The e-Auto Challenge program will speed up the growth of existing and new Canadian suppliers in the automotive industry by contributing to the de-risking and commercialization of novel electric vehicle technologies.
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The e-Auto Challenge program will speed up the growth of existing and new Canadian suppliers in the automotive industry by contributing to the de-risking and commercialization of novel electric vehicle technologies.
The program will collaborate with stakeholders across the light-duty automotive supply chain (original equipment manufacturers, suppliers and small and medium-sized enterprises) as well as academic institutions to accelerate the development and deployment of EV technologies while convening Canadian R&D capacity.
There will be ongoing opportunities for collaborators to get involved. Researchers and other collaborators from industry, academic institutions, not-for-profits, Indigenous governments and organizations, and other stakeholders.
The NRC is exploring thematic research with the potential for the greatest impact on the automotive industry supply chain. Some of these research areas include:
The e-Auto Challenge program operates on an Open – Multi-Stage intake basis. While the program officially opened in mid-2025 with the first round of proposals accepted in 2026, interested collaborators can express their interest on a continuous basis by emailing e-Auto-Auto-e@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca. Please visit the official program website for the most current details and guidelines.
Contact Name: National Research Council Canada (NRC)
E-mail Address: e-Auto-Auto-e@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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