Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® South Florida

CORAL GABLES - THE CITY BEAUTIFUL

RECOGNIZED NATIONWIDE AS A LEADING SMART CITY

Coral Gables was founded on innovation, being one of the very first planned communities in the United States. Today, we’re known internationally as a Smart City, leveraging information and communication technologies and intelligent connected infrastructure to benefit our residents, employees, businesses, and visitors, as well as make our city more...

INNOVATE® Nashville

JULIE LILLISTON COMMUNICATIONS

WHEN INNOVATION MEETS EXPERTISE

Julie Lilliston Communications Shapes the Future of PR. When Julie Lilliston founded Julie Lilliston Communications in 2014, she envisioned more than just another public relations firm. Drawing from more than two decades of corporate communications expertise at global agencies Weber Shandwick and MSL Group, she set out to revolutionize how...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY

Supports a robust innovation ecosystem for life sciences companies, patient access to their discoveries, and New Jersey as a leading life sciences hub

HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY (HINJ): LEADING MEDICAL INNOVATION, ADVANCING GLOBAL HEALTH, DRIVING NEW JERSEY’S ECONOMY New Jersey is widely known as the “Medicine Chest of the World,” not only for its concentration of life sciences companies, but also for their historic commitment to innovation and improving global health. Founded...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

TROY JESSEE CONSTRUCTION

CARE BY DESIGN

“An emphasis on long-term relationships, coupled with an ethic that treats everyone with the highest degree of respect, has created beautiful construction and bonds that enrich the community.” How much architecture can you fit in a building? That’s a line as old as the construction industry itself – and one...

INNOVATE® Kansas City

CENTRIQ

OPENING NEW PATHWAYS INTO TECHNOLOGY

From classrooms and retail counters to military service and recent graduation, professionals from many backgrounds are finding their way into technology. Practical training provides the bridge that helps them build real-world skills and begin new careers. For more than three decades, Centriq Training has helped people take that step. Based...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

MY MODULAR

15-YEARS AGO, A VISIONARY ELECTRICIAN IDENTIFIED THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVOLUTIONIZE ELECTRICAL INSTALL

MyModular is a South Australian based modular and prefabricated electrical solutions provider. Our success stems from our relentless pursuit of change and exceptional delivery. With over 10 exciting innovation projects in progress, we are poised for domestic and international expansion. Through strategic investments in capability and capacity, we are primed...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

BRAINHI

BRAINHI-

We give superpowers to healthcare providers with an AI virtual assistant that rescues their missed calls and streamlines their operations

BrainHi is an artificial intelligence company based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. BrainHi’s mission is to accelerate the transition of healthcare organizations to a fully digital patient experience. BrainHi’s primary objectives are to help healthcare providers: BrainHi was founded in 2017 by Emmanuel and Israel, 2 engineers from the University...

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

GOSEC

20 YEARS OF INNOVATION EXCELLENCE, GOSEC SETS THE STANDARD FOR THE SHAPING OF THE FUTURE OF CYBERSEC

Back for its 20th year, GoSec is an annual conference where the best and brightest experts in IT security from across various sectors facilitate the exchange of ideas, open discussion, disseminate insights and develop lasting relationships that strengthen the cybersecurity community. Set in the world class city of Montréal in...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

ACTON IT

ACTON IT - Is Part Of Respol Group

Is Part Of Respol Group, A Global Player In The Pine Chemical Industry. Acton It Provides A Team With Extensive Experience In SAP Business One And SAP HANA From SAP, The World Leader In ERP Solutions.

We follow the latest trends in technology, offering the perfect fit to our customer’s needs, effective solutions that enhance business activity and leads to achieving competitive advantages.   All our products incorporate interoperability mechanisms for information systems, including support for Industry 4.0, namely IOT, Machine Learning and remote monitoring. Specific developments for...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Why Soft2Bet’s MEGA Platform Is Changing the Game

Soft2Bet’s MEGA Platform Redefines iGaming Growth in 2025

Most online casinos follow the same playbook: bright colors, big bonuses, and hope players stick around long enough to lose money. Soft2Bet decided that they were going to change the scene. In 2023, they launched MEGA: a platform that treats players like gamers instead of walking ATMs. Every bet becomes...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

THIRD-i MARKETING INTELLIGENCE

THIRD-i MARKETING INTELLIGENCE- NO MORE MYSTERY SHOPPERS – THIRD-i SMART POINT OF SALE DISPLAYS – A RETAIL INNOVATION FROM SOUTH AFRICA

NO MORE MYSTERY SHOPPERS – THIRD-i SMART POINT OF SALE DISPLAYS – A RETAIL INNOVATION FROM SOUTH AFRICA

The third eye represents intuition and insight—an inner vision and enlightenment beyond what the physical eye can see. Modern shoppers are increasingly time-starved and brand-agnostic. It is therefore imperative for brands to understand as much as they can about the people who are buying their products and how they feel...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

BMO

GARY CONKRIGHT

DRIVES INNOVATION WHERE WE WORK AND LIVE

ABOUT BMOFor over 200 years, BMO has been helping individuals and families, small and medium-sized businesses, corporations and institutions that form the backbone of the communities we serve. We are a highly diversified financial services provider, with a deep sense of purpose and a clear strategy for driving strong customer...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

CGI FEDERAL

SHADMAN HOSSAIN: DRIVING WEB3 ADOPTION IN GOVERNMENT AND BEYOND”

Shadman Hossain, Manager of Emerging Technologies Practice at CGI Federal, is playing a key role in bringing Web3 technology to government. As a leader in the fi eld of digital transformation, CGI Federal specializes in providing cutting-edge technology solutions to government and commercial clients. Hossain, with his expertise in emerging...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

CALGARY TECH JOURNAL

WHERE INNOVATORS MEET

Launched in 2022, Calgary Tech Journal (CTJ) strives to provide the most complete coverage of Calgary’s innovation ecosystem. CTJ builds and supports the local community, delivering the top tech and innovation stories and can’t miss links from around YYC, twice a week. Its articles and newsletters not only cover breaking...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

PERSONIFY CARE

INNOVATIVE HEALTH TECH PLATFORM ENABLES PATIENTS TO ACCESS THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE

Personify Care is a flexible and scalable health tech platform that accelerates health services to transform their patient experience whilst simultaneously reducing the administrative and cognitive burden on our frontline staff. Led by South Australian CEO Ken Saman, Personify Care’s approach is to support healthcare teams to rapidly adapt and...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

FARPOINT

ENGINEERING AI SOLUTIONS FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROW

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), Farpoint has established itself as an influential entity. Led by founder and CEO, Nicholas Ning, Farpoint is an AI consulting firm that thrives at the crossroads of technological innovation and practical application. Farpoint’s unique selling proposition lies in its ability to...

Global Innovation Spotlight

More Than Play:

How an AI Companion Can Turn Screen Time Into Growth Time

“Screen time.”Two simple words — and a thousand questions for parents. Is my child spending too much time with a tablet?What are they watching?Is it just entertainment — or something more?And most of all: Is this helping them grow, or slowly replacing real connection? It’s a real and valid concern.Research continues...

INNOVATION Quebec

THE ADRIQ

THE ADRIQ: ACCOMPANY.GATHER. TRANSFORM

ACCOMPANY. GATHER. TRANSFORM.

Mission and outreach in QuebecSupport and promote research and innovation in Quebec with the aim of increasing the competitiveness of businesses, here and abroad. Our mission at the ADRIQ (The Association pour le Développement de la Recherche et de l’Innovation du Québec) guides us in our objectives, actions, operations, and...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

SHOUT-IT-NOW

SHOUT-IT-NOW - TACKLING HIV THROUGH INNOVATIVE

TACKLING HIV THROUGH INNOVATIVE, TECH-ENABLED, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING

Shout-It-Now (Shout) is an innovative social enterprise, empowering youth to own their sexuality. We concentrate on hard to reach communities; we go to the places where they are, provide services they want, in such a way that they choose to keep coming back. We are a local South African organisation...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

MEDIDO HEALTH

MEDIDO HEALTH-Building the platform that enables next-generation pharmacy-based healthcare services

Building the platform that enables next-generation pharmacy-based healthcare services

Medido Health is a software development company focused on building tools that enable the transformation of pharmacy-based healthcare services that significantly improve clinical outcomes. Knostos, the company’s software-as-a-service platform, is an event-driven platform that enables its users to support diverse and complex programs of care in real time while effectively...

INNOVATE® Georgia

CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY

SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

As the current Fall 2024 academic year unfolds, Clark Atlanta University is experiencing a remarkable surge in student interest and enrollment, cementing its position as one of the most sought-after Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation. With a record-breaking number of applications and the largest incoming freshman...

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® South Carolina

Citibot

Revolutionizes how local governments interact with their residents.

Local governments have struggled to engage residents, ensure accessibility, and provide timely responses to community needs for a long time. In 2016, Bratton Riley founded Citibot to revolutionize how local governments interact with their residents. With a deep-rooted passion for public service and a desire to foster community connections, Riley...

INNOVATE® South Florida

CORAL GABLES - THE CITY BEAUTIFUL

RECOGNIZED NATIONWIDE AS A LEADING SMART CITY

Coral Gables was founded on innovation, being one of the very first planned communities in the United States. Today, we’re known internationally as a Smart City, leveraging information and communication technologies and intelligent connected infrastructure to benefit our residents, employees, businesses, and visitors, as well as make our city more...

INNOVATE® Nashville

JULIE LILLISTON COMMUNICATIONS

WHEN INNOVATION MEETS EXPERTISE

Julie Lilliston Communications Shapes the Future of PR. When Julie Lilliston founded Julie Lilliston Communications in 2014, she envisioned more than just another public relations firm. Drawing from more than two decades of corporate communications expertise at global agencies Weber Shandwick and MSL Group, she set out to revolutionize how...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY

Supports a robust innovation ecosystem for life sciences companies, patient access to their discoveries, and New Jersey as a leading life sciences hub

HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY (HINJ): LEADING MEDICAL INNOVATION, ADVANCING GLOBAL HEALTH, DRIVING NEW JERSEY’S ECONOMY New Jersey is widely known as the “Medicine Chest of the World,” not only for its concentration of life sciences companies, but also for their historic commitment to innovation and improving global health. Founded...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

TROY JESSEE CONSTRUCTION

CARE BY DESIGN

“An emphasis on long-term relationships, coupled with an ethic that treats everyone with the highest degree of respect, has created beautiful construction and bonds that enrich the community.” How much architecture can you fit in a building? That’s a line as old as the construction industry itself – and one...

INNOVATE® Kansas City

CENTRIQ

OPENING NEW PATHWAYS INTO TECHNOLOGY

From classrooms and retail counters to military service and recent graduation, professionals from many backgrounds are finding their way into technology. Practical training provides the bridge that helps them build real-world skills and begin new careers. For more than three decades, Centriq Training has helped people take that step. Based...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

MY MODULAR

15-YEARS AGO, A VISIONARY ELECTRICIAN IDENTIFIED THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVOLUTIONIZE ELECTRICAL INSTALL

MyModular is a South Australian based modular and prefabricated electrical solutions provider. Our success stems from our relentless pursuit of change and exceptional delivery. With over 10 exciting innovation projects in progress, we are poised for domestic and international expansion. Through strategic investments in capability and capacity, we are primed...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

BRAINHI

BRAINHI-

We give superpowers to healthcare providers with an AI virtual assistant that rescues their missed calls and streamlines their operations

BrainHi is an artificial intelligence company based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. BrainHi’s mission is to accelerate the transition of healthcare organizations to a fully digital patient experience. BrainHi’s primary objectives are to help healthcare providers: BrainHi was founded in 2017 by Emmanuel and Israel, 2 engineers from the University...

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

GOSEC

20 YEARS OF INNOVATION EXCELLENCE, GOSEC SETS THE STANDARD FOR THE SHAPING OF THE FUTURE OF CYBERSEC

Back for its 20th year, GoSec is an annual conference where the best and brightest experts in IT security from across various sectors facilitate the exchange of ideas, open discussion, disseminate insights and develop lasting relationships that strengthen the cybersecurity community. Set in the world class city of Montréal in...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

ACTON IT

ACTON IT - Is Part Of Respol Group

Is Part Of Respol Group, A Global Player In The Pine Chemical Industry. Acton It Provides A Team With Extensive Experience In SAP Business One And SAP HANA From SAP, The World Leader In ERP Solutions.

We follow the latest trends in technology, offering the perfect fit to our customer’s needs, effective solutions that enhance business activity and leads to achieving competitive advantages.   All our products incorporate interoperability mechanisms for information systems, including support for Industry 4.0, namely IOT, Machine Learning and remote monitoring. Specific developments for...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Why Soft2Bet’s MEGA Platform Is Changing the Game

Soft2Bet’s MEGA Platform Redefines iGaming Growth in 2025

Most online casinos follow the same playbook: bright colors, big bonuses, and hope players stick around long enough to lose money. Soft2Bet decided that they were going to change the scene. In 2023, they launched MEGA: a platform that treats players like gamers instead of walking ATMs. Every bet becomes...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

THIRD-i MARKETING INTELLIGENCE

THIRD-i MARKETING INTELLIGENCE- NO MORE MYSTERY SHOPPERS – THIRD-i SMART POINT OF SALE DISPLAYS – A RETAIL INNOVATION FROM SOUTH AFRICA

NO MORE MYSTERY SHOPPERS – THIRD-i SMART POINT OF SALE DISPLAYS – A RETAIL INNOVATION FROM SOUTH AFRICA

The third eye represents intuition and insight—an inner vision and enlightenment beyond what the physical eye can see. Modern shoppers are increasingly time-starved and brand-agnostic. It is therefore imperative for brands to understand as much as they can about the people who are buying their products and how they feel...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

BMO

GARY CONKRIGHT

DRIVES INNOVATION WHERE WE WORK AND LIVE

ABOUT BMOFor over 200 years, BMO has been helping individuals and families, small and medium-sized businesses, corporations and institutions that form the backbone of the communities we serve. We are a highly diversified financial services provider, with a deep sense of purpose and a clear strategy for driving strong customer...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

CGI FEDERAL

SHADMAN HOSSAIN: DRIVING WEB3 ADOPTION IN GOVERNMENT AND BEYOND”

Shadman Hossain, Manager of Emerging Technologies Practice at CGI Federal, is playing a key role in bringing Web3 technology to government. As a leader in the fi eld of digital transformation, CGI Federal specializes in providing cutting-edge technology solutions to government and commercial clients. Hossain, with his expertise in emerging...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

CALGARY TECH JOURNAL

WHERE INNOVATORS MEET

Launched in 2022, Calgary Tech Journal (CTJ) strives to provide the most complete coverage of Calgary’s innovation ecosystem. CTJ builds and supports the local community, delivering the top tech and innovation stories and can’t miss links from around YYC, twice a week. Its articles and newsletters not only cover breaking...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

PERSONIFY CARE

INNOVATIVE HEALTH TECH PLATFORM ENABLES PATIENTS TO ACCESS THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE

Personify Care is a flexible and scalable health tech platform that accelerates health services to transform their patient experience whilst simultaneously reducing the administrative and cognitive burden on our frontline staff. Led by South Australian CEO Ken Saman, Personify Care’s approach is to support healthcare teams to rapidly adapt and...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

FARPOINT

ENGINEERING AI SOLUTIONS FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROW

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), Farpoint has established itself as an influential entity. Led by founder and CEO, Nicholas Ning, Farpoint is an AI consulting firm that thrives at the crossroads of technological innovation and practical application. Farpoint’s unique selling proposition lies in its ability to...

Global Innovation Spotlight

More Than Play:

How an AI Companion Can Turn Screen Time Into Growth Time

“Screen time.”Two simple words — and a thousand questions for parents. Is my child spending too much time with a tablet?What are they watching?Is it just entertainment — or something more?And most of all: Is this helping them grow, or slowly replacing real connection? It’s a real and valid concern.Research continues...

INNOVATION Quebec

THE ADRIQ

THE ADRIQ: ACCOMPANY.GATHER. TRANSFORM

ACCOMPANY. GATHER. TRANSFORM.

Mission and outreach in QuebecSupport and promote research and innovation in Quebec with the aim of increasing the competitiveness of businesses, here and abroad. Our mission at the ADRIQ (The Association pour le Développement de la Recherche et de l’Innovation du Québec) guides us in our objectives, actions, operations, and...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

SHOUT-IT-NOW

SHOUT-IT-NOW - TACKLING HIV THROUGH INNOVATIVE

TACKLING HIV THROUGH INNOVATIVE, TECH-ENABLED, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING

Shout-It-Now (Shout) is an innovative social enterprise, empowering youth to own their sexuality. We concentrate on hard to reach communities; we go to the places where they are, provide services they want, in such a way that they choose to keep coming back. We are a local South African organisation...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

MEDIDO HEALTH

MEDIDO HEALTH-Building the platform that enables next-generation pharmacy-based healthcare services

Building the platform that enables next-generation pharmacy-based healthcare services

Medido Health is a software development company focused on building tools that enable the transformation of pharmacy-based healthcare services that significantly improve clinical outcomes. Knostos, the company’s software-as-a-service platform, is an event-driven platform that enables its users to support diverse and complex programs of care in real time while effectively...

INNOVATE® Georgia

CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY

SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

As the current Fall 2024 academic year unfolds, Clark Atlanta University is experiencing a remarkable surge in student interest and enrollment, cementing its position as one of the most sought-after Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation. With a record-breaking number of applications and the largest incoming freshman...

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® South Carolina

Citibot

Revolutionizes how local governments interact with their residents.

Local governments have struggled to engage residents, ensure accessibility, and provide timely responses to community needs for a long time. In 2016, Bratton Riley founded Citibot to revolutionize how local governments interact with their residents. With a deep-rooted passion for public service and a desire to foster community connections, Riley...

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