Stories of Innovation
Global Innovation Spotlight
GLYCANOSTICS
Is A Young MedTech Company Established In Bratislava In 2017. It Uses Its Unique, Patented Technology To Analyse Glycans (Complex Sugars Attached To Proteins) Changes On Selected Serum Markers To Diagnose Cancer In Early Stage
Early diagnostics of cancer is of a great importance, since screening methods are either inaccurate or completely missing. At the same time, early cancer diagnostics represents one of the key success factors for successful treatment. Glycans are a “third alphabet” of biology – in addition to DNA and proteins, they...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
SAWAI FRAGRANCES USA
PERFECTING THE ART OF FRAGRANCE SINCE 1965
Born in India in 1965, Sawai Fragrances is a traditional Indian manufacturing business that is changing the way the world sees (or smells) perfume, in its new avatar in New Jersey. Sawai Fragrances was founded by Mr. Sawailal Jain in Kanauj, India – an area that is home to a...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
SECCIONAL
THE COMPANY’S HISTORY IS INTERTWINED WITH ITS TRADITION OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION
Since 1976, Seccional researches, designs and manufactures innovative and robust solutions for the telecommunications, lighting, power transmission and wind turbine markets. The company’s laboratories and factories are located in two units in the Industrial City of Curitiba (CIC), totaling facilities of 120,000m², offering a high level of productivity and design,...
INNOVATION Quebec
NOKIA BELL LABS
A CENTURY OF INNOVATION AT THE FLAGSHIP TELECOM RESEARCH INSTITUTE
For nearly a century, Bell Labs has been revolutionizing the telecommunications industry from its headquarters in Murray Hill, New Jersey. The facility has been a hotbed of innovation for the renowned industrial research institute. Perhaps Bell Labs’ greatest brainchild, the transistor, was first demonstrated there in 1947. Groundbreaking inventions in...
INNOVATE® Detroit
StockX
Leading Next Gen Retail
The Birth of a Marketplace Revolution. In 2016, in downtown Detroit, a disruptive idea took shape—one that would forever change the way people buy and sell limited-edition sneakers, streetwear, and collectibles. StockX, the brainchild of Greg Schwartz, Josh Luber, Dan Gilbert, and Chris Kaufman, was built on a simple yet...
INNOVATION Quebec
THE CREATIVE DESTRUCTION LAB (CDL)
IS A UNIQUE PROGRAM FOR MASSIVELY SCALABLE SCIENCE-BASED TECHNOLOGY STARTUPS.
The Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a unique program for massively scalable science-based technology startups. The program supports companies from around the world that have the potential to transform our social, industrial, and economic landscape. Ventures meet with mentors at four objective setting sessions over the course of nine months....
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
NUBIAN SEED (PTY) LTD
BEAUTY ROOTED IN NATURE AND INDIGENOUSLY INSPIRED BY AFRICA
Established in 2016, Nubian Seed (PTY) Ltd is a green beauty manufacturer of natural and organic personal care products, made using raw plant based ingredients which are indigenous to the African continent. The Nubian Seed product range is a reflection of Africa’s bio diversity, as well as global growing interest...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
HAX
SOLVING HARD PROBLEMS WITH HARD TECH
SOSV’S HAX is the world’s most active early stage investor in hard tech – the difficult to build physical tech at the forefront of science and engineering in disciplines like robotics, material science, and chemistry. Many investors have shied away from hard tech, and the last 30 years of the...
INNOVATE™ Logistics
OMP
THE ROAD TO RESILIENCE: HOW BUSINESSES STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE WITH ADVANCED SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING
The world today is dynamic and disruptive, making supply chains more complex than ever before. With the rise of globalization, collaboration among different players in the supply chain is crucial. Business leaders, supply chain planners, financial teams, and technology teams all have their own concerns. As if that weren’t enough,...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
UNIVERSIDADE POSITIVO
STANDS AS A PILLAR OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WITH A RICH HISTORY OF 35-YEARS
Focused on professional excellence, the university has played a pivotal role in shaping over 10 thousand entrepreneurs in the past 20 years, leading to the establishment of 24 thousand businesses nationwide. Committed to sustainable development since 2019, Universidade Positivo incorporates the United Nation’s sustainable development goals into every facet of...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
E-RESIDENCY
THE FUTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
With 100% of its public services digitalized and a streamlined, business-friendly environment, Estonia has established itself as a strategic destination for those looking to expand their business, launch operations, or work in the European Union. Internationally recognised as the world’s most digital nation, Estonia promotes initiatives such as e-Residency to...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
SMALL & LOCAL
REDEFINING LOCAL CONNECTIONS: THE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND PLATFORM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES & BUY LOCAL SHOPPERS
Many online users face a similar dilemma: they love supporting local but are too tempted by the ease of filling up their Big Box Store online shopping cart and pressing “Order.” If only there was another option—one that could effortlessly help users find and buy from local businesses instead. Good...
INNOVATION Quebec
INSTITUT DE RECHERCHE SUR L’HYDROGÈNE (IRH)
Fondé en 1994, l’Institut de recherche sur l’hydrogène (IRH) de l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières est un des centres les plus expérimentés et reconnus dans le domaine de la recherche et du développement des technologies de l’hydrogène. L’IRH se donne pour mission de répondre à l’urgence climatique par la formation,...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
Intrapreneurial Capital
Breaking Barriers: Meet the Trio that's Transforming Intrapreneurship from Buzzword to Business Strategy
Albert Bengtson, Birgitte Stjärne, and Roland Williams bring a dynamic blend of expertise and proven strategies that drive transformative innovation in the corporate world. As seasoned leaders in business development, creative strategy, and innovation management, they provide powerful insights tailored to today’s complex and competitive landscape. Their approach empowers organizations...
INNOVATE® Georgia
UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA
INNOVATING TOMORROW: UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA’S CUTTING-EDGE APPROACH TO EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Nestled in the heart of Georgia, the University of West Georgia (UWG) stands as a beacon of innovation and research, setting the stage for a future in which creativity and entrepreneurial spirit thrive. As the seventh-largest public university in the state, UWG is not just an institution of higher learning;...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
STARTUP DAY
A COMMUNITY-POWERED FESTIVAL FOR BOLD INNOVATORS
sTARTUp Has ‘Tartu’ in its name – and that’s no coincidence. sTARTUp Day, Northern Europe’s most startup-minded business festival, is a unique event that thrives on the power of its community. Born from a shared vision in a sauna in 2015, it has evolved into a world-class gathering in Tartu,...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
TORONTO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
Is One Of Toronto’s Premier Start-Up Incubators And Accelerators With A Rich History Dating Back Three Decades
Since its inception, TBDC has worked with thousands of entrepreneurs by helping them build and grow their ideas. TBDC helps international entrepreneurs aggressively scale up and choose Canada to grow their businesses. To date, TBDC has helped over 9,000 domestic and international entrepreneurial businesses establish themselves in Toronto and Ontario...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
FLOW COMMUNICATIONS
WHERE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MAGIC HAPPENS
Flow Communications believes in working with great people, on work it loves, and on work that will make the world a better place. That’s not a glib statement. Indeed, it goes to the very heart of what kind of company Flow is: it speaks to its values and integrity, how...
INNOVATION Quebec
INÉDI
CCTT IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Industrial designers contribute to the creation of the products that you interact with. Whether you are a farmer, athlete, therapist, circus performer or manufacturer, it is likely that an industrial designer has been involved in the design of the experiences, services and products that you use on a daily basis....
INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2
MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES
FOOD, HOPE, DIGNITY … AND THE MOST TALKED ABOUT NEIGHBORHOOD IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
What started as five men in Austin, Texas answering God’s call to “love your neighbor” by serving meals out of the back of a green minivan has turned into one of the country’s most innovative approaches for mitigating homelessness. In 1998, the seed of the idea for Mobile Loaves &...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
MONLLOR CAPITAL PARTNERS
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF PUERTO RICO
With over 27 years of global private equity and investment banking experience, Jose A. Torres returns to Puerto Rico to bring innovation to the alternative assets and private equity industry. INNOVATION IN ALTERNATIVE ASSETSMonllor Capital Partners LLC (“MCP”) was founded in 2018 by Jose A. Torres, as a minority-owned alternative...
INNOVATION Quebec
MAIN
IS THE MOVEMENT OF QUEBEC INNOVATION ACCELERATORS
Since 2016, we have firmly embraced the notion that by promoting collaboration and the mutual exchange of practices and resources (movement) among all those involved in accelerating startup growth (accelerators), we can amplify the impact of startups (innovation) from all regions of Quebec. Our goal is to ensure that every...
INNOVATE® Seattle
WYZE
REVOLUTIONIZING SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY WITH INNOVATION AND AFFORDABILITY
In an era where technology is advancing at breakneck speed, Wyze has emerged as a leader in the smart home revolution. Since 2017, the company has been committed to making cutting-edge products that allow more people to experience the benefits of modern technology in their everyday lives. With an array...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
Maria Middelares
Innovation at the Heart of Patient Care
Maria Middelares, a non-profit organisation that comprises two general hospitals, two medical centres and a logistics center, has evolved from a centuries-long tradition to a center of innovation, prioritizing organizational excellence and enriched patient experience. With a clear and straightforward objective, Maria Middelares is committed to keeping people healthy through...
Global Innovation Spotlight
GLYCANOSTICS
Is A Young MedTech Company Established In Bratislava In 2017. It Uses Its Unique, Patented Technology To Analyse Glycans (Complex Sugars Attached To Proteins) Changes On Selected Serum Markers To Diagnose Cancer In Early Stage
Early diagnostics of cancer is of a great importance, since screening methods are either inaccurate or completely missing. At the same time, early cancer diagnostics represents one of the key success factors for successful treatment. Glycans are a “third alphabet” of biology – in addition to DNA and proteins, they...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
SAWAI FRAGRANCES USA
PERFECTING THE ART OF FRAGRANCE SINCE 1965
Born in India in 1965, Sawai Fragrances is a traditional Indian manufacturing business that is changing the way the world sees (or smells) perfume, in its new avatar in New Jersey. Sawai Fragrances was founded by Mr. Sawailal Jain in Kanauj, India – an area that is home to a...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
SECCIONAL
THE COMPANY’S HISTORY IS INTERTWINED WITH ITS TRADITION OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION
Since 1976, Seccional researches, designs and manufactures innovative and robust solutions for the telecommunications, lighting, power transmission and wind turbine markets. The company’s laboratories and factories are located in two units in the Industrial City of Curitiba (CIC), totaling facilities of 120,000m², offering a high level of productivity and design,...
INNOVATION Quebec
NOKIA BELL LABS
A CENTURY OF INNOVATION AT THE FLAGSHIP TELECOM RESEARCH INSTITUTE
For nearly a century, Bell Labs has been revolutionizing the telecommunications industry from its headquarters in Murray Hill, New Jersey. The facility has been a hotbed of innovation for the renowned industrial research institute. Perhaps Bell Labs’ greatest brainchild, the transistor, was first demonstrated there in 1947. Groundbreaking inventions in...
INNOVATE® Detroit
StockX
Leading Next Gen Retail
The Birth of a Marketplace Revolution. In 2016, in downtown Detroit, a disruptive idea took shape—one that would forever change the way people buy and sell limited-edition sneakers, streetwear, and collectibles. StockX, the brainchild of Greg Schwartz, Josh Luber, Dan Gilbert, and Chris Kaufman, was built on a simple yet...
INNOVATION Quebec
THE CREATIVE DESTRUCTION LAB (CDL)
IS A UNIQUE PROGRAM FOR MASSIVELY SCALABLE SCIENCE-BASED TECHNOLOGY STARTUPS.
The Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a unique program for massively scalable science-based technology startups. The program supports companies from around the world that have the potential to transform our social, industrial, and economic landscape. Ventures meet with mentors at four objective setting sessions over the course of nine months....
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
NUBIAN SEED (PTY) LTD
BEAUTY ROOTED IN NATURE AND INDIGENOUSLY INSPIRED BY AFRICA
Established in 2016, Nubian Seed (PTY) Ltd is a green beauty manufacturer of natural and organic personal care products, made using raw plant based ingredients which are indigenous to the African continent. The Nubian Seed product range is a reflection of Africa’s bio diversity, as well as global growing interest...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
HAX
SOLVING HARD PROBLEMS WITH HARD TECH
SOSV’S HAX is the world’s most active early stage investor in hard tech – the difficult to build physical tech at the forefront of science and engineering in disciplines like robotics, material science, and chemistry. Many investors have shied away from hard tech, and the last 30 years of the...
INNOVATE™ Logistics
OMP
THE ROAD TO RESILIENCE: HOW BUSINESSES STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE WITH ADVANCED SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING
The world today is dynamic and disruptive, making supply chains more complex than ever before. With the rise of globalization, collaboration among different players in the supply chain is crucial. Business leaders, supply chain planners, financial teams, and technology teams all have their own concerns. As if that weren’t enough,...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
UNIVERSIDADE POSITIVO
STANDS AS A PILLAR OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WITH A RICH HISTORY OF 35-YEARS
Focused on professional excellence, the university has played a pivotal role in shaping over 10 thousand entrepreneurs in the past 20 years, leading to the establishment of 24 thousand businesses nationwide. Committed to sustainable development since 2019, Universidade Positivo incorporates the United Nation’s sustainable development goals into every facet of...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
E-RESIDENCY
THE FUTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
With 100% of its public services digitalized and a streamlined, business-friendly environment, Estonia has established itself as a strategic destination for those looking to expand their business, launch operations, or work in the European Union. Internationally recognised as the world’s most digital nation, Estonia promotes initiatives such as e-Residency to...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
SMALL & LOCAL
REDEFINING LOCAL CONNECTIONS: THE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND PLATFORM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES & BUY LOCAL SHOPPERS
Many online users face a similar dilemma: they love supporting local but are too tempted by the ease of filling up their Big Box Store online shopping cart and pressing “Order.” If only there was another option—one that could effortlessly help users find and buy from local businesses instead. Good...
INNOVATION Quebec
INSTITUT DE RECHERCHE SUR L’HYDROGÈNE (IRH)
Fondé en 1994, l’Institut de recherche sur l’hydrogène (IRH) de l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières est un des centres les plus expérimentés et reconnus dans le domaine de la recherche et du développement des technologies de l’hydrogène. L’IRH se donne pour mission de répondre à l’urgence climatique par la formation,...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
Intrapreneurial Capital
Breaking Barriers: Meet the Trio that's Transforming Intrapreneurship from Buzzword to Business Strategy
Albert Bengtson, Birgitte Stjärne, and Roland Williams bring a dynamic blend of expertise and proven strategies that drive transformative innovation in the corporate world. As seasoned leaders in business development, creative strategy, and innovation management, they provide powerful insights tailored to today’s complex and competitive landscape. Their approach empowers organizations...
INNOVATE® Georgia
UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA
INNOVATING TOMORROW: UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA’S CUTTING-EDGE APPROACH TO EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Nestled in the heart of Georgia, the University of West Georgia (UWG) stands as a beacon of innovation and research, setting the stage for a future in which creativity and entrepreneurial spirit thrive. As the seventh-largest public university in the state, UWG is not just an institution of higher learning;...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
STARTUP DAY
A COMMUNITY-POWERED FESTIVAL FOR BOLD INNOVATORS
sTARTUp Has ‘Tartu’ in its name – and that’s no coincidence. sTARTUp Day, Northern Europe’s most startup-minded business festival, is a unique event that thrives on the power of its community. Born from a shared vision in a sauna in 2015, it has evolved into a world-class gathering in Tartu,...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
TORONTO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
Is One Of Toronto’s Premier Start-Up Incubators And Accelerators With A Rich History Dating Back Three Decades
Since its inception, TBDC has worked with thousands of entrepreneurs by helping them build and grow their ideas. TBDC helps international entrepreneurs aggressively scale up and choose Canada to grow their businesses. To date, TBDC has helped over 9,000 domestic and international entrepreneurial businesses establish themselves in Toronto and Ontario...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
FLOW COMMUNICATIONS
WHERE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MAGIC HAPPENS
Flow Communications believes in working with great people, on work it loves, and on work that will make the world a better place. That’s not a glib statement. Indeed, it goes to the very heart of what kind of company Flow is: it speaks to its values and integrity, how...
INNOVATION Quebec
INÉDI
CCTT IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Industrial designers contribute to the creation of the products that you interact with. Whether you are a farmer, athlete, therapist, circus performer or manufacturer, it is likely that an industrial designer has been involved in the design of the experiences, services and products that you use on a daily basis....
INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2
MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES
FOOD, HOPE, DIGNITY … AND THE MOST TALKED ABOUT NEIGHBORHOOD IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
What started as five men in Austin, Texas answering God’s call to “love your neighbor” by serving meals out of the back of a green minivan has turned into one of the country’s most innovative approaches for mitigating homelessness. In 1998, the seed of the idea for Mobile Loaves &...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
MONLLOR CAPITAL PARTNERS
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF PUERTO RICO
With over 27 years of global private equity and investment banking experience, Jose A. Torres returns to Puerto Rico to bring innovation to the alternative assets and private equity industry. INNOVATION IN ALTERNATIVE ASSETSMonllor Capital Partners LLC (“MCP”) was founded in 2018 by Jose A. Torres, as a minority-owned alternative...
INNOVATION Quebec
MAIN
IS THE MOVEMENT OF QUEBEC INNOVATION ACCELERATORS
Since 2016, we have firmly embraced the notion that by promoting collaboration and the mutual exchange of practices and resources (movement) among all those involved in accelerating startup growth (accelerators), we can amplify the impact of startups (innovation) from all regions of Quebec. Our goal is to ensure that every...
INNOVATE® Seattle
WYZE
REVOLUTIONIZING SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY WITH INNOVATION AND AFFORDABILITY
In an era where technology is advancing at breakneck speed, Wyze has emerged as a leader in the smart home revolution. Since 2017, the company has been committed to making cutting-edge products that allow more people to experience the benefits of modern technology in their everyday lives. With an array...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
Maria Middelares
Innovation at the Heart of Patient Care
Maria Middelares, a non-profit organisation that comprises two general hospitals, two medical centres and a logistics center, has evolved from a centuries-long tradition to a center of innovation, prioritizing organizational excellence and enriched patient experience. With a clear and straightforward objective, Maria Middelares is committed to keeping people healthy through...