OVIN — TalentEdge Internship

This grant provides financial support aimed at fostering collaboration between Ontario's post-secondary institutions and industry partners in the automotive and smart mobility sector. Specific details about the funding modalities were not disclosed in the provided information.

Eligibility for this grant is determined by the applicant's ability to meet specific operational and partnership requirements.

• The applicant must be a for-profit company with operations in Ontario.
• The company must partner with a principal investigator at an accredited, publicly-funded Ontario university for institution-based internships.
• The project must have clearly defined R&D activities, milestones, and outcomes to be completed within the internship duration.

Who is eligible?

Eligible expenses

The TalentEdge Internship Program supports projects that facilitate innovation and skill development in the automotive and mobility technology sectors. Eligible activities focus on research and development in key technological areas.

• Research and development projects in Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) technologies.
• Development initiatives for Electric Vehicles (EV) and battery technologies.
• Projects involving advancements in metallurgical (metal & mining) technologies.
• Innovations in software and hardware development related to automotive technologies.
• Implementations of artificial intelligence and data analytics in automotive sectors.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to companies with operations located in specific geographical areas. Eligible locations are within Ontario, supporting regional development in the automotive and mobility sector.

• Companies with operations in Ontario.

There are evaluation and selection criteria for the TalentEdge Internship Program (TIP). The evaluation criteria include:

• Alignment with program objectives and focus areas
• Demonstrated capacity to complete the proposed R&D project
• Quality and feasibility of the project plan
• Potential impact and benefits of the internship
• Relevance to industry needs and innovation
• Feasibility and clarity of outcomes and milestones

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The program encourages collaboration between post-secondary institutions and for-profit companies to foster innovation in the automotive and mobility sector.
• Interns gain exposure to cutting-edge technology and innovative processes, enhancing their employability in the industry.
• For-profit companies can augment their R&D capabilities by leveraging fresh perspectives and skills from interns.
• The program supports diverse fields within automotive technology, providing a broad platform for innovation.