultant fees related to the project
  • Prototype development costs

grant_single_labels|criteria

Evaluation and selection criteria for the TalentEdge Fellowship Program include assessing the relevance of the project to industry needs and the potential for innovation and impact. Candidates are evaluated based on their qualifications, research experience, and the feasibility and clarity of the proposed project.
  • Relevance of the project to industry needs
  • Potential for innovation and impact
  • Candidate qualifications and research experience
  • Feasibility and clarity of the proposed project

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Complete a client intake form to inquire about the program and open an application.
  • Step 2: An OCI Business Development Manager (BD) will contact you to discuss the opportunity and assist you in the application process.
  • Step 3: Submit the necessary reference documentation (Program Guidelines, OCI Funding Agreement, Eligible Expenditures Guide, Full Proposal Questionnaire, Letter of Support Template, and Data and Information Sharing Protocol) as mentioned on the OVIN Resource Document Page.

grant_single_labels|documents

OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship

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