Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® South Carolina

Lockheed Martin

Local Roots, Global Impact

For more than 40 years, Lockheed Martin has proudly called Greenville, South Carolina home, embedding deep local roots while contributing to global security. Known as the “Global Home of the F-16” and proud winner of “The Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina,” the site produces the F-16 Block 70/72 –...

INNOVATE® Nashville

HCA HEALTHCARE

How HCA healthcare uses data science to learn, test and deploy solutions to improve patient care

When HCA Healthcare was founded in 1968, we set out to be a different kind of healthcare system. We strived to harness the combined expertise and resources of multiple hospitals to help our frontline caregivers provide high-quality, patient-focused care in a way no single hospital could do alone. Today, that...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

FLOW TRAVEL

FLOW TRAVEL- A BOUTIQUE OFFERING OUT OF AFRICA THAT’S GOING PLACES

A BOUTIQUE OFFERING OUT OF AFRICA THAT’S GOING PLACES

When Tara Turkington, CEO of marketing agency Flow Communications, was asked to arrange a visit for a few people to South Africa, nobody realised it was the genesis of something remarkable. Flow Travel organises exciting, immersive trips for small groups to wherever our guests lead us. We like to do...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTMHQ) and Michael Ward Jr

Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTMHQ)and Michael Ward Jr

Innovatively Redefining Career Readiness and Eliminating the Skills Gap in Tech

Throughout history, a lack of career readiness and workforce development have stunted the advancement of society and its ability to overcome challenges. Take, for example, the industrial revolution where we witnessed mass migration to the North for factory jobs, the call for nurses and doctors in our healthcare system as...

INNOVATE® Nashville

NASHVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER

NASHVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER-The Hub

The Hub, the Heart, the Front Door - Nashville Entrepreneur Center is the City’s Home to Entrepreneurship

At the heart of innovation lies a problem and entrepreneurs are the needed visionaries that see a better way to live, work, or play. At the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, commonly known as “the EC,” we help entrepreneurs develop and build upon their business with an organizational vision to make our...

Vykon Performance Exhausts

From Humble Beginnings to a Global Brand

A New Chapter in Performance Excellence. Vykon Exhausts is not just a company; it’s a testament to a legacy of innovation, passion, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Founded by Brad Anassis, Vykon is a continuation and evolution of the remarkable engineering prowess that began with his late father, Gerry, and...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

BICKFORD'S GROUP

LEADER IN BEVERAGE INNOVATION

The Bickford’s Group is an Every day, the group strives to make the ordinary, extraordinary. independently owned collection of companies headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia. The group has a rich history that dates back to 1839 when William Bickford opened a small apothecary in Rundle Street after moving to Australia....

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

THE LANDMARK

Bespoke Office Solutions at a Modernized Historical Heritage Site

Beautifully designed workspaces delivering the ambiance, comfort, technology, and the full-service support that Today’s working professionals demand. Easily accessible and centrally located address in the heart of San Juan’s Miramar historic neighborhood. This 150 years old office site was modernized to offer the perfect place to work where reliability and...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

ADELAIDE OVAL-PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES

HOW ADELAIDE OVAL CONTINUES TO REDEFINE THE STADIUM EXPERIENCE AND EMBRACE ITS POTENTIAL

Ask almost any sports fan about Adelaide Oval, and you’ll likely hear a common response – that this storied venue is among the most picturesque anywhere on the planet. And yet its beauty goes much further than skin deep. In a world where stadiums are often monolithic and imposing, Adelaide...

INNOVATION Quebec

GERAD

L’INTELLIGENCE NUMÉRIQUE AU SERVICE DE L’INNOVATION

Qui sommes-nousLe GERAD est un centre de recherche interuniversitaire au cœur de l’intelligence numérique. Il se veut un pôle de référence en matière de mathématiques de la décision et de ses applications dans les systèmes complexes, en fédérant des chercheurs universitaires et industriels pour la réalisation de projets de recherche...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

GUMPTION

GUMPTION -TACKLES DIGITAL AND BUSINESS ISSUES WITH CO-CREATION

TACKLES DIGITAL AND BUSINESS ISSUES WITH CO-CREATION

The health crisis has presented companies with new challenges. The appetite for digitization is now larger than ever before. Start-ups play an important role as drivers of innovation. Gumption is an innovation hub and ecosystem for young companies. The group’s 20 companies focus on business challenges and IT solutions, such...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

TEXTUP COPYWRITING

TEXTUP COPYWRITING: Lifting Your Technical Content To A Higher Level

Lifting Your Technical Content To A Higher Level

Copywriters come in all sizes, colours and weights. A technical copywriter that adheres to the principles of SEO is like searching for a needle in a haystack.   TextUp Copywriting specialises in writing technical SEO copy and content revision. TECHNICAL COPYWRITINGLetting the world know about your business isn’t that hard....

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

Global Ascent Partners (GAP)

Helping companies grow globally by bridging the GAPs

GAP (Global Ascent Partners) is a business development and international operations advisory firm that offers cross border operations, commercial, strategy and transactional support to technology clients. GAP works with organizations to develop and execute technology initiatives that support specific business objectives to improve their bottom line, competitive advantage and digital...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

NEDBANK

NEDBANK -A SIGNIFICANT FOCUS ON DIGITISATION ALLOWS NEDBANK TO MEET FAST-CHANGING BANKING CUSTOMER NEEDS

A SIGNIFICANT FOCUS ON DIGITISATION ALLOWS NEDBANK TO MEET FAST-CHANGING BANKING CUSTOMER NEEDS

Digitisation and technological innovation are nothing new to the South African banking industry, but those banks that had made significant progress on their digital journeys before the Covid-19 pandemic, have been best placed to meet the fast-changing needs of their clients and, as is the case with Nedbank, gain efficiencies...

INNOVATION Quebec

CTS

QUEBEC’S MOST SPECIALIZED HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY GROWTH ACCELERATOR

The Health Technology Catalyst (CTS), founded in 2008 as a not-for-profit organization, is an à la carte growth accelerator which responds to the challenges and needs of each startup. Its mission: catalyze the growth of life sciences startups, particularly in medical technology and digital health, by offering customized acceleration services....

INNOVATION Quebec

COREM

Corem- Is a centre of expertise and innovation in mineral processing with the largest concentration of resources dedicated to research and innovation in this field in Canada

Est un centre d’expertise et d’innovations en traitement de minerais regroupant la plus grande concentration de ressources dédiées à la recherche et l’innovation dans ce domaine au Canada.

Étant une organisation à but non lucratif, Corem œuvre à l’amélioration de la compétitivité de l’industrie minière et la réduction de l’impact environnemental par l’industrialisation de solutions innovantes. Pour ce faire, Corem travaille en étroite collaboration avec ses membres et clients des compagnies minières canadiennes et internationales, et ses partenaires...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

STEADFAST

MAKING IT WORK

Steadfast began in 1998 as an internet-technology passion project for Steadfast’s Founder, Karl Zimmerman, when he was only 14 years old. Karl’s dream to help companies with their data hosting and security needs started early on, and through these relationships, Karl learned there was a frustrating gap with many hosting...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

THE MUNICIPALITY OF OEIRAS ARTS AND CULTURE

THE MUNICIPALITY OF OEIRAS ARTS AND CULTURE-Oeiras

Oeiras, Facing Its Future

In recent decades, Oeiras has seen some very significant changes. Namely, the housing qualification cycle – Oeiras was the first municipality in the country to eliminate shanties, providing decent housing to all residents. The cycle of attracting business, science and innovation is also worth mentioning; Oeiras is home to the...

INNOVATION Quebec

ITEGA

CCTT IN PACKAGING AND FOOD ENGINEERING

Collège de Maisonneuve’s Institut de technologie des emballages et du génie alimentaire (ITEGA) is a college centre for technology transfer (CCTT) specializing in the agri-food sector. Our mission is to assist businesses in developing and implementing new packaging and food processing technologies to help them increase their competitiveness and take...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Breezy HR

Helps You Find Your Next A-Player, Sooner

Hiring doesn’t have to be messy. Say Sayonara! to the stacks of resumes cluttering up your workspace, and let Breezy help you find your next A-player—sooner. With Breezy, you’ll automate time-consuming hiring tasks like advertising your jobs, emailing and texting candidates, scheduling interviews, and gathering feedback from your team. Breezy...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

YORKTEL

YOUR CATALYST FOR COLLABORATION IN AV, IT, AND VOICE

In a world where the only constant is change, the ability to adapt and innovate is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. Within the increasingly dynamic collaboration industry, Yorktel stands as a shining example of a company that embodies these qualities. Their journey as a Managed Collaboration Services Provider...

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...

INNOVATION Quebec

Génome Québec

A hidden jewel in Québec’s crown- Genomics – Attracting investment and talent

GÉNOME QUÉBEC was established in 2000, in the wake of the first whole sequencing of the human genome. Member of Genome Canada’s nationwide network, its mission is to support the strategic and scientific development of genomics in Québec. In collaboration with its partners, Génome Québec has invested more than $1...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

HOTEL & CONGRES TER ELST

HOTEL & CONGRES TER ELST-A PLACE TO ENJOY THE PEACE AND QUIET YOU NEED IN GREEN SURROUNDINGS

A PLACE TO ENJOY THE PEACE AND QUIET YOU NEED IN GREEN SURROUNDINGS, AND ONLY A STONE’S THROW AWAY FROM THE HEART OF ANTWERP

After Hotel & Congress Ter Elst was taken over in 2011 and thanks to a full transformation of the company, it became one of the major key players in the Meetings & Events industry in the Antwerp region. “We don’t do anything else, we just do it a different way”...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

Lockheed Martin

Local Roots, Global Impact

For more than 40 years, Lockheed Martin has proudly called Greenville, South Carolina home, embedding deep local roots while contributing to global security. Known as the “Global Home of the F-16” and proud winner of “The Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina,” the site produces the F-16 Block 70/72 –...

INNOVATE® Nashville

HCA HEALTHCARE

How HCA healthcare uses data science to learn, test and deploy solutions to improve patient care

When HCA Healthcare was founded in 1968, we set out to be a different kind of healthcare system. We strived to harness the combined expertise and resources of multiple hospitals to help our frontline caregivers provide high-quality, patient-focused care in a way no single hospital could do alone. Today, that...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

FLOW TRAVEL

FLOW TRAVEL- A BOUTIQUE OFFERING OUT OF AFRICA THAT’S GOING PLACES

A BOUTIQUE OFFERING OUT OF AFRICA THAT’S GOING PLACES

When Tara Turkington, CEO of marketing agency Flow Communications, was asked to arrange a visit for a few people to South Africa, nobody realised it was the genesis of something remarkable. Flow Travel organises exciting, immersive trips for small groups to wherever our guests lead us. We like to do...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTMHQ) and Michael Ward Jr

Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTMHQ)and Michael Ward Jr

Innovatively Redefining Career Readiness and Eliminating the Skills Gap in Tech

Throughout history, a lack of career readiness and workforce development have stunted the advancement of society and its ability to overcome challenges. Take, for example, the industrial revolution where we witnessed mass migration to the North for factory jobs, the call for nurses and doctors in our healthcare system as...

INNOVATE® Nashville

NASHVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER

NASHVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER-The Hub

The Hub, the Heart, the Front Door - Nashville Entrepreneur Center is the City’s Home to Entrepreneurship

At the heart of innovation lies a problem and entrepreneurs are the needed visionaries that see a better way to live, work, or play. At the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, commonly known as “the EC,” we help entrepreneurs develop and build upon their business with an organizational vision to make our...

Vykon Performance Exhausts

From Humble Beginnings to a Global Brand

A New Chapter in Performance Excellence. Vykon Exhausts is not just a company; it’s a testament to a legacy of innovation, passion, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Founded by Brad Anassis, Vykon is a continuation and evolution of the remarkable engineering prowess that began with his late father, Gerry, and...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

BICKFORD'S GROUP

LEADER IN BEVERAGE INNOVATION

The Bickford’s Group is an Every day, the group strives to make the ordinary, extraordinary. independently owned collection of companies headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia. The group has a rich history that dates back to 1839 when William Bickford opened a small apothecary in Rundle Street after moving to Australia....

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

THE LANDMARK

Bespoke Office Solutions at a Modernized Historical Heritage Site

Beautifully designed workspaces delivering the ambiance, comfort, technology, and the full-service support that Today’s working professionals demand. Easily accessible and centrally located address in the heart of San Juan’s Miramar historic neighborhood. This 150 years old office site was modernized to offer the perfect place to work where reliability and...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

ADELAIDE OVAL-PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES

HOW ADELAIDE OVAL CONTINUES TO REDEFINE THE STADIUM EXPERIENCE AND EMBRACE ITS POTENTIAL

Ask almost any sports fan about Adelaide Oval, and you’ll likely hear a common response – that this storied venue is among the most picturesque anywhere on the planet. And yet its beauty goes much further than skin deep. In a world where stadiums are often monolithic and imposing, Adelaide...

INNOVATION Quebec

GERAD

L’INTELLIGENCE NUMÉRIQUE AU SERVICE DE L’INNOVATION

Qui sommes-nousLe GERAD est un centre de recherche interuniversitaire au cœur de l’intelligence numérique. Il se veut un pôle de référence en matière de mathématiques de la décision et de ses applications dans les systèmes complexes, en fédérant des chercheurs universitaires et industriels pour la réalisation de projets de recherche...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

GUMPTION

GUMPTION -TACKLES DIGITAL AND BUSINESS ISSUES WITH CO-CREATION

TACKLES DIGITAL AND BUSINESS ISSUES WITH CO-CREATION

The health crisis has presented companies with new challenges. The appetite for digitization is now larger than ever before. Start-ups play an important role as drivers of innovation. Gumption is an innovation hub and ecosystem for young companies. The group’s 20 companies focus on business challenges and IT solutions, such...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

TEXTUP COPYWRITING

TEXTUP COPYWRITING: Lifting Your Technical Content To A Higher Level

Lifting Your Technical Content To A Higher Level

Copywriters come in all sizes, colours and weights. A technical copywriter that adheres to the principles of SEO is like searching for a needle in a haystack.   TextUp Copywriting specialises in writing technical SEO copy and content revision. TECHNICAL COPYWRITINGLetting the world know about your business isn’t that hard....

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

Global Ascent Partners (GAP)

Helping companies grow globally by bridging the GAPs

GAP (Global Ascent Partners) is a business development and international operations advisory firm that offers cross border operations, commercial, strategy and transactional support to technology clients. GAP works with organizations to develop and execute technology initiatives that support specific business objectives to improve their bottom line, competitive advantage and digital...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

NEDBANK

NEDBANK -A SIGNIFICANT FOCUS ON DIGITISATION ALLOWS NEDBANK TO MEET FAST-CHANGING BANKING CUSTOMER NEEDS

A SIGNIFICANT FOCUS ON DIGITISATION ALLOWS NEDBANK TO MEET FAST-CHANGING BANKING CUSTOMER NEEDS

Digitisation and technological innovation are nothing new to the South African banking industry, but those banks that had made significant progress on their digital journeys before the Covid-19 pandemic, have been best placed to meet the fast-changing needs of their clients and, as is the case with Nedbank, gain efficiencies...

INNOVATION Quebec

CTS

QUEBEC’S MOST SPECIALIZED HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY GROWTH ACCELERATOR

The Health Technology Catalyst (CTS), founded in 2008 as a not-for-profit organization, is an à la carte growth accelerator which responds to the challenges and needs of each startup. Its mission: catalyze the growth of life sciences startups, particularly in medical technology and digital health, by offering customized acceleration services....

INNOVATION Quebec

COREM

Corem- Is a centre of expertise and innovation in mineral processing with the largest concentration of resources dedicated to research and innovation in this field in Canada

Est un centre d’expertise et d’innovations en traitement de minerais regroupant la plus grande concentration de ressources dédiées à la recherche et l’innovation dans ce domaine au Canada.

Étant une organisation à but non lucratif, Corem œuvre à l’amélioration de la compétitivité de l’industrie minière et la réduction de l’impact environnemental par l’industrialisation de solutions innovantes. Pour ce faire, Corem travaille en étroite collaboration avec ses membres et clients des compagnies minières canadiennes et internationales, et ses partenaires...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

STEADFAST

MAKING IT WORK

Steadfast began in 1998 as an internet-technology passion project for Steadfast’s Founder, Karl Zimmerman, when he was only 14 years old. Karl’s dream to help companies with their data hosting and security needs started early on, and through these relationships, Karl learned there was a frustrating gap with many hosting...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

THE MUNICIPALITY OF OEIRAS ARTS AND CULTURE

THE MUNICIPALITY OF OEIRAS ARTS AND CULTURE-Oeiras

Oeiras, Facing Its Future

In recent decades, Oeiras has seen some very significant changes. Namely, the housing qualification cycle – Oeiras was the first municipality in the country to eliminate shanties, providing decent housing to all residents. The cycle of attracting business, science and innovation is also worth mentioning; Oeiras is home to the...

INNOVATION Quebec

ITEGA

CCTT IN PACKAGING AND FOOD ENGINEERING

Collège de Maisonneuve’s Institut de technologie des emballages et du génie alimentaire (ITEGA) is a college centre for technology transfer (CCTT) specializing in the agri-food sector. Our mission is to assist businesses in developing and implementing new packaging and food processing technologies to help them increase their competitiveness and take...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Breezy HR

Helps You Find Your Next A-Player, Sooner

Hiring doesn’t have to be messy. Say Sayonara! to the stacks of resumes cluttering up your workspace, and let Breezy help you find your next A-player—sooner. With Breezy, you’ll automate time-consuming hiring tasks like advertising your jobs, emailing and texting candidates, scheduling interviews, and gathering feedback from your team. Breezy...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

YORKTEL

YOUR CATALYST FOR COLLABORATION IN AV, IT, AND VOICE

In a world where the only constant is change, the ability to adapt and innovate is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. Within the increasingly dynamic collaboration industry, Yorktel stands as a shining example of a company that embodies these qualities. Their journey as a Managed Collaboration Services Provider...

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...

INNOVATION Quebec

Génome Québec

A hidden jewel in Québec’s crown- Genomics – Attracting investment and talent

GÉNOME QUÉBEC was established in 2000, in the wake of the first whole sequencing of the human genome. Member of Genome Canada’s nationwide network, its mission is to support the strategic and scientific development of genomics in Québec. In collaboration with its partners, Génome Québec has invested more than $1...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

HOTEL & CONGRES TER ELST

HOTEL & CONGRES TER ELST-A PLACE TO ENJOY THE PEACE AND QUIET YOU NEED IN GREEN SURROUNDINGS

A PLACE TO ENJOY THE PEACE AND QUIET YOU NEED IN GREEN SURROUNDINGS, AND ONLY A STONE’S THROW AWAY FROM THE HEART OF ANTWERP

After Hotel & Congress Ter Elst was taken over in 2011 and thanks to a full transformation of the company, it became one of the major key players in the Meetings & Events industry in the Antwerp region. “We don’t do anything else, we just do it a different way”...

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