Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE™ Alberta

CANADIAN FOOD INNOVATION NETWORK

CONNECTING THE FOOD SECTOR THROUGH INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION

The Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) is a national, member based organization established in 2021 that’s stimulating transformative and transferrable innovation across the food sector. CFIN has three key strategic pillars: smart product and process development; food ecosystem sustainability; and agile and safe supply chains. The organization connects the Canadian...

INNOVATE® Miami

Recipes for Change

Recipes For Change - A localized society created to evoke social change

A localized society created to evoke social change

Recipes for Change is a non – profit organization founded by Chef Santiago Gomez in 2017. Is localized society created to evoke social change by inspiring and educating people through gastronomy, volunteer programs, educational workshops and fundraising events. Our aim is to unite Miami’s local community in order to educate...

INNOVATE® Seattle

Voyager Capital

INVESTING IN OPPORTUNITIES WHERE INNOVATION MEETS GROWTH.

INVESTING IN OPPORTUNITIES WHEREINNOVATION MEETS GROWTH. Voyager Capital thrives on working with early-stage entrepreneurs who drive innovation and take risks to create new markets. Founded in 1997 in Seattle, WA, Voyager is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in B2B companies in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and Alberta. When you...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

Comunidades Innovadoras de Madrid - La Primera Ola de la Cultura del Café en Madrid

La Primera Ola de la Cultura del Café en Madrid – Innovations Of The World

Comunidades Innovadoras de Madrid – Madrid se ha recuperado desde principios de la década de 2010 con espíritu empresarial e innovación, desafiando incluso las tradiciones más esenciales, incluida la forma en que se procesa, consume y se ama el café. Hace solo siete años, la escena del café de Madrid...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

CSC CORPTAX

CSC CORPTAX — MORE THAN 45 YEARS OF TAX TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

MORE THAN 45 YEARS OF TAX TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

CSC Corptax® provides technology-based tax solutions to corporate tax departments worldwide. We transform tax reporting for clients through software, business process expertise, and award-winning support, helping them achieve breakthrough performance using the first and only single system on the market for end-to-end tax. Our unmatched automation aligns tax processes, enhances...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

SENTIMENTAL VALUE ARTS AND CRAFTS

SENTIMENTAL VALUE ARTS AND CRAFTS- “IF IT’S DEAR TO YOU ITS DEAR TO US TOO.”

“IF IT’S DEAR TO YOU ITS DEAR TO US TOO.”

All of us have that something that we hold on dearly to. For some people it’s a family heirloom, handwritten post letters and to others a broken kettle they keep saying they will fix and never get around to doing it. I get it all. At Sentimental Value we allow...

INNOVATE® Maryland

Montgomery County EDC

Maryland's Launchpad For Innovation

Steps from the nation’s capital, Montgomery County, Maryland, is one of America’s most dynamic centers of innovation and talent. From mapping the human genome (DNA) as a result of the Human Genome Projects, one of the most influential scientific endeavors in history, to the first successful transplant of a pig...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

LYONS & ASSOCIATES, PC

WE STRIVE TOWARD EXCELLENCE BY PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE, PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

LYONS & ASSOCIATES, PC-WE STRIVE TOWARD EXCELLENCE BY PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE, PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR STAFF AND CLIENTS. Defining the Legal Landscape: A Lighthouse in the Storm“We’re a lighthouse in the storm,” Theresa A. Lyons describes her law firm, Lyons & Associates, P.C. Under the vision of this powerhouse attorney...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE

YOU CAN GET ANYWHERE FROM HERE

150+ Programs Eight Schools of Study make up a curriculum that is continously reviewed and optimized to meet workforce demand. Students are known by their name, not a number, with an average class size of 17. Over $150,000 in Scholarships Affordable tuition ensures students can complete their programs without substantial...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

FRESH CITY

FRESH CITY- CONNECTING TORONTONIANS WITH SUSTAINABLE FARMING & QUALITY FOOD

CONNECTING TORONTONIANS WITH SUSTAINABLE FARMING & QUALITY FOOD

Fresh City is an award-winning urban farm and omnichannel retailer. With the recent addition of Mama Earth to our family of brands that includes Mabel’s Bakery and The Healthy Butcher, Fresh City is now the largest organic online retailer in Ontario. After a decade, the impact and belief in our...

INNOVATE® Nashville

ZIGNYL

YOUR FRONTLINE IS YOUR BOTTOM LINE

Zigy was born out of the simple yet often overlooked truth that a business’s success lives or dies at the frontline. While executives may set the strategy, it’s the employees at the counter, on the floor, or behind the wheel who determine whether customers return, sales grow, and brands thrive....

INNOVATION Quebec

CHAIRE D’EXCELLENCE EN RECHERCHE DU CANADA SUR LES COLLECTIVITÉS ET LES VILLES INTELLIGENTES, DURABLES ET RÉSILIENTES

Nous envisageons les communautés de la prochaine génération comme des environnements à zéro émission, habitables, abordables, équitables et inclusifs

Les communautés à zéro émission nécessitent la décarbonisation des bâtiments, des transports et de l’industrie. L’électrification à grande échelle, la modernisation des bâtiments, l’intégration des énergies renouvelables, le développement de concepts de mobilité durable, la mise en œuvre de solutions industrielles vertes et la transformation des villes dans une optique...

INNOVATION Quebec

CPA

CCTT IN AUTOMATED PRODUCTION

Since 1984, Cégep de Jonquière’s Centre de production automatisée (CPA) has been working closely with approximately 200 organizations each year, both locally and internationally. Our mission has expanded with the creation of our Centre en technologies des énergies renouvelables et du rendement énergétique (Centre TERRE) through the NSERC. Working together...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

BrightMa Farms

Building a Circular Ecosystem for Climate-Smart Innovation

From seed to system, BrightMa Farms has redefined what it means to grow innovation from the ground up. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Harold Singletary, BrightMa Farms, Inc. has emerged as one of South Carolina’s most dynamic AgTech enterprises — a company transforming agricultural waste into climate-smart, high-value materials that serve...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

CORITIBA FOOTBALL CLUB

GREEN ETHICS IN SPORTS CORITIBA SLC OPENS DOORS FOR BRAZILIAN SPORTS

CORITIBA FOOTBALL CLUB GREEN ETHICS IN SPORTS CORITIBA SLC OPENS DOORS FOR BRAZILIAN SPORTS TO JOIN THE FIGHT FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND PRESERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY. The fight for sustainability and the preservation of biodiversity gained a strong ally in 2021, when Coritiba Foot Ball Club launched the first sustainability program for...

INNOVATE® Georgia

NEEDLING WORLDWIDE

WE ULTIMATELY STRIVE TO BECOME MORE ROBUST, SUPERIOR, AND MORE ASTUTE IN OUR OPERATIONS.

WHO IS NEEDLING WORLDWIDE:Needling Worldwide was established to address a common challenge encountered by numerous companies in their pursuit of certifications or compliance assessments. The CEO envisioned a superior solution based on her firsthand experiences with compliance standards and frameworks. This solution is comprised of a standardized, flat-fee alternative to...

INNOVATION Quebec

CENTRE DE RECHERCHE,D’INNOVATION ET DE TRANSFERT EN ARTS DU CIRQUE (CR!TAC)

LE FUTUR DE L’HUMAIN

Nous sommes un collectif de chercheur.euse.s et de spécialistes de classe mondiale qui menons des projets de recherche appliquée ayant trait au potentiel et au mouvement humain dans le contexte des arts vivants. Misant sur la transdisciplinarité, nous œuvrons à résoudre des défis complexes, qu’ils soient technologiques, techniques, ou sociétaux....

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

CODEWORKS

PURPOSE. PASSION. PEOPLE.

Codeworks began in 1995 when Mark Theisen, a software developer, recognized the need for a software development consulting firm that provided high-level quality talent at reasonable rates. There was a lot of competition popping up in the IT consulting industry at the time, but he saw companies that were inefficient...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

BLUEROCK THERAPEUTICS

BLUEROCK THERAPEUTICS- DARES TO ASK

DARES TO ASK, “WHAT IF?"

At BlueRock, our mission is to create authentic cellular medicines to reverse devastating diseases, with the vision of improving the human condition.   Built on the research of some of the world’s foremost experts in induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) biology, BlueRock has revolutionized and scaled methods for creating authentic...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Venture Forum

Igniting Innovation and Investment in Atlantic Canada

The Atlantic Venture Forum (AVF) serves as a beacon of innovation and investment in Atlantic Canada, providing a vital platform for high-potential startups to connect with investors, industry leaders, and policymakers. Atlantic Canada’s technology innovators, startups, and leaders come together at AVF to focus on: Mission & Vision The Atlantic...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

NEXT CANADA

NEXT CANADA-BUILDING A MORE AMBITIOUS AND COMPETITIVE CANADA

BUILDING A MORE AMBITIOUS AND COMPETITIVE CANADA

Founded in 2011, NEXT Canada was built on the vision of supporting the growth trajectory of aspiring and scaling entrepreneurs. With the support and leadership from NEXT Canada’s Cofounders and Founding Patrons, NEXT has grown to become one of Canada’s top entrepreneurial networks, with graduates achieving significant milestones in their...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

FEMME GAMING

FEMME GAMING-#TheFutureIsFemme

#TheFutureIsFemme

Our mission is simple: to shake the foundations of the gaming industry, one empowered woman at a time by providing a safe space for female gamers to play and showcase their talents. While we’re not the first to recognize the stigma of women in video games, we’re one of the...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

INVEST BRISTOL + BATH

INVEST BRISTOL + BATH- How Invest Bristol & Bath Can Help You

How Invest Bristol & Bath Can Help You

Invest Bristol & Bath (IBB) is the inward investment agency for the West of England Combined Authority. Our team is here to support businesses interested in growing, innovating and collaborating in the West of England through a range of tailored services to help your business thrive. Our team is experienced,...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

PEAK POWER

PEAK POWER- MAKING IT PROFITABLE FOR THE BUILDING SECTOR TO ACHIEVE NET ZERO

MAKING IT PROFITABLE FOR THE BUILDING SECTOR TO ACHIEVE NET ZERO

Peak Power is a Canadian climate tech company at the forefront of the energy transition. We are the only company bringing together batteries, grid-interactive buildings, and bi-directional electric vehicles into one technology platform, Peak Synergy. This technology enables our commercial and industrial real estate partners to achieve net-zero goals, cut operating...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

CANADIAN FOOD INNOVATION NETWORK

CONNECTING THE FOOD SECTOR THROUGH INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION

The Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) is a national, member based organization established in 2021 that’s stimulating transformative and transferrable innovation across the food sector. CFIN has three key strategic pillars: smart product and process development; food ecosystem sustainability; and agile and safe supply chains. The organization connects the Canadian...

INNOVATE® Miami

Recipes for Change

Recipes For Change - A localized society created to evoke social change

A localized society created to evoke social change

Recipes for Change is a non – profit organization founded by Chef Santiago Gomez in 2017. Is localized society created to evoke social change by inspiring and educating people through gastronomy, volunteer programs, educational workshops and fundraising events. Our aim is to unite Miami’s local community in order to educate...

INNOVATE® Seattle

Voyager Capital

INVESTING IN OPPORTUNITIES WHERE INNOVATION MEETS GROWTH.

INVESTING IN OPPORTUNITIES WHEREINNOVATION MEETS GROWTH. Voyager Capital thrives on working with early-stage entrepreneurs who drive innovation and take risks to create new markets. Founded in 1997 in Seattle, WA, Voyager is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in B2B companies in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and Alberta. When you...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

Comunidades Innovadoras de Madrid - La Primera Ola de la Cultura del Café en Madrid

La Primera Ola de la Cultura del Café en Madrid – Innovations Of The World

Comunidades Innovadoras de Madrid – Madrid se ha recuperado desde principios de la década de 2010 con espíritu empresarial e innovación, desafiando incluso las tradiciones más esenciales, incluida la forma en que se procesa, consume y se ama el café. Hace solo siete años, la escena del café de Madrid...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

CSC CORPTAX

CSC CORPTAX — MORE THAN 45 YEARS OF TAX TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

MORE THAN 45 YEARS OF TAX TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

CSC Corptax® provides technology-based tax solutions to corporate tax departments worldwide. We transform tax reporting for clients through software, business process expertise, and award-winning support, helping them achieve breakthrough performance using the first and only single system on the market for end-to-end tax. Our unmatched automation aligns tax processes, enhances...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

SENTIMENTAL VALUE ARTS AND CRAFTS

SENTIMENTAL VALUE ARTS AND CRAFTS- “IF IT’S DEAR TO YOU ITS DEAR TO US TOO.”

“IF IT’S DEAR TO YOU ITS DEAR TO US TOO.”

All of us have that something that we hold on dearly to. For some people it’s a family heirloom, handwritten post letters and to others a broken kettle they keep saying they will fix and never get around to doing it. I get it all. At Sentimental Value we allow...

INNOVATE® Maryland

Montgomery County EDC

Maryland's Launchpad For Innovation

Steps from the nation’s capital, Montgomery County, Maryland, is one of America’s most dynamic centers of innovation and talent. From mapping the human genome (DNA) as a result of the Human Genome Projects, one of the most influential scientific endeavors in history, to the first successful transplant of a pig...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

LYONS & ASSOCIATES, PC

WE STRIVE TOWARD EXCELLENCE BY PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE, PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

LYONS & ASSOCIATES, PC-WE STRIVE TOWARD EXCELLENCE BY PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE, PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR STAFF AND CLIENTS. Defining the Legal Landscape: A Lighthouse in the Storm“We’re a lighthouse in the storm,” Theresa A. Lyons describes her law firm, Lyons & Associates, P.C. Under the vision of this powerhouse attorney...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE

YOU CAN GET ANYWHERE FROM HERE

150+ Programs Eight Schools of Study make up a curriculum that is continously reviewed and optimized to meet workforce demand. Students are known by their name, not a number, with an average class size of 17. Over $150,000 in Scholarships Affordable tuition ensures students can complete their programs without substantial...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

FRESH CITY

FRESH CITY- CONNECTING TORONTONIANS WITH SUSTAINABLE FARMING & QUALITY FOOD

CONNECTING TORONTONIANS WITH SUSTAINABLE FARMING & QUALITY FOOD

Fresh City is an award-winning urban farm and omnichannel retailer. With the recent addition of Mama Earth to our family of brands that includes Mabel’s Bakery and The Healthy Butcher, Fresh City is now the largest organic online retailer in Ontario. After a decade, the impact and belief in our...

INNOVATE® Nashville

ZIGNYL

YOUR FRONTLINE IS YOUR BOTTOM LINE

Zigy was born out of the simple yet often overlooked truth that a business’s success lives or dies at the frontline. While executives may set the strategy, it’s the employees at the counter, on the floor, or behind the wheel who determine whether customers return, sales grow, and brands thrive....

INNOVATION Quebec

CHAIRE D’EXCELLENCE EN RECHERCHE DU CANADA SUR LES COLLECTIVITÉS ET LES VILLES INTELLIGENTES, DURABLES ET RÉSILIENTES

Nous envisageons les communautés de la prochaine génération comme des environnements à zéro émission, habitables, abordables, équitables et inclusifs

Les communautés à zéro émission nécessitent la décarbonisation des bâtiments, des transports et de l’industrie. L’électrification à grande échelle, la modernisation des bâtiments, l’intégration des énergies renouvelables, le développement de concepts de mobilité durable, la mise en œuvre de solutions industrielles vertes et la transformation des villes dans une optique...

INNOVATION Quebec

CPA

CCTT IN AUTOMATED PRODUCTION

Since 1984, Cégep de Jonquière’s Centre de production automatisée (CPA) has been working closely with approximately 200 organizations each year, both locally and internationally. Our mission has expanded with the creation of our Centre en technologies des énergies renouvelables et du rendement énergétique (Centre TERRE) through the NSERC. Working together...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

BrightMa Farms

Building a Circular Ecosystem for Climate-Smart Innovation

From seed to system, BrightMa Farms has redefined what it means to grow innovation from the ground up. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Harold Singletary, BrightMa Farms, Inc. has emerged as one of South Carolina’s most dynamic AgTech enterprises — a company transforming agricultural waste into climate-smart, high-value materials that serve...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

CORITIBA FOOTBALL CLUB

GREEN ETHICS IN SPORTS CORITIBA SLC OPENS DOORS FOR BRAZILIAN SPORTS

CORITIBA FOOTBALL CLUB GREEN ETHICS IN SPORTS CORITIBA SLC OPENS DOORS FOR BRAZILIAN SPORTS TO JOIN THE FIGHT FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND PRESERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY. The fight for sustainability and the preservation of biodiversity gained a strong ally in 2021, when Coritiba Foot Ball Club launched the first sustainability program for...

INNOVATE® Georgia

NEEDLING WORLDWIDE

WE ULTIMATELY STRIVE TO BECOME MORE ROBUST, SUPERIOR, AND MORE ASTUTE IN OUR OPERATIONS.

WHO IS NEEDLING WORLDWIDE:Needling Worldwide was established to address a common challenge encountered by numerous companies in their pursuit of certifications or compliance assessments. The CEO envisioned a superior solution based on her firsthand experiences with compliance standards and frameworks. This solution is comprised of a standardized, flat-fee alternative to...

INNOVATION Quebec

CENTRE DE RECHERCHE,D’INNOVATION ET DE TRANSFERT EN ARTS DU CIRQUE (CR!TAC)

LE FUTUR DE L’HUMAIN

Nous sommes un collectif de chercheur.euse.s et de spécialistes de classe mondiale qui menons des projets de recherche appliquée ayant trait au potentiel et au mouvement humain dans le contexte des arts vivants. Misant sur la transdisciplinarité, nous œuvrons à résoudre des défis complexes, qu’ils soient technologiques, techniques, ou sociétaux....

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

CODEWORKS

PURPOSE. PASSION. PEOPLE.

Codeworks began in 1995 when Mark Theisen, a software developer, recognized the need for a software development consulting firm that provided high-level quality talent at reasonable rates. There was a lot of competition popping up in the IT consulting industry at the time, but he saw companies that were inefficient...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

BLUEROCK THERAPEUTICS

BLUEROCK THERAPEUTICS- DARES TO ASK

DARES TO ASK, “WHAT IF?"

At BlueRock, our mission is to create authentic cellular medicines to reverse devastating diseases, with the vision of improving the human condition.   Built on the research of some of the world’s foremost experts in induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) biology, BlueRock has revolutionized and scaled methods for creating authentic...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Venture Forum

Igniting Innovation and Investment in Atlantic Canada

The Atlantic Venture Forum (AVF) serves as a beacon of innovation and investment in Atlantic Canada, providing a vital platform for high-potential startups to connect with investors, industry leaders, and policymakers. Atlantic Canada’s technology innovators, startups, and leaders come together at AVF to focus on: Mission & Vision The Atlantic...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

NEXT CANADA

NEXT CANADA-BUILDING A MORE AMBITIOUS AND COMPETITIVE CANADA

BUILDING A MORE AMBITIOUS AND COMPETITIVE CANADA

Founded in 2011, NEXT Canada was built on the vision of supporting the growth trajectory of aspiring and scaling entrepreneurs. With the support and leadership from NEXT Canada’s Cofounders and Founding Patrons, NEXT has grown to become one of Canada’s top entrepreneurial networks, with graduates achieving significant milestones in their...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

FEMME GAMING

FEMME GAMING-#TheFutureIsFemme

#TheFutureIsFemme

Our mission is simple: to shake the foundations of the gaming industry, one empowered woman at a time by providing a safe space for female gamers to play and showcase their talents. While we’re not the first to recognize the stigma of women in video games, we’re one of the...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

INVEST BRISTOL + BATH

INVEST BRISTOL + BATH- How Invest Bristol & Bath Can Help You

How Invest Bristol & Bath Can Help You

Invest Bristol & Bath (IBB) is the inward investment agency for the West of England Combined Authority. Our team is here to support businesses interested in growing, innovating and collaborating in the West of England through a range of tailored services to help your business thrive. Our team is experienced,...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

PEAK POWER

PEAK POWER- MAKING IT PROFITABLE FOR THE BUILDING SECTOR TO ACHIEVE NET ZERO

MAKING IT PROFITABLE FOR THE BUILDING SECTOR TO ACHIEVE NET ZERO

Peak Power is a Canadian climate tech company at the forefront of the energy transition. We are the only company bringing together batteries, grid-interactive buildings, and bi-directional electric vehicles into one technology platform, Peak Synergy. This technology enables our commercial and industrial real estate partners to achieve net-zero goals, cut operating...

Ecosystems