October 08, 2024 – Mercedes-Benz and the Ontario government through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) establish incubators to foster startup creation, startup scouting and automotive innovation in Ontario, Canada. The OVIN Incubators will join the growing international Mercedes-Benz STARTUP AUTOBAHN network. The initiative aims to drive transfer to industrialisation, leveraging the region’s strong foundation in advanced automotive technology and smart mobility. A research collaboration with the University of Waterloo complements existing academic research into neuromorphic computing.
The OVIN Incubators Program will focus on identifying and fostering innovation in future software & AI, future vehicle components and future electric drive. Working with startups, and in partnership with OVIN, Mercedes-Benz will help progress promising projects through the provision of its specialist expertise and use cases. Selected projects will also benefit from the international Mercedes-Benz STARTUP AUTOBAHN network. Separately, the company intends to start a research collaboration with the University of Waterloo, Ontario with a focus on neuromorphic computing for automated driving applications. The move complements a range of ongoing Mercedes-Benz R&D activities in Canada.
