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OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships
Funding available
$ 35,000 - $ 70,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened May 6, 2022
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The OVIN Talent Development Fellowship Program supports up to $35,000 per 12-month unit, to a maximum of $70,000, for fellowship projects in automotive and smart mobility. It supports PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows working on industry-driven R&D activities in areas such as connected and autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, battery technologies, and related fields.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
- Minimum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Industry-driven research and development projects in automotive and smart mobility.
- Work on connected and autonomous vehicle technologies, electric vehicles, battery technologies, and metallurgical technologies.
- Hands-on fellowship work in software and hardware development, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.
Documents Needed
- Client intake form
- Company profile with CRA business number and incorporation details
- Fellow’s CV and official transcript
- Reference letter from the PhD supervisor
- Academic supervisor’s CV or NSERC Form 100/103CV, for institution-based fellowships
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario for-profit companies with R&D operations
- Principal investigators at publicly funded Ontario universities
Who is not eligible
- Companies without R&D operations in Ontario
- Current PhD students
- Applicants or fellows with a recent employment relationship with the company
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project costs for the fellowship
- Fellow salary and direct project costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects without clearly defined R&D activities, milestones, and outcomes
- “First job”-type placements
- Expenses incurred before project activation
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Clarity of the project description and objectives
- Feasibility of the project plan, timeline, and milestones
- Suitability of the fellow’s qualifications and experience
- Benefit of the project to the company and the fellow
- Overall quality and completeness of the application
How to apply
- Step 1
- Submit the client intake form to start the process.
- OCI will contact the applicant through a Business Development Manager.
- Step 2
- Complete the online application in AccessOCI once invited.
- Upload the required supporting documents.
- Step 3
- Respond to any deficiencies identified during OCI’s internal review.
- Resubmit revised information if requested.
- Step 4
- Wait for external expert review and the final funding decision.
- If approved, sign the funding agreement to activate the project.
Processing and Agreement
- Client intake form is reviewed to determine whether the application can proceed.
- Eligible and complete applications are reviewed internally for eligibility, completeness, and financial compliance.
- Applications are then reviewed by external subject matter experts and assessed by OCI’s Internal Review Panel.
- Applicants are notified of the funding decision within four to six weeks.
- Approved applicants must sign OCI’s funding agreement before the project is activated.
Additional information
- This program is discretionary and not an entitlement.
- Applications are reviewed by external subject matter experts and OCI’s Internal Review Panel.
- Funding is released in stages, with a holdback until project completion.
- Project changes must be reported to OCI before they occur.
Frequently Asked Questions about the OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship Program
What is the OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship?
The OVIN Talent Development Fellowship Program supports up to $35,000 per 12-month unit, to a maximum of $70,000, for fellowship projects in automotive and smart mobility. It supports PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows working on industry-driven R&D activities in areas such as connected and autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, battery technologies, and related fields.
How much funding can be received?
OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $70,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship program?
To be eligible for the OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship program, you must:
Defined R&D fellowship project
PhD graduate within five years
Ontario-based applicant
What expenses are eligible under OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship?
Industry-driven research and development projects in automotive and smart mobility.
Work on connected and autonomous vehicle technologies, electric vehicles, battery technologies, and metallurgical technologies.
Hands-on fellowship work in software and hardware development, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.
Who can I contact for more information about the OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship?
You can contact Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN).
Where is the OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship available?
The OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship is a Partnering and Collaboration