Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
CITY OF CHARLES STURT
IS RECOGNISED AS A VIBRANT, LIVEABLE AND BUSINESS- FRIENDLY CITY WITH A DIVERSE AND ADVANCED ECONOMY
Charles Sturt is a great place to invest, with a thriving hub of activity, education and employment opportunities. Located in the heart of Adelaide’s west, the City of Charles Sturt is home to over 124,000 residents and 105 different cultures, who enjoy the diverse experiences and cultural richness the City...
INNOVATION Quebec
Université de Sherbrooke
L’innovation fait partie intégrante de l’ADN de l’Université de Sherbrooke. Pour innover, elle ose penser autrement et prendre appui dans sa culture partenariale. Depuis sa création, l’UdeS a développé une étroite collaboration avec les différents milieux, tant celui des affaires, des industries que le monde communautaire. Aujourd’hui, cette proximité en...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
THE HARWOOD INSTITUTE
MAKING COMMUNITY A COMMON ENTERPRISE
The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation equips people, organizations, communities, and networks with tools to bridge divides, build capacity, and tackle shared challenges. By Turning Outward, people enable communities to become a collective force for change. Catalyzing HopeThe Harwood Institute exists in a long tradition of catalytic organizations throughout American...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
BUSINESS RITES INVESTMENTS (BSSR)
BEGAN OPERATION IN SEPTEMBER 2020 AND HAS BEEN FOCUSING EXCLUSIVELY ON HIGH QUALITY AND COSTEFFECTIVE BIG DATA SOLUTIONS, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICES
We are advancing at a tremendous pace and with the involvement of skilled and experienced people working in the organization. BSSR is currently doing business with local SMEs and is actively taking part in hackathons and competitions, developing innovative solutions, and becoming key players in the country’s digital transformation. The...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
DELTA CARE
THE SOLUTION FOR MORE EFFICIENT HEALTHCARE IS NOT TECHNOLOGY ITSELF, BUT HOW IT IS INTEGRATED AND EMBRACED BY USERS
European countries have been facing enormous pressure on their healthcare systems. The recent acute problems were resulting from exponential increases in the number of active COVID-19 cases, but there are several underlying challenges that the healthcare sector has been facing for some time now. These include the aging population and...
INNOVATION Quebec
CRITM
Une ressource incontournable pour l’innovation en transformation métallique
L’industrie de la transformation métallique revêt une importance majeure dans l’économie du Québec. Avec de multiples défis à relever en matière de main-d’œuvre, de compétitivité mondiale, de productivité, d’énergie et d’empreinte environnementale, les entreprises doivent se démarquer et innover constamment. C’est en 2014, pour répondre à ses enjeux, que le...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
AVAAP
END-TO-END LIFECYCLE SERVICES: Avaap Provides Digital Transformation Across Industries
Avaap, an industry-focused technology management and advisory services partner, delivers strategic technology solutions and exceptional customer experiences. With offices and customers across the United States, Avaap’s expert consulting team has deep experience in healthcare, higher education, nonprofits, government, transportation, and other industries. Avaap’s success is focused on four pillars:...
INNOVATION Quebec
AXELYS
AN ESSENTIAL MISSION FOR THE FUTURE OF QUÉBEC Axelys integrates innovations from Quebec’s public research into the mainstream of society. Our mission is at the heart of the new 2022 2027 Québec strategy to support research and investment in innovation, launched in May 2022 by the Quebec government. At Axelys,...
Holiverse
Closing The Gap Between Virtuality And Reality
Imagine an advanced virtual landscape where your avatar accurately represents your biological self. What once seemed futuristic has already materialized and been deployed for practical use by the Holiverse team. Stepping beyond basic digital character forms, Holiverse reviews confirm that users have the tools to craft lifelike gene-based replicas — true-to-form interactive...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Once Troubled
Andrew Jackson High School Evolves Into Advanced Technology Magnet
Video games are anything but child’s play for students at Andrew Jackson High School of Advanced Technology where computer coding, animation and simulation programming are the daily classroom lessons. ELEVATOR PITCH Andrew Jackson High School of Advanced Technology, a top-performing magnet school in Duval County, paves the way for its...
INNOVATE® Georgia
QTS
THE BACKBONE OF OUR MODERN ECONOMY
QTS Data Centers is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint with over two gigawatts of critical power capacity under customer contract in North America and Europe. Part of the Blackstone portfolio, QTS delivers secure, compliant infrastructure solutions, robust connectivity and premium customer service to leading...
INNOVATION Quebec
INNOV & EXPORT PME
INTRODUCING INNOV & EXPORT PME
In a demanding and constantly evolving global market, innovation is essential for developing manufacturing companies and increasing the strength of the Lower St. Lawrence region’s economy. Innov & Export PME is a regional development organization that operates in several enterprises in the Lower St. Lawrence region. As the name suggests,...
INNOVATION Quebec
JACOBB
CCTT IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Our mission at JACOBB, a centre for innovation and applied research in artificial intelligence (AI), is to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence into Quebec’s economic fabric. Our CCTT has experienced rapid growth since it was created in 2019, with now more than a dozen specialists on board under the...
INNOVATE® Miami
Penpal Schools
Helping teachers connect their students to learn with penpals around the world and from different backgrounds
PenPal Schools PenPal Schools is the world’s largest project-based learning community, with over a quarter million students in 150 countries. Students collaborate through online projects ranging from human rights and the environment to fake news and robotics, all while practicing literacy, technology, and social-emotional skills. PenPal Schools was recognized by...
INNOVATE® Nashville
SOUNDSTRIPE
WHERE MUSIC MEETS MOMENTUM
Soundstripe makes it easier for creators to find music that moves—and for artists to make a living doing what they love. Born in Nashville and built by musicians who know the grind, Soundstripe is more than just a licensing platform—it’s a growing music library of tens of thousands of tracks...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
CYBERMED
HEALTHCARE HAS NEVER BEEN THIS SIMPLE FOR BOTH DOCTORS AND PATIENTS.
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of technology is indispensable. CyberMed Health is at the forefront of this digital revolution, offering a wide array of IT solutions that encompass electronic health records (EHRs), revenue cycle management, remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and chronic care management. Based in New Jersey,...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Building a Web3 Artist Portfolio:
From NFTs to Decentralized Fan Communities
The digital revolution in music continues to evolve at a dizzying pace. While traditional online presence remains crucial, as detailed in Online Reputation for Artists: Building Your Digital Legacy, we’re witnessing a seismic shift toward Web3 technologies that promises to reshape how artists connect with their audiences and monetize their work....
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
FEMME GAMING
#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® Chicago Vol.1
CHANGED
ON A MISSION TO MAKE STUDENT LOAN DEBT REPAYMENT EFFECTIVE AND PAIN FREE THROUGH THE EMPOWERMENT OF EVERYDAY DECISIONS
WHAT WE DO ChangEd is an all-in-one debt management platform helping people build a better relationship with debt so they can reach their financial dreams sooner. ChangEd allows people with debt to link all their loans and spending accounts on one platform. We then analyze their debt load and develop...
INNOVATION Quebec
INO
FAIRE LA LUMIÈRE ET CONCRÉTISER L’INNOVATION
INO est le plus important centre d’expertise en optique-photonique au Canada et compte parmi les meilleurs centres d’innovation industrielle au monde. Depuis 35 ans, l’organisation crée et développe des solutions innovantes et pertinentes pour répondre aux besoins d’entreprises québécoises et canadiennes. Grâce à des applications multiples de la lumière, du...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
BOTSWANA DIGITAL AND INNOVATION HUB
THE MANDATE OF THE BDIH IS TO CATALYSE THE DIVERSIFICATION OF BOTSWANA’S ECONOMY, TOWARDS A KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
The Hub works closely with innovation ecosystem players to commercialise innovative and tech driven solutions. The Hub does this by: The BDIH owns two subsidiary companies, the first being the Botswana Innovation Hub Property (Pty) Ltd (BIHP). BIHP leverages the strategic infrastructure that includes the Science and Technology Park and...
INNOVATE® Detroit
FRANCO
The Power of Relationships, Culture & Innovation Propels Franco to 60 Years of Success
When you think of Detroit and the public relations industry, it may not be obvious at first how much they have in common. But anyone working in the PR industry in the city will tell you both have weathered significant changes over the past several decades. Founded in 1964 in...
INNOVATE® Georgia
ONETRUST
UNLOCKING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF DATA AND AI, RESPONSIBLY
“Companies want to use more data and AI. But they want to do it responsibly in a compliant way. And in away that builds trust.” — Kabir Barday, OneTrust founder and CEO Here’s the text spaced correctly: At the forefront of a digital revolution where data, privacy, and artificial intelligence...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
KID DROP
REVOLUTIONIZING TRANSPORTATION FOR BUSY PARENTS
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, AB – In 2019, a visionary entrepreneur by the name of Julieta Miranda embarked on a mission to solve a pressing challenge faced by parents everywhere: juggling work and personal commitments while ensuring their children safely reach school and extracurricular activities. This is how Kid Drop...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
CITY OF CHARLES STURT
IS RECOGNISED AS A VIBRANT, LIVEABLE AND BUSINESS- FRIENDLY CITY WITH A DIVERSE AND ADVANCED ECONOMY
Charles Sturt is a great place to invest, with a thriving hub of activity, education and employment opportunities. Located in the heart of Adelaide’s west, the City of Charles Sturt is home to over 124,000 residents and 105 different cultures, who enjoy the diverse experiences and cultural richness the City...
INNOVATION Quebec
Université de Sherbrooke
L’innovation fait partie intégrante de l’ADN de l’Université de Sherbrooke. Pour innover, elle ose penser autrement et prendre appui dans sa culture partenariale. Depuis sa création, l’UdeS a développé une étroite collaboration avec les différents milieux, tant celui des affaires, des industries que le monde communautaire. Aujourd’hui, cette proximité en...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
THE HARWOOD INSTITUTE
MAKING COMMUNITY A COMMON ENTERPRISE
The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation equips people, organizations, communities, and networks with tools to bridge divides, build capacity, and tackle shared challenges. By Turning Outward, people enable communities to become a collective force for change. Catalyzing HopeThe Harwood Institute exists in a long tradition of catalytic organizations throughout American...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
BUSINESS RITES INVESTMENTS (BSSR)
BEGAN OPERATION IN SEPTEMBER 2020 AND HAS BEEN FOCUSING EXCLUSIVELY ON HIGH QUALITY AND COSTEFFECTIVE BIG DATA SOLUTIONS, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICES
We are advancing at a tremendous pace and with the involvement of skilled and experienced people working in the organization. BSSR is currently doing business with local SMEs and is actively taking part in hackathons and competitions, developing innovative solutions, and becoming key players in the country’s digital transformation. The...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
DELTA CARE
THE SOLUTION FOR MORE EFFICIENT HEALTHCARE IS NOT TECHNOLOGY ITSELF, BUT HOW IT IS INTEGRATED AND EMBRACED BY USERS
European countries have been facing enormous pressure on their healthcare systems. The recent acute problems were resulting from exponential increases in the number of active COVID-19 cases, but there are several underlying challenges that the healthcare sector has been facing for some time now. These include the aging population and...
INNOVATION Quebec
CRITM
Une ressource incontournable pour l’innovation en transformation métallique
L’industrie de la transformation métallique revêt une importance majeure dans l’économie du Québec. Avec de multiples défis à relever en matière de main-d’œuvre, de compétitivité mondiale, de productivité, d’énergie et d’empreinte environnementale, les entreprises doivent se démarquer et innover constamment. C’est en 2014, pour répondre à ses enjeux, que le...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
AVAAP
END-TO-END LIFECYCLE SERVICES: Avaap Provides Digital Transformation Across Industries
Avaap, an industry-focused technology management and advisory services partner, delivers strategic technology solutions and exceptional customer experiences. With offices and customers across the United States, Avaap’s expert consulting team has deep experience in healthcare, higher education, nonprofits, government, transportation, and other industries. Avaap’s success is focused on four pillars:...
INNOVATION Quebec
AXELYS
AN ESSENTIAL MISSION FOR THE FUTURE OF QUÉBEC Axelys integrates innovations from Quebec’s public research into the mainstream of society. Our mission is at the heart of the new 2022 2027 Québec strategy to support research and investment in innovation, launched in May 2022 by the Quebec government. At Axelys,...
Holiverse
Closing The Gap Between Virtuality And Reality
Imagine an advanced virtual landscape where your avatar accurately represents your biological self. What once seemed futuristic has already materialized and been deployed for practical use by the Holiverse team. Stepping beyond basic digital character forms, Holiverse reviews confirm that users have the tools to craft lifelike gene-based replicas — true-to-form interactive...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Once Troubled
Andrew Jackson High School Evolves Into Advanced Technology Magnet
Video games are anything but child’s play for students at Andrew Jackson High School of Advanced Technology where computer coding, animation and simulation programming are the daily classroom lessons. ELEVATOR PITCH Andrew Jackson High School of Advanced Technology, a top-performing magnet school in Duval County, paves the way for its...
INNOVATE® Georgia
QTS
THE BACKBONE OF OUR MODERN ECONOMY
QTS Data Centers is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint with over two gigawatts of critical power capacity under customer contract in North America and Europe. Part of the Blackstone portfolio, QTS delivers secure, compliant infrastructure solutions, robust connectivity and premium customer service to leading...
INNOVATION Quebec
INNOV & EXPORT PME
INTRODUCING INNOV & EXPORT PME
In a demanding and constantly evolving global market, innovation is essential for developing manufacturing companies and increasing the strength of the Lower St. Lawrence region’s economy. Innov & Export PME is a regional development organization that operates in several enterprises in the Lower St. Lawrence region. As the name suggests,...
INNOVATION Quebec
JACOBB
CCTT IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Our mission at JACOBB, a centre for innovation and applied research in artificial intelligence (AI), is to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence into Quebec’s economic fabric. Our CCTT has experienced rapid growth since it was created in 2019, with now more than a dozen specialists on board under the...
INNOVATE® Miami
Penpal Schools
Helping teachers connect their students to learn with penpals around the world and from different backgrounds
PenPal Schools PenPal Schools is the world’s largest project-based learning community, with over a quarter million students in 150 countries. Students collaborate through online projects ranging from human rights and the environment to fake news and robotics, all while practicing literacy, technology, and social-emotional skills. PenPal Schools was recognized by...
INNOVATE® Nashville
SOUNDSTRIPE
WHERE MUSIC MEETS MOMENTUM
Soundstripe makes it easier for creators to find music that moves—and for artists to make a living doing what they love. Born in Nashville and built by musicians who know the grind, Soundstripe is more than just a licensing platform—it’s a growing music library of tens of thousands of tracks...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
CYBERMED
HEALTHCARE HAS NEVER BEEN THIS SIMPLE FOR BOTH DOCTORS AND PATIENTS.
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of technology is indispensable. CyberMed Health is at the forefront of this digital revolution, offering a wide array of IT solutions that encompass electronic health records (EHRs), revenue cycle management, remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and chronic care management. Based in New Jersey,...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Building a Web3 Artist Portfolio:
From NFTs to Decentralized Fan Communities
The digital revolution in music continues to evolve at a dizzying pace. While traditional online presence remains crucial, as detailed in Online Reputation for Artists: Building Your Digital Legacy, we’re witnessing a seismic shift toward Web3 technologies that promises to reshape how artists connect with their audiences and monetize their work....
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
FEMME GAMING
#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® Chicago Vol.1
CHANGED
ON A MISSION TO MAKE STUDENT LOAN DEBT REPAYMENT EFFECTIVE AND PAIN FREE THROUGH THE EMPOWERMENT OF EVERYDAY DECISIONS
WHAT WE DO ChangEd is an all-in-one debt management platform helping people build a better relationship with debt so they can reach their financial dreams sooner. ChangEd allows people with debt to link all their loans and spending accounts on one platform. We then analyze their debt load and develop...
INNOVATION Quebec
INO
FAIRE LA LUMIÈRE ET CONCRÉTISER L’INNOVATION
INO est le plus important centre d’expertise en optique-photonique au Canada et compte parmi les meilleurs centres d’innovation industrielle au monde. Depuis 35 ans, l’organisation crée et développe des solutions innovantes et pertinentes pour répondre aux besoins d’entreprises québécoises et canadiennes. Grâce à des applications multiples de la lumière, du...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
BOTSWANA DIGITAL AND INNOVATION HUB
THE MANDATE OF THE BDIH IS TO CATALYSE THE DIVERSIFICATION OF BOTSWANA’S ECONOMY, TOWARDS A KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
The Hub works closely with innovation ecosystem players to commercialise innovative and tech driven solutions. The Hub does this by: The BDIH owns two subsidiary companies, the first being the Botswana Innovation Hub Property (Pty) Ltd (BIHP). BIHP leverages the strategic infrastructure that includes the Science and Technology Park and...
INNOVATE® Detroit
FRANCO
The Power of Relationships, Culture & Innovation Propels Franco to 60 Years of Success
When you think of Detroit and the public relations industry, it may not be obvious at first how much they have in common. But anyone working in the PR industry in the city will tell you both have weathered significant changes over the past several decades. Founded in 1964 in...
INNOVATE® Georgia
ONETRUST
UNLOCKING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF DATA AND AI, RESPONSIBLY
“Companies want to use more data and AI. But they want to do it responsibly in a compliant way. And in away that builds trust.” — Kabir Barday, OneTrust founder and CEO Here’s the text spaced correctly: At the forefront of a digital revolution where data, privacy, and artificial intelligence...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
KID DROP
REVOLUTIONIZING TRANSPORTATION FOR BUSY PARENTS
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, AB – In 2019, a visionary entrepreneur by the name of Julieta Miranda embarked on a mission to solve a pressing challenge faced by parents everywhere: juggling work and personal commitments while ensuring their children safely reach school and extracurricular activities. This is how Kid Drop...