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Startups and SMEs
Are you an Ontario-based or international startup, small-to-medium sized business with fewer than 500 employees (SME) or entrepreneur with technologies for smart mobility, municipalities, and electric vehicles? Contact Durham RTDS or apply for one of our Challenges to find out more about how you can work with us.
Working with Durham RTDS provides you with invaluable access to:
- Funded grant programs supported by OCI ranging from $100,000 (for 12-month projects) to $1M (for 24-month projects)
- Funding for hiring specialized talent in the areas of AI, robotics, cybersecurity, VR/MR, 3D & PCB Prototyping and engineering to boost technology development
- Facilities with world-class equipment and testbeds for prototyping and validation, including climatic and geographic testing
- One-on-one advisory from industry experts, specialized programming, business and technical guidance, co-working space and more
- Introductions to potential investors, industry leaders and prospective clients in the Durham and Northumberland Regions and within the Eastern Ontario Innovation Corridor (EOIC)
- Specialized hardware and software
- Opportunities to demonstrate projects utilizing Durham Region infrastructure
Our Main Focus
Durham RTDS welcomes Startups and SMEs with technology and innovation
Transit and vehicle electrification. Safe and accessible transportation. Smart and Connected mobility and infrastructure
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Industry and Partners
If you are an established business, municipality, government or member of Eastern Ontario’s business community, Durham RTDS connects you to cutting-edge technologies and innovations that will advance accessible and sustainable mobility from transit and municipal operations to the automotive sector. Contact us to partner with Durham RTDS today.
Working with Durham RTDS provides you with invaluable access to:
- Introductions to leading-edge technology in electric and connected vehicles and smart mobility
- Opportunities to be the first adopters of solutions for mobility challenges faced by your municipality or specific industry
- Investment in technologies and innovations at the forefront of E/AV and smart mobility
- Participation in hands-on testing of these technologies in advance of your competitors
- Economic development through job creation, attracting tech talent and more
- Opportunities to share thought leadership at Durham RTDS events including panel discussions and conferences
Durham RTDS Solution PLatforms
Core And Partner Platforms
Our Expertise
Our Partners
Durham RTDS has strong ties with industry and community partners who provide high-impact support to startups and SMEs developing technologies and innovations that advance smart mobility and communities. Learn more about Durham RTDS’ partners.
Click here for the full list of our industry and additional partners.
durham's REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY FOCUS
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Durham RTDS is at the forefront of Durham Region’s Automotive and Transportation Technology Ecosystem. We accelerate technology and innovation in the automotive and smart mobility sectors and steer startups and SMEs in the right direction. Contact us today to find out how we can help you.
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Your Tech and Innovation
If you are a startup or SME with tech and innovation in electric and autonomous vehicles, smart transportation and mobility and connected infrastructure, you need Durham RTDS to accelerate your success.
Get in touch with us to find out what we can do for you.
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