Electric Vehicle Innovation Ontario (EVIO)
Developing Canada’s Next Generation of Automotive Mobility Technologies
About EVIO
Electric Vehicle Innovation Ontario (EVIO) is a University of Toronto-led network that trains world-class R&D talent to develop game-changing EV and automotive mobility technologies.
Funded by the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), EVIO is powered by a network of eight leading southern Ontario research universities (Windsor, Western, Waterloo, York, TMU, Toronto, Queens, and Ottawa), and the region’s most dynamic EV firms in core industries (e.g., mobility, electric infrastructure, semiconductors).
Our Mission
Ontario is in a global race to become a leader in the EV and automotive mobility space. Significant investments have been made in attracting multi-national EV firms, building charging infrastructure, and shoring up critical-mineral mining. The long-term success of the sector is predicated on the rapid development and commercialization of world-leading innovative EV technologies.
EVIO exists to kick-start advanced EV technology development using state-of-the-art methodologies. Through March 2028, EVIO will support projects led by post-graduate trainees (graduate students and post-doctoral fellows), each in partnership with a company. By placing post-graduate trainees into industry-led R&D projects, EVIO aims to grow firm capacity, generate IP, and build a pipeline of highly qualified personnel (HQP) to support the long-term success of Ontario’s EV sector.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What industries does the Electric Vehicle sector include for EVIO eligibility?
EVIO defines the EV sector broadly to include several industries, such as automotive mobility, electric infrastructure, semiconductors, mobility software, and critical mineral extraction. If your company participates in these industries or is involved in activities related to the lifecycle of EVs, from design to sales, operation, and recycling, you are eligible to participate.
Which students are eligible to participate?
Graduate students (Master’s, Ph.D. or Postdoctoral fellows) from partner universities (Windsor, Western, Waterloo, York, Ottawa, Toronto, TMU and Queen’s) whose research aligns with the EV sector. The academic supervisor must agree to provide support and oversee participation.
Do I need to have an industry partner to propose a project?
No. You can submit a project without an industry partner identified. However, confirmation from the industry partner is required before your proposal is considered complete and ready for funding review. For support in identifying partners, please connect with Maurizio Ficocelli: , EVIO’s research business development officer.
What industries does the Electric Vehicle sector include? Is my company eligible to participate if we don’t manufacture EVs?
EVIO defines the EV sector broadly to include several industries, such as automotive mobility, electric infrastructure, semiconductors, mobility software, and critical mineral extraction. If your company participates in these industries or is involved in activities related to the lifecycle of EVs, from design to sales, operation, and recycling, you are eligible to participate.
To be eligible for EVIO funding, your company:
- Has operations in Southern Ontario.
- Is active in any aspect of the Electric Vehicle sector, including semiconductor,
mobility, batteries, and related industries. - Is currently producing or has aspirations to produce and commercialize new EV-related technologies.
What is the advantage for the industry partner to participate?
Industry partners benefit from access to high-quality R&D talent, valued at $80,000 stipend, to develop and commercialize next-generation EV technologies core to their innovation strategies.