Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® South Carolina

AstenJohnson

Weaving at Warp Speed

AstenJohnson’s Clinton, South Carolina location is making a significant capital investment to expand its advanced high-speed weaving capabilities and fully transition away from traditional production methods. This upgrade is designed to maximize asset utilization, standardize manufacturing processes, and elevate product quality while improving overall operational efficiency. The investment fundamentally changes...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

SENAI

DRIVING INNOVATION AND INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS IN THE STATE

Brazil celebrates its achievement as the 49th most innovative country in the world, leading in Latin America, according to the Global Innovation Index, which assesses 132 nations. In this context, the Senai Technology and Innovation Network plays a crucial role in technological and industrial development, especially in Paraná. With eight...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

Picketa Systems

REAL-TIME PLANT TISSUE ANALYSIS - MAKE TIMELY INFORMED DECISIONS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR NUTRIENT USE

REAL-TIME PLANT TISSUE ANALYSIS MAKE TIMELY INFORMED DECISIONS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR NUTRIENT USE “Picketa Systems, an agricultural technology company founded in 2020 to unlock agronomic potential, announces its expansion into 13 states across the USA with its groundbreaking LENS system. This innovative real-time crop management technology is poised to transform...

INNOVATION Manitoba

OUTREACHGENIUS

THE SILENT REVENUE LEAK KILLING FRANCHISE GROWTH, AND THE AI PLATFORM FIXING IT

OutreachGenius is an AI voice platform built to help franchise brands and home service businesses capture every sales opportunity – without increasing headcount. In the home services industry, missed calls, unworked leads, and slow follow-up create a silent but significant revenue leak. For franchisors and their operators, the cost is...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

IMMIGRANT TECHIES ALBERTA

CREATING AN INVITATION FOR IMMIGRANTS INTO ALBERTA TECH EMPOWERING NEWCOMERS THROUGH RESKILL CALGARY

When Wunmi Adekanmbi first stepped into the Alberta tech scene out of sheer curiosity in 2019, she had no idea what awaited her. To her pleasant surprise, she discovered a vibrant and innovative community governed by a social contract of giving first, with a strong support system and valuable industry...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

NanosTech

PIONEERING A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TRANSITION

NanosTech, born from the innovative crucible of the University of Calgary, exemplifies the transformative potential of ground-breaking catalytic research. In 2021, it found a new home under the umbrella of Vorsana Environmental Inc., further cementing its position as a catalyst for change within the nanocatalyst and catalyst technologies landscape. NanosTech...

INNOVATION Quebec

PRIMA

Se démarquer sur les marchés grâce auxmatériaux avancés et… à PRIMA Québec

Se démarquer sur les marchés grâce aux matériaux avancés et… Prima Quebec

PRIMA Québec, le Pôle de recherche et d’innovation en matériaux avancés, anime et soutient l’écosystème des matériaux avancés en privilégiant l’innovation collaborative pour le développement économique du Québec   Il est le catalyseur privilégié entre les milieux industriel et la recherche. En tant que regroupement sectoriel de recherche industrielle (RSRI),...

INNOVATION Quebec

NUMANA

LE MACRO-ACCÉLÉRATEUR DU QUÉBEC

Numana est un organisme à but non lucratif (OBNL) québécois et agit en tant que macro-accélérateur en créant, promouvant et dynamisant des projets d’écosystèmes technologiques en TIC. Dans cette mission, Numana regroupe des écosystèmes composés d’entreprises qui utilisent des technologies et d’entreprises qui fournissent des TIC (matériel, logiciels et applications),...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

WE ARE CISCO

WE ARE CISCO- Cisco Helps Seize The Opportunities Of Tomorrow By Proving That Amazing Things Can Happen When You Connect The Unconnected

Cisco Helps Seize The Opportunities Of Tomorrow By Proving That Amazing Things Can Happen When You Connect The Unconnected

An integral part of our DNA is creating long-lasting customer partnerships, working together to identify our customers’ needs and provide solutions that fuel their success. We have preserved this keen focus on solving business challenges since our founding in 1984. Len Bosack and wife Sandy Lerner, both working for Stanford...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

SC Competes | Transform SC

South Carolina’s Industry & Education Cluster

Transform SC was launched in 2013 as a collaboration of business leaders, educators, students, parents, and policy makers transforming the public education system so every student graduates prepared for careers, college, and civic life. During its initial phase, Transform SC partnered with more than 70 schools from 29 districts, including...

INNOVATE® Miami

SkyPlanner

SkyPlanner - We believe in fully integrating ourselves within our clients’ businesses

We believe in fully integrating ourselves within our clients’ businesses

SkyPlanner is a 5-star-rated, Silver Salesforce Consulting & AppExchange Partner based in Miami, FL with offices in Bogota, Colombia, and Vitoria, Brazil specialized in helping companies of all shapes and sizes leverage the power of Salesforce to do more with their businesses. At SkyPlanner, we believe in fully integrating ourselves...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation

AUM BioTech

An AI-native biotech, helping scientists understand the causes of disease.

DESIGNED IN PHILADELPHIA. MADE IN USA. SHIPPED WORLDWIDE. Founded in Philadelphia in 2015 by an immigrant biomedical researcher, AUM BioTech now designs the precision compounds that scientists in nearly forty countries use to study how genes function, and understand what goes wrong in disease. In 2009, Veenu Aishwarya arrived in...

INNOVATION Quebec

COALIA

CCTT EN TECHNOLOGIE MINÉRALE ET PLASTURGIE

COALIA est un centre de recherche et d’innovation spécialisé en technologie minérale, plasturgie et matériaux avancés a pour mission de développer des matériaux, des produits et des procédés novateurs en collaboration avec les entreprises de ces secteurs. Il joue un rôle important auprès d’elles en réalisant des projets de recherche...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

COHESION

We Are Transforming Commercial Real Estate With Smart Building Technology That Enhances The Workplace Experience, Streamlines Operations And Optimizes Revenue In One Single Digital Platform

The Cohesion app fulfills these demands by integrating building systems and IoT devices for seamless interactions in the workplace environment....

INNOVATE™ Toronto

MERIC S. GERTLER

MERIC S. GERTLER PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO ” INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE ” “U of T’s remarkable diversity provides both a springboard to social mobility and a superb environment for education, research and innovation.” – MERIC S. GERTLER, PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO The strength of Toronto’s higher education, research and innovation enterprise...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

TURTLE

Envisioning the Future Through a Century of Excellence

Founded in 1923, Turtle stands tall as a beacon of enduring success in the US market, marking its presence as one of the largest independent electrical and industrial distribution companies. Having amassed a century of experience, Turtle doesn’t just rest on its past laurels. Instead, it envisions a future illuminated...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

RASA

Igniting Culinary Passions

A culinary revolution is brewing in the D.C. area, led by two visionaries, Rahul and Sahil, whose destinies were intertwined by their heritage and an indomitable spirit to redefine Indian cuisine. RASA, their brainchild, emerged from the rich tapestry of their upbringing, deeply rooted in the vibrant flavors and traditions...

United Nations Lesotho

IOM

THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION

United Nations Migration Agency Established in 1951, with 175 Member States, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing support to migrants across the world, developing effective responses to the shifting dynamics of migration and providing advice on migration...

INNOVATION Quebec

CHAIRE DE RECHERCHE EN PRÉVENTION DE LA CYBERCRIMINALITÉ – UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL

COMPRENDRE COMMENT PRÉVENIR LA CYBERCRIMINALITÉ, ET PROTÉGER SES VICTIMES CONTRE LES DOMMAGES QU’ELLE LEUR CAUSE

La Chaire de recherche en prévention de la cybercriminalité a été lancée en septembre 2018 à l’initiative de l’Université de Montréal, de Desjardins et de la Banque Nationale du Canada. Elle est dirigée par Benoît Dupont, professeur de criminologie et chercheur au Centre international de criminologie comparée de l’Université de...

INNOVATE® Northern Virginia

ASRC Federal

Mission-Driven Innovation with an Enduring Purpose

Northern Virginia is where national missions become operational reality. National security, cyber defiance, supply chain & critical infrastructure operations, and public health converge here, driven by organizations built to perform under pressure. Innovation is not theoretical. It is expected. ASRC Federal operates in that same high-stakes environment, but its definition...

INNOVATE® Georgia

EQUIFAX

INNOVATION AT EQUIFAX

As a global data, analytics, and technology company, Equifax recognizes the importance of exploration and innovation. Equifax plays an important role in the lives of consumers, and its focus on innovation and driving greater financial inclusion is a part of a commitment to creating a positive impact on people’s personal...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

DMPED (Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development)

Driving Innovation and Economic Growth in Washington, D.C.

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) is a driving force behind Washington, D.C.’s economic engine, a catalyst for innovation, growth, and opportunity in the nation’s capital. With a mission to foster a thriving, inclusive ecosystem, DMPED spearheads initiatives that attract businesses and cultivate job...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

JOAQUIM CHAVES SAÚDE (JCS)

JOAQUIM CHAVES SAÚDE (JCS)-INNOVATION TO PROMOTE HEALTH

INNOVATION TO PROMOTE HEALTH

Joaquim Chaves Saúde (JCS) is a Portuguese group operating in the health sector since 1959, which participates with great skill and quality in the progress of medicine, always maintaining the highest standards while providing customers with the best healthcare. Dr. Joaquim Chaves Dr. Joaquim Chaves (founder of the current JCS...

Global Innovation Spotlight

CABIFY

CABIFY-10 Years Transforming Urban Mobility

10 Years Transforming Urban Mobility

We were founded in 2011 with a clear mission – to make cities better places to live. Today, ten years have passed in which we have managed to enter the streets of more than 40 cities in Spain and Latin America, all thanks to a team of passion and commitment....

INNOVATE® South Carolina

AstenJohnson

Weaving at Warp Speed

AstenJohnson’s Clinton, South Carolina location is making a significant capital investment to expand its advanced high-speed weaving capabilities and fully transition away from traditional production methods. This upgrade is designed to maximize asset utilization, standardize manufacturing processes, and elevate product quality while improving overall operational efficiency. The investment fundamentally changes...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

SENAI

DRIVING INNOVATION AND INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS IN THE STATE

Brazil celebrates its achievement as the 49th most innovative country in the world, leading in Latin America, according to the Global Innovation Index, which assesses 132 nations. In this context, the Senai Technology and Innovation Network plays a crucial role in technological and industrial development, especially in Paraná. With eight...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

Picketa Systems

REAL-TIME PLANT TISSUE ANALYSIS - MAKE TIMELY INFORMED DECISIONS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR NUTRIENT USE

REAL-TIME PLANT TISSUE ANALYSIS MAKE TIMELY INFORMED DECISIONS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR NUTRIENT USE “Picketa Systems, an agricultural technology company founded in 2020 to unlock agronomic potential, announces its expansion into 13 states across the USA with its groundbreaking LENS system. This innovative real-time crop management technology is poised to transform...

INNOVATION Manitoba

OUTREACHGENIUS

THE SILENT REVENUE LEAK KILLING FRANCHISE GROWTH, AND THE AI PLATFORM FIXING IT

OutreachGenius is an AI voice platform built to help franchise brands and home service businesses capture every sales opportunity – without increasing headcount. In the home services industry, missed calls, unworked leads, and slow follow-up create a silent but significant revenue leak. For franchisors and their operators, the cost is...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

IMMIGRANT TECHIES ALBERTA

CREATING AN INVITATION FOR IMMIGRANTS INTO ALBERTA TECH EMPOWERING NEWCOMERS THROUGH RESKILL CALGARY

When Wunmi Adekanmbi first stepped into the Alberta tech scene out of sheer curiosity in 2019, she had no idea what awaited her. To her pleasant surprise, she discovered a vibrant and innovative community governed by a social contract of giving first, with a strong support system and valuable industry...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

NanosTech

PIONEERING A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TRANSITION

NanosTech, born from the innovative crucible of the University of Calgary, exemplifies the transformative potential of ground-breaking catalytic research. In 2021, it found a new home under the umbrella of Vorsana Environmental Inc., further cementing its position as a catalyst for change within the nanocatalyst and catalyst technologies landscape. NanosTech...

INNOVATION Quebec

PRIMA

Se démarquer sur les marchés grâce auxmatériaux avancés et… à PRIMA Québec

Se démarquer sur les marchés grâce aux matériaux avancés et… Prima Quebec

PRIMA Québec, le Pôle de recherche et d’innovation en matériaux avancés, anime et soutient l’écosystème des matériaux avancés en privilégiant l’innovation collaborative pour le développement économique du Québec   Il est le catalyseur privilégié entre les milieux industriel et la recherche. En tant que regroupement sectoriel de recherche industrielle (RSRI),...

INNOVATION Quebec

NUMANA

LE MACRO-ACCÉLÉRATEUR DU QUÉBEC

Numana est un organisme à but non lucratif (OBNL) québécois et agit en tant que macro-accélérateur en créant, promouvant et dynamisant des projets d’écosystèmes technologiques en TIC. Dans cette mission, Numana regroupe des écosystèmes composés d’entreprises qui utilisent des technologies et d’entreprises qui fournissent des TIC (matériel, logiciels et applications),...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

WE ARE CISCO

WE ARE CISCO- Cisco Helps Seize The Opportunities Of Tomorrow By Proving That Amazing Things Can Happen When You Connect The Unconnected

Cisco Helps Seize The Opportunities Of Tomorrow By Proving That Amazing Things Can Happen When You Connect The Unconnected

An integral part of our DNA is creating long-lasting customer partnerships, working together to identify our customers’ needs and provide solutions that fuel their success. We have preserved this keen focus on solving business challenges since our founding in 1984. Len Bosack and wife Sandy Lerner, both working for Stanford...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

SC Competes | Transform SC

South Carolina’s Industry & Education Cluster

Transform SC was launched in 2013 as a collaboration of business leaders, educators, students, parents, and policy makers transforming the public education system so every student graduates prepared for careers, college, and civic life. During its initial phase, Transform SC partnered with more than 70 schools from 29 districts, including...

INNOVATE® Miami

SkyPlanner

SkyPlanner - We believe in fully integrating ourselves within our clients’ businesses

We believe in fully integrating ourselves within our clients’ businesses

SkyPlanner is a 5-star-rated, Silver Salesforce Consulting & AppExchange Partner based in Miami, FL with offices in Bogota, Colombia, and Vitoria, Brazil specialized in helping companies of all shapes and sizes leverage the power of Salesforce to do more with their businesses. At SkyPlanner, we believe in fully integrating ourselves...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation

AUM BioTech

An AI-native biotech, helping scientists understand the causes of disease.

DESIGNED IN PHILADELPHIA. MADE IN USA. SHIPPED WORLDWIDE. Founded in Philadelphia in 2015 by an immigrant biomedical researcher, AUM BioTech now designs the precision compounds that scientists in nearly forty countries use to study how genes function, and understand what goes wrong in disease. In 2009, Veenu Aishwarya arrived in...

INNOVATION Quebec

COALIA

CCTT EN TECHNOLOGIE MINÉRALE ET PLASTURGIE

COALIA est un centre de recherche et d’innovation spécialisé en technologie minérale, plasturgie et matériaux avancés a pour mission de développer des matériaux, des produits et des procédés novateurs en collaboration avec les entreprises de ces secteurs. Il joue un rôle important auprès d’elles en réalisant des projets de recherche...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

COHESION

We Are Transforming Commercial Real Estate With Smart Building Technology That Enhances The Workplace Experience, Streamlines Operations And Optimizes Revenue In One Single Digital Platform

The Cohesion app fulfills these demands by integrating building systems and IoT devices for seamless interactions in the workplace environment....

INNOVATE™ Toronto

MERIC S. GERTLER

MERIC S. GERTLER PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO ” INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE ” “U of T’s remarkable diversity provides both a springboard to social mobility and a superb environment for education, research and innovation.” – MERIC S. GERTLER, PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO The strength of Toronto’s higher education, research and innovation enterprise...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

TURTLE

Envisioning the Future Through a Century of Excellence

Founded in 1923, Turtle stands tall as a beacon of enduring success in the US market, marking its presence as one of the largest independent electrical and industrial distribution companies. Having amassed a century of experience, Turtle doesn’t just rest on its past laurels. Instead, it envisions a future illuminated...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

RASA

Igniting Culinary Passions

A culinary revolution is brewing in the D.C. area, led by two visionaries, Rahul and Sahil, whose destinies were intertwined by their heritage and an indomitable spirit to redefine Indian cuisine. RASA, their brainchild, emerged from the rich tapestry of their upbringing, deeply rooted in the vibrant flavors and traditions...

United Nations Lesotho

IOM

THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION

United Nations Migration Agency Established in 1951, with 175 Member States, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing support to migrants across the world, developing effective responses to the shifting dynamics of migration and providing advice on migration...

INNOVATION Quebec

CHAIRE DE RECHERCHE EN PRÉVENTION DE LA CYBERCRIMINALITÉ – UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL

COMPRENDRE COMMENT PRÉVENIR LA CYBERCRIMINALITÉ, ET PROTÉGER SES VICTIMES CONTRE LES DOMMAGES QU’ELLE LEUR CAUSE

La Chaire de recherche en prévention de la cybercriminalité a été lancée en septembre 2018 à l’initiative de l’Université de Montréal, de Desjardins et de la Banque Nationale du Canada. Elle est dirigée par Benoît Dupont, professeur de criminologie et chercheur au Centre international de criminologie comparée de l’Université de...

INNOVATE® Northern Virginia

ASRC Federal

Mission-Driven Innovation with an Enduring Purpose

Northern Virginia is where national missions become operational reality. National security, cyber defiance, supply chain & critical infrastructure operations, and public health converge here, driven by organizations built to perform under pressure. Innovation is not theoretical. It is expected. ASRC Federal operates in that same high-stakes environment, but its definition...

INNOVATE® Georgia

EQUIFAX

INNOVATION AT EQUIFAX

As a global data, analytics, and technology company, Equifax recognizes the importance of exploration and innovation. Equifax plays an important role in the lives of consumers, and its focus on innovation and driving greater financial inclusion is a part of a commitment to creating a positive impact on people’s personal...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

DMPED (Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development)

Driving Innovation and Economic Growth in Washington, D.C.

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) is a driving force behind Washington, D.C.’s economic engine, a catalyst for innovation, growth, and opportunity in the nation’s capital. With a mission to foster a thriving, inclusive ecosystem, DMPED spearheads initiatives that attract businesses and cultivate job...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

JOAQUIM CHAVES SAÚDE (JCS)

JOAQUIM CHAVES SAÚDE (JCS)-INNOVATION TO PROMOTE HEALTH

INNOVATION TO PROMOTE HEALTH

Joaquim Chaves Saúde (JCS) is a Portuguese group operating in the health sector since 1959, which participates with great skill and quality in the progress of medicine, always maintaining the highest standards while providing customers with the best healthcare. Dr. Joaquim Chaves Dr. Joaquim Chaves (founder of the current JCS...

Global Innovation Spotlight

CABIFY

CABIFY-10 Years Transforming Urban Mobility

10 Years Transforming Urban Mobility

We were founded in 2011 with a clear mission – to make cities better places to live. Today, ten years have passed in which we have managed to enter the streets of more than 40 cities in Spain and Latin America, all thanks to a team of passion and commitment....

Ecosystems