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OVIN Technology Pilot Zones
Pilot automotive and mobility solutions in Ontario
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- Funding available
- $ 100,000
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Sarnia, Toronto, Windsor, Ontario
Overview
Ontario SMEs can pilot automotive and smart mobility solutions in real-world testing environments. The program offers up to $100,000 in funding over 24 months for eligible piloting activities.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $100,000
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
- Conduct research and development activities
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Sarnia, Toronto, Windsor
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario SMEs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Toronto
- Windsor
- Sarnia
Activities funded
- Piloting automotive and smart mobility technologies in real-world environments.
- Testing connected, autonomous, and electric vehicle solutions.
- Demonstrating urban mobility and cross-border mobility innovations.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit intake form
- Complete the program intake form to get started.
- Step 2: Program review
- The program reviews the information provided.
- Step 3: Move forward with piloting
- Proceed with the piloting process if selected.
Selection criteria
- Technology readiness level of 7 to 9.
- Fit with the program’s automotive and mobility pilot environments.
- Potential to support commercialization and integration into the supply chain.
Processing and Agreement
- Submit an intake form to express interest.
- Applications are reviewed through the program intake process.
- Selected SMEs proceed to piloting under program requirements.
Additional information
- Funded by the Government of Canada through FedDev Ontario.
- Participating SMEs can access industry partnership opportunities through the program.
- OVIN manages data generated in the piloting environments under a data governance framework.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the OVIN Technology Pilot Zones Program
What is the OVIN Technology Pilot Zones?
Ontario SMEs can pilot automotive and smart mobility solutions in real-world testing environments. The program offers up to $100,000 in funding over 24 months for eligible piloting activities.
How much funding can be received?
OVIN Technology Pilot Zones Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the OVIN Technology Pilot Zones program?
To be eligible for the OVIN Technology Pilot Zones program, you must:
Ontario SME.
Technology at TRL 7-9.
Project focused on piloting mobility solutions.
Who can I contact for more information about the OVIN Technology Pilot Zones?
You can contact Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN).
Where is the OVIN Technology Pilot Zones available?
The OVIN Technology Pilot Zones program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OVIN Technology Pilot Zones a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OVIN Technology Pilot Zones is a Grant and Funding