
OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
ON, Canada
Fellowship for automotive and smart mobility technology
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- grant_single|openingDate May 6, 2022
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
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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
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The TalentEdge Fellowship Program offers opportunities for PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows to engage in industry-driven research and development projects. These initiatives focus on advancing technologies in the automotive and smart mobility sectors.
- Research and development in Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) technologies.
- Projects related to the development of Electric Vehicles (EV).
- Innovation in battery technologies for automotive applications.
- Advancements in metallurgical technologies relevant to mobility and automotive industries.
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$ 100,000
Develop a prototype for an autonomous electric vehicle designed for urban transportation
$ 120,000
Develop connected vehicle technologies to improve traffic flow and safety
$ 130,000
Research new battery technologies for electric vehicles with a focus on long-lasting performance
$ 110,000
Explore connected and autonomous vehicle systems to enhance public transportation
$ 180,000
Prototype development of AI-driven traffic management systems for smart mobility solutions
$ 160,000
Innovative metallurgical technology research for lightweight automotive materials
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and project focus.
- For an Institution-based Fellowship, the industry partner must be a for-profit company with R&D operations in Ontario.
- For a Company-based Fellowship, the applicant must be a for-profit company with R&D operations in Ontario.
- The project must be project-based, with clearly defined R&D activities, milestones, and outcomes to be completed within the fellowship duration.
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Eligible applicants for the TalentEdge Fellowship Program are PhD graduates who received their degree within the last five years, and Ontario-based companies or institutions engaging in relevant R&D projects in the automotive and mobility industry.
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This grant supports research and development projects that involve world-class talent in Ontario's automotive and smart mobility technology sectors. The projects focus on leveraging expertise in cutting-edge areas to enhance industry-driven objectives.
- Research and development in Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) technologies.
- Advancements in Electric Vehicles (EV) and battery technologies.
- Development of new metallurgical technologies related to metals and mining.
- Innovations in software and hardware development pertaining to automotive and mobility.
- Application of artificial intelligence and data analytics in industry projects.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is intended for companies with R&D operations located in Ontario. It focuses on leveraging local talent from Ontario's public universities to drive innovation in the region.
- For-profit companies operating with R&D facilities in Ontario.
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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
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Successful applicants will receive hands-on industry experience and mentorship opportunities in fields such as software and hardware development, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.
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