Brilliant Catalyst

We’re proud to spotlight our partnership with the City of Oshawa, the lead organization behind DRIVE: the Durham Region Innovation and Vehicle Ecosystem.

Through this partnership, Brilliant Catalyst works alongside the City of Oshawa to deliver DRIVE, supported by the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) and powered by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (Ontario Centre of Innovation).

The City of Oshawa plays a key role in facilitating DRIVE’s municipal piloting zones, giving Ontario-based automotive and smart-mobility companies opportunities to test and validate their technologies in real-world environments.

Combined with advanced testing and prototyping facilities, industry expertise, accelerator programming and commercialization support, these opportunities help innovative mobility solutions move from concept to market.

We are excited to work with the City of Oshawa to strengthen Durham Region’s position as a hub for automotive and smart-mobility innovation.

Learn more about DRIVE and explore available opportunities: www.ontariotechbrilliant.ca/drive

From June 9 to 12, Brilliant Ventures was in Montreal for Startupfest, connecting with founders and ecosystem leaders from around the world!

We’re excited to continue the conversations and build on the connections discovered!

Thank you, Startupfest. 🧡

Looking to hire students to meet your business needs? Join the Brilliant Work-Integrated Learning (BWIL) program.

Delivered in partnership with Experience Ventures, this program connects startups with creative and driven post-secondary students through short-term, project-based placements.

Ready to start building your talent pipeline? Express your interest today by clicking 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.

Big ideas deserve the right environment to grow…🚀

If you’re building the future of mobility, this is your opportunity to connect with industry experts, strengthen your solution, and take meaningful steps toward commercialization.

👉🏻 Swipe through to see if the Mobility Accelerator is the right fit for you

📣 Applications for the 2026 cohort are now open!

🔗 Interested in applying or learning more about the opportunities from the Durham Region Innovation and Vehicle Ecosystem (DRIVE) initiative? Visit the link in our bio!

This past Wednesday, we had a wonderful time hosting a Problem Validation workshop for the bright young minds participating in the SHAD Canada program at .

Thank you, .ontariotech, for the opportunity!

Are you an Ontario post-secondary student looking to gain hands-on experience? Join the Brilliant Work-Integrated Learning (BWIL) program!

Supported by , the program pairs students with an innovative startup to complete a short-term, project-based placement.

✅ Develop your skills
✅ Gain mentorship and build your network
✅ Receive an honorarium of $850
✅ Boost your resume with a project

Ready to join? Link in bio to register your interest now!

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.