Palitronica’s Cybersecurity Innovation for Automotive Electronics Receives Support

Justyna McCaig
Aug 18
3 min read

Palitronica collaborates with Continental AG to enhance hardware assurance and cybersecurity resilience through Anvil Checkpoint technology with support from OVIN

Waterloo, Ontario – August 18, 2025 – Palitronica Inc., a Canadian quality assurance and cybersecurity technology company, proudly announces funding support from the Government of Ontario through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) This project will accelerate Palitronica’s collaboration with global automotive technology giant Continental AG, to further develop and scale its Anvil Checkpoint, a pioneering solution designed to verify and ensure the integrity of automotive electronic components. The initiative has a total project value of nearly $3.1 million, including $1 million from the Government of Ontario through OVIN R&D Partnership Fund,. and aims to advance critical capabilities in component-level verification and cybersecurity assurance.

“By investing in homegrown innovation and helping local companies compete in global markets, Ontario is protecting the future of our automotive sector and ensuring the cars of the future are made in Ontario, by Ontario workers,” said Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “Through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network, our government is strengthening our domestic supply chain, driving competitiveness and resilience, and creating good-paying jobs that will withstand this storm of tariffs and economic uncertainty.”

Anvil Checkpoint offers a vendor-agnostic, non-destructive, and black-box testing solution that uses advanced RF signal analysis and machine learning to verify electronic devices’ authenticity, detect tampering, and ensure material integrity. In its initial proof-of-concept project with Continental, Anvil Checkpoint successfully detected complex, real-world hardware modifications in Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) modules.

With support from the Ontario government, Palitronica and Continental will:

Expand the solution’s application scope to additional automotive components.
Scale testing capacity to 10,000 TPMS units at Continental’s manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France.
Integrate Anvil Checkpoint technology into Continental’s end-of-line quality assurance and cybersecurity processes.

Quotes

“Cybersecurity and manufacturing integrity are no longer separate domains—they’re two sides of the same coin, with support from OVIN and a forward-looking partner like Continental, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in trustworthy electronics for safety-critical applications.”

– Sebastian Fischmeister, CEO and Co-Founder, Palitronica

“Our work with Palitronica has demonstrated promising results in identifying subtle yet critical defects that may otherwise go unnoticed in traditional QA. The ability to combine cyber assurance and QA in one step is game-changing for advanced manufacturing.”

– Claudio Longo, Head of Innovation, Continental AG

“Working with startups like Palitronica shows how much value entrepreneurial tech teams can bring to large organizations. Their focused technical know-how and agile way of collaboration allows us to address emerging challenges that require fresh perspectives. It's a great example how startup collaboration with corporates can turn potential into real impact. The Palitronica solution can be a game changer for our testing in manufacturing”

– Jürgen Bilo, Managing Director, co-pace GmbH.

“Ontario is in the driver’s seat of the global automotive and mobility sector, unleashing its boundless potential to foster innovation and catalyze lasting economic growth. This critical investment by the Ontario government through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network reflects Ontario’s strong commitment to fostering partnerships with global industry leaders, accelerating the growth of Ontario-made technologies, and harnessing the power of homegrown Ontario companies to create jobs and drive prosperity. Together, we are ensuring that Ontario will continue to be a global automotive and mobility leader for decades to come.” 

– Raed Kadri, Head of OVIN (OCI)

“This investment highlights the critical role our homegrown companies play in shaping the future of mobility. Through OVIN, we are proud to support ambitious, made-in-Ontario technologies that are advancing electrification, smart infrastructure, and connected vehicle solutions – accelerating commercialization and keeping Ontario at the forefront of the mobility revolution.”  

–  Claudia Krywiak, President & CEO, Ontario Centre of Innovation 

About Palitronica

Founded out of over a decade of University of Waterloo research, Palitronica is developing novel technology for testing-solution and cybersecurity. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, its flagship solution, Anvil Checkpoint, detects physical modifications, fraud, and embedded threats in electronic systems without requiring access to proprietary designs. Palitronica’s customers span automotive, aerospace, defense, and energy industries.

About Continental

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. Continental employs over 190,000 people in 58 countries.

About the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)

The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (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 such as connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles and electric and low-carbon vehicle technologies.  

Through resources such as research and development (R&D) support, talent and skills development, technology acceleration, business and technical supports, and demonstration grounds, OVIN provides a competitive advantage to Ontario-made automotive and mobility technology companies.

For more information: https://www.ovinhub.ca