- Rogers Communications (RCI.A) and the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) have launched a 5G challenge for Ontario-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the automotive sector
- The challenge will bring together a best-in-class 5G ecosystem to drive the future of transportation technology
- SMEs are encouraged to submit their proof-of-concept ideas by May 2
- On May 24, finalists will be announced and will be invited to pitch their ideas live to a panel of judges
- As part of the program, the winning SMEs will work closely with Rogers and its partners to help further develop their solutions
- Rogers Communications Inc. is up 0.6 per cent on the day, trading at $72.24 per share at 2:21 pm ET
Rogers Communications (RCI.A) and the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) have launched a 5G challenge for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Rogers said that it is bringing together a best-in-class 5G ecosystem to drive the future of transportation technology.
“This 5G Transportation Challenge will bring to life innovative new transportation solutions driven by our world-class 5G network,” said Jorge Fernandes, Chief Technology Officer, Rogers Communications.
As part of the challenge, mobility and transportation SMEs that operate in Ontario, including designers, innovators and strategists, are encouraged to think of how they might use the Rogers 5G network for an innovative and ultra-low latency application, using the benefits of 5G networks, high precision positioning technologies and multi-access edge computing (MEC).
“Through OVIN, we’re building a network that is driving the future of the automotive and mobility sector to build safer, cleaner, and more efficient transportation,” noted Raed Kadri, Head of OVIN.
“This exciting new partnership between Rogers and the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network demonstrates our commitment to supporting Ontario-based innovation in the automotive sector,” stated Caroline Mulroney, Ontario Minister of Transportation.
“This is exactly the kind of partnership that will help us position Ontario as a North American leader in developing and building the car of the future,” added Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.
SMEs are encouraged to submit their proof-of-concept ideas by May 2.
On May 24, finalists will be announced and will be invited to pitch their ideas live to a panel of judges, which includes leaders from Rogers and the Ontario Centre for Innovation, as well as Ericsson, Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division, AWS and the University of Waterloo.
As part of the program, the winning SMEs will work closely with Rogers and its partners to help further develop their solutions.
Rogers is a leading Canadian technology and media company that provides communications services and entertainment to consumers and businesses
OVIN is an initiative of the Government of Ontario, led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), designed to reinforce Ontario’s position as a North American leader in advanced automotive technology and smart mobility solutions.
Rogers Communications Inc. is up 0.6 per cent on the day, trading at $72.24 per share at 2:21 pm ET.
