apmaTEC: Autonomous Vehicle Technology Wanted

apmaTEC: Autonomous Vehicle Technology Wanted

Before connected and autonomous vehicles (C/AVs) are deployed on Canadian roads, there must be significant improvements to how these systems work. Individual technologies must be improved, and their integration needs to be thoroughly tested to ensure driver safety. While innovators have historically had few opportunities to develop and test connected and autonomous vehicle technologies, a…

ASCIP Automotive Manufacturing Grants: January 31, 2019 Deadline

ASCIP Automotive Manufacturing Grants: January 31, 2019 Deadline

Please Note: ASCIP’s final application intake has closed. Ontario automotive manufacturers should explore the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (OAMP) for funding support. The Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program (ASCIP) is an Ontario government funding program that supports automotive manufacturing technology adoption projects. Through ASCIP funding, automotive suppliers can access Ontario business grants to offset a portion of costs related…

Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program: $100k Grant

Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program: $100k Grant

Please Note: ASCIP’s final application intake has closed. Ontario automotive manufacturers should explore the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (OAMP) for funding support. Spanning 700+ parts suppliers and 500+ tool, die, and mould makers, Ontario’s automotive industry is one of the world’s strongest automotive supply chains. Its competitive edge is driven by several key industry associations, such as…

Webinar Series: Funding to Grow Your Automotive Business

Webinar Series: Funding to Grow Your Automotive Business

The North American automotive industry is poised for growth in 2018 and beyond. Because of this, Canada’s vast supply chain of part manufacturers should explore opportunities to scale operations, become more productive, and improve worker skills to support technology innovation. Fortunately, Canadian government funding programs are available to offset the costs of automotive manufacturing growth projects….

Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program: 2017 Deadlines

Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program: 2017 Deadlines

In Canada, automotive suppliers represent a sophisticated value chain that includes hundreds (or even thousands) of manufacturers. Each auto part manufacturer must maintain high productivity to fulfill customer demand, however this can be challenging without innovative equipment, strong internal processes, and skilled employees. Thankfully, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) and Ontario Centres of Excellence…