The WindsorEssex RTDS is an innovation centre for transportation start-ups, offering access to the VR cave for prototyping and validating designs.

Description

The Windsor Essex Regional Technology Development Site (RTDS), serves as an innovation centre for start-ups, SMEs, and research institutions to bring ideas and know-how to position the Windsor-Essex region and Canada as leaders in the development and production of zero-emission vehicles.

The VR CAVE  Automobility Simulator – the largest publicly accessible virtual reality (VR) CAVE in Ontario – is an immersive and active virtual reality environment, integrated with state-of-the-art hardware and software. The facility serves as a teaching, training, and research tool for the region and beyond, designed to support connected and autonomous vehicle development.

The CAVE provides many valuable opportunities to aid in ramping-up factory product development, including simulation, skills training, communication, and collaboration. Virtual prototyping through the CAVE will allow for products and processes to be tested before final verification with physical prototypes are performed.

The Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (CITM) start-ups have the opportunity to  access the VR CAVE simulator.

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Invest WindsorEssex: VR CAVE Automobility Simulator

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Quick Facts

  • Innovation centre for start-ups, and SMEs 
  • Access to VR Cave Automobility Simulator 
  • VR as teaching, training and research tool
  • Prototype, test and validate 
  • Largest publicly accessible VR cave in Ontario
i.d.e.a. Fund Applications Open

Applications are now open for i.d.e.a. Fund Cohort 3

Are you developing and/or redesigning new green products, services, processes, and technologies that reduce environmental impact?

The i.d.e.a.™ Fund program focuses on supporting a more sustainable economy while fostering an inclusive and equitable growth in southern Ontario. Find out if you’re eligible to access up to $20,000 in matching seed funding and 30 hours of expert mentorship.

Applications are open from September 9 to September 30, 2024.

14th Annual LiONS LAIR Pitch Competition and in-person Gala on September 26, 2024 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Tickets available on lionslair.ca

Attend the 14th annual LiONS LAIR pitch competition

Since 2011, Innovation Factory’s LiONS LAIR has helped more than 150 startups launch and scale their businesses. This fall, join over 350 entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders to network over dinner and drinks, celebrate innovation, and watch finalists pitch live to a panel of judges to win cash and in-kind prizes.

When: September 26, 2024 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm 

Where: LiUNA Station – 360 James St. N, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 1H5