C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2 ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian corporations (public and private) - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Consortiums of private sector companies collaborating on projects - Organizations with Canadian operations and demonstrated capacity to execute projects - Applicants must have: - Established business operations in Canada - Financial stability and management capability - Technical expertise or partnerships relevant to C/AV and smart mobility sectors ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum funding: Up to $1 million per project - Co-investment structure: Government funding combined with strategic partner support - Repayability: Non-repayable grant funding - Matching requirements: Projects must demonstrate in-kind or financial contributions from project partners - Disbursement: Funds released in tranches tied to milestone completion and deliverable verification ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research and development activities for C/AV and smart mobility technologies - Testing and validation of connected and autonomous vehicle systems - Demonstration projects showcasing C/AV and smart mobility solutions - Technology development and integration costs - Personnel costs for project team members directly supporting development activities - Equipment and infrastructure necessary for testing and demonstration - Strategic partner engagement and collaboration expenses - Regulatory and safety testing documentation ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project timeline: Must include clearly defined testing, validation, and demonstration phases - Deliverables: Projects must produce tangible demonstrations of C/AV or smart mobility technologies - Progress reporting: Mandatory milestone-based reporting and fund release schedule - Partner involvement: Projects should include collaboration with technology partners, industry stakeholders, or research institutions - Documentation: Complete technical documentation and test results required for fund disbursement - Canadian focus: Technologies must benefit Canadian transportation and mobility sectors - Compliance: Adherence to all applicable federal regulations and safety standards for vehicle testing