How do I apply for OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship?

Visit Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)'s website for application instructions.

Who administers OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship?

This program is administered by Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN).

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OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)

🔬 Research & Innovation Partnerships🗺️ Provincial📚 Training🔬 Research🎓 University Partnership

Fellows in automotive and mobility industries

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Funding

Up to $150,000

Deadline

May 20, 2026

Status

Ongoing

What Is This Program?

Tap into talent coming out of Ontario’s publicly-funded post-secondary institutions to strengthen your capacity to develop new products, services, and processes, while fellows receive hands-on industry experience and mentorship opportunities in areas rela

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Provides support for PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows to work on industry-driven research and development projects. Fellows gain hands-on industry experience and mentorship opportunities, while participating companies can strengthen their R&D capacity by accessing world-class talent.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: automotive, mobility, smart mobility technology, Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) technologies, Electric Vehicles (EV), battery technologies, metallurgical (metal & mining) sector

Region: Ontario

Other Criteria: Fellows: PhD graduates or post-doctoral fellows, Fellows must have received their PhD within the last five years, Applicant (Institution-based Fellowship): Principal investigator from an Ontario-based post-secondary institution, Applicant (Institution-based Fellowship): Partner with an eligible Ontario-based company as a contributing Private Sector Industry Partner, Applicant (Company-based Fellowship): Eligible Ontario-based company, Projects must be industry-driven research and development (R&D) activities, Projects must have clearly defined R&D activities, milestones, and outcomes to be completed within the fellowship duration

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Complete a client intake form
Receive contact from an OCI Business Development Manager
Discuss the opportunity and receive assistance
Submit an expression of interest (EOI)
Submit a full application and presentation
🌐Application Portal: https://www.ovinhub.ca/programs/rd-partnership-fund/
📤Submission Method: online
📅Key Dates: April 15, 2026Open for Expressions of Interest (EOI)
May 20, 2026EOI Submission Deadline
May 22, 2026Invitation for Full Proposal
June 22, 2026Full Proposal Submission
August 7, 2026Decision Notification
🔄Intake Type: rolling

📄What Documents Are Required?

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: Actual costs directly attributable to and necessary for the completion of the project
One-time costs directly attributable to implementation of the project
Incremental salary and benefits for company employees working exclusively on eligible project activities
Travel expenses explicitly project-related
Sub-contractor and consultant fees if approved by OCI management
Research and development costs directly related to the project
Project related computer hardware and software
Cost of usage of equipment
Cost of direct materials necessary for specifically identified activities
Materials used for prototypes
Cost involved in providing personnel with training and/or development in novel techniques required for the project
Cost of moving project related equipment
Cost of upgrade of project related equipment
Project related leasehold improvement costs (prior OCI approval required)
Sales and marketing cost attributed to the project
Training costs directly attributable to the project
Cost of regulatory compliance
Cost of professional services (legal, accounting, audit, and insurance)
Cost related to the use of premises including rent, lease, and utilities
🚫Ineligible Expenses: Institutional Overhead
Costs incurred outside Ontario unless otherwise approved by OCI
Meals and incidentals
Reimbursement for airfare purchased with personal frequent flyer points programs
Commuting costs between residence and place of employment
Passport and immigration fees
Costs related to proposal development
Costs not directly associated with meeting the deliverables and milestones as specified in the funding agreement with OCI
Expenses of a personal nature
Ongoing cost of production
Interest cost on capital leases
General working capital requirement
Costs related to staff awards and recognition
Bonuses, dividends, and cash incentives
Cost of merger and acquisition
Monthly parking fees
Meals and entertainment expenses, gifts, and alcoholic beverages
Expenses associated with lobbying or government relations activities
Tax expenses (including but not limited to sales taxes, tax filing, income taxes)
Allowance for interest on invested capital, bonds, debentures, bank, or other loans together with related bond discounts and finance charges
Infrastructure costs except IT related
Tangible capital costs such as, but not limited to, land, buildings, and vehicles
📏Expense Caps: Founder’s Salary for a Start-up company, the maximum allowable compensation for a founder is $5,000 per month
💳Payment Model: mixed
⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible: No

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This program offers funding up to $150,000.

The application deadline is May 20, 2026.

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