Durham Region to attend Collision Conference with Project Arrow to highlight mfg. in the region
by CM Staff
Invest Durham says they can assist manufacturing businesses in exploring opportunities to develop and test electric, green technologies in Durham Region.
Photo of Ontario Tech University students alongside Project Arrow vehicle, accompanied by all Collision Conference partner logos (CNW Group/Regional Municipality of Durham)
WHITBY — The Region of Durham’s Economic Development and Tourism division (Invest Durham), along with partners, will be returning to the Collision Conference — from June 26 to 29 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto. Project Arrow, the first all-Canadian, zero emission connected vehicle will be the centrepiece of Durham’s pavilion.
Invest Durham in partnership with Durham Region’s eight area municipalities, Durham College, Ontario Tech University, Trent University Durham GTA, Spark Centre, 1855 Technology Accelerator, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), and the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association’s (APMA) Project Arrow, will be activating space in booth E157. Together, they will present the Durham Region innovation community at the 2023 Collision Conference.
The booth will host:
- Project Arrow: The first all-Canadian, zero emission, connected vehicle, engineered and manufactured at Ontario Tech University’s ACE Climatic Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel.
- OPG: Participate in a fun and competitive race track experience while learning about the innovations and technologies helping to electrify life in one generation.
- An activation from Durham College’s Mixed Reality Capture Studio.
At the event further opportunities to build a tech business in Durham will be represented by:
- Durham Regional Technology Development Site: A part of the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN).
- Access IO: The Future of Energy at Ontario Power Generation.
Invest Durham says they can assist manufacturing businesses in exploring opportunities to develop and test electric, green technologies in Durham Region; create connections within our incubators, hubs and programs; help to find an ideal property or office space; as well as assist in bringing your business to Canada.
“Durham Region is a leader in clean, connected and electric technologies, and continues to drive innovation, growth and productivity in the technology sector. Our established energy cluster, diverse business ecosystem and robust talent pipeline make our region an ideal place to start, relocate, or build a technology business,” said John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer.
“The APMA is excited to showcase Project Arrow at the Invest Durham booth this year. We are proud to have chosen Ontario Tech University as our official build partner of the Arrow and to have Durham Region well represented on this vehicle,” said Flavio Volpe, President, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association.
