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WinterTech Development
Funding for winter mobility technology development
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- Funding available
- $ 500,000
- Up to 33.333336% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- 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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $500,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 33.33%
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
- Audience
- Startups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2024
Periods: 1
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
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
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete client intake
- Submit the client intake form to start the process.
- A Business Development Manager will contact you for support.
- Step 2: Submit Expression of Interest
- Prepare and submit the EOI through AccessOCI.
- The EOI is reviewed internally and externally.
- Step 3: Submit full application
- If selected, submit the full application through AccessOCI.
- Include the signed Letter of Support from contributing partners.
- Step 4: Final review and decision
- Present the proposal if invited by the External Review Panel.
- Await OCI’s final funding decision.
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
Selection criteria
- Market opportunity and expected economic benefit
- Technical merit and innovation novelty
- Team expertise, roles, and collaboration
- Potential impact on mobility, social, and environmental outcomes
- Project plan, feasibility, and market strategy
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
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.
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?
Eligible project costs for approved R&D partnership activities
Expenses tied to development, validation, testing, piloting, demonstration, commercialization, and deployment
Who can I contact for more information about the WinterTech Development?
You can contact Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN).
Where is the WinterTech Development available?
The WinterTech Development program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the WinterTech Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
WinterTech Development is a Grant and Funding