Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Blockchain
CRYPTOPAYS
CRYPTO PAYMENTS MADE FIAT Simple, Secure, Swift and Seamless
About CryptoPays:CryptoPays is a blockchain based global payment solution that enables merchants to accept Cryptocurrency from their customers and receive the funds in their local currency. The headquarters are based out of Chicago, USA. About the Co-Founders:The trio-team of Nishant Tomar, Uma Viswanathan and Sanjiv Jha are immigrants from...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
Matidor.com
Is the All-In-One Project Management Platform On a Live Map
How Matidor.com StartedVincent and Sean are Vancouver-based serial entrepreneurs who come from very different backgrounds but share one vision. Vincent’s previous experience at Google Earth and as a product manager at Dassault Systèmes revealed a gap in how people in the field managed projects. When Sean moved back to town...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
INTRNLS
SHAPING THE FUTURE
Intrnls is at the forefront of revolutionizing the carbon capture industry. With a clear focus on producing the world’s most efficient carbon capture filters, Intrnls is not just a company; it’s a transformative force dedicated to addressing one of the world’s most pressing environmental issues – reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide....
INNOVATE™ Toronto
ONTARIO INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH
MOBILIZING THE CANCER RESEARCH COMMUNITY TO DRIVE PERSONALIZED CARE
Cancer is not just one disease. Each tumour is unique, and each person will experience cancer differently, requiring tailored therapies matched to the unique drivers of their disease. To address this tremendous challenge effectively, it takes a diverse range of people working together in multidisciplinary networks on innovations in...
Global Innovation Spotlight
3 Proven Ways to Sharpen Your Aim
3 Proven Ways to Sharpen Your Aim To sharpen your aim effectively, leverage smart optical technology for instant ballistic corrections and adopt data-driven training tools. Engaging with competitive shooting communities also accelerates skill development through peer mentorship. These strategies transform static range time into dynamic skill-building sessions. They help shooters...
INNOVATE® Georgia
CHARTER GLOBAL
A LEGACY OF INNOVATION: THE CHARTER GLOBAL STORY, MAKING IT HAPPEN SINCE 1994
In 1994, Atlanta’s tech scene was buzzing with a multitude of possibilities. It was amidst this dynamic landscape that Murli Reddy, a visionary leader with a deep understanding of technology’s potential, saw an opportunity. He dreamt of a company that wouldn’t just offer generic solutions but one that would become...
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...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
THOMAS MORE
EMBRACING THE GLOBE, STIMULATING SUSTAINABILITY
Thomas More Research: collaborations to stimulate innovation in the bioeconomy We stimulate & support innovationThomas More’s research group RADIUS has years of experience with innovation in the field of the bioeconomy. Bioeconomy refers to all the economic aspects of the use of natural resources, more specifically biomass. With our innovations...
INNOVATION Quebec
Xn Québec
Mobilizing Digital Creativity to Drive Innovation
Xn Québec is Quebec’s digital experiences producers association. With over 165 member studios, the association represents the key players in the digital creativity industry – producers of original or commissioned content for various platforms, venues and spaces. It represents the interests of the industry before the public and governmental institutions,...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
BENCHMARK SIXTY
THINK DIFFERENTLY. PROTECT PEOPLE. CHANGE RESTAURANTS
Benchmark Sixty is not your usual entrepreneurial story. It wasn’t an idea that was burning inside of a serial entrepreneur, or a strategically thought out plan. It was an “accidental startup” that sprouted from the pain points of an industry that was devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic. What started as...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia
PECO
POWERING PROGRESS
How PECO Is Building a More Reliable, Affordable, and Innovative Energy Future for Greater Philadelphia Powering Innovation for America’s Next Chapter Philadelphia has long been defined by innovation and leadership—from its role as the birthplace of American democracy to its legacy as a center of industrial and technological progress. As...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
ESTONIAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
A UNIVERSITY BORN OF A VISION
When Estonia regained independence in the early 1990s, its economy was in flux. The country was moving rapidly from a socialist system into the unpredictable, high-speed world of open markets. At that critical juncture, one man – Ülo Pärnits – saw a gap that urgently needed filling. Estonia had bright...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
Grupo Boticário
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY BUILDING THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
Product innovation has been a guiding principle in the laboratories of Grupo Boticário’s Research and Development Center, which has now been enhanced by technological advancements. Examples include fragrances crafted with the aid of artificial intelligence, a “Smart Lipstick” designed to help people with visual impairments and upper limb disabilities, and...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Frost Brown Todd
National in Scope. Excellence in Practice and Client Service.
Frost Brown Todd isn’t just a law firm—we’re a strategic collaborator and advisor to businesses nationwide. With more than 600 attorneys in key markets across the U.S., we bring solution-driven legal insight to every corner of commerce. Our firm is especially known for its strength in the middle market and...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY & PNC NATIONAL CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Cultivating the Future of HBCU Innovation
Howard University: A Catalyst for Change Howard University is a bastion of excellence and a catalyst for change. This historically Black College and University (HBCU) has long been at the forefront of educating and empowering diverse minds, and its latest venture, the Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship,...
INNOVATE® Seattle
FROM THE CULTURE
REVOLUTIONIZING BLACK INNOVATION IN THE AI STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
From The Culture is redefining the tech game, empowering Black founders to thrive in the fast-paced world of startups. Specializing in AI-driven product development, strategic guidance, and expanded market access, this startup studio transforms visionary ideas into scalable ventures. It’s more than an incubator—it’s a community built to amplify Black...
INNOVATE® Seattle
DEFINED.AI
ENABLING CREATORS OF THE FUTURE - TRANSFORMING AI TRAINING, ONE DATASET AT A TIME
At Defined.ai, our commitment is to enable the builders of AI with ethically sourced data and deliver conversational AI to digitally low-resourced markets. I had the idea of founding the company when I realized how the Conversational AI market was becoming mainstream, and everyone was building multilingual voice search and...
Global Innovation Spotlight
The Vision Behind Soft2Bet:
How Uri Poliavich Built More Than a Platform
Not every founder is a product person. Fewer still are patient. But Uri Poliavich built Soft2Bet by being both. From the start, he wasn’t chasing headlines or hype—he was building an engine for growth. Not the flashy kind. The kind that lasts. He understood something early on that many in...
INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2
LAUNCH PAD JOB CLUB
To Create A Career Networking Community That Provides Professional Resources, Accountability, And Growth For All
COMMUNITY.That is what Launch Pad Job Club offers to the job seeker. We offer a supportive community to bolster the job seeker who may have just been laid off and is experiencing a real “deer in the headlights” moment. Or maybe that job seeker has been off the job market...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
GREENFUELS
REDUCING GREENHOUSE GASES AND CONTAMINATION ONE LANDFILL AT A TIME!”
Olmar López Vidal has over thirteen years of experience and has been involved with projects in Municipal Non-Hazardous Solid Waste s, primarily in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. His experience includes gas (LFG) systems, gas to energy systems (LFGTE), leachate treatment, leachate pumps, closure, post-closure maintenance and MRF (Materials...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
INDUNIV
PUERTO RICO'S CLUSTER: GLOBAL LEADER IN BIOSCIENCES
Puerto Rico offers a top-rated bioscience ecosystem, that for 60 years has successfully developed, transfer and manufacture biopharmaceutical, medical devices and bio-agricultural products that are distributed to over 120 countries with proven quality and business continuity. The Caribbean Island with a surface area of 9,104 km2 has the highest density...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
ULTRA
GAMERS HAVE WANTED TO DO MORE WHILE GAMING. NOW THEY CAN.
READY PLAYER ONE“What if I actually owned my digital games and in-game items?” That’s been the question on most gamers’ minds. With limited solutions and some gamers resorting to the shady secondhand grey market to make use of their content outside of the game, David Hanson and Nicolas Gilot,...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
One Interface, One Billion Blockchain Data Points How Covalent is Using Programming Tools to Build a Reliable Future. If you have a crypto wallet or NFT, you have likely benefited from Covalent’s data services. Everything from current token pricing to streaming depends on a reliable, programmatic data retrieval process, simplified...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
THINK BIG LEADERS
THINK BIG, BUILD FOR SCALE: UNLOCKING INNOVATION AND AI’S POTENTIAL
Sweden and Stockholm must leverage innovation and AI to remain relevant and competitive, and to achieve the values that we believe in. But it’s hard to achieve the scale, speed, and direction that we aim for in a sustainable way. Think Big Leaders helps organizations formulate a strategic direction and...
INNOVATE® Blockchain
CRYPTOPAYS
CRYPTO PAYMENTS MADE FIAT Simple, Secure, Swift and Seamless
About CryptoPays:CryptoPays is a blockchain based global payment solution that enables merchants to accept Cryptocurrency from their customers and receive the funds in their local currency. The headquarters are based out of Chicago, USA. About the Co-Founders:The trio-team of Nishant Tomar, Uma Viswanathan and Sanjiv Jha are immigrants from...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
Matidor.com
Is the All-In-One Project Management Platform On a Live Map
How Matidor.com StartedVincent and Sean are Vancouver-based serial entrepreneurs who come from very different backgrounds but share one vision. Vincent’s previous experience at Google Earth and as a product manager at Dassault Systèmes revealed a gap in how people in the field managed projects. When Sean moved back to town...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
INTRNLS
SHAPING THE FUTURE
Intrnls is at the forefront of revolutionizing the carbon capture industry. With a clear focus on producing the world’s most efficient carbon capture filters, Intrnls is not just a company; it’s a transformative force dedicated to addressing one of the world’s most pressing environmental issues – reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide....
INNOVATE™ Toronto
ONTARIO INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH
MOBILIZING THE CANCER RESEARCH COMMUNITY TO DRIVE PERSONALIZED CARE
Cancer is not just one disease. Each tumour is unique, and each person will experience cancer differently, requiring tailored therapies matched to the unique drivers of their disease. To address this tremendous challenge effectively, it takes a diverse range of people working together in multidisciplinary networks on innovations in...
Global Innovation Spotlight
3 Proven Ways to Sharpen Your Aim
3 Proven Ways to Sharpen Your Aim To sharpen your aim effectively, leverage smart optical technology for instant ballistic corrections and adopt data-driven training tools. Engaging with competitive shooting communities also accelerates skill development through peer mentorship. These strategies transform static range time into dynamic skill-building sessions. They help shooters...
INNOVATE® Georgia
CHARTER GLOBAL
A LEGACY OF INNOVATION: THE CHARTER GLOBAL STORY, MAKING IT HAPPEN SINCE 1994
In 1994, Atlanta’s tech scene was buzzing with a multitude of possibilities. It was amidst this dynamic landscape that Murli Reddy, a visionary leader with a deep understanding of technology’s potential, saw an opportunity. He dreamt of a company that wouldn’t just offer generic solutions but one that would become...
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...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
THOMAS MORE
EMBRACING THE GLOBE, STIMULATING SUSTAINABILITY
Thomas More Research: collaborations to stimulate innovation in the bioeconomy We stimulate & support innovationThomas More’s research group RADIUS has years of experience with innovation in the field of the bioeconomy. Bioeconomy refers to all the economic aspects of the use of natural resources, more specifically biomass. With our innovations...
INNOVATION Quebec
Xn Québec
Mobilizing Digital Creativity to Drive Innovation
Xn Québec is Quebec’s digital experiences producers association. With over 165 member studios, the association represents the key players in the digital creativity industry – producers of original or commissioned content for various platforms, venues and spaces. It represents the interests of the industry before the public and governmental institutions,...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
BENCHMARK SIXTY
THINK DIFFERENTLY. PROTECT PEOPLE. CHANGE RESTAURANTS
Benchmark Sixty is not your usual entrepreneurial story. It wasn’t an idea that was burning inside of a serial entrepreneur, or a strategically thought out plan. It was an “accidental startup” that sprouted from the pain points of an industry that was devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic. What started as...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia
PECO
POWERING PROGRESS
How PECO Is Building a More Reliable, Affordable, and Innovative Energy Future for Greater Philadelphia Powering Innovation for America’s Next Chapter Philadelphia has long been defined by innovation and leadership—from its role as the birthplace of American democracy to its legacy as a center of industrial and technological progress. As...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
ESTONIAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
A UNIVERSITY BORN OF A VISION
When Estonia regained independence in the early 1990s, its economy was in flux. The country was moving rapidly from a socialist system into the unpredictable, high-speed world of open markets. At that critical juncture, one man – Ülo Pärnits – saw a gap that urgently needed filling. Estonia had bright...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
Grupo Boticário
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY BUILDING THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
Product innovation has been a guiding principle in the laboratories of Grupo Boticário’s Research and Development Center, which has now been enhanced by technological advancements. Examples include fragrances crafted with the aid of artificial intelligence, a “Smart Lipstick” designed to help people with visual impairments and upper limb disabilities, and...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Frost Brown Todd
National in Scope. Excellence in Practice and Client Service.
Frost Brown Todd isn’t just a law firm—we’re a strategic collaborator and advisor to businesses nationwide. With more than 600 attorneys in key markets across the U.S., we bring solution-driven legal insight to every corner of commerce. Our firm is especially known for its strength in the middle market and...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY & PNC NATIONAL CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Cultivating the Future of HBCU Innovation
Howard University: A Catalyst for Change Howard University is a bastion of excellence and a catalyst for change. This historically Black College and University (HBCU) has long been at the forefront of educating and empowering diverse minds, and its latest venture, the Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship,...
INNOVATE® Seattle
FROM THE CULTURE
REVOLUTIONIZING BLACK INNOVATION IN THE AI STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
From The Culture is redefining the tech game, empowering Black founders to thrive in the fast-paced world of startups. Specializing in AI-driven product development, strategic guidance, and expanded market access, this startup studio transforms visionary ideas into scalable ventures. It’s more than an incubator—it’s a community built to amplify Black...
INNOVATE® Seattle
DEFINED.AI
ENABLING CREATORS OF THE FUTURE - TRANSFORMING AI TRAINING, ONE DATASET AT A TIME
At Defined.ai, our commitment is to enable the builders of AI with ethically sourced data and deliver conversational AI to digitally low-resourced markets. I had the idea of founding the company when I realized how the Conversational AI market was becoming mainstream, and everyone was building multilingual voice search and...
Global Innovation Spotlight
The Vision Behind Soft2Bet:
How Uri Poliavich Built More Than a Platform
Not every founder is a product person. Fewer still are patient. But Uri Poliavich built Soft2Bet by being both. From the start, he wasn’t chasing headlines or hype—he was building an engine for growth. Not the flashy kind. The kind that lasts. He understood something early on that many in...
INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2
LAUNCH PAD JOB CLUB
To Create A Career Networking Community That Provides Professional Resources, Accountability, And Growth For All
COMMUNITY.That is what Launch Pad Job Club offers to the job seeker. We offer a supportive community to bolster the job seeker who may have just been laid off and is experiencing a real “deer in the headlights” moment. Or maybe that job seeker has been off the job market...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
GREENFUELS
REDUCING GREENHOUSE GASES AND CONTAMINATION ONE LANDFILL AT A TIME!”
Olmar López Vidal has over thirteen years of experience and has been involved with projects in Municipal Non-Hazardous Solid Waste s, primarily in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. His experience includes gas (LFG) systems, gas to energy systems (LFGTE), leachate treatment, leachate pumps, closure, post-closure maintenance and MRF (Materials...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
INDUNIV
PUERTO RICO'S CLUSTER: GLOBAL LEADER IN BIOSCIENCES
Puerto Rico offers a top-rated bioscience ecosystem, that for 60 years has successfully developed, transfer and manufacture biopharmaceutical, medical devices and bio-agricultural products that are distributed to over 120 countries with proven quality and business continuity. The Caribbean Island with a surface area of 9,104 km2 has the highest density...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
ULTRA
GAMERS HAVE WANTED TO DO MORE WHILE GAMING. NOW THEY CAN.
READY PLAYER ONE“What if I actually owned my digital games and in-game items?” That’s been the question on most gamers’ minds. With limited solutions and some gamers resorting to the shady secondhand grey market to make use of their content outside of the game, David Hanson and Nicolas Gilot,...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
One Interface, One Billion Blockchain Data Points How Covalent is Using Programming Tools to Build a Reliable Future. If you have a crypto wallet or NFT, you have likely benefited from Covalent’s data services. Everything from current token pricing to streaming depends on a reliable, programmatic data retrieval process, simplified...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
THINK BIG LEADERS
THINK BIG, BUILD FOR SCALE: UNLOCKING INNOVATION AND AI’S POTENTIAL
Sweden and Stockholm must leverage innovation and AI to remain relevant and competitive, and to achieve the values that we believe in. But it’s hard to achieve the scale, speed, and direction that we aim for in a sustainable way. Think Big Leaders helps organizations formulate a strategic direction and...