This is to advise you that we are now accepting applications as part of a call for proposals for the Connected Vehicle/Autonomous Vehicle (CVAV) Research Program for Road Vehicles. This is an exciting funding opportunity that invests in innovative new transportation technology aimed at making Ontario’s roads smarter, safer and more sustainable while improving traffic flow.

Offered by Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Research and Innovation, the CVAV Research Program for Road Vehicles funds both industry-led and academia-led projects.

Please note that you are invited to participate in a Webinar Information Session, hosted by OCE. The webinar will include comments from leaders from Ontario’s automotive sector, an overview of the Program and a Q&A session.

 

WEBINAR INFORMATION SESSION

Webinar Date: Wednesday, Oct. 29
Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Participants:
• Stephen Erwin, Head, Intelligent Transportation Systems Program, Ontario Ministry of Transportation
• Additional speakers will be announced shortly
• Martin Lord, Business Development Manager, Central Ontario, Sector Manager, ICT and DM, Ontario Centres of Excellence
Registration Link: http://www1.webcastcanada.ca/live/registration/oct14.php

Full details of the program can be found on the OCE website.

Note that this call pertains only to VIP I applications, both industry-led and academia-led.

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

Call for Applications – Oct. 10, 2014
Application deadline – Dec. 1, 2014
Successful applicants will be notified by February 28th, 2015

If you would like to discuss the program, please contact:

Martin Lord
Business Development Manager, Central Ontario
Sector Manager, ICT and DM
t: 416.861.1092 x 3236  • c:416.629.3126
martin.lord@oce-ontario.org