OVIN R&D Partnership Fund: Up to $1,000,000 for Mobility R&D
Developing automotive and mobility technology often takes research capacity that a company does not have in-house. The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) R&D Partnership Fund supports collaborative R&D projects between Ontario companies and research institutions in automotive, electric vehicle and mobility technology.
Funding ranges from $50,000 to $1,000,000, and your company provides a matching investment. The program is open, and applications are being accepted.
What is OVIN R&D Partnership Fund?
The OVIN R&D Partnership Fund supports collaborative R&D projects between Ontario companies and research institutions in automotive, electric vehicle and mobility technology.
It covers connected vehicles, autonomous systems, EV powertrains, fleet management software and mobility platforms.
OVIN R&D Partnership Fund at a glance
| Detail | Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) — R&D Partnership Fund |
|---|---|
| Funding amount | $50K – $1M |
| Program type | Grant |
| Level | Provincial |
| Where it applies | Ontario (ON) |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | OVIN states its programs are currently open, with applications being accepted for all streams of the C/AV and EV R&D Partnership Funds — no fixed deadline is specified. |
| What it funds | R&D / Proof of Concept, Prototype / Product Development, Commercialization / Market Launch, Product Demonstration / Pilot |
| Industries | Automotive, Software & IT, ECE, Advanced Manufacturing |
| Company stage | Growth, Expansion |
| Payment model | Milestone |
| Matching funds required | Yes |
| Competition level | Moderate |
How much funding is available?
Funding ranges from $50,000 to $1,000,000. A matching investment from your company is required.
Funding is paid against milestones.
Who is eligible?
Your company
- Your company must be an Ontario-incorporated company working in automotive or mobility technology.
- A matching investment from your company is required.
The partner
- Your company must partner with an Ontario post-secondary institution or research organization.
The project
- The project must involve automotive, EV or connected mobility technology development.
When and how to apply
The program is open, and applications are being accepted for all streams of the C/AV and EV R&D Partnership Funds. No fixed deadline is specified.
Before you apply, line up your Ontario post-secondary or research partner and confirm that your company can provide its matching investment.
The status of Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) — R&D Partnership Fund in EVAMAX Grant AI™ is currently Open. Grant AI™ re-checks it against the official program page, so look there for the latest before you start an application.
Is OVIN R&D Partnership Fund right for you?
The OVIN R&D Partnership Fund suits Ontario-incorporated companies at the growth or expansion stage that are developing automotive, EV or connected mobility technology and want a research partner on the work. Watch the structure: the partner must be an Ontario post-secondary institution or research organization, and your company has to match the funding.
Next steps: look up Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) — R&D Partnership Fund in EVAMAX Grant AI™ to see its live status and other programs that fit your company, or talk to EVAMAX about building your application.
Program details are from the EVAMAX Grant AI™ record as of October 29, 2026. Programs change — confirm current terms on the official program page before you apply.