Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® South Florida

GLOBAL VENTURES

EMPOWERING SECOND-STAGE COMPANIES FOR GLOBAL SUCCESS

Also located in the Research Park at Florida Atlantic, Global Ventures is a second-stage incubator designed to support the growth of innovative second-stage companies that have established market traction. The primary goal is to skyrocket the growth of these high-potential companies by providing an array of resources, connecting them with...

INNOVATION Quebec

MERINOV

LEADING THE BLUE ECONOMY IN EASTERN CANADA

Merinov, a Center for Applied Research in Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Product Processing, is a prominent player in Eastern Canada’s blue economy. It holds the distinction of being the largest integrated research center in Canada dedicated to these fields. Since its establishment in 2010, Merinov has been committed to serving...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Innovative Moving Solutions: How Technology Is Transforming the Relocation Industry

The moving industry has traditionally relied on manual labor and logistics, but recent innovations in technology are driving a significant transformation in how relocations are handled. From digital platforms that connect customers with movers to AI-powered solutions that streamline operations, technology is making moving faster, more efficient, and customer-centric. This...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

MANAGINGLIFE

MANAGINGLIFE- PUTTING INNOVATION IN THE HANDS OF CHRONIC PAIN PATIENTS

PUTTING INNOVATION IN THE HANDS OF CHRONIC PAIN PATIENTS

Chronic pain affects approximately 1 in 5 people and is one of the most difficult to treat chronic conditions. It’s a leading reason people seek healthcare, use opioid medication, and go on disability. Often referred to as the silent epidemic, the burden of chronic pain carries immense costs to individuals,...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Peoplr

Peoplr - Turning HR Headaches Into Great Business Results

Turning HR Headaches Into Great Business Results

ELEVATOR PITCH Peoplr is a team of Human Resources experts who tackle all kinds of headaches and turn them into great business results by providing flexible and cost-effective strategies that address a company’s human resources needs. From start-ups to thriving Fortune 100 companies, Peoplr has each client covered with expert...

INNOVATE® South Florida

HADO - USA

DRIVING INNOVATION & COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA VENTURE ECOSYSTEM

DRIVING INNOVATION & COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA VENTURE ECOSYSTEM HADO USA: Pioneering the Future of Augmented Reality Techno Sports In South Florida’s vibrant tech scene, HADO USA is a pioneering leader in augmented reality (AR) techno sports. Blending physical activity with digital innovation, HADO offers an adrenaline-pumping experience that...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY

OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY-IF YOU BUILD IT

IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME...” THIS MISQUOTED LINE DERIVED FROM THE MOVIE, FIELD OF DREAMS, IS OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH STARTUP DEVELOPMENT. IT SOUNDS GOOD BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT IS NOT REALISTIC

What does work is the act of providing a reason for why they should come. That is the central theme of Oakwood University’s Entrepreneurship Center, OU Launchpad, and it is why gaming is at the heart of the center’s success. OU Launchpad is structured around ideation and microentrepreneurship. These two...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

W3N

WHAT BEGAN AS AN EXPERIMENT QUICKLY GREW INTO ESTONIA’S LEADING EMERGING TECH FESTIVAL.

When Alexander Bitskov left Estonia at 12, he never imagined that nearly two decades later he would return to turn his hometown into a stage for global innovation. Narva, a city on the country’s eastern border long defined by smokestacks and heavy industry, was the last place most would associate...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

Nova Scotia Health

Innovation Hub

Making Healthcare in Nova Scotia Better There is a smarter way to deliver quality healthcare, but achieving it requires fresh thinking, a forward-focused approach, and the courage to move beyond traditional methods. That is exactly what the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub is designed to do. Established in 2023, the...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

pH7 TECHNOLOGIES

At the forefront of sustainable resource extraction

Specialized cleantech solutions.pH7 Technologies Inc. delivers specialized cleantech solutions for the extraction of critical metals necessary for the transition to renewable energies. We have pioneered a proprietary process that provides a near-net-zero environmental impact in the extraction of key metals and minerals. This sustainable closed-loop process makes it an ideal...

INNOVATE® Miami

Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce - A catalyst to help members grow

A catalyst to help members grow, improve and protect their businesses

The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst to help members grow, improve and protect their businesses. It’s dedicated to building the best environment for business in the Americas and committed to improving the economic vitality of South Florida by educating and advocating for solutions to members’ business needs....

INNOVATION Quebec

COALIA

CCTT EN TECHNOLOGIE MINÉRALE ET PLASTURGIE

COALIA est un centre de recherche et d’innovation spécialisé en technologie minérale, plasturgie et matériaux avancés a pour mission de développer des matériaux, des produits et des procédés novateurs en collaboration avec les entreprises de ces secteurs. Il joue un rôle important auprès d’elles en réalisant des projets de recherche...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

BOSCH

COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION: BOSCH IN CURITIBA 45-YEARS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY

Recognized worldwide for its commitment to innovation, investment in research and development (R&D), as well as its broad commitment to sustainability, Bosch provides innovative solutions for the Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, Energy and Construction Technology sectors. For 70 years in Brazil, Bosch has been recognized in the national market...

INNOVATE® Northern Virginia

Virginia Tech

Where Ideas Meet Action

“Progress depends on who is prepared to act.” Under real-world pressure, ideas are on the clock. Innovation depends on speed, collaboration, and access to the right partners. In Northern Virginia, Virginia Tech has created the conditions that push promising ideas forward, positioning its growing presence in the region at the...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

Aeroplicity

Simplifying Aerospace and Defense: The Aeroplicity Story

Aeroplicity has emerged as a transformative force in the aerospace and defense industry, with a mission to simplify and modernize supply chain and aftermarket operations. Leveraging cutting-edge aerospace-grade technologies, the company is reshaping how organizations manage data, compliance, and operational efficiency. At its core, Aeroplicity addresses the industry’s most pressing...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

FUTUREVAULT

Believes that INFORMATION IS AN ASSET CLASS and should be treated as such. The company’s B2C blockchain endeavor is creating a novel utility token that will not only benefit consumers by having more control over their personal information, but by being able to MONETIZE it as they choose

Founded in 2015 by one of Canada’s most prolific finance, media, and technology financiers, G Scott Paterson, along with marketing ace, Michael Bradley, FutureVault has been at the forefront of innovation by providing modern and sophisticated document management solutions via white-labeled Digital Vaults to financial institutions, wealth management firms, 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™ Botswana Vol.1

BOCRA

BOCRA-PROMOTES ACCESS AND USAGE OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR INNOVATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

PROMOTES ACCESS AND USAGE OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR INNOVATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

BRIEF BACKGROUND Botswana’s rags to riches economic success story is often compared to that of countries such as United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore. A former British protectorate, Botswana was poor by all standards when it got its independence. By the early to mid 80s, the country’s mineral resource was...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

SC Competes | SC Aerospace

South Carolina’s Aerospace Cluster

SC Aerospace, an initiative of the SC Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes), supports the entire aerospace and aviation industry in South Carolina, with our various open-source studies and research, webinars and conferences, and educational initiatives reaching a far-flung ecosystem that is shaping our future workforce. In one of our recent...

INNOVATION Quebec

INNOVER ENSEMBLE

LE MODÈLE DU CENTRE-DU-QUÉBEC

Le Centre-du-Québec, c’est 5 territoires d’appartenance et une démarche régionale de co-développement unique. Elle favorise l’innovation, la mise en commun de l’expertise, la réalisation de projets communs et surtout, une complémentarité quicrée un véritable effet de levier. Ce modèle de concertation innovant permet aussi un partage des responsabilités liées au...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

RETROVIRAL

RETROVIRAL- That’s The Start Of The Journey

That’s The Start Of The Journey

  I heard an apt soundbite from Tim Ferris on a recent podcast: ‘Your network is your net worth’, and for anyone contemplating starting a business, ‘who you know’ is always greater than ‘what you know’. “My main focus in 2010 was to give myself three months and then if...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

42 ADELAIDE

MAKING DIGITAL AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL, EVERYWHERE

In a world where traditional education models are struggling to meet the needs of a rapidly changing job market, 42 Adelaide has emerged as a big player in Australia. This innovative coding school was created in 2013 by Xavier Niel, a successful French serial entrepreneur, and has now become an...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

K-MÄRKT

THE RESTAURANT REBELS RETHINKING SUSTAINABILITY

Since its founding in 2014 in Stockholm’s historic Garnisonen building, K-märkt has been rewriting the rulebook for what a modern, sustainable food company can be. From its very first day, the brand has challenged the industry with one radical idea: great food at scale can – and must – coexist...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

The Quebec Film and Television Council

At the heart and at the service of the audiovisual industry for over 15 years!

The Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC) has been contributing to the development and competitiveness of Quebec as a world-class audiovisual production center for over fifteen years. It supports innovation in three major economic sectors in Quebec: live action, visual effects, and animation. In 2021, this creative and dynamic sector...

INNOVATE® South Florida

GLOBAL VENTURES

EMPOWERING SECOND-STAGE COMPANIES FOR GLOBAL SUCCESS

Also located in the Research Park at Florida Atlantic, Global Ventures is a second-stage incubator designed to support the growth of innovative second-stage companies that have established market traction. The primary goal is to skyrocket the growth of these high-potential companies by providing an array of resources, connecting them with...

INNOVATION Quebec

MERINOV

LEADING THE BLUE ECONOMY IN EASTERN CANADA

Merinov, a Center for Applied Research in Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Product Processing, is a prominent player in Eastern Canada’s blue economy. It holds the distinction of being the largest integrated research center in Canada dedicated to these fields. Since its establishment in 2010, Merinov has been committed to serving...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Innovative Moving Solutions: How Technology Is Transforming the Relocation Industry

The moving industry has traditionally relied on manual labor and logistics, but recent innovations in technology are driving a significant transformation in how relocations are handled. From digital platforms that connect customers with movers to AI-powered solutions that streamline operations, technology is making moving faster, more efficient, and customer-centric. This...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

MANAGINGLIFE

MANAGINGLIFE- PUTTING INNOVATION IN THE HANDS OF CHRONIC PAIN PATIENTS

PUTTING INNOVATION IN THE HANDS OF CHRONIC PAIN PATIENTS

Chronic pain affects approximately 1 in 5 people and is one of the most difficult to treat chronic conditions. It’s a leading reason people seek healthcare, use opioid medication, and go on disability. Often referred to as the silent epidemic, the burden of chronic pain carries immense costs to individuals,...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Peoplr

Peoplr - Turning HR Headaches Into Great Business Results

Turning HR Headaches Into Great Business Results

ELEVATOR PITCH Peoplr is a team of Human Resources experts who tackle all kinds of headaches and turn them into great business results by providing flexible and cost-effective strategies that address a company’s human resources needs. From start-ups to thriving Fortune 100 companies, Peoplr has each client covered with expert...

INNOVATE® South Florida

HADO - USA

DRIVING INNOVATION & COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA VENTURE ECOSYSTEM

DRIVING INNOVATION & COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA VENTURE ECOSYSTEM HADO USA: Pioneering the Future of Augmented Reality Techno Sports In South Florida’s vibrant tech scene, HADO USA is a pioneering leader in augmented reality (AR) techno sports. Blending physical activity with digital innovation, HADO offers an adrenaline-pumping experience that...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY

OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY-IF YOU BUILD IT

IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME...” THIS MISQUOTED LINE DERIVED FROM THE MOVIE, FIELD OF DREAMS, IS OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH STARTUP DEVELOPMENT. IT SOUNDS GOOD BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT IS NOT REALISTIC

What does work is the act of providing a reason for why they should come. That is the central theme of Oakwood University’s Entrepreneurship Center, OU Launchpad, and it is why gaming is at the heart of the center’s success. OU Launchpad is structured around ideation and microentrepreneurship. These two...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

W3N

WHAT BEGAN AS AN EXPERIMENT QUICKLY GREW INTO ESTONIA’S LEADING EMERGING TECH FESTIVAL.

When Alexander Bitskov left Estonia at 12, he never imagined that nearly two decades later he would return to turn his hometown into a stage for global innovation. Narva, a city on the country’s eastern border long defined by smokestacks and heavy industry, was the last place most would associate...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

Nova Scotia Health

Innovation Hub

Making Healthcare in Nova Scotia Better There is a smarter way to deliver quality healthcare, but achieving it requires fresh thinking, a forward-focused approach, and the courage to move beyond traditional methods. That is exactly what the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub is designed to do. Established in 2023, the...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

pH7 TECHNOLOGIES

At the forefront of sustainable resource extraction

Specialized cleantech solutions.pH7 Technologies Inc. delivers specialized cleantech solutions for the extraction of critical metals necessary for the transition to renewable energies. We have pioneered a proprietary process that provides a near-net-zero environmental impact in the extraction of key metals and minerals. This sustainable closed-loop process makes it an ideal...

INNOVATE® Miami

Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce - A catalyst to help members grow

A catalyst to help members grow, improve and protect their businesses

The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst to help members grow, improve and protect their businesses. It’s dedicated to building the best environment for business in the Americas and committed to improving the economic vitality of South Florida by educating and advocating for solutions to members’ business needs....

INNOVATION Quebec

COALIA

CCTT EN TECHNOLOGIE MINÉRALE ET PLASTURGIE

COALIA est un centre de recherche et d’innovation spécialisé en technologie minérale, plasturgie et matériaux avancés a pour mission de développer des matériaux, des produits et des procédés novateurs en collaboration avec les entreprises de ces secteurs. Il joue un rôle important auprès d’elles en réalisant des projets de recherche...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

BOSCH

COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION: BOSCH IN CURITIBA 45-YEARS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY

Recognized worldwide for its commitment to innovation, investment in research and development (R&D), as well as its broad commitment to sustainability, Bosch provides innovative solutions for the Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, Energy and Construction Technology sectors. For 70 years in Brazil, Bosch has been recognized in the national market...

INNOVATE® Northern Virginia

Virginia Tech

Where Ideas Meet Action

“Progress depends on who is prepared to act.” Under real-world pressure, ideas are on the clock. Innovation depends on speed, collaboration, and access to the right partners. In Northern Virginia, Virginia Tech has created the conditions that push promising ideas forward, positioning its growing presence in the region at the...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

Aeroplicity

Simplifying Aerospace and Defense: The Aeroplicity Story

Aeroplicity has emerged as a transformative force in the aerospace and defense industry, with a mission to simplify and modernize supply chain and aftermarket operations. Leveraging cutting-edge aerospace-grade technologies, the company is reshaping how organizations manage data, compliance, and operational efficiency. At its core, Aeroplicity addresses the industry’s most pressing...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

FUTUREVAULT

Believes that INFORMATION IS AN ASSET CLASS and should be treated as such. The company’s B2C blockchain endeavor is creating a novel utility token that will not only benefit consumers by having more control over their personal information, but by being able to MONETIZE it as they choose

Founded in 2015 by one of Canada’s most prolific finance, media, and technology financiers, G Scott Paterson, along with marketing ace, Michael Bradley, FutureVault has been at the forefront of innovation by providing modern and sophisticated document management solutions via white-labeled Digital Vaults to financial institutions, wealth management firms, 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™ Botswana Vol.1

BOCRA

BOCRA-PROMOTES ACCESS AND USAGE OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR INNOVATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

PROMOTES ACCESS AND USAGE OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR INNOVATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

BRIEF BACKGROUND Botswana’s rags to riches economic success story is often compared to that of countries such as United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore. A former British protectorate, Botswana was poor by all standards when it got its independence. By the early to mid 80s, the country’s mineral resource was...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

SC Competes | SC Aerospace

South Carolina’s Aerospace Cluster

SC Aerospace, an initiative of the SC Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes), supports the entire aerospace and aviation industry in South Carolina, with our various open-source studies and research, webinars and conferences, and educational initiatives reaching a far-flung ecosystem that is shaping our future workforce. In one of our recent...

INNOVATION Quebec

INNOVER ENSEMBLE

LE MODÈLE DU CENTRE-DU-QUÉBEC

Le Centre-du-Québec, c’est 5 territoires d’appartenance et une démarche régionale de co-développement unique. Elle favorise l’innovation, la mise en commun de l’expertise, la réalisation de projets communs et surtout, une complémentarité quicrée un véritable effet de levier. Ce modèle de concertation innovant permet aussi un partage des responsabilités liées au...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

RETROVIRAL

RETROVIRAL- That’s The Start Of The Journey

That’s The Start Of The Journey

  I heard an apt soundbite from Tim Ferris on a recent podcast: ‘Your network is your net worth’, and for anyone contemplating starting a business, ‘who you know’ is always greater than ‘what you know’. “My main focus in 2010 was to give myself three months and then if...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

42 ADELAIDE

MAKING DIGITAL AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL, EVERYWHERE

In a world where traditional education models are struggling to meet the needs of a rapidly changing job market, 42 Adelaide has emerged as a big player in Australia. This innovative coding school was created in 2013 by Xavier Niel, a successful French serial entrepreneur, and has now become an...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

K-MÄRKT

THE RESTAURANT REBELS RETHINKING SUSTAINABILITY

Since its founding in 2014 in Stockholm’s historic Garnisonen building, K-märkt has been rewriting the rulebook for what a modern, sustainable food company can be. From its very first day, the brand has challenged the industry with one radical idea: great food at scale can – and must – coexist...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

The Quebec Film and Television Council

At the heart and at the service of the audiovisual industry for over 15 years!

The Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC) has been contributing to the development and competitiveness of Quebec as a world-class audiovisual production center for over fifteen years. It supports innovation in three major economic sectors in Quebec: live action, visual effects, and animation. In 2021, this creative and dynamic sector...

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