Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Miami
Riposte
A lifestyle brand that enhances our sense of belonging
Riposte is a lifestyle brand that enhances our sense of belonging, thanks to its genuine designs made by local street-artists, printed or embroidered on clothes made of organic fabrics. Our motto: Reliable fashion, Local soul. The brand was founded in May 2019 by Nicolas Riviere, a French entrepreneur based in...
INNOVATION Quebec
Aliments Santé
Le Créneau d’excellence Aliments Santé est un regroupement de transformateurs alimentaires et d’acteurs du secteur qui collaborent étroitement à positionner l’innovation au cœur de leurs actions afin de développer et de mettre en marché des produits alimentaires sains, innovants et à valeur ajoutée
Soutenue par la démarche ACCORD du ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie et par la Ville de Québec, Aliments Santé accompagne les transformateurs dans la mise en œuvre de projets collaboratifs favorisant le développement de connaissances et dans la réalisation d’activités de maillage afin de créer des opportunités...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
//KOOD
FROM TAXI DRIVER TO PROGRAMMER WITH //KOOD PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING
When //kood’s first coding school, kood/Jõhvi, was founded in Estonia, it was an ambitious experiment to see if a practical, flexible programming school could be built to adapt quickly to the needs of the modern job market. Instead of following a traditional academic calendar or rigid curriculum, the goal was...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
= SPACE
WE BELIEVE THAT ACCESS + RESOURCES =SPACE & OPPORTUNITIES
=SPACE strives to create a unique culture and positive sharespace. Headquartered in the City of Newark, our sharespace provides resources for startups, coaching for tech companies and an ecosystem for artists to share their work and thrive. We offer programming to help build, grow and scale businesses, with the vast...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
Stockholm Stad
Stockholm is Building Tomorrow's Innovation Leaders
Stockholm has firmly established itself as one of the world’s most dynamic innovation and technology hubs. Known for its thriving startup ecosystem, cutting-edge research, and a strong culture of collaboration, the Swedish capital consistently ranks among the top cities for entrepreneurship and technological advancement. With a highly educated workforce, a...
INNOVATE® Miami
Pathwaves
Providing Mental Health as well as Performance Improvement Services utilizing neurotechnology equipment
Pathwaves is a Miami-based Biopsychology Digital Therapeutics company providing Mental Health as well as Performance Improvement Services utilizing neurotechnology equipment combined with timeless cognitive behavioral therapy and/or coaching techniques. Neural Empowerment is their proprietary process which begins with a Quantification of Mental Function. A vision for the future “Our goal...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
ICI (INSTITUTO DAS CIDADES INTELIGENTES)
TECHNOLOGY THAT CONNECTS CITIES AND PEOPLE
A SMART CITY IS ONLY MADE WITH GREAT CARE, PLANNING, MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, AND TECHNOLOGY. For over 25 years, the Institute of Smart Cities (ICI), a social organization located in Curitiba, has been involved in developing Information Technology and Communication solutions for public management. With recognized experience throughout Brazil in the...
INNOVATION Quebec
PARI-G
REGIONAL SUPPORT PLATFORM FOR INNOVATION – ENGINEERING (PARI-G)
The need for companies to innovate is no longer to be demonstrated in a world where product development is happening on increasingly shorter cycles and where competition is more intense and less predictable. Innovation, whether it is related to the company’s products or its processes and equipment, is essential. Recognizing...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
POLYCADE
Reimagining Arcade Gaming For The Modern Day
Polycade is the gaming platform for in-person play. The Polycade software powers PC-based consoles and arcade machines, including their proprietary commercial-grade two and four-player arcade machines. The software features are designed to support in-person and location-based gaming, while connecting these physical communities with their digital counterparts — features like small-pond...
INNOVATION Quebec
Xn Québec
Mobiliser la créativité numérique au service de l’innovation
Xn Québec est l’association des producteur. rice.s d’expériences numériques du Québec. L’association regroupe les principaux acteurs de l’industrie de la créativité numérique, soit plus de 165 studios membres – producteur.rice.s de contenu, original ou de commande, pour différentes plateformes, lieux et espaces. Elle représente les intérêts de l’industrie auprès des...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
Bristol & Bath Cyber
Is Passionate About Bringing People Together From Different Backgrounds Into Cyber. Diversity Is Key To Enabling Our Industry To Flourish
Bristol and Bath Cyber is a community of cyber entrepreneurs, employers, practitioners, educators, investors and collaborators (and those with a general interest!), who engage on a regular basis to share expertise and wisdom, to encourage innovation and best practice, and to act as a cyber focal point for the region....
INNOVATE™ Kenya
EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS
THE IMPACT OF STARTUP GRIND GLOBAL AND ITS LOCAL REACH
Startup Grind Global stands as the world’s largest startup community, uniting founders, innovators, and creators on a global scale. With a mission to provide startups everywhere with the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies, Startup Grind Global has become a beacon of support and...
INNOVATE® South Florida
Palm Beach State College
THE FUTURE IS HERE
THE FUTURE IS HERE Palm Beach State College prepares the workforce of Palm Beach County for the jobs of the future with more than 130 programs of study, including certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs in high demand fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and medical imaging. Founded in 1933...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
LINK MONITORAMENTO
DRIVING SUCCESS: CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF INNOVATION WITH LINK MONITORAMENTO
Founded in Curitiba, a city known for its innovation and entrepreneurship, Link Monitoramento is a pioneer in the Brazilian market for advanced monitoring and telematics, operating as the first franchisor in the sector. In 2024, the company celebrates its 15th anniversary, marking a milestone in its history of innovation and...
INNOVATION Quebec
Cteau
THE FUTURE OF WATER: A GLOBAL CONCERN!
Cteau – The Water Technology Centre has been devoting all its efforts to this issue since 2008. It is the only technology transfer centre dedicated to water technologies and ecological water management. With its multidisciplinary team of microbiologists, chemists, engineers (water, civil, process and mechanical) and test and analytical chemistry...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
PCG SOFTWARE
THE TRAILBLAZING DIGITAL SOLUTIONS STARTUP DRIVING INNOVATION IN BOTSWANA AND SOON AFRICA!
PCG Software is a multi-award-winning, youth-led software development startup that offers bespoke digital solutions. We offer a diverse range of services including planning and consulting, back-end integrations, application development, testing and maintenance to deliver quality software apps that work across multiple platforms and devices. From left to right: Michael Mavuso –...
INNOVATE® Nashville
InPaceline
Riding Alongside Entrepreneurs
“You are the most qualified person to help the person you used to be.” This belief is the foundation of InPaceline, a venture studio model built by Clay Banks, a serial entrepreneur, mentor, investor, and endurance athlete. After years of scaling mountains – both literal and entrepreneurial – Banks is...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Anand Sweets-Spreading Happiness, Sweetly
Pivoting from an old school traditional mithai brand to the go-to brand for every celebration, Anand Sweets has used every technological aid to gallop ahead in its category. What is now one of South India’s largest sweets’ brands started its story with one man’s dream to revolutionise the sweetmeat industry and ‘make...
INNOVATE® Blockchain
MetaVRse
Is On A Mission To Unlock The Power Of XR For Everyone
MetaVRse is a proprietary, code-optional, web platform that makes it easy to create & share interactive 3D/XR experiences instantly to over 7b compatible devices from a one-click publish. In 2010, we introduced Emulator, the world’s first touchscreen performance system for DJ’s. After being invited to perform at Curiosity Camp (Eric...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
TOOMAS ALTNURME
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN ART, INNOVATION, AND SUSTAINABILITY
Few artists can claim to move as fluidly between continents, disciplines, and cultures as Dr. Toomas Altnurme. An Estonian sculptor, painter, designer, educator, and cultural ambassador, his creative life is a testament to how art can transcend geography and time. “I’ve always believed art is a universal language,” says Dr....
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
EL CAMINO TRAVEL
Pioneering the Future of Travel
Pioneering the Future of Travel El Camino Travel is revolutionizing the world of travel for the modern, adventurous woman. With a daring vision and a commitment to responsible tourism, El Camino Travel has redefined what it means to explore the world. Led by the passionate CEO, Katalina Mayorga, the company’s...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Benore Logistic Systems, Inc.
Driving Excellence
Benore Logistic Systems, Inc. stands as a testament to unwavering commitment, family heritage, and industry-leading innovation. Founded with a vision to redefine logistics, the company has grown into a powerhouse, seamlessly integrating transportation, warehousing, and supply chain solutions for some of the world’s leading industries. From its inception, Benore Logistic...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Bluewave
Deodorize Items With Its Proprietary Ozone Infusion Technology
BLUEWAVE Technologies is a healthtech startup and the creator of the BLUEWAVE, a device that can deodorize items with its proprietary ozone infusion technology in as little as 5 minutes, without using any water, detergents, or added chemicals. The device is completely closed loop and filters out all of the...
INNOVATION Quebec
MEDTECH CANADA
Advocate for Healthcare Innovation
For five decades, Medtech Canada has been a strong advocate for healthcare innovation in Quebec. As the national association representing the medical technology industry, our members provide innovations that are used every day to diagnose, treat, and enhance the quality of life of patients in Canada, and around the world....
INNOVATE® Miami
Riposte
A lifestyle brand that enhances our sense of belonging
Riposte is a lifestyle brand that enhances our sense of belonging, thanks to its genuine designs made by local street-artists, printed or embroidered on clothes made of organic fabrics. Our motto: Reliable fashion, Local soul. The brand was founded in May 2019 by Nicolas Riviere, a French entrepreneur based in...
INNOVATION Quebec
Aliments Santé
Le Créneau d’excellence Aliments Santé est un regroupement de transformateurs alimentaires et d’acteurs du secteur qui collaborent étroitement à positionner l’innovation au cœur de leurs actions afin de développer et de mettre en marché des produits alimentaires sains, innovants et à valeur ajoutée
Soutenue par la démarche ACCORD du ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie et par la Ville de Québec, Aliments Santé accompagne les transformateurs dans la mise en œuvre de projets collaboratifs favorisant le développement de connaissances et dans la réalisation d’activités de maillage afin de créer des opportunités...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
//KOOD
FROM TAXI DRIVER TO PROGRAMMER WITH //KOOD PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING
When //kood’s first coding school, kood/Jõhvi, was founded in Estonia, it was an ambitious experiment to see if a practical, flexible programming school could be built to adapt quickly to the needs of the modern job market. Instead of following a traditional academic calendar or rigid curriculum, the goal was...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
= SPACE
WE BELIEVE THAT ACCESS + RESOURCES =SPACE & OPPORTUNITIES
=SPACE strives to create a unique culture and positive sharespace. Headquartered in the City of Newark, our sharespace provides resources for startups, coaching for tech companies and an ecosystem for artists to share their work and thrive. We offer programming to help build, grow and scale businesses, with the vast...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
Stockholm Stad
Stockholm is Building Tomorrow's Innovation Leaders
Stockholm has firmly established itself as one of the world’s most dynamic innovation and technology hubs. Known for its thriving startup ecosystem, cutting-edge research, and a strong culture of collaboration, the Swedish capital consistently ranks among the top cities for entrepreneurship and technological advancement. With a highly educated workforce, a...
INNOVATE® Miami
Pathwaves
Providing Mental Health as well as Performance Improvement Services utilizing neurotechnology equipment
Pathwaves is a Miami-based Biopsychology Digital Therapeutics company providing Mental Health as well as Performance Improvement Services utilizing neurotechnology equipment combined with timeless cognitive behavioral therapy and/or coaching techniques. Neural Empowerment is their proprietary process which begins with a Quantification of Mental Function. A vision for the future “Our goal...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
ICI (INSTITUTO DAS CIDADES INTELIGENTES)
TECHNOLOGY THAT CONNECTS CITIES AND PEOPLE
A SMART CITY IS ONLY MADE WITH GREAT CARE, PLANNING, MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, AND TECHNOLOGY. For over 25 years, the Institute of Smart Cities (ICI), a social organization located in Curitiba, has been involved in developing Information Technology and Communication solutions for public management. With recognized experience throughout Brazil in the...
INNOVATION Quebec
PARI-G
REGIONAL SUPPORT PLATFORM FOR INNOVATION – ENGINEERING (PARI-G)
The need for companies to innovate is no longer to be demonstrated in a world where product development is happening on increasingly shorter cycles and where competition is more intense and less predictable. Innovation, whether it is related to the company’s products or its processes and equipment, is essential. Recognizing...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
POLYCADE
Reimagining Arcade Gaming For The Modern Day
Polycade is the gaming platform for in-person play. The Polycade software powers PC-based consoles and arcade machines, including their proprietary commercial-grade two and four-player arcade machines. The software features are designed to support in-person and location-based gaming, while connecting these physical communities with their digital counterparts — features like small-pond...
INNOVATION Quebec
Xn Québec
Mobiliser la créativité numérique au service de l’innovation
Xn Québec est l’association des producteur. rice.s d’expériences numériques du Québec. L’association regroupe les principaux acteurs de l’industrie de la créativité numérique, soit plus de 165 studios membres – producteur.rice.s de contenu, original ou de commande, pour différentes plateformes, lieux et espaces. Elle représente les intérêts de l’industrie auprès des...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
Bristol & Bath Cyber
Is Passionate About Bringing People Together From Different Backgrounds Into Cyber. Diversity Is Key To Enabling Our Industry To Flourish
Bristol and Bath Cyber is a community of cyber entrepreneurs, employers, practitioners, educators, investors and collaborators (and those with a general interest!), who engage on a regular basis to share expertise and wisdom, to encourage innovation and best practice, and to act as a cyber focal point for the region....
INNOVATE™ Kenya
EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS
THE IMPACT OF STARTUP GRIND GLOBAL AND ITS LOCAL REACH
Startup Grind Global stands as the world’s largest startup community, uniting founders, innovators, and creators on a global scale. With a mission to provide startups everywhere with the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies, Startup Grind Global has become a beacon of support and...
INNOVATE® South Florida
Palm Beach State College
THE FUTURE IS HERE
THE FUTURE IS HERE Palm Beach State College prepares the workforce of Palm Beach County for the jobs of the future with more than 130 programs of study, including certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs in high demand fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and medical imaging. Founded in 1933...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
LINK MONITORAMENTO
DRIVING SUCCESS: CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF INNOVATION WITH LINK MONITORAMENTO
Founded in Curitiba, a city known for its innovation and entrepreneurship, Link Monitoramento is a pioneer in the Brazilian market for advanced monitoring and telematics, operating as the first franchisor in the sector. In 2024, the company celebrates its 15th anniversary, marking a milestone in its history of innovation and...
INNOVATION Quebec
Cteau
THE FUTURE OF WATER: A GLOBAL CONCERN!
Cteau – The Water Technology Centre has been devoting all its efforts to this issue since 2008. It is the only technology transfer centre dedicated to water technologies and ecological water management. With its multidisciplinary team of microbiologists, chemists, engineers (water, civil, process and mechanical) and test and analytical chemistry...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
PCG SOFTWARE
THE TRAILBLAZING DIGITAL SOLUTIONS STARTUP DRIVING INNOVATION IN BOTSWANA AND SOON AFRICA!
PCG Software is a multi-award-winning, youth-led software development startup that offers bespoke digital solutions. We offer a diverse range of services including planning and consulting, back-end integrations, application development, testing and maintenance to deliver quality software apps that work across multiple platforms and devices. From left to right: Michael Mavuso –...
INNOVATE® Nashville
InPaceline
Riding Alongside Entrepreneurs
“You are the most qualified person to help the person you used to be.” This belief is the foundation of InPaceline, a venture studio model built by Clay Banks, a serial entrepreneur, mentor, investor, and endurance athlete. After years of scaling mountains – both literal and entrepreneurial – Banks is...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Anand Sweets-Spreading Happiness, Sweetly
Pivoting from an old school traditional mithai brand to the go-to brand for every celebration, Anand Sweets has used every technological aid to gallop ahead in its category. What is now one of South India’s largest sweets’ brands started its story with one man’s dream to revolutionise the sweetmeat industry and ‘make...
INNOVATE® Blockchain
MetaVRse
Is On A Mission To Unlock The Power Of XR For Everyone
MetaVRse is a proprietary, code-optional, web platform that makes it easy to create & share interactive 3D/XR experiences instantly to over 7b compatible devices from a one-click publish. In 2010, we introduced Emulator, the world’s first touchscreen performance system for DJ’s. After being invited to perform at Curiosity Camp (Eric...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
TOOMAS ALTNURME
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN ART, INNOVATION, AND SUSTAINABILITY
Few artists can claim to move as fluidly between continents, disciplines, and cultures as Dr. Toomas Altnurme. An Estonian sculptor, painter, designer, educator, and cultural ambassador, his creative life is a testament to how art can transcend geography and time. “I’ve always believed art is a universal language,” says Dr....
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
EL CAMINO TRAVEL
Pioneering the Future of Travel
Pioneering the Future of Travel El Camino Travel is revolutionizing the world of travel for the modern, adventurous woman. With a daring vision and a commitment to responsible tourism, El Camino Travel has redefined what it means to explore the world. Led by the passionate CEO, Katalina Mayorga, the company’s...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Benore Logistic Systems, Inc.
Driving Excellence
Benore Logistic Systems, Inc. stands as a testament to unwavering commitment, family heritage, and industry-leading innovation. Founded with a vision to redefine logistics, the company has grown into a powerhouse, seamlessly integrating transportation, warehousing, and supply chain solutions for some of the world’s leading industries. From its inception, Benore Logistic...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Bluewave
Deodorize Items With Its Proprietary Ozone Infusion Technology
BLUEWAVE Technologies is a healthtech startup and the creator of the BLUEWAVE, a device that can deodorize items with its proprietary ozone infusion technology in as little as 5 minutes, without using any water, detergents, or added chemicals. The device is completely closed loop and filters out all of the...
INNOVATION Quebec
MEDTECH CANADA
Advocate for Healthcare Innovation
For five decades, Medtech Canada has been a strong advocate for healthcare innovation in Quebec. As the national association representing the medical technology industry, our members provide innovations that are used every day to diagnose, treat, and enhance the quality of life of patients in Canada, and around the world....