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OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Funding for automotive mobility internships
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000 - $ 60,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 4, 2022
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $60,000 in OCI funding for internship projects in automotive and smart mobility. It supports industry-driven R&D work, including C/AV technologies, EVs, battery technologies, metal and mining technologies, software, AI, and data analytics.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Minimum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 4, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Industry-driven R&D internships in automotive and smart mobility.
- Projects related to C/AV, EV, battery, and metal and mining technologies.
- Work in software and hardware development, AI, and data analytics.
Documents Needed
- Company profile with CRA business number, incorporation date, and employee counts
- Intern CV
- Intern official transcript
- Academic supervisor CV or NSERC Form 100/103CV, for institution-based internships
- Letter of support template, where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit companies with operations in Ontario
- Ontario university or college research leads, with an eligible company partner
- Ontario-based post-secondary institutions
Eligible expenses
- Intern salary and cash compensation
- Direct project costs linked to the internship
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Submit a client intake form to start the process.
- OCI reviews the application for eligibility, completeness, and financial compliance.
- Eligible applications are reviewed by external subject-matter experts.
- OCI makes the final funding decision, usually within four to six weeks.
- An OCI funding agreement must be signed before project activation and funding release.
Additional information
- OCI funding is discretionary and not guaranteed for all eligible applications.
- OCI may request annual metrics reports and a retrospective survey after completion.
- Projects must remain in good financial and reporting standing with OCI.
- Any significant project change must be reported to OCI before it takes effect.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the OVIN — TalentEdge Internship Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OVIN — TalentEdge Internship. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the OVIN — TalentEdge Internship?
This program provides up to $60,000 in OCI funding for internship projects in automotive and smart mobility. It supports industry-driven R&D work, including C/AV technologies, EVs, battery technologies, metal and mining technologies, software, AI, and data analytics.
How much funding can be received?
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $60,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the OVIN — TalentEdge Internship program?
To be eligible for the OVIN — TalentEdge Internship program, you must:
Ontario-based applicant or partner
For-profit company with Ontario operations
Defined R&D internship project
What expenses are eligible under OVIN — TalentEdge Internship?
Industry-driven R&D internships in automotive and smart mobility.
Projects related to C/AV, EV, battery, and metal and mining technologies.
Work in software and hardware development, AI, and data analytics.
Who can I contact for more information about the OVIN — TalentEdge Internship?
You can contact Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the OVIN — TalentEdge Internship available?
The OVIN — TalentEdge Internship program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OVIN — TalentEdge Internship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship is a Partnering and Collaboration