TalentEdge Internship Program (TIP) Stream
The OVIN Talent Development Internship Program (OVIN-TIP) provides support for current college and university students and recent undergraduate or Master’s graduates, to work on industry-driven research and development projects related to automotive and smart mobility technology such as Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) technologies, Electric Vehicles (EV), battery technologies the metallurgical (metal & mining) sector and other related areas. Companies can tap into world-class talent to strengthen their capacity to develop new products, services, and processes, while interns receive hands-on industry experience and mentorship opportunities in areas such as software and hardware development, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.
Offered by Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) and Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Amount
Up to $60,000
OCI contribution $30,000 per three units (12 months), up to a maximum of $60,000 (six units, 24 months); industry partner contributes at least $30,000 per three units (at least $15,000 in cash)
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Who can apply
Intern
:
- Undergraduate Level:
- Undergraduate students in their final year of study (registered at an accredited post-secondary institution in Ontario)
- Or recent graduates from an undergraduate program from an accredited post-secondary institution (within three years of graduation)
- Graduate Level:
- Current Masters and PhD students, (registered at accredited post-secondary institution in Ontario)
- Recent Masters graduates from an accredited post-secondary institution (within three years of graduation)
Applicant/Industry Partner:
- Institution-based Internship: Applicant is a principal investigator from an Ontario-based post-secondary institution and has an eligible Ontario-based company as the contributing Private Sector Industry Partner. Interns must spend a significant portion of their time on-site or in the field with the company.
- Company-based Internship: Applicant is the eligible Ontario-based company
Project
:
- Project-based, with clearly defined R&D activities, milestones, and outcomes to be completed within the Internship duration
About the funding
The company will contribute $30,000 ($15,000 cash plus $15,000 in-kind) minimum per three units (12-month period). Of the total $60,000 per three units, the intern must receive a minimum cash compensation of $45,000. The remainder may be used for direct project costs.
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