Supported by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), the OVIN Technology Pilot Zones provide small- and medium-sized enterprises up to $100,000 to pilot automotive and mobility technologies for urban transportation in Toronto and cross-border mobility in Windsor and Sarnia.
The OVIN Technology Pilot Zones Respond to the evolving needs of the automotive and mobility sector, with an emphasis on Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV) and Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV), in line with Canada’s vision of a net-zero future.
TECHNOLOGY PILOT ZONES
Cross-Border Mobility
Located in Windsor/Sarnia, the Cross-Border zones focus on advanced mobility solutions that aim to improve the movement of people and goods at international border crossings.
Piloting environments: Windsor-Detroit Tunnel and Blue Water Bridge.
Examples of eligible technologies:
- Commercial drones
- Electronic filing of credentials/reporting
- Automated authentication of vehicles, cargo, and personnel
- Dangerous goods tracking
- Readily accessible current/predictive travel conditions information
- Coordination and dissemination of real-time traveller information
- Increasing the efficiency of international crossings and other tolled facilities
Urban Transportation
Located in Toronto, the Urban Transportation Zone focuses on addressing urban mobility challenges, such as road congestion, dated infrastructure, rapid urbanization, accessibility, and more.
Piloting environment: City of Toronto
Examples of eligible technologies:
- Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) utilizing AI or 5G wireless networks
- CAV an EV technologies
- Innovative pavement materials or lane markings
- Technologies for protecting vulnerable road users
- Dynamic signage and traffic signals
Project Intake Rounds and Timelines:
- Technology pilots will run for up to 12 months.
- Round 1 Intake: May 30, 2024 – September 15, 2024
- Round 2 Intake: November 15, 2024 – January 30, 2025
For more information on eligibility, program funding, and how to apply: https://www.ovinhub.ca/programs/ovin-technology-pilot-zones/
Before applying, applicants are encouraged to contact our team of Economic Development Officers who can help assess the fit with the program and provide advice on application preparation by calling (519) 332 1820 or email contact@sarnialambton.on.ca
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