{"id":225,"date":"2024-04-02T17:21:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T21:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smarttodev\/?page_id=225"},"modified":"2026-02-12T10:53:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T15:53:20","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Inside SmartTO: Ontario\u2019s Smart Mobility Hub | @YorkUniversityOfficial  x OVIN Full Feature\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S7f9qBwdc88?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/04\/iStock-1355121016-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"3D rendering depicting a home battery energy storage unit in a garage, with a sunny background featuring a lawn, car, family house, and a big city skyline\" class=\"wp-image-932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/04\/iStock-1355121016-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/04\/iStock-1355121016-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/04\/iStock-1355121016-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/04\/iStock-1355121016-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">At a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SmartTO (Smart Mobility Applied Research and Testing-Technologies of Ontario) is part of York Region RTDS, funded by  the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovinhub.ca\">Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network<\/a> (OVIN). We are an automotive and mobility hub at YSpace led by 快播视频 in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centennialcollege.ca\/ARIES\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ARIES<\/a> (Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Services) at Centennial College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SmartTO's technical focus is on Smart Materials and Light-weighting along with Smart Mobility, Connectivity and System Reliability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SmartTO  brings the power of research expertise, engineering, and unrivalled access to state-of-the-art equipment, cutting-edge labs, vehicles, facilities, and expert technicians through Centennial College, and several areas of 快播视频: the Office of the Vice-President Research &amp; Innovation, the Lassonde School of Engineering with its&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/move\/\">Mobility Innovation Centre<\/a> (MOVE), <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/mtec\">Manufacturing, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Centre<\/a> (MTEC) and <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/mech\/qreserv-mechanical\/\">Mechanical Engineering Department<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sparc.info.yorku.ca\/\">York MicroFabrication Facility<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/cais\/\">Centre for AI and Society<\/a>, Electrical Engineering Facilities and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/\">YSpace<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 York\u2019s pan-university entrepreneurship and innovation hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-uppercase font-weight-bold\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/04\/iStock-1422090283-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Real-life image of a young female aircraft engineer apprentice at work, showcasing strength and expertise in avionics\" class=\"wp-image-934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/04\/iStock-1422090283-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/04\/iStock-1422090283-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/04\/iStock-1422090283-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/04\/iStock-1422090283-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/04\/iStock-1363104923-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a diverse modern office setting: A businessman leads a business meeting with managers, discussing and utilizing a presentation TV displaying statistics and infographics. Meanwhile, digital entrepreneurs work on an e-commerce project\" class=\"wp-image-930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/04\/iStock-1363104923-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/04\/iStock-1363104923-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/04\/iStock-1363104923-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/861\/2024\/04\/iStock-1363104923-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How we can support you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SmartTO&nbsp;seeks&nbsp;to empower SMEs to grow by&nbsp;leveraging&nbsp;state-of-the-art&nbsp;equipment, labs and research&nbsp;centres, world-renowned&nbsp;expertise, co-location space, and concierge-style business advisory and technical services. The expanded reach of SmartTO across the automotive, mobility, and advanced engineering sector allows for powerful interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships, customized support, and access to educational workshops and networking events.&nbsp;Fill out our intake form <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/frsc4iKckg\">here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-uppercase font-weight-bold\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Our Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our dedicated team is here to support you and your business. With a commitment to excellence, we take pride in serving your unique needs and connecting you with resources, equipment, space, and people to take your innovation to the next level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/meet-the-women-powering-smartto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet the core team powering SmartTO<\/a><\/strong> to get to know your primary contacts, or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/smartto\/faculty-expertise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">browse our network of faculty experts<\/a><\/strong> to find specialized technical knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns social-bar-block is-layout-flex 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