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Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF)
Co-investment for Ontario mobility technology R&D
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $1,000,000 in co-investment for automotive and mobility R&D projects in Ontario. It supports development, testing, validation, demonstration, commercialization, and deployment in connected and autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, advanced charging and vehicle-to-grid, and semiconductor and hardware technologies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of automotive and mobility technologies
- Testing and validation of products or services
- Piloting and demonstration of solutions in Ontario
- Commercialization-focused deployment activities
Documents Needed
- Client intake form
- Letter of Support from contributing partners
- Expression of Interest for Stream 2
- Full Application / Full Proposal
- Reference documents such as the Funding Agreement and Eligible Expenditures Guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized enterprises
- Companies with operations in Ontario
- Businesses in automotive and mobility technology sectors
Who is not eligible
- Companies with 500 or more global full-time employees
- Organizations without operations in Ontario
- Projects limited to basic research or feasibility studies
Eligible expenses
- Technology, product, and service validation costs
- Testing, piloting, and demonstration costs
- Commercialization and deployment-related project costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Basic technology research
- Feasibility studies
- Projects outside Ontario without written approval
- Matching contributions from public entities
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in two stages for Stream 2: Expression of Interest and Full Application.
- Eligible submissions are assessed internally and by external reviewers.
- Selected applicants are invited to present before final funding decisions are made.
- Successful applicants receive conditions and must sign the OCI Funding Agreement before project activation.
- Funding is released after approved reports and claims are submitted.
Additional information
- Applicants must read and agree to the Data and Information Sharing Protocol (DISP).
- A signed Letter of Support from contributing partners is required for proposals.
- Project changes require prior approval through the project change request process.
- Public communications about Ontario funding require OCI review and approval before release.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF) Program
What is the Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF)?
This program provides up to $1,000,000 in co-investment for automotive and mobility R&D projects in Ontario. It supports development, testing, validation, demonstration, commercialization, and deployment in connected and autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, advanced charging and vehicle-to-grid, and semiconductor and hardware technologies.
How much funding can be received?
Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF) Funds up to 33% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF) program?
To be eligible for the Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF) program, you must:
Ontario-based SME applicant
Project carried out in Ontario
At least one eligible partner
What expenses are eligible under Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF)?
Development of automotive and mobility technologies
Testing and validation of products or services
Piloting and demonstration of solutions in Ontario
Commercialization-focused deployment activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF)?
You can contact Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN).
Where is the Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF) available?
The Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Research & Development Partnership Fund (R&D PF) is a Researchers And Facilities