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Another event last week was the fantastic Emerging Auroras Fall Business Mixer, hosted at Megalab Group Inc., a proud SmartTO partner. It was a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and catch up with some familiar faces. A special shoutout to Dan Ruby from Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), Gerry Lee founder of #MegaLab, Ehsan Mirdamadi, co-founder and CEO of Codalio, and Irene Hassas of #NRC-IRAP for making the event even more engaging and inspiring. You know it’s a good event when guests stayed long after it was scheduled to end! The energy in the room was vibrant, and we're excited about the innovative collaborations that are sure to come from these connections! #BusinessMixer #Networking #SmartTO #Innovation #Collaboration  

Last week, we had the incredible opportunity to attend the two-day CUTRIC-CRITUC conference in #Burlington as exhibitors, where we explored the latest innovations in the transportation and mobility industry. A highlight of the event was seeing the smart mobility buses on display, offering a glimpse into the future of sustainable transit solutions. We were thrilled to exhibit alongside one of our industry partners, Siemens, and to be joined by the dedicated staff from Centennial College, our valued SmartTO partner, including Jonathan Hack, Dean of Applied Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Services, who delivered an inspiring keynote address. It was also an honor to spend time with Hany E.Z. Farag Professor and Research Chair at York University's Lassonde School of Engineering - York University, who offers his full support to the #SmartTO program. The insights and connections made during this conference were invaluable, and we're excited about the future of smart mobility! #CUTRIC2024 #SmartMobility #InnovationInTransit #SustainableTransport #Exhibitors

🌟 Great Visit to Windsor-Essex! 🌟   Paulina Karwowska-Desaulniers, Executive Director of SmartTO, had the opportunity to explore the Invest WindsorEssex Regional Technology Development Site (WE RTDS) and learn more about their impressive initiatives. The three key pillars of their programs are: ➡️ Virtual Cave: A cutting-edge virtual reality platform that allows companies to test and validate technologies for connected and autonomous vehicles. ➡️ Cybersecurity Devices: Programs designed to help businesses test the security of their automotive products and develop innovative cybersecurity solutions. ➡️ RTDS Collaboration Funnel: A collaborative framework that connects various RTDS sites, providing access to essential resources and expertise for product development. A big thank you to Edward (Ed) Dawson and Mackenzie Habash for their insights during the visit! Excited to see how these initiatives drive innovation in the automotive and mobility sectors.   #WindsorEssex #RTDS #Innovation #Automobility #Collaboration #YorkU

Are you a startup in the automobility sector looking to scale your venture? The Hardware Catalyst Initiative at ventureLAB is a great program to help you scale your business and get your products to market. In partnership with Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) funding programs, York University's SmartTO program, and Centennial College, you will get industry-leading support, advice, and mentorship along your startup journey. Together, it's a complete ecosystem that has helped my startup, Quantuity Analytics Inc., along its startup journey get to the point of fundraising, completing our TRL7 demo unit, and getting it ready to demo to fleet owners and OEMs in the commercial trucking and transportation industry. Apply today at: https://lnkd.in/g24mce2w #automobility #ontario #startups #ventures #incubator #OVIN #YorkU #SmartTO #ventureLAB #CentennialCollege #transportation #trucking #commercialcarrier #fleetvehicles #MTO #applytoday

🚗💡The Hardware Catalyst Initiative Bootcamp - Module 7: Opportunities for Automobility Startups in Ontario with guest speakers, John George, Corey Shenken, and Paulina Karwowska-Desaulniers. This workshop highlighted the vital role that academic institutions, including York University and Centennial College, play in advancing deep tech innovation. Their initiatives offer: 💡 Smart Mobility Tech Accelerator 🏗️ Living labs for practical applications 🔬 Expertise in automotive design and testing Additionally, Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)’s funding programs and Technology Pilot Zones unite universities, colleges, and innovation centres, providing a comprehensive support network for startups to accelerate their prototype development and testing. Ontario is attracting billions in investment to enhance the automobility sector. Regional Innovation Centres like ventureLAB support the founders in hardware, semiconductor, and AI startups in finding their product-market fit with assistance in product development, technology validation, and market entry strategies. #Automobility #Ontario #Innovation #Startups #ventureLAB #OVIN #SmartTO #SmartMobility #DeepTech #FundingOpportunities #HardwareCatalystInitiative

🔑 Unlock the Secrets of Intellectual Property in the Automotive Industry! 🔑 Join us on Thursday, November 21 from 1 - 2:30 PM EST at YSpace, York University Markham for an insightful workshop on protecting and leveraging your intellectual property (IP). This session, hosted by SmartTO and York University, will equip you with essential tools to safeguard your innovations and gain a competitive edge in the automotive sector. What You'll Learn: ✅ Fundamentals of IP and its impact on business ✅Strategies for protecting your innovations ✅Insights into patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets Don't miss this opportunity to engage with industry experts and enhance your IP knowledge! 👉 Register Now! https://lnkd.in/eGh_mDUp #IntellectualProperty #AutomotiveInnovation #SmartTO #YorkUniversity #Workshop #YSpace

Paulina Karwowska-Desaulniers, Executive Director of SmartTO, had the pleasure of visiting ETTRACTIVE Inc's facilities in Windsor, ON, hosted by Pat Troy. It was inspiring to see that 66% of Ettractive's workforce is female—an impressive commitment to diversity in tech!   We are thrilled to begin our collaboration with Ettractive, a company that provides the expertise needed to design, build, test, and scale EV and AV technology and vehicles. They truly make EV product development seamless!   Looking forward to the great things ahead!   #SmartTO #Ettractive #WomenInTech #ElectricVehicles #Collaboration

This algorithm sounds like a game changer for last-mile logistics! 🚚📦 The ability to dynamically partition regions based on demand will definitely optimize delivery routes and enhance efficiency.

🔑 Unlock the Secrets of Intellectual Property in the Automotive Industry! 🔑 Join us on Thursday, November 21 from 1 - 2:30 PM EST at YSpace, York University Markham for an insightful workshop on protecting and leveraging your intellectual property (IP). This session, hosted by SmartTO and York University, will equip you with essential tools to safeguard your innovations and gain a competitive edge in the automotive sector. What You'll Learn: ✅ Fundamentals of IP and its impact on business ✅Strategies for protecting your innovations ✅Insights into patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets Don't miss this opportunity to engage with industry experts and enhance your IP knowledge! 👉 Register Now! https://lnkd.in/eGh_mDUp #IntellectualProperty #AutomotiveInnovation #SmartTO #YorkUniversity #Workshop #YSpace

Join us today at 1:00 PM EST where ventureLAB & SmartTO will share the resources focused on automobility that benefit startups like Quantuity Analytics Inc. Today, our founder and CEO, Mark Donaldson, will share how the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) has helped Quantuity Analytics Inc. succeed in completing our PCT patent-pending wireless edge IoT TinyML smart sensor technology solution that directly benefits the commercial trucking and transportation industry in Canada and worldwide. We couldn't have done it without all their help and assistance along our startup journey to get our initial product to our customers in Southern Ontario, Canada. Working with current partners in YSpace, York University and Centennial College School of Transportation ARIES Research Center, we were able to validate our technology solution in the pursuit of achieving a paid pilot with one of our customers in Southern Ontario in the future. Signup information is in the shared post down below. ⬇️⏬🔽