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OVIN QEW Innovation Corridor (SME Stream)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OVIN)

Up to $150K

Reimbursement of one-half (maximum) of total project eligible costs, up to $150,000, triggered by submission and approval of required reporting

Co-investment for Ontario SMEs to pilot smart mobility and connected-vehicle technologies (including work zone safety and queue warning) on a 40 km section of the QEW between Burlington and Toronto, with up to $150,000 reimbursed against a minimum 1:1 private-sector match.

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Who qualifies

SMEs with fewer than 500 global full-time employees and registered operations in Ontario. Projects up to 12 months, tested on the specified 40 km QEW section, at Technology Readiness Level 7-9; not for feasibility or basic research. Technology cannot collect personal identifying information. Applicants with more than $500,000 of lifetime OCI funding need OCI approval first.

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Good to know

  • Funding: Minimum 1:1 match, which must be private-sector contributions unencumbered from other government grant sources. Example: $300,000 total eligible costs, $150,000 maximum OVIN contribution.
  • Cost share: 50% of eligible costs
  • Notes: Closed status inferred from the programs page listing only the 2024/2025 round.

Evidence from the official page

  • amount“Reimbursement of one-half (maximum) of total project eligible costs, up to $150,000” source ↗
  • amount“One-half (minimum) of total eligible project costs (i.e., minimum 1:1 match to OVIN contribution)” source ↗
  • eligibility“A small- and medium- sized enterprise (SME) with fewer than 500 global full-time employees.” source ↗
  • status“Deadline: February 28, 2025” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-09 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.