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Ontario Tech's entrepreneurship hub inspiring the next generation of innovative changemakers!

10/13/2026

What happens when fresh perspectives meet real business challenges? 💡

That’s where innovation begins!

At the kickoff of our 2026 Innovation Challenge: AI for SMEs, students came together to explore how artificial intelligence can help small and medium-sized businesses tackle everyday challenges.

The challenge has officially begun. Stay tuned for updates!

Experience Ventures, powered by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking at the University of Calgary, enables post-secondary students to make an impact alongside real-world innovators through entrepreneurial thinking placements. Experience Ventures is funded by the Government of Canada and is delivered in partnership with post-secondary institutions.

10/07/2026

Community Day was a great reminder of what happens when students, industry and the university community come together around innovation.

We had meaningful conversations about supporting future entrepreneurs, creating more opportunities for collaboration, and continuing to grow innovation within our community alongside partners like Schneider Electric Canada and the Ontario Tech University community.

Grateful for the connections, ideas and natural collaborations that came out of the day and excited to see where they lead.

10/01/2026

DRIVE was in Kingston! 🚀

Last week, Brilliant Catalyst and the City of Oshawa represented DRIVE at the RXN Hub - RTDS Ecosystem Summit, connecting with industry leaders, researchers, investors and innovators.

Great conversations, new connections and plenty of momentum for innovation across Durham Region.

Thank you, RXN HUB, for bringing the ecosystem together!

09/29/2026

Whether you’re testing, scaling, or validating your technology, the Durham Region Innovation and Vehicle Ecosystem (DRIVE) helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigate the messy middle of growing your startup.

Access testing facilities, pilot opportunities, and funding pathways.

Ready to explore what’s possible? Check out our website → www.ontariotechbrilliant.ca/drive

09/28/2026

Stop waiting for the “perfect time” to pitch. Take the leap and put your venture on the map by joining The First Cheque.

Link in bio to register for one of our online info sessions.

Tag a founder in the comments who needs to see this!

09/25/2026

Your brighter future starts now with the New Futures Program, an initiative dedicated to helping formerly incarcerated individuals gain long-term employment.

What’s offered?

✅ 6 weeks of hands-on training, with a stipend upon completion
✅ A 3-month work placement in emerging sectors
✅ A microcredential and certificate from Ontario Tech University

The future is yours! Are you ready to claim it? Visit the link in our bio to apply today!

09/22/2026

Have an idea for how artificial intelligence (AI) could help businesses work smarter?

The 2026 Innovation Challenge: AI for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) lets you explore your ideas, tackle a real-world challenge, and gain hands-on experience along the way.

You’ll collaborate with like-minded innovators, build new skills through workshops, make new connections, and earn $550 for participating.

Ready to take on the challenge? Apply by October 6th!

Spots are limited. Register now with the link in the bio!

Experience Ventures, powered by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking at the University of Calgary, enables post-secondary students to make an impact alongside real-world innovators through entrepreneurial thinking placements. Experience Ventures is funded by the Government of Canada and is delivered in partnership with post-secondary institutions.

09/17/2026

You read that right! Join the Students-in-Residence Program, where you have the opportunity to gain project work experience over the course of a term.

Supported by Experience Ventures, these short-term placements offer students the opportunity to gain experience, enhance their skill sets, prepare for the workforce, and build their network, all while receiving an $850 honorarium!

Spots are limited. Link in bio to express your interest today!

Experience Ventures, powered by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking at the University of Calgary, enables post-secondary students to make an impact alongside real-world innovators through entrepreneurial thinking placements. Experience Ventures is funded by the Government of Canada and is delivered in partnership with post-secondary institutions.

09/14/2026

We’re shining a light on the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), a Government of Ontario initiative supporting the Durham Region Innovation and Vehicle Ecosystem (DRIVE).

With support from OVIN through DRIVE, Brilliant Catalyst helps automotive and smart mobility SMEs advance by testing, validating, and scaling technologies in real-world environments.

Recognized as Ontario’s flagship initiative for the automotive and mobility sector, OVIN is accelerating the commercialization and adoption of advanced technologies that build a cleaner and safer future for transportation.

Access to advanced, world-class prototyping facilities, municipal pilot opportunities, industry experts, designated workspaces, a province-wide ecosystem, and targeted accelerator programming drives the commercialization of innovative solutions.

Together with OVIN, we look forward to driving the future of Ontario’s automotive and mobility sector!

Click the link in our bio to discover how DRIVE can help your company scale!

09/10/2026

Calling all Ontario undergraduate students!

Join the 2026 Innovation Challenge: Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Small & Medium-Sized Businesses (SMEs), an 11-day challenge running from October 13 to 27.

Work alongside like-minded innovators, attend workshops, make new connections, and put your ideas into action.

The challenge will wrap up with a final pitch competition, where select teams will present their solutions to a panel of judges.

Participants will also receive a $550 honorarium upon successfully completing the challenge requirements.

Ready to put your ideas to work? Apply today with the link in our bio!

Experience Ventures, powered by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking at the University of Calgary, enables post-secondary students to make an impact alongside real-world innovators through entrepreneurial thinking placements. Experience Ventures is funded by the Government of Canada and is delivered in partnership with post-secondary institutions nationwide.

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Oshawa, ON
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Website

https://ontariotechbrilliant.ca/

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