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Program to Advance Connectivity and Automation in the Transportation System (ACATS)
Supports connected vehicle research and standards
Offered by
Transport Canada (TC)
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Canada
Overview
This program supports Canada’s preparation for connected and automated vehicles on roads. It funds research, studies, technology evaluations, and the development of codes, standards, guidance materials, and knowledge-sharing activities.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provinces and territories
- Municipalities
- Indigenous peoples
- Academia
- Not-for-profit organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Activities funded
- Research and studies on connected and automated vehicles.
- Technology evaluations for road transportation.
- Development of codes, standards, and guidance materials.
- Capacity-building and knowledge-sharing activities.
Additional information
- The program supports research, studies, and technology evaluations.
- It also supports codes, standards, and guidance materials.
- Capacity-building and knowledge-sharing activities are included.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Program to Advance Connectivity and Automation in the Transportation System (ACATS) Program
What is the Program to Advance Connectivity and Automation in the Transportation System (ACATS)?
This program supports Canada’s preparation for connected and automated vehicles on roads. It funds research, studies, technology evaluations, and the development of codes, standards, guidance materials, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Who is eligible for the Program to Advance Connectivity and Automation in the Transportation System (ACATS) program?
To be eligible for the Program to Advance Connectivity and Automation in the Transportation System (ACATS) program, you must:
Project supports connected and automated vehicles.
Work fits research or standards development.
Applicant matches public-sector scope.
Who can I contact for more information about the Program to Advance Connectivity and Automation in the Transportation System (ACATS)?
You can contact Transport Canada (TC) by email at tc.acats-pcast.tc@tc.gc.ca.
Where is the Program to Advance Connectivity and Automation in the Transportation System (ACATS) available?
The Program to Advance Connectivity and Automation in the Transportation System (ACATS) program is available across Canada.
Is the Program to Advance Connectivity and Automation in the Transportation System (ACATS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Program to Advance Connectivity and Automation in the Transportation System (ACATS) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Program to Advance Connectivity and Automation in the Transportation System (ACATS)?
Program to Advance Connectivity and Automation in the Transportation System (ACATS) is funded by Transport Canada (TC)