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OVIN R&D Partnership Fund

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (Ontario Centre of Innovation)
Maximum Funding
Up to $1,000,000
Ongoing — Stream 1 rolling; Stream 2 two-stage process
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Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Varies
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Co-Funding
33%
OVIN R&D Partnership Fund provides Up to $1,000,000 (Stream 2); up to $100,000 (Stream 1). Co-investment for Ontario SMEs developing next-gen automotive and mobility technologies — EVs, connected/autonomous vehicles, charging, semiconductors. The program covers up to 33% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

Co-investment for Ontario SMEs developing next-gen automotive and mobility technologies — EVs, connected/autonomous vehicles, charging, semiconductors. Stream 1: up to $100K for proof-of-concept. Stream 2: up to $1M for commercialization. OVIN covers up to one-third of costs. 2:1 matching required.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Ontario-based SME (<500 employees)
  • Developing automotive or mobility technology
  • Project at TRL 3-9
  • Must demonstrate Ontario economic benefit
  • 2:1 private-to-public matching required
Provinces
Industries
Automotive Manufacturing
Business Stage
Startup Growth Established

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
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Funding Details

Amount
Up to $1,000,000 (Stream 2); up to $100,000 (Stream 1)
Type
Grant
Level
Provincial
Co-Funding
Up to 33% of eligible costs
Deadline
Ongoing — Stream 1 rolling; Stream 2 two-stage process

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