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Regional Technology Development Site of Simcoe County, Barrie, and Orillia

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Ontario invests in Simcoe County, Barrie and Orillia to accelerate automotive and smart mobility innovation


Midhurst/March 4, 2026 – The Government of Ontario, through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), has announced an investment of $17.5 million to establish nine Regional Technology Development Sites (RTDS) across the province. Through this investment, the RTDS of Simcoe County, Barrie and Orillia has been launched as one of Ontario’s newest advanced automotive and […]

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Career Opportunity: RTDS Program Lead


The County of Simcoe Economic Development Office (EDO) is looking for a passionate and dynamic individual to join our team as the Program Lead of the new Regional Technology Development Site (RTDS) of Simcoe County, Barrie, and Orillia. The position is a 3-year, temporary, full time contract. Apply by March 13, 2026 and be a […]

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The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) Supports a Nearly $70 Million Investment to Establish Nine Regional Technology Development Sites Across Ontario


Toronto, ON — [February 6, 2026] — The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), announced an investment of $17.5 million to establish nine Regional Technology Development Sites (RTDS), with $32.8 million in matching industry investment and over $19.3 million from the broader public sector, for a total of over […]

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