QEW Innovation Corridor - SME Stream

📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Ontario - Businesses focused on advanced mobility technologies and smart mobility solutions - Companies developing or piloting connected vehicle technologies - Organizations with operational capacity to implement pilot projects on the QEW corridor - Private sector companies (corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships eligible if structured as SMEs) - Technology developers and mobility innovation firms ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: Up to $150,000 per applicant - Funding Type: Non-repayable grant - Cost-Sharing: Likely requires some form of co-investment or matching contribution (specific ratio not detailed in description; confirm with program administrator) - Payment Structure: Typically disbursed in tranches tied to milestone completion - No Repayment Required: Funds do not need to be returned if project milestones are met ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Pilot project development and implementation costs - Smart mobility technology deployment and testing - Connected vehicle technology integration and trials - Equipment and hardware for mobility solutions - Software development related to advanced mobility - Testing and validation activities on the QEW corridor - Personnel costs directly associated with pilot execution - Data collection and analysis for the pilot project - Integration with existing transportation infrastructure ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Geographic Requirement: Pilot must be conducted on the designated 40km QEW section between Burlington and Toronto - Technology Focus: Project must involve innovative or advanced mobility technologies with emphasis on smart mobility and/or connected vehicles - Reporting Requirements: Milestone-based reporting and progress tracking throughout project duration - Performance Metrics: Must demonstrate measurable outcomes and data from pilot testing - Project Timeline: Pilot must be completed within specified timeframe (duration to be confirmed) - Commercialization Path: Should demonstrate potential for broader market application beyond pilot phase - Compliance: Must comply with all highway safety regulations and QEW operational requirements