Voucher Program

Eligibility Confirmation

The applicant is a Canadian SME(Required)

Yes

Project benefits will accrue to Southern Ontario(Required)

Yes

The company operates within an eligible priority sector(Required)

Yes

The proposed technology or solution is at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 8–9, as defined by ISED(Required)

Yes

The company has a demonstrated prototype or validated product(Required)

Yes

The proposed activities relate primarily to regulatory testing, compliance validation, or certification-related objectives(Required)

Yes

The company is prepared to undertake proposed project activities within the intended timeline(Required)

Yes

The company confirms it has the financial means to cover its 25% cost-share of the estimated project cost, to be paid directly to TÜV SÜD(Required)

Yes

The company has engaged or is prepared to engage with TÜV SÜD regarding the proposed project scope(Required)

Yes

Regulatory Testing, Compliance, and Certification Readiness

Describe the product or technology seeking support, including its intended application and commercialization focus.(Required)

TRL 8–9 justification(Required)

TRL 8 — Technology completed and qualified through test and demonstration

TRL 9 — Technology proven through successful deployment in an operational setting Describe the specific evidence supporting this selection:

Describe the specific evidence supporting this selection:(Required)

Describe:

The current stage of commercialization and readiness of the proposed technology or solution
Why regulatory testing, compliance, or certification support is important to commercialization and market access
Why support is needed at the company’s current stage of commercialization
Any existing customers, pilots, deployments, or commercialization traction
Any identified regulatory or compliance barriers currently impacting commercialization

Include, where applicable:

Prototype validation
Pilot projects or deployments
Existing customers or commercial traction
Testing completed
Commercial readiness status

(Maximum 600 words)

commercialization and readiness(Required)

Describe how the proposed project activities will contribute to economic activity, commercialization, job creation, investment, partnerships, or business growth within Southern Ontario. (Maximum 300 words)(Required)

Describe the proposed regulatory testing, compliance, validation, or certification-related activities associated with the project.

Include, where applicable:

Applicable standards or certification pathways
Regulatory or market access requirements
Proposed testing, validation, compliance, or certification activities
Relevant TÜV SÜD scoping discussions
Estimated timelines
Previous testing, validation, or advisory activities completed
Preliminary TÜV SÜD cost estimates or quotes

Applicants are expected to include a preliminary TÜV SÜD scope, quote, or estimated activity outline as part of the application submission.

(Maximum 600 words)

Untitled(Required)

Provide details on:

Technical validation activities completed
Compliance readiness activities completed
Standards assessments or gap analyses
Previous advisory or compliance support received
Organizational readiness to begin project activities

(Maximum 400 words)

Untitled(Required)

Project timing

Please provide:

Expected project start date(Required)

Expected project completion date(Required)

Any major project milestones, where applicable(Required)

Market Opportunity and Commercialization

Describe:

The customer problem or market need being addressed
The target market and customer segments
The commercialization opportunity

Market opportunity(Required)

Describe:

Commercialization strategy
Current traction, customers, pilots, or partnerships
Revenue traction or deployments, where applicable
Growth and scaling plans
Investment secured or fundraising activity, where applicable

Commercialization and traction(Required)

Describe:

Key differentiators
Competitive advantages
Industry impact
Why the proposed solution is uniquely positioned in the market

Competitive differentiation and value proposition(Required)

Participation and Capability Development

Describe any participation in relevant Area X.O/Born Compliant activities, including:

Workshops
Testing
Advisory support
Demonstrations
Previous collaborations

Area X.O/Born Compliant participation(Required)

Describe:

Key team capabilities
Internal or external expertise relevant to the proposed project
Organizational readiness to execute regulatory testing, compliance, or certification-related activities
Project management or execution capacity

Organizational capacity and execution readiness(Required)

Funding Request

Please provide the estimated total cost of the proposed project activities, based on the full TÜV SÜD invoice or quote amount. This figure will be used to calculate both Invest Ottawa's 75% contribution (the voucher) and the SME's 25% cost-share(Required)

Calculated automatically as 25% of the total project cost above. TÜV SÜD will invoice Invest Ottawa and the SME separately for their respective shares of this total amount.(Required)

Please summarize the proposed project activities reflected in the preliminary TÜV SÜD scope, quote, or estimated activity outline submitted as part of the application. Only approved project activities and costs within the authorized voucher scope will be eligible for support.(Required)

Proposed activities and estimated costs(Required)

Examples may include: Regulatory testing, Standards assessments, Technical file review, Compliance validation, Certification preparation ,TÜV SÜD certification activities.

Activity

Description

Estimated Cost

Please describe why the proposed project is strategically important to the company’s commercialization, regulatory readiness, or market access objectives. Include any additional information not captured elsewhere that should be considered as part of the evaluation process.(Required)

Supporting Documentation

Please send the following by email to [email protected], where applicable:

TÜV SÜD scope and quote
Company pitch deck
Commercialization or go-to-market materials
Technical documentation
Testing or validation evidence
Compliance or certification-related documentation
Market validation materials
Project timeline
Additional supporting materials

Invest Ottawa may request additional documentation during the review process.

Supporting Documentation

Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 256 MB.

Company Information

Eligibility Confirmation

Regulatory Testing, Compliance, and Certification Readiness

Market Opportunity and Commercialization

Participation and Capability Development

Funding Request