SILICON VALLEY AUTOTECH - CTA
Applications are open for the Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA).
The 2023 program is a collaboration between the Trade Commissioner Service and the Province of Ontario to support Canadian companies looking to access the global automotive industry by way of tech scouts and corporate strategic investors.
Silicon Valley is home to scouts, investors, and R&D offices for global auto makers, OEMs and suppliers including Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Hyundai, Suzuki, Rivian, MuRata Electronics, ZF, Yazaki, Honda and Bosch. Silicon Valley is a highly competitive ecosystem where global companies search for new ways to add value to their business lines.
Applications close on May 31st and can be submitted here: https://bit.ly/3NwQLH3
Scouts and investors are looking for innovation in:
- energy transformation
- batteries and energy storage
- digital health
- semiconductors
- factory automation
- entertainment/infotainment/vehicle interactions
- edge computing, fleeting, servicing
Important dates:
Application deadline May 31, 2023
Program dates September - October 2023
Time commitment Two hours per week virtual and one week travel to Silicon Valley