The BlackBerry IVY L-SPARK Accelerator
The BlackBerry IVY L-SPARK Accelerator Program is looking for innovative Canadian companies with technologies that align with BlackBerry’s Intelligent Vehicle Data Platform – BlackBerry IVY. Participants will develop high-impact solutions leveraging in-vehicle data with a view to improving driver and passenger experiences. BlackBerry IVY is a vehicle first, cloud connected software platform that presents vehicle data in a normalized format. BlackBerry IVY insights can easily be consumed by applications on or off the vehicle and are managed via a cloud console. Join us as we accelerate the future of connected vehicles by partnering with game-changing companies that will leverage and extend the BlackBerry IVY platform. Applications are now open and will run until May 6, 2022.
Grant Deadline
2025-01-06
Funding Amount
$50,000
Type of Grant
Grant, Funding, Incubator Accelerator
Sectors
Automotive
Demographics
Incorporation
For Profit
Perks
Office Space, Networking, Coaching
Region Restriction
This grant is restricted to whole of Canada
Keywords
Age Restriction
This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100
Eligibility and Requirements
Partnership
Participants will have the opportunity to develop technology and business relationships with BlackBerry, the company that has the most widely embedded OS in vehicles globally.
Access to BlackBerry IVY
Participants will have access to BlackBerry IVY to build applications based on vehicle sensor data, without the need for specialized embedded or automotive software skills.
L-SPARK Mentorship
Each participant will be supported by a dedicated L-SPARK mentor who will work hands-on to guide the company in implementing their solution and provide business mentorship to accelerate growth.
Funding
Up to $50,000 in matching funding will be made available to participants through NRC-IRAP.
Grant Application website
https://www.l-spark.com/programs/blackberry-l-spark-accelerator/
Contact
Head Office
340 Legget Drive, Suite 140
Ottawa, Ontario K2K 1Y6