OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours that are involved in automotive and smart mobility technology. By participating, you can access world-class talent from Ontario’s universities to work on your R&D projects. This means you can strengthen your capacity to develop new products, services, and processes, while providing valuable industry experience to PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows.
Why apply?
- Access to top-tier talent: Collaborate with highly skilled PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows.
- Hands-on industry experience: Fellows gain practical experience, which can lead to innovative solutions for your business.
- Mentorship opportunities: Benefit from mentorship in areas like software and hardware development, AI, and data analytics.
What’s in it for you?
- Enhanced R&D capabilities: Boost your research and development with fresh perspectives and cutting-edge knowledge.
- Government-backed support: This program offers a reliable source of talent and funding, making it a safer investment compared to other financing options.
- Clear project milestones: Work on well-defined projects with specific outcomes, ensuring focused and productive collaboration.
Applying is straightforward, and the program is tailored to fit businesses with R&D operations in Ontario. This is a unique chance to advance your business with the support of top academic talent and government backing.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Salaries and benefits for fellows
- Costs related to research and development (R&D) activities
- Equipment and materials necessary for the project
- Travel expenses directly related to the project
Use of Funds:
- Funds can be used to support PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows in their R&D projects.
- Funds are intended to cover costs associated with industry-driven research and development in automotive and smart mobility technology.
Restrictions:
- Funds cannot be used for general operational expenses of the company.
- Funds cannot be allocated to activities not directly related to the approved R&D project.
Fees:
- No application or program participation fees are associated with this grant.
Qualifications
- Must be a for-profit company with R&D operations in Ontario.
- Must partner with a principal investigator at an accredited, publicly-funded Ontario university (for institution-based fellowships).
- Must have clearly defined R&D activities, milestones, and outcomes for the project.
Must be involved in industry-driven research and development projects related to automotive and smart mobility technology, such as Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) technologies, Electric Vehicles (EV), battery technologies, metallurgical technologies, or other related areas.
Disqualifications:
- Companies without R&D operations in Ontario.
- Non-profit organizations.
- Companies not involved in the specified technology areas.
Description
The TalentEdge Fellowship Program (TFP) is a great opportunity for your business to access top talent from Ontario’s universities. This program provides funding for PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows to work on research and development projects in automotive and smart mobility technology. This includes areas like Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (C/AV), Electric Vehicles (EV), battery technologies, and more.
By participating, your business can leverage world-class expertise to develop new products, services, and processes. Fellows gain hands-on industry experience and mentorship in fields such as software and hardware development, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. This collaboration can significantly boost your R&D capabilities.
The program supports projects with clearly defined R&D activities, milestones, and outcomes. This ensures that both your business and the fellows benefit from a structured and productive partnership. This is a fantastic way to innovate and stay ahead in the competitive automotive and mobility sectors.
Program Steps
Complete the Client Intake Form: Start by filling out the client intake form available on the OVIN website. This form will help initiate your application process.
Contact a Business Development Manager: After submitting the intake form, a Business Development Manager (BD) from OCI will reach out to discuss the opportunity and guide you through the next steps.
Prepare Required Documentation: Gather the necessary documents to support your application. These include:
- Program Guidelines
- OCI Funding Agreement
- Eligible Expenditures Guide
- Full Proposal Questionnaire
- Letter of Support Template
- Data and Information Sharing Protocol (DISP) documents
Develop a Project Proposal: Work on a detailed project proposal outlining the R&D activities, milestones, and expected outcomes. Ensure your proposal aligns with the fellowship's objectives.
Submit the Application: Once your proposal and documentation are ready, submit your application through the appropriate channels as instructed by your Business Development Manager.
Review and Feedback: Your application will be reviewed by the relevant authorities. Be prepared to provide additional information or clarification if requested.
Approval and Agreement: Upon approval, finalize the funding agreement and any other necessary documentation. Ensure you understand all terms and conditions before proceeding.
Project Kickoff: Begin your project as per the approved proposal, ensuring all milestones and outcomes are met within the fellowship duration.
