Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

PROMOTABLE

PROMOTABLE- Offers Expert Led

Offers Expert Led, In Person And Live-Online Courses For In-Demand Digital Skills Like Data Analytics And Python Programming. Conveniently Scheduled And Designed To Help Busy Professionals Advance Their Careers

It has become very fashionable over the last few years to talk about being “data-driven” or using “big data.” Companies are pouring billions of dollars into developing tools and hiring talent to get more from their data so they can find the insights, new customers, and behaviors that can help...

INNOVATION Quebec

ISEQ

LE PÔLE D’EXCELLENCE DE L’INDUSTRIE DES SYSTÈMES ÉLECTRONIQUES DU QUÉBEC (ISEQ) CONCERTE LES EN

Soyons le changement des produits électroniques québécois de demainIl agit comme vecteur de collaboration afin de favoriser l’innovation, la reconnaissance de l’industrie, l’élargissement des opportunités, la commercialisation et la compétitivité des entreprises. Il favorise l’exportation des biens, des services et des innovations du secteur de l’électronique pour profiter des opportunités...

INNOVATION Quebec

SUPPORTS AND PROPELS ENTREPRENEURS WHO CREATE INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

ZÚ SUPPORTS AND PROPELS ENTREPRENEURS WHO CREATE INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES TO REVOLUTIONIZE CREATIVE ZÚ INDUSTRIES AND GENERATE WORLD-CLASS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES. Incubator initiated by Guy Laliberté in 2018, Zú offers programs for startups, open innovation services for SMEs and large companies, expertise in financing, including privileged access to a venture capital fund,...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

ZAGITAS

ZAGITAS-THE ZAGITAS STORY ACTUALLY BEGAN MANY YEARS AGO BECAUSE OF THE FOUNDER’S PASSION TO SIMPLIFY AND IMPROVE PEOPLE’S WORK THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

THE ZAGITAS STORY ACTUALLY BEGAN MANY YEARS AGO BECAUSE OF THE FOUNDER’S PASSION TO SIMPLIFY AND IMPROVE PEOPLE’S WORK THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

Carlos Secada as a child with his parents and sister lived alone in the middle of the Amazon jungle. He grew up deprived of any initiative coming from modernity and technology. It was only after returning to the city and studying, that he managed to start working for Accenture, and...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

CLIPSAL

BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC – INDUSTRY-LEADING INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

The Clipsal name has proudly been a key part of Adelaide’s thriving business landscape since 1920. The innovative electrical brand has become synonymous with leading electrical accessories in Australian homes and across the wider Asia Pacific region. In 2003, Clipsal was acquired by global technology company Schneider Electric, forming a...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

RIVER CLEANUP

From a 10-minute cleanup to 1000 plastic-free rivers

River Cleanup is a Belgium-based organization with one clear goal: making rivers plastic-free. The non-profit started with manual cleanup actions and evolved into a pioneer in the field of river protection, with mentions in Forbes, De Tijd, The Economist and many more. Their recently launched Clean River Model offers a...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

SEBRAE/PR

ENCOURAGES COMPANIES TO PROMOTE INNOVATION IN THEIR BUSINESSES

Sebrae/PRWith the purpose of fostering entrepreneurship and developing micro and small businesses, the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service of Paraná (Sebrae/PR) is a private institution that, since 1972, has been working with business consultancy and development, innovation, entrepreneurial education, startups and articulates the strengthening of the business environment....

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

ESPOSURE

THE GOAL FOR ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS IS TO EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, ENGAGE AND EMPOWER

“Esposure is connecting esports and education to create opportunities. We are committed to doing our part in building the esports talent pipeline through our Education to Entertainment ecosystem.” — Danny R. Martin Danny R. Martin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Esposure, Inc., a global esports technology company with an...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Modernization as the First Step Towards Innovation

Success Story: Modernizing POS Software Product to Revolutionize the HoReCa Industry MobiDev's collaboration with SmartTab is a bright example of strategic application modernization and innovation.

Why Should You Modernize Your Software Before Innovating with AI? Integrating AI into existing software products can revolutionize how businesses operate, from enhancing user experience to optimizing decision-making processes. But this transformation comes with challenges. This article will explore the key challenges you might face when innovating your software product...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

GOTCARE

GOTCARE-The Next Frontier Of Home Care

The Next Frontier Of Home Care

Accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis, families are in dire need of home care, but labour shortages make accessible home care a challenge for most people in Canada and many suffer in silence. Take for example Mr. Jones*, who sustained a spinal cord injury in a car accident. After spending several...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

BMW

BMW-Full Speed Towards The Mobility Of The Future

Full Speed Towards The Mobility Of The Future

With more than 100 years of history and a journey based on the courage to innovate and compete among the best, the BMW Group continues to learn from the challenges of the past to respond to the opportunities of the future. We believe that the answer to great challenges is...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia

Ensemble

Long-Term Capital, Real Assets, and Regional Growth: Ensemble’s Development Strategy in Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s real estate landscape is rapidly evolving. Shifts in work patterns, the growth of life sciences and advanced manufacturing, and increased expectations for sustainability, affordability, and community impact are reshaping demand. In this environment, successful development requires more than opportunistic execution—it demands patient capital, long-term planning, and the ability to...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

Daikin

Daikin - Air Conditioning Portugal

Air Conditioning Portugal

With more than 90 years of experience in the design and manufacture of heating and cooling technologies, Daikin is the European market leader in air conditioning and heat pump systems, providing perfect thermal conditions for homes, businesses and industries. At Daikin Portugal we are working with passionate people to provide...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

BrightMa Farms

Building a Circular Ecosystem for Climate-Smart Innovation

From seed to system, BrightMa Farms has redefined what it means to grow innovation from the ground up. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Harold Singletary, BrightMa Farms, Inc. has emerged as one of South Carolina’s most dynamic AgTech enterprises — a company transforming agricultural waste into climate-smart, high-value materials that serve...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

MUSE

MUSE-EEG-POWERED MEDITATION & SLEEP MUSE® IS A BRAIN-SENSING HEADBAND THAT HELPS YOU REFOCUS DURING THE DAY AND RECOVER OVERNIGHT

EEG-POWERED MEDITATION & SLEEP MUSE® IS A BRAIN-SENSING HEADBAND THAT HELPS YOU REFOCUS DURING THE DAY AND RECOVER OVERNIGHT

At Muse®, we live at the heart of personal transformation through human-centered technology. We are a team of engineers, scientists, artists, marketers, and developers with a mission to help people live happier, healthier, and more connected lives through leading brainwave technologies and experiences. Muse has worked with top-tier goods, transportation,...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

INVERTED VENTURES

WE FINANCE PARADIGM SHIFTS

FINANCING PARADIGM SHIFTSA paradigm shift is a revolutionary and disruptive change in the human experience. Inverted Ventures is a single family office of investors with a passion for technology that radically improves the human experience. We invest in founders with visions for the future that will lead to fundamental changes...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

GORILLA MARKETING

THE TIMECHAMBER

With their fresh, innovative ideas they already proved themselves worthy as a marketing agency, helping dozens of companies defining their position in the market and upping their (digital) game....

INNOVATION Quebec

2 Degrés

IS A CLEANTECH SPECIALIZED INCUBATOR IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC

2 Degres supports early-stage startups that propose an innovative solution showing a strong potential for growth and impact in the energy, waste and water sectors. Based in Quebec City, 2 Degres was cofounded in 2019 by young business people driven by a strong desire to have a concrete impact and...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

ATHOMA

ATHOMA -STANDS FOR “AT HOME IN ANTWERP”

STANDS FOR “AT HOME IN ANTWERP”

ATHOMA is the name of the building where Antwerpen Zuid Kliniek is located. It is a new construction project with a central location in a very visible place due to its distinctive architectural design. It is easy to reach by car, bike, train, tram, bus and even Antwerp airport is...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

NEW VALMAR BV

INNOVATION BY AUTOMATION

Our core business is big distribution of baby items in- and outside the EU in a multi-channel setting. That means a lot of requirements by country legal systems and specific customer demands. Customers in more the 45 countries have different needs and requests. They must be reached to be successful....

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

ArtRepublic - Empowering The Artists Shaping Contemporary Culture

ArtRepublic - Empowering The Artists Shaping Contemporary Culture

Artists First We believe that by empowering artists the world can be a better place. We help artists thrive by giving them access to today’s leading-edge technology and abundant resources to create. We are a passionate collective of artists and industry experts with many years of first-hand experience producing ambitious...

INNOVATE® Detroit

Airspace Link

Pioneering Safe Drone Integration for a Connected Future

Throughout history, the advancement of human civilization has been intrinsically linked to the development of transportation infrastructure. Each era has brought forth revolutionary changes that reshaped our world, our economies, and our way of life. From the expansion of railroads in the 19th century to the rise of automobiles and...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO -Achieving Excellence — At Scale

Achieving Excellence — At Scale

U of T consistently ranks as one of the world’s Top 25 universities, and it’s the hub of Toronto’s innovation ecosystem. For nearly 200 years, some of society’s most daring thinkers have gathered here to unlock human potential and bring about positive change. It’s where Frederick Banting, Charles Best, James...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

Credo Software

A Marriage of Creative & Technical Skills

In the heart of South Carolina, a tech company named Credo Software has been quietly making its mark for over two decades. Founded by Sarah and Kevin Curnow on principles of trust, adaptability, and community, Credo’s story is one of innovation, perseverance, and a commitment to helping clients do what...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

PROMOTABLE

PROMOTABLE- Offers Expert Led

Offers Expert Led, In Person And Live-Online Courses For In-Demand Digital Skills Like Data Analytics And Python Programming. Conveniently Scheduled And Designed To Help Busy Professionals Advance Their Careers

It has become very fashionable over the last few years to talk about being “data-driven” or using “big data.” Companies are pouring billions of dollars into developing tools and hiring talent to get more from their data so they can find the insights, new customers, and behaviors that can help...

INNOVATION Quebec

ISEQ

LE PÔLE D’EXCELLENCE DE L’INDUSTRIE DES SYSTÈMES ÉLECTRONIQUES DU QUÉBEC (ISEQ) CONCERTE LES EN

Soyons le changement des produits électroniques québécois de demainIl agit comme vecteur de collaboration afin de favoriser l’innovation, la reconnaissance de l’industrie, l’élargissement des opportunités, la commercialisation et la compétitivité des entreprises. Il favorise l’exportation des biens, des services et des innovations du secteur de l’électronique pour profiter des opportunités...

INNOVATION Quebec

SUPPORTS AND PROPELS ENTREPRENEURS WHO CREATE INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

ZÚ SUPPORTS AND PROPELS ENTREPRENEURS WHO CREATE INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES TO REVOLUTIONIZE CREATIVE ZÚ INDUSTRIES AND GENERATE WORLD-CLASS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES. Incubator initiated by Guy Laliberté in 2018, Zú offers programs for startups, open innovation services for SMEs and large companies, expertise in financing, including privileged access to a venture capital fund,...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

ZAGITAS

ZAGITAS-THE ZAGITAS STORY ACTUALLY BEGAN MANY YEARS AGO BECAUSE OF THE FOUNDER’S PASSION TO SIMPLIFY AND IMPROVE PEOPLE’S WORK THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

THE ZAGITAS STORY ACTUALLY BEGAN MANY YEARS AGO BECAUSE OF THE FOUNDER’S PASSION TO SIMPLIFY AND IMPROVE PEOPLE’S WORK THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

Carlos Secada as a child with his parents and sister lived alone in the middle of the Amazon jungle. He grew up deprived of any initiative coming from modernity and technology. It was only after returning to the city and studying, that he managed to start working for Accenture, and...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

CLIPSAL

BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC – INDUSTRY-LEADING INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

The Clipsal name has proudly been a key part of Adelaide’s thriving business landscape since 1920. The innovative electrical brand has become synonymous with leading electrical accessories in Australian homes and across the wider Asia Pacific region. In 2003, Clipsal was acquired by global technology company Schneider Electric, forming a...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

RIVER CLEANUP

From a 10-minute cleanup to 1000 plastic-free rivers

River Cleanup is a Belgium-based organization with one clear goal: making rivers plastic-free. The non-profit started with manual cleanup actions and evolved into a pioneer in the field of river protection, with mentions in Forbes, De Tijd, The Economist and many more. Their recently launched Clean River Model offers a...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

SEBRAE/PR

ENCOURAGES COMPANIES TO PROMOTE INNOVATION IN THEIR BUSINESSES

Sebrae/PRWith the purpose of fostering entrepreneurship and developing micro and small businesses, the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service of Paraná (Sebrae/PR) is a private institution that, since 1972, has been working with business consultancy and development, innovation, entrepreneurial education, startups and articulates the strengthening of the business environment....

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

ESPOSURE

THE GOAL FOR ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS IS TO EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, ENGAGE AND EMPOWER

“Esposure is connecting esports and education to create opportunities. We are committed to doing our part in building the esports talent pipeline through our Education to Entertainment ecosystem.” — Danny R. Martin Danny R. Martin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Esposure, Inc., a global esports technology company with an...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Modernization as the First Step Towards Innovation

Success Story: Modernizing POS Software Product to Revolutionize the HoReCa Industry MobiDev's collaboration with SmartTab is a bright example of strategic application modernization and innovation.

Why Should You Modernize Your Software Before Innovating with AI? Integrating AI into existing software products can revolutionize how businesses operate, from enhancing user experience to optimizing decision-making processes. But this transformation comes with challenges. This article will explore the key challenges you might face when innovating your software product...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

GOTCARE

GOTCARE-The Next Frontier Of Home Care

The Next Frontier Of Home Care

Accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis, families are in dire need of home care, but labour shortages make accessible home care a challenge for most people in Canada and many suffer in silence. Take for example Mr. Jones*, who sustained a spinal cord injury in a car accident. After spending several...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

BMW

BMW-Full Speed Towards The Mobility Of The Future

Full Speed Towards The Mobility Of The Future

With more than 100 years of history and a journey based on the courage to innovate and compete among the best, the BMW Group continues to learn from the challenges of the past to respond to the opportunities of the future. We believe that the answer to great challenges is...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia

Ensemble

Long-Term Capital, Real Assets, and Regional Growth: Ensemble’s Development Strategy in Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s real estate landscape is rapidly evolving. Shifts in work patterns, the growth of life sciences and advanced manufacturing, and increased expectations for sustainability, affordability, and community impact are reshaping demand. In this environment, successful development requires more than opportunistic execution—it demands patient capital, long-term planning, and the ability to...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

Daikin

Daikin - Air Conditioning Portugal

Air Conditioning Portugal

With more than 90 years of experience in the design and manufacture of heating and cooling technologies, Daikin is the European market leader in air conditioning and heat pump systems, providing perfect thermal conditions for homes, businesses and industries. At Daikin Portugal we are working with passionate people to provide...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

BrightMa Farms

Building a Circular Ecosystem for Climate-Smart Innovation

From seed to system, BrightMa Farms has redefined what it means to grow innovation from the ground up. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Harold Singletary, BrightMa Farms, Inc. has emerged as one of South Carolina’s most dynamic AgTech enterprises — a company transforming agricultural waste into climate-smart, high-value materials that serve...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

MUSE

MUSE-EEG-POWERED MEDITATION & SLEEP MUSE® IS A BRAIN-SENSING HEADBAND THAT HELPS YOU REFOCUS DURING THE DAY AND RECOVER OVERNIGHT

EEG-POWERED MEDITATION & SLEEP MUSE® IS A BRAIN-SENSING HEADBAND THAT HELPS YOU REFOCUS DURING THE DAY AND RECOVER OVERNIGHT

At Muse®, we live at the heart of personal transformation through human-centered technology. We are a team of engineers, scientists, artists, marketers, and developers with a mission to help people live happier, healthier, and more connected lives through leading brainwave technologies and experiences. Muse has worked with top-tier goods, transportation,...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

INVERTED VENTURES

WE FINANCE PARADIGM SHIFTS

FINANCING PARADIGM SHIFTSA paradigm shift is a revolutionary and disruptive change in the human experience. Inverted Ventures is a single family office of investors with a passion for technology that radically improves the human experience. We invest in founders with visions for the future that will lead to fundamental changes...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

GORILLA MARKETING

THE TIMECHAMBER

With their fresh, innovative ideas they already proved themselves worthy as a marketing agency, helping dozens of companies defining their position in the market and upping their (digital) game....

INNOVATION Quebec

2 Degrés

IS A CLEANTECH SPECIALIZED INCUBATOR IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC

2 Degres supports early-stage startups that propose an innovative solution showing a strong potential for growth and impact in the energy, waste and water sectors. Based in Quebec City, 2 Degres was cofounded in 2019 by young business people driven by a strong desire to have a concrete impact and...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

ATHOMA

ATHOMA -STANDS FOR “AT HOME IN ANTWERP”

STANDS FOR “AT HOME IN ANTWERP”

ATHOMA is the name of the building where Antwerpen Zuid Kliniek is located. It is a new construction project with a central location in a very visible place due to its distinctive architectural design. It is easy to reach by car, bike, train, tram, bus and even Antwerp airport is...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

NEW VALMAR BV

INNOVATION BY AUTOMATION

Our core business is big distribution of baby items in- and outside the EU in a multi-channel setting. That means a lot of requirements by country legal systems and specific customer demands. Customers in more the 45 countries have different needs and requests. They must be reached to be successful....

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

ArtRepublic - Empowering The Artists Shaping Contemporary Culture

ArtRepublic - Empowering The Artists Shaping Contemporary Culture

Artists First We believe that by empowering artists the world can be a better place. We help artists thrive by giving them access to today’s leading-edge technology and abundant resources to create. We are a passionate collective of artists and industry experts with many years of first-hand experience producing ambitious...

INNOVATE® Detroit

Airspace Link

Pioneering Safe Drone Integration for a Connected Future

Throughout history, the advancement of human civilization has been intrinsically linked to the development of transportation infrastructure. Each era has brought forth revolutionary changes that reshaped our world, our economies, and our way of life. From the expansion of railroads in the 19th century to the rise of automobiles and...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO -Achieving Excellence — At Scale

Achieving Excellence — At Scale

U of T consistently ranks as one of the world’s Top 25 universities, and it’s the hub of Toronto’s innovation ecosystem. For nearly 200 years, some of society’s most daring thinkers have gathered here to unlock human potential and bring about positive change. It’s where Frederick Banting, Charles Best, James...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

Credo Software

A Marriage of Creative & Technical Skills

In the heart of South Carolina, a tech company named Credo Software has been quietly making its mark for over two decades. Founded by Sarah and Kevin Curnow on principles of trust, adaptability, and community, Credo’s story is one of innovation, perseverance, and a commitment to helping clients do what...

Ecosystems