OVIN Technology Pilot Zones – Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) based in Ontario - Companies operating in the automotive and mobility sectors - Organizations developing zero-emissions solutions or technologies - Businesses with innovative automotive/mobility products or services ready for real-world testing - Companies that can demonstrate commercialization potential - Must be legally registered Canadian businesses with operations in Ontario ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding (grant, not a loan) - Funding Structure: Access to pilot testing environments and facilities at reduced or subsidized rates - Support Model: In-kind contributions may be provided through facility access, technical support, and testing infrastructure - Matching Requirements: Typically requires participant cost-sharing or in-kind contributions (specific ratios vary by pilot zone location) - Repayability: No repayment required - Budget Range: Varies by project scope and pilot zone selected; specific maximum amounts determined per application ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Product Testing & Piloting: Real-world demonstration of automotive/mobility technologies - Infrastructure Access: Use of pilot zone facilities, testing tracks, or urban environments - Technical Support: Engineering and validation services provided through pilot zone partners - Data Collection: Gathering performance metrics and commercialization insights - Integration Testing: Compatibility assessments with existing systems - Zero-Emissions Technology Development: Focus on battery, hydrogen, electrification, or alternative fuel solutions - Commercialization Preparation: Activities supporting market readiness and product refinement ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Technology Readiness: Solutions must be at a stage suitable for pilot testing (prototype to near-market) - Zero-Emissions Alignment: Projects must advance Ontario/Canada's zero-emissions vehicle objectives - Pilot Duration: Defined testing periods with scheduled milestones and reporting requirements - Performance Metrics: Participants must establish and track success criteria throughout the pilot - Reporting Obligations: Regular progress updates, data sharing, and final commercialization reports required - **Commerc