SmartTO offers a digital platform connecting the automotive industry with university research facilities and specialized equipment. It streamlines the discovery, booking, and collaboration process for automotive R&D, accelerating product development and testing.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Automotive companies face challenges in accessing specialized research facilities and equipment for product development and testing. This often leads to extended development cycles and increased costs due to the difficulty in identifying and securing necessary resources.
Solution
SmartTO provides a digital platform that connects the automotive industry with York University's advanced mobility research facilities and equipment. The platform streamlines the process of discovering, booking, and collaborating with university research labs, offering access to specialized testing capabilities and academic expertise. By facilitating direct engagement between industry professionals and university researchers, SmartTO aims to accelerate innovation and reduce time-to-market for automotive advancements.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes automotive manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers, and R&D departments seeking to leverage academic research infrastructure and expertise for product validation and innovation.
Features
- Centralized digital marketplace for accessing university research laboratories and specialized equipment.
- Advanced search and filtering capabilities to identify relevant facilities based on specific testing requirements.
- Integrated booking system for scheduling access to lab equipment and research personnel.
- Secure communication channels for collaboration between industry partners and university researchers.
- Comprehensive database of available equipment across various York University research centers, including RISE, Mechanical Engineering, SEiL, PSPP, IDEA Lab, and George Zhu's lab.
- Facilitates access to equipment such as Autocollimators, Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM), and various other specialized instruments.