OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1 ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Private sector companies (for-profit organizations) - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Large enterprises - Technology companies focused on connected and autonomous vehicles - Smart mobility solution providers - Automotive suppliers and manufacturers - Companies with operations or partnerships in Ontario Note: Entities must demonstrate capacity to develop, test, validate, or demonstrate C/AV and smart mobility technologies. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: Up to $100,000 per project - Funding Type: Co-investment (matching required) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant - Matching Requirements: Recipient must provide matching co-investment; specific ratio to be confirmed with program administrator - Strategic Partner Support: Access to network of strategic partners for additional support beyond direct funding --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Development of connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) technologies - Testing and validation activities for C/AV systems - Demonstration projects and pilots for smart mobility solutions - Technology infrastructure and equipment related to C/AV research - Personnel costs associated with project execution (engineers, researchers, technical staff) - Third-party testing and certification services - Integration of smart mobility technologies into existing platforms - Data collection and analysis for C/AV validation - Proof-of-concept and prototype development --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Co-Investment Requirement: Applicants must secure and commit matching funds from their own resources or external sources - Project Deliverables: Clear development, testing, validation, and demonstration milestones must be defined - Reporting Obligations: Progress reports and financial documentation required throughout project duration - Technology Focus: Project must address connected and autonomous vehicles or smart mobility within Ontario context - Strategic Partnership: Engagement with OVIN strategic partners may be required or strongly encouraged - Timeline Compliance: Projects must meet agreed-upon timelines for testing, validation, and demonstration phases - Intellectual Property: Terms regarding ownership and commercialization rights to be negotiated -