City as a Testbed
Opening up city spaces to demonstrate technology supports economic development and jobs creation. It can help validate technology solutions in real-world environments, and provide potential business improvement opportunities.
Located across the entire City of Vaughan, and within the Downtown Centre of the City of Markham, the OVIN Demonstration Zone positions the city as a live testbed.
Demonstrate in
Markham and
Vaughan
We understand the importance of selecting the most suitable location for your business and product improvements. To assist you in making an informed decision, we are offering applicants the option to choose between the cities of Markham and Vaughan.
Learn more about their objectives and spaces below:
City Assets and Space
Demonstrations may have the opportunity to activate:
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City streetlights, traffic signals, roadways, bridges, culverts
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EV charging stations, vehicles and fleets, sidewalks, etc
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City-operated properties, facilities and buildings: regional parks, downtown centres, on-street locations
Benefits for
Participants
Companies selected for demonstration projects may have an opportunity to:
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Showcase your innovation in a real-world environment using the city’s infrastructure and space as a testbed
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Guidance from a technical advisory team to collaborate on the development of the scope of work
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Partner with a City or private partner to address a transportation or mobility challenge
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Validate your innovation in an urban testbed to improve your solution for future business development
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Participate in events and showcases
In addition to demonstration projects, the OVIN Demonstration Zone provides support for SMEs, including:
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Access to support services including training and mentorship opportunities
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Connection points to local accelerators/incubators
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Access to co-working and office space options
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Facilitating introductions to potential customers and/or partners across Ontario, including auto manufacturers in Markham, Vaughan, and the broader York Region
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Support for foreign business delegations and other economic development initiatives
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Fostering relationships within the Region