Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
FOXTRAIL CANADA
(RE)DISCOVERING VANCOUVER WITH THE CLEVER FOX
What if you were challenged to go outside to solve puzzles, find and play with hidden objects, and enjoy sightseeing and off-the-beaten-path gems in beautiful Vancouver? Yes, we know you’d say yes. Foxtrail is a popular outdoor self-guided team-building adventure that combines scavenger hunts, escape games, and sightseeing. Founded 21...
INNOVATION Quebec
CIMEQ
IS THE COLLEGE CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (CCTT) IN THE MICROELECTRONICS SECTOR.
Innovation and technology are at the core of the Centre d’innovation en microélectronique du Québec (CIMEQ) with a service offering that includes electronics, Internet of things, software engineering and artificial intelligence. Since 1983, the Centre supports companies of all sectors with technical product development counselling, work process innovation using existing...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
Every Single Degree That We Have Is Touching Esports In Some Capacity. We’re Seeing It Everywhere
For Full Sail University, esports came naturally. Since the school has offered gaming degrees for over 25 years, it came as no surprise when esports culture became widespread among Full Sail’s students. The wildly popular degree programs have made gaming just as prevalent on campus as music or film. And...
INNOVATE® Nashville
BUILD IN SE
Is a collaborative network of startup founders, funders, and ecosystem supporters who build in the Southeast. #BuildInSE
In 2018, Build In SE was launched with a mission to increase the number of startup success stories in the Southeastern U.S. by leveraging a collaborative, cross-regional network. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Build In SE defines the Southeast as a collection of 10 states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi,...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
FUTURE LEAP
We Give Organisations The Space, Knowledge, Contacts And Tools To Accelerate Their Sustainability Journey And Progress Towards Carbon Neutrality
WE DO THIS BY SHOWCASING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, FACILITATING FUTURE THINKING DISCUSSIONS AND COLLABORATING WITH ONE ANOTHER. Future Leap brings together a community of change-makers that Discover, Innovate and Collaborate on all things sustainability focussed. They have a carbon-neutral business hub in Bristol, the first of its kind in the country...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
SMARTGREEN
CONNECTING EVERYTHING
CONNECT TO THE FUTURESMARTGREEN TECHNOLOGY FOR SMARTCITIESWe create solutions to connect devices and sensors to the cities through mesh network infrastructure. 1998 – The Beginning of a New Era and the HistoryThe history of Smartgreen begins in 1998 in Brazil when its founders participated in a project called Rede Omega,...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
SOLDIERFIT
IS A FUNCTIONAL FITNESS WORKOUT PROGRAM INSPIRED BY THE UNITED STATES MILITARY VOTED “BEST BOOTCAMP
We have revolutionized Bootcamp fitness by delivering results for all fitness levels through military structured, camaraderie based training while giving people a place of belonging. All while giving back to a greater purpose – Our Veterans. With every workout and drop of sweat we honor and remember those who paid...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
COHO COLLECTIVE KITCHENS
THE SECRET INGREDIENT FOR FOOD ENTREPRENEURS COHO IS REDEFINING THE SPACE-AS-A-SERVICE INDUSTRY AND THE FUTURE OF CULINARY ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The shared kitchen industry, also known as commissaries, is a rapidly growing sector that is changing how people think about food and culinary entrepreneurship. When starting or scaling a business, food and beverage based entrepreneurs face significant challenges and risks and require significant investment in space, equipment, and overhead costs....
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
CREATIVEYEWORKS
HAVING THE GREATEST POSSIBLE SOCIAL IMPACT AND CREATING A REALISTIC SOCIAL, CIRCULARECONOMIC SELF-SUSTAINING SYSTEM. THIS IS THE MISSION OF THE CREATIVEYEWORKS PROJECT. THE PROJECT AIMS TO CREATE A GREAT ADDED VALUE THAT FLOWS COMPLETELY BACK TO SOCIETY
I am Koen Van Pottelbergh and due to a serious accident where I lost half of my sight, my view on life changed drastically. That is why I created the concept “CreativEyeworks”. Because everyone in the world has the right to see well, and to take all opportunities life has...
INNOVATE® Nashville
MCVANTAGE
ROOTED IN LEGACY, BRANCHING INTO INNOVATION
McVantage Packaging stands as a testament to resilience and forward-thinking in the wood pallet, crate, industrial lumber, and supply chain industry. Founded nearly 75 years ago in Tuscumbia, Alabama, the company has evolved from a family-run lumber operation into a regional powerhouse serving the Central-Southeastern United States. With plants in...
INNOVATE® Miami
500 Startups
Discovering And Backing The World's Most Talented Entrepreneurs
500 Startups is a venture capital firm on a mission to discover and back the world’s most talented entrepreneurs, help them create successful companies at scale, and build thriving global ecosystems. It is one of the most active venture capital firms in the world. Ana Paula Gonzalez, Innovation & Partnerships...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Spartanburg Community College
Chasing Dreams, Transforming Futures
Helping Students Dream it. Chase it. Live it. Spartanburg Community College (SCC) transforms lives and communities through accessible, high-quality education and workforce development. Committed to fostering student success and economic growth, SCC equips learners with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers. With five campuses across Spartanburg, Cherokee,...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
iFLUX
Future-proof groundwater monitoring solutions in uncertain and dynamic times.
How do you tackle groundwater contamination in a targeted, swift, and efficient manner? How do you prevent nature reserves and cities from running dry? These are the questions that iFLUX experts answer with the help of objective data coming from state-of-the-art sensor technology. Groundwater constitutes just 0,65% of Earth’s water,...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
MEDICAVISIE
Be Healthier Today
MEDICAVISIE, a proud Belgian company, specializes in importing and distributing MULTISCAN systems across Europe, focusing on prevention, lifestyle, and health. Overconsumption often leads people to lose focus on their health goals and the steps to monitor and maintain their lifestyle and well-being effectively. Gaining an objective understanding of your personal...
INNOVATE® Detroit
DETROIT’S ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE
The Detroit Development Fund’s 25-Year Journey
DETROIT’S ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE-The Detroit Development Fund’s 25-Year Journey Towards Inclusive Prosperity In the heart of Detroit’s vibrant entrepreneurial landscape, the Detroit Development Fund (DDF) has emerged as a devoted ally for local businesses, catalyzing economic growth and fostering lasting community development. Over the past 25 years, this organization, originally known...
INNOVATE® Georgia
LEAPFROG
DELIVERING EXTRAORDINARY IT AND CYBERSECURITY SERVICES FOR 25 YEARS.
Established in 1998, Leapfrog is one of the first US providers to offer remote IT management. They’ve been innovating ever since while adhering to their core principles – Integrity, Service, and People – (they call it “Frogma”) to help clients achieve, grow, and prosper. “Like many innovations, Leapfrog was created...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
DEALERSITES
LEADS DIGITALIZATION IN THE BRAZILIAN AUTOMOTIVE MARKET.
Ensuring competitive advantages, fostering business opportunities, introducing new products and optimizing processes. When it comes to innovation, startups serve as crucial partners for propelling progress in the automotive sector. In this scenario, those who stand out are the ones helping dealerships identify opportunities to enhance the customer experience while adapting...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
CODIUM
IF YOU HAVE A VISION, WE KNOW HOW TO ALIGN YOUR TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY
Codium is your bespoke software development Swat team for Web and Mobile App business systems and platforms. We take a business-first approach looking at the big picture, down to the human elements that make a business unique. We view technology as a critical business pillar tightly integrated into a business...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
Mintwood Strategies
THE INNOVATORS OF UNOFFICIAL WASHINGTON
There is official Washington you see on TV, which features the National Mall, Congress, and the White House, and there is unofficial Washington, which is home to 700,000 citizens who are denied the ability to electorally participate in official Washington. Mintwood Strategies has carved out a niche in the media...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
Myya
Innovating Post-Mastectomy Care
At the heart of Myya lies a deeply personal mission inspired by the life and challenges faced by the Founder and CEO, Jasmine Jones. Witnessing her grandmother’s battle with breast cancer and the subsequent difficulties in finding supportive, well-fitting post-mastectomy bras and prostheses ignited a passion within Jasmine to create...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
JLABS @ WASHINGTON, DC
Accelerating Innovation in the Capital Region
Where the corridors of power intersect with groundbreaking research, JLABS @ Washington DC is a haven of innovation. As part of the global Johnson & Johnson Innovation network, JLABS is more than just a state-of-the-art facility; it’s a thriving ecosystem designed to accelerate life sciences innovation. Since its inception, JLABS...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
METRO MLS
A COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION
“Innovation is a cumulation of creativity and ingenuity with a splash of chaos that produces something of great substance.” Metro MLS has been reshaping the landscape of real estate in Wisconsin since its establishment in 1962. This powerhouse serves over 10,000 real estate professionals across the state, constantly pushing the...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
FOXTRAIL CANADA
(RE)DISCOVERING VANCOUVER WITH THE CLEVER FOX
What if you were challenged to go outside to solve puzzles, find and play with hidden objects, and enjoy sightseeing and off-the-beaten-path gems in beautiful Vancouver? Yes, we know you’d say yes. Foxtrail is a popular outdoor self-guided team-building adventure that combines scavenger hunts, escape games, and sightseeing. Founded 21...
INNOVATION Quebec
CIMEQ
IS THE COLLEGE CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (CCTT) IN THE MICROELECTRONICS SECTOR.
Innovation and technology are at the core of the Centre d’innovation en microélectronique du Québec (CIMEQ) with a service offering that includes electronics, Internet of things, software engineering and artificial intelligence. Since 1983, the Centre supports companies of all sectors with technical product development counselling, work process innovation using existing...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
Every Single Degree That We Have Is Touching Esports In Some Capacity. We’re Seeing It Everywhere
For Full Sail University, esports came naturally. Since the school has offered gaming degrees for over 25 years, it came as no surprise when esports culture became widespread among Full Sail’s students. The wildly popular degree programs have made gaming just as prevalent on campus as music or film. And...
INNOVATE® Nashville
BUILD IN SE
Is a collaborative network of startup founders, funders, and ecosystem supporters who build in the Southeast. #BuildInSE
In 2018, Build In SE was launched with a mission to increase the number of startup success stories in the Southeastern U.S. by leveraging a collaborative, cross-regional network. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Build In SE defines the Southeast as a collection of 10 states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi,...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
FUTURE LEAP
We Give Organisations The Space, Knowledge, Contacts And Tools To Accelerate Their Sustainability Journey And Progress Towards Carbon Neutrality
WE DO THIS BY SHOWCASING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, FACILITATING FUTURE THINKING DISCUSSIONS AND COLLABORATING WITH ONE ANOTHER. Future Leap brings together a community of change-makers that Discover, Innovate and Collaborate on all things sustainability focussed. They have a carbon-neutral business hub in Bristol, the first of its kind in the country...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
SMARTGREEN
CONNECTING EVERYTHING
CONNECT TO THE FUTURESMARTGREEN TECHNOLOGY FOR SMARTCITIESWe create solutions to connect devices and sensors to the cities through mesh network infrastructure. 1998 – The Beginning of a New Era and the HistoryThe history of Smartgreen begins in 1998 in Brazil when its founders participated in a project called Rede Omega,...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
SOLDIERFIT
IS A FUNCTIONAL FITNESS WORKOUT PROGRAM INSPIRED BY THE UNITED STATES MILITARY VOTED “BEST BOOTCAMP
We have revolutionized Bootcamp fitness by delivering results for all fitness levels through military structured, camaraderie based training while giving people a place of belonging. All while giving back to a greater purpose – Our Veterans. With every workout and drop of sweat we honor and remember those who paid...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
COHO COLLECTIVE KITCHENS
THE SECRET INGREDIENT FOR FOOD ENTREPRENEURS COHO IS REDEFINING THE SPACE-AS-A-SERVICE INDUSTRY AND THE FUTURE OF CULINARY ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The shared kitchen industry, also known as commissaries, is a rapidly growing sector that is changing how people think about food and culinary entrepreneurship. When starting or scaling a business, food and beverage based entrepreneurs face significant challenges and risks and require significant investment in space, equipment, and overhead costs....
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
CREATIVEYEWORKS
HAVING THE GREATEST POSSIBLE SOCIAL IMPACT AND CREATING A REALISTIC SOCIAL, CIRCULARECONOMIC SELF-SUSTAINING SYSTEM. THIS IS THE MISSION OF THE CREATIVEYEWORKS PROJECT. THE PROJECT AIMS TO CREATE A GREAT ADDED VALUE THAT FLOWS COMPLETELY BACK TO SOCIETY
I am Koen Van Pottelbergh and due to a serious accident where I lost half of my sight, my view on life changed drastically. That is why I created the concept “CreativEyeworks”. Because everyone in the world has the right to see well, and to take all opportunities life has...
INNOVATE® Nashville
MCVANTAGE
ROOTED IN LEGACY, BRANCHING INTO INNOVATION
McVantage Packaging stands as a testament to resilience and forward-thinking in the wood pallet, crate, industrial lumber, and supply chain industry. Founded nearly 75 years ago in Tuscumbia, Alabama, the company has evolved from a family-run lumber operation into a regional powerhouse serving the Central-Southeastern United States. With plants in...
INNOVATE® Miami
500 Startups
Discovering And Backing The World's Most Talented Entrepreneurs
500 Startups is a venture capital firm on a mission to discover and back the world’s most talented entrepreneurs, help them create successful companies at scale, and build thriving global ecosystems. It is one of the most active venture capital firms in the world. Ana Paula Gonzalez, Innovation & Partnerships...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Spartanburg Community College
Chasing Dreams, Transforming Futures
Helping Students Dream it. Chase it. Live it. Spartanburg Community College (SCC) transforms lives and communities through accessible, high-quality education and workforce development. Committed to fostering student success and economic growth, SCC equips learners with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers. With five campuses across Spartanburg, Cherokee,...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
iFLUX
Future-proof groundwater monitoring solutions in uncertain and dynamic times.
How do you tackle groundwater contamination in a targeted, swift, and efficient manner? How do you prevent nature reserves and cities from running dry? These are the questions that iFLUX experts answer with the help of objective data coming from state-of-the-art sensor technology. Groundwater constitutes just 0,65% of Earth’s water,...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
MEDICAVISIE
Be Healthier Today
MEDICAVISIE, a proud Belgian company, specializes in importing and distributing MULTISCAN systems across Europe, focusing on prevention, lifestyle, and health. Overconsumption often leads people to lose focus on their health goals and the steps to monitor and maintain their lifestyle and well-being effectively. Gaining an objective understanding of your personal...
INNOVATE® Detroit
DETROIT’S ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE
The Detroit Development Fund’s 25-Year Journey
DETROIT’S ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE-The Detroit Development Fund’s 25-Year Journey Towards Inclusive Prosperity In the heart of Detroit’s vibrant entrepreneurial landscape, the Detroit Development Fund (DDF) has emerged as a devoted ally for local businesses, catalyzing economic growth and fostering lasting community development. Over the past 25 years, this organization, originally known...
INNOVATE® Georgia
LEAPFROG
DELIVERING EXTRAORDINARY IT AND CYBERSECURITY SERVICES FOR 25 YEARS.
Established in 1998, Leapfrog is one of the first US providers to offer remote IT management. They’ve been innovating ever since while adhering to their core principles – Integrity, Service, and People – (they call it “Frogma”) to help clients achieve, grow, and prosper. “Like many innovations, Leapfrog was created...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
DEALERSITES
LEADS DIGITALIZATION IN THE BRAZILIAN AUTOMOTIVE MARKET.
Ensuring competitive advantages, fostering business opportunities, introducing new products and optimizing processes. When it comes to innovation, startups serve as crucial partners for propelling progress in the automotive sector. In this scenario, those who stand out are the ones helping dealerships identify opportunities to enhance the customer experience while adapting...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
CODIUM
IF YOU HAVE A VISION, WE KNOW HOW TO ALIGN YOUR TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY
Codium is your bespoke software development Swat team for Web and Mobile App business systems and platforms. We take a business-first approach looking at the big picture, down to the human elements that make a business unique. We view technology as a critical business pillar tightly integrated into a business...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
Mintwood Strategies
THE INNOVATORS OF UNOFFICIAL WASHINGTON
There is official Washington you see on TV, which features the National Mall, Congress, and the White House, and there is unofficial Washington, which is home to 700,000 citizens who are denied the ability to electorally participate in official Washington. Mintwood Strategies has carved out a niche in the media...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
Myya
Innovating Post-Mastectomy Care
At the heart of Myya lies a deeply personal mission inspired by the life and challenges faced by the Founder and CEO, Jasmine Jones. Witnessing her grandmother’s battle with breast cancer and the subsequent difficulties in finding supportive, well-fitting post-mastectomy bras and prostheses ignited a passion within Jasmine to create...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
JLABS @ WASHINGTON, DC
Accelerating Innovation in the Capital Region
Where the corridors of power intersect with groundbreaking research, JLABS @ Washington DC is a haven of innovation. As part of the global Johnson & Johnson Innovation network, JLABS is more than just a state-of-the-art facility; it’s a thriving ecosystem designed to accelerate life sciences innovation. Since its inception, JLABS...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
METRO MLS
A COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION
“Innovation is a cumulation of creativity and ingenuity with a splash of chaos that produces something of great substance.” Metro MLS has been reshaping the landscape of real estate in Wisconsin since its establishment in 1962. This powerhouse serves over 10,000 real estate professionals across the state, constantly pushing the...