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At the Brilliant Energy Institute (BEI), we turn collaboration into impact. BEI operates within Ontario Tech University’s Office of the Vice President, Research and Innovation, and we unite Ontario Tech’s research expertise with a strong network of industry, government, community and academic partners to deliver projects and initiatives that advance sustainable, climate resilient solutions. Our team drives applied research, project management, strategic partnerships and information exchange & knowledge-building events that support a wide scope of sectors, including nuclear innovation, sustainable mobility, AI advancement and climate resilient initiatives.

 

BEI Services 

Consulting and Advisory

Capacity Building

Roadmaps and Strategy

Applied Research

Stakeholder Engagement

Technology Assessment

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Event Facilitation

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Expert Consulting

Expert Consulting

Explore our comprehensive list of experts in each of our core themes.
Collaboration

Collaboration

Discover our extensive network of industry, government and academic partners from around the world.
Durham Climate Roundtable

Durham Climate Roundtable

Learn more about BEI's role as the secretariat for the Durham Climate Roundtable.
IAEA Collaborating Centre

IAEA Collaborating Centre

Discover BEI and Ontario Tech's contributions to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Ontario Tech Energy Labs and Facilities

Ontario Tech Energy Labs and Facilities

Explore over 30 Ontario Tech facilities and labs dedicated to energy-related research activities.
Innovation News Network

Innovation News Network

Read more about BEI's work in this insightful article.
Innovation Projects - CUEB
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Innovation Projects - CUEB

Learn more about our Innovation Project with the Brookfield Sustainability Institute.
Energy Literacy - OPGs WattNext
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Energy Literacy - OPG's WattNext

Learn more about Ontario Tech's partnership with Ontario Power Generation to explore the newest energy education program, WattNext.
NRCan SAFE-T Project
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NRCan SAFE-T Project

Read the latest update on the NRCan SAFE-T project that explores the long term storage of TRISO based fuels.

 

BEI Welcomes Dr. Sarah Case Lackner to Speak on Nuclear Security

 

Drawing on her current and former experience as Senior Nuclear Security Officer at the IAEA, Dr. Lackner’s presentation will explore:

  • Security implications of emerging technologies for nuclear facilities
  • Opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies
  • Areas for future research at the intersection of emerging technologies, nuclear safeguards, and arms control verification

    Registration Link: https://forms.gle/MGLCSFmLric5EV3m6

 

Brilliant Energy Institute Hits the Ground Running

Discover all the exciting work BEI has been leading this year from engaging events, to new project updates, to solidifying new partnerships. Plus, a high-level look at what is still to come.

View the full report for 2026 BEI Projects Summary.