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WinterTech Development
Funding for winter mobility technology development
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 3, 2023
- Closing date : November 7, 2023
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $500,000 to support mobility technology projects for severe winter conditions in Ontario. It funds development, validation, testing, piloting, demonstration, commercialization, and deployment activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 33.333336% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 3, 2023
- Closing date : November 7, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Technology development for mobility products and services in severe winter weather
- Validation, testing, and certification activities
- Piloting, demonstration, commercialization, and deployment
- Showcasing actual products or services in Ontario
Documents Needed
- Client intake form
- Expression of Interest (EOI) questionnaire
- Full application questionnaire
- Signed Letter of Support from partner organizations
- OCI Funding Agreement reference documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized enterprises
- National and multi-national enterprises
- Academic institutions, as clients only
- Municipalities and transit authorities
- Crown corporations, Indigenous communities, and industry not-for-profits
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project costs for approved R&D partnership activities
- Expenses tied to development, validation, testing, piloting, demonstration, commercialization, and deployment
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in two stages: Expression of Interest and Full Application.
- Eligible submissions are screened for eligibility, completeness, and financial compliance.
- Selected applicants may present their proposal to the External Review Panel.
- Funding recommendations are made to OCI’s Internal Review Panel, which makes the final decision.
- Successful applicants receive approval conditions and must sign the Funding Agreement before project activation.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted during open funding rounds only.
- The program is discretionary and limited funding means not all eligible projects will be funded.
- Project changes such as extensions or major budget variances must be approved before implementation.
- Applicants must retain proof of purchases and related records for eligible expenses.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the WinterTech Development Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the WinterTech Development. 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 WinterTech Development?
This program provides up to $500,000 to support mobility technology projects for severe winter conditions in Ontario. It funds development, validation, testing, piloting, demonstration, commercialization, and deployment activities.
How much funding can be received?
WinterTech Development Funds up to 33.333336% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was November 7, 2023.
Who is eligible for the WinterTech Development program?
To be eligible for the WinterTech Development program, you must:
Ontario-based SME applicant
At least one primary partner
Private-sector match required
What expenses are eligible under WinterTech Development?
Technology development for mobility products and services in severe winter weather
Validation, testing, and certification activities
Piloting, demonstration, commercialization, and deployment
Showcasing actual products or services in Ontario
Who can I contact for more information about the WinterTech Development?
You can contact Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the WinterTech Development available?
The WinterTech Development program is available the province of Ontario.