R&D Partnership Fund – Electric Vehicle (EV) Stream 2

Receive up to $1,000,000 in Grant Funding.

The R&D Partnership Fund – Electric Vehicle (EV) Stream 2 is an Ontario government grant program offered through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN). Through the program’s Technology Demonstrations stream, lead applicants (technology developers) work with partners (typically other SMEs, large enterprises, post-secondary institutions, and non-profit organizations) to develop, prototype, and validate innovative autonomous vehicle technologies.

Quick View

800+

Annual Funding Applications Supported

Apply for This Funding Program

Give your application the best chance of approval. Ryan supports the writing of applications for more than 100 Canadian federal and provincial government grants, tax credits, and no-interest loan programs.

Amount of Funding

Amount of Funding

Provides a minimum of 2:1 funding ratio contribution from applicants and/or private sector partners to a maximum of $1,000,000 in grant funding over a maximum of 24 months.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible Applicants

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants are Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) defined as having fewer than 500 global, full-time employees.
  • Applicants are required to have operations in Ontario and carry out their project in Ontario.

Partners eligible to be a part of this funding program:

  • Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
  • National and multinational enterprises (NEs and MNEs)
  • Academic institutions (as clients only)
  • Municipalities
  • Indigenous communities
  • Not-for-profit organizations representing industry
  • Crown Corporations
  • Transit Authorities
Accessible Technology Program (ATP)

Eligible Activities

Eligible Projects include:

  • One applicant and a minimum of one partner, as defined above.
  • Stream 2 supports a total budget of up to $3,000,000 over 24 months.
  • This program is not intended to prove feasibility or for basic technology research. Projects should be at Technology Readiness Level 3-9.
  • Typical project activities include technology development, demonstration, product/service validation, testing, and piloting.
  • Applicant and Partners should demonstrate close collaboration and scalable outcomes with high potential for commercialization, strong commercial pull, competitive advantage and alignment with intended program benefits.
  • Eligible projects MUST include demonstration of actual products that can be showcased in Ontario at events, on the road, to OCI and its partners, and/or at customer sites.
Eligible Activities

Program Deadline

Speak with a member of our team to find the latest intake period info for this program or subscribe to our newsletter to be notified.

Average of
Time Saving

95%

Throughout the application process

Apply for Funding

Successfully applying for the right funding program at the right time, focusing on the right topics is no easy challenge. We provide an average 95% time savings to our clients, compared to businesses that apply for funding in-house.

Related News

  • The Canadian Government Response to Looming Tariffs 

    With new U.S. tariffs impacting key Canadian industries, businesses must prepare for economic shifts. Learn about counter-tariffs, funding programs, and how to apply for tariff relief.

    Read More
  • Government of Canada Invests $4.7 Million in British Columbia Manufacturing Innovation 

    Learn how the Government of Canada’s $4.7 million investment is driving innovation, sustainability, and job creation in British Columbia’s manufacturing sector.

    Read More
  • Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (FSIIP)

    Boost your forestry business with FSIIP! Get up to 30% funding for projects over $3 million. Next intakes: March 21 and April 29, 2025. Apply now!

    Read More
  • Ontario’s Life Sciences Sector Expands: $820 Million Investment and New LSSUF Funding for SMEs

    Ontario’s life sciences sector is thriving with AstraZeneca’s $820 million investment and the Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF) that offers up to $2.5 million for SMEs. Learn how your business can benefit!

    Read More