OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1

Ontario companies working on connected and autonomous vehicle technologies often reach a point where real-world testing and validation become critical to moving toward commercialization. The OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1 program is designed for businesses that are ready to demonstrate how their innovations perform outside the lab, whether that involves vehicles, infrastructure, or intelligent transportation systems. Delivered by the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network, this initiative focuses on helping Ontario-made technologies gain traction with customers and partners.

The program supports collaborative projects that advance smart mobility solutions across a wide range of applications, from passenger cars and commercial fleets to transit-supportive systems and transportation infrastructure. Funding of up to roughly $100,000 is provided as a non-repayable contribution and is structured as a co-investment, encouraging applicants to work closely with industry, research, or public-sector partners. Projects typically involve activities such as prototyping, piloting, testing, and validation, with a strong emphasis on scalable outcomes and commercial relevance rather than early-stage research.

For Ontario-based businesses developing connected, autonomous, or data-driven mobility technologies, Stream 1 can help bridge the gap between development and market adoption while building valuable partnerships along the way. Reviewing the full program details can help determine whether this opportunity aligns with your technology roadmap and commercialization goals.