Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE™ Toronto
BALANCE
SECURES BILLIONS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF DIGITAL ASSETS
Balance is Canada’s largest digital asset custodian. Our solution powers financial services companies such as over-the-counter trading desks, exchanges, lenders, and ATM networks. The assets are kept secure on specialized hardware, kept fully offline in geographically distributed bank grade vaults that are access controlled, monitored, and guarded 24/7. Our internal...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
WORLD TRADE CENTER CURITIBA
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CLUB
The World Trade Center (WTC) is the largest business network in the world and one of the most important associations of executives and entrepreneurs. It was created in the 1960s from a fair in Queens, New York City, by the Rockefeller family. Currently the WTC is present in 91 countries,...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
Volume Design
Illuminated Signs from Experts
Volume Design is a leading Estonian company specializing in illuminated advertising solutions that help brands stand out both day and night. The company manufactures and installs striking signage that transforms visibility into identity and brings brands to life. Each project reflects a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer success. For...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
QREDIBLE®
CULTIVATING TRUST AND TRANSPARENCY: HOW QREDIBLE® IS REVOLUTIONIZING THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY
Qredible is a first-of-its-kind platform, leading the way in building trust and transparency in the cannabis, CBD, and hemp supply chains. The legalized cannabis industry can be a maze of false, misleading, outdated, or missing information. Qredible’s unique platform is revolutionizing the industry by connecting the entire CBD, hemp, and...
INNOVATION Quebec
InnovÉÉ
Unite knowledge and ideas
Innovations in the electric energy as well as electric and smart transportation sectors are the driving force behind the energy transition underway in Quebec and elsewhere in the world. InnovÉÉ’s mission is to stimulate, support and finance collaborative research projects in the fields of electric energy as well as electric...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
YIEDI
A COMPANY DESIGNED BY ENTREPRENEURS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Just over eight years ago the founder of YIEDI, Jayshree Naidoo and Jay Naidoo her business and life partner, sat across from a branding expert and outlined the vision for the company. They went on to describe a model that they had created, it was still drawn on a napkin...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
The Napkin Network
A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT STRIVES TO HELP MOMS IN NEED
Headquartered in DC, the social network of moms spans all 50 states with the help of Lindsay’s specialization in social media, strategic communications, fundraising, and the natural inclination for moms to help other moms in need. Unfortunately, children are expensive and not everyone is in the same position to provide...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
ATHOMA
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® 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...
Global Innovation Spotlight
GUILLERMO LLIBRE
CEO, HOUSELL
Los cambios que se han producido a raíz de algunos de los últimos acontecimientos que hemos vivido (la pandemia, la guerra…) ya han marcado un antes y un después en el sector inmobiliario. La consultora CBRE publicó un estudio a comienzos del año 2020 con datos muy esclarecedores acerca de...
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™ Estonia
POWERUP ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
BEYOND THE HYPE: POWERUP ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES MAKES HYDROGEN A COMMERCIAL REALITY
While the concept of a “hydrogen economy” has been a topic of political discourse and future-gazing for years, one Tallinn-based company is demonstrating that for many applications, the future is already here. PowerUP Energy Technologies, founded by scientist and entrepreneur Ivar Kruusenberg, is moving beyond theoretical promise and deploying certified...
Global Innovation Spotlight
PINKTUM
El Desarrollo De Personas En España Se Digitaliza
Una nueva forma de desarrollo de recursos humanos es necesaria para dominar con éxito los desafíos globales. Como uno de los proveedores líderes de e-learning y capacitaciones basadas en la web para el desarrollo efectivo y sostenible del personal en las empresas, PINKTUM se hace sitio en la escena de...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
INC.AFRICA
WHY AFRICA’S INNOVATION STORY MUST BE TOLD AND WHY INC.AFRICA IS WRITING THE NARRATIVE
Why are there so many books about Steve Jobs, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos in online book stores and libraries, but so few of the innovators redefining Africa? “All you have to do is Google an African innovator and almost nothing pops up,” says researcher Nnamdi Oranye, who is also...
INNOVATION Quebec
CHAIRE DE RECHERCHE INDUSTRIELLE PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA
ÉCOLE DE TECHNOLOGIE SUPÉRIEURE SUR L’INTÉGRATION ET L’OPTIMISATION DU SYSTÈME DE PROPULSION (2011-2028)
Première chaire industrielle exécutive CRSNG-P&WC au Canada dans le domaine de la recherche aérospatiale, sur l’intégration et l’optimisation du système de propulsion (2011-2016). Ces projets ont comblé un manque de données et de critères importants dans la littérature sur la phase de conception préliminaire des moteurs d’aéronefs. L’objectif était de...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
LETSHEGO HOLDINGS
BOTSWANA-BORN LETSHEGO ADOPTS INNOVATION ACROSS FUNCTIONS TO ACHIEVE FUTURE-FIT VISION FOR PAN-AFRICAN OPERATION
Since first opening its doors in Gaborone 24 years ago, inclusive finance leader, Letshego Holdings Limited, has extended its reach into 11 sub Saharan markets through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The Group went public with its listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange in 2002. As one of Botswana’s few...
United Nations Lesotho
UNITED NATIONS LESOTHO
PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY AND PEACE
SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH, SOCIAL UNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN LESOTHO BUILDING A THRIVING COUNTRY Investing in the Kingdom of Lesotho presents a unique opportunity to address critical social inequalities that have historically marginalized women, children, youth, people with disabilities, migrants, herders and other vulnerable groups, ultimately hindering the...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
adMare BioInnovations
Drives Life Sciences Innovation by Building Companies, Ecosystems, and Talent
Drawing its name from Canada’s national motto, A Mari Usque Ad Mare (From Sea to Sea), adMare is a pan-Canadian organization created in 2019, answering the need to align and optimize the Canadian life sciences commercialization landscape. Since its creation, adMare has firmly established itself as a national leader that...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Wander Media Company
Tells The Story Of The Places And Faces That Make Jacksonville Such A Remarkable Travel Destination.
ELEVATOR PITCH Wander Media Company is the creative powerhouse behind a collection of destination marketing television channels airing in hotels and resorts throughout Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. From restaurants to shopping to local attractions, Wander helps tell the story of the places and faces that make Jacksonville such a...
INNOVATE® Seattle
Ellingson Group
THE STARTUP WHISPERER: A GAME-CHANGING APPROACH TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Employee Benefits | Sea-Mountain Insurance THE STARTUP WHISPERER: A GAME-CHANGING APPROACH TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. The Company Ellingson Group has redefined what it means to be an employee benefits brokerage by specializing in the unique needs of startups, tech companies, and venture capital firms. These industries are the engines of economic...
INNOVATE® Georgia
HONEYWELL
SOFTWARE THAT POWERS BETTER DECISIONS INNOVATION IS HONEYWELL’S LEGACY, AND ITS FUTURE
Honeywell’s software innovation group, Honeywell Connected Enterprise (HCE), is proud to call Atlanta home. HCE transforms the way the world works, solving tough challenges through relentless innovation that is grounded in Honeywell’s heritage of invention. Honeywell founded HCE in 2018 to develop Honeywell Forge software, solutions that securely unite data...
INNOVATE® Kansas City
EMPIRE DREAMS
GRASSROOTS VISIONARIES: HOW EMPIRE DREAMS IS REBUILDING EAST-SIDE KC... ONE FAMILY, ONE NEIGHBORHOOD, ONE BUSINESS AT A TIME
Empire Dreams is birthing a new blueprint for urban transformation in East-Side Kansas City neighborhoods long neglected and marginalized by institutions and systems that fueled their disinvestment. Every facet of their work is designed to dismantle systemic racism, generational poverty, and the lingering effects of childhood trauma. Believing that true...
INNOVATION Quebec
UNITÉ DE SOUTIEN AU SYSTÈME DE SANTÉ APPRENANT (SSA) QUÉBEC
Ensemble pour un système de santé qui apprend
Impossible de refaire sans cesse la même chose en espérant un résultat différent. C’est pourquoi nous devons repenser notre système de santé et innover afin d’en faire un système qui apprend. Le défi collectif de l’amélioration continue du système de santé québécois est de taille. Comment réussir le changement...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
NRSTOR INCORPORATED
INNOVATIVE ENERGY STORAGE SOLUTIONS INSPIRING THE GRID TO DELIVER A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE
NRStor Incorporated is an industry-leading Canadian energy storage developer, owner and operator with experience deploying energy storage across the energy supply chain. Our vision is to deploy energy storage projects at scale in order to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon energy system. NRStor has successfully deployed numerous first-of-a-kind energy...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
BALANCE
SECURES BILLIONS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF DIGITAL ASSETS
Balance is Canada’s largest digital asset custodian. Our solution powers financial services companies such as over-the-counter trading desks, exchanges, lenders, and ATM networks. The assets are kept secure on specialized hardware, kept fully offline in geographically distributed bank grade vaults that are access controlled, monitored, and guarded 24/7. Our internal...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
WORLD TRADE CENTER CURITIBA
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CLUB
The World Trade Center (WTC) is the largest business network in the world and one of the most important associations of executives and entrepreneurs. It was created in the 1960s from a fair in Queens, New York City, by the Rockefeller family. Currently the WTC is present in 91 countries,...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
Volume Design
Illuminated Signs from Experts
Volume Design is a leading Estonian company specializing in illuminated advertising solutions that help brands stand out both day and night. The company manufactures and installs striking signage that transforms visibility into identity and brings brands to life. Each project reflects a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer success. For...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
QREDIBLE®
CULTIVATING TRUST AND TRANSPARENCY: HOW QREDIBLE® IS REVOLUTIONIZING THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY
Qredible is a first-of-its-kind platform, leading the way in building trust and transparency in the cannabis, CBD, and hemp supply chains. The legalized cannabis industry can be a maze of false, misleading, outdated, or missing information. Qredible’s unique platform is revolutionizing the industry by connecting the entire CBD, hemp, and...
INNOVATION Quebec
InnovÉÉ
Unite knowledge and ideas
Innovations in the electric energy as well as electric and smart transportation sectors are the driving force behind the energy transition underway in Quebec and elsewhere in the world. InnovÉÉ’s mission is to stimulate, support and finance collaborative research projects in the fields of electric energy as well as electric...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
YIEDI
A COMPANY DESIGNED BY ENTREPRENEURS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Just over eight years ago the founder of YIEDI, Jayshree Naidoo and Jay Naidoo her business and life partner, sat across from a branding expert and outlined the vision for the company. They went on to describe a model that they had created, it was still drawn on a napkin...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
The Napkin Network
A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT STRIVES TO HELP MOMS IN NEED
Headquartered in DC, the social network of moms spans all 50 states with the help of Lindsay’s specialization in social media, strategic communications, fundraising, and the natural inclination for moms to help other moms in need. Unfortunately, children are expensive and not everyone is in the same position to provide...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
ATHOMA
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® 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...
Global Innovation Spotlight
GUILLERMO LLIBRE
CEO, HOUSELL
Los cambios que se han producido a raíz de algunos de los últimos acontecimientos que hemos vivido (la pandemia, la guerra…) ya han marcado un antes y un después en el sector inmobiliario. La consultora CBRE publicó un estudio a comienzos del año 2020 con datos muy esclarecedores acerca de...
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™ Estonia
POWERUP ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
BEYOND THE HYPE: POWERUP ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES MAKES HYDROGEN A COMMERCIAL REALITY
While the concept of a “hydrogen economy” has been a topic of political discourse and future-gazing for years, one Tallinn-based company is demonstrating that for many applications, the future is already here. PowerUP Energy Technologies, founded by scientist and entrepreneur Ivar Kruusenberg, is moving beyond theoretical promise and deploying certified...
Global Innovation Spotlight
PINKTUM
El Desarrollo De Personas En España Se Digitaliza
Una nueva forma de desarrollo de recursos humanos es necesaria para dominar con éxito los desafíos globales. Como uno de los proveedores líderes de e-learning y capacitaciones basadas en la web para el desarrollo efectivo y sostenible del personal en las empresas, PINKTUM se hace sitio en la escena de...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
INC.AFRICA
WHY AFRICA’S INNOVATION STORY MUST BE TOLD AND WHY INC.AFRICA IS WRITING THE NARRATIVE
Why are there so many books about Steve Jobs, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos in online book stores and libraries, but so few of the innovators redefining Africa? “All you have to do is Google an African innovator and almost nothing pops up,” says researcher Nnamdi Oranye, who is also...
INNOVATION Quebec
CHAIRE DE RECHERCHE INDUSTRIELLE PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA
ÉCOLE DE TECHNOLOGIE SUPÉRIEURE SUR L’INTÉGRATION ET L’OPTIMISATION DU SYSTÈME DE PROPULSION (2011-2028)
Première chaire industrielle exécutive CRSNG-P&WC au Canada dans le domaine de la recherche aérospatiale, sur l’intégration et l’optimisation du système de propulsion (2011-2016). Ces projets ont comblé un manque de données et de critères importants dans la littérature sur la phase de conception préliminaire des moteurs d’aéronefs. L’objectif était de...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
LETSHEGO HOLDINGS
BOTSWANA-BORN LETSHEGO ADOPTS INNOVATION ACROSS FUNCTIONS TO ACHIEVE FUTURE-FIT VISION FOR PAN-AFRICAN OPERATION
Since first opening its doors in Gaborone 24 years ago, inclusive finance leader, Letshego Holdings Limited, has extended its reach into 11 sub Saharan markets through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The Group went public with its listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange in 2002. As one of Botswana’s few...
United Nations Lesotho
UNITED NATIONS LESOTHO
PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY AND PEACE
SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH, SOCIAL UNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN LESOTHO BUILDING A THRIVING COUNTRY Investing in the Kingdom of Lesotho presents a unique opportunity to address critical social inequalities that have historically marginalized women, children, youth, people with disabilities, migrants, herders and other vulnerable groups, ultimately hindering the...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
adMare BioInnovations
Drives Life Sciences Innovation by Building Companies, Ecosystems, and Talent
Drawing its name from Canada’s national motto, A Mari Usque Ad Mare (From Sea to Sea), adMare is a pan-Canadian organization created in 2019, answering the need to align and optimize the Canadian life sciences commercialization landscape. Since its creation, adMare has firmly established itself as a national leader that...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Wander Media Company
Tells The Story Of The Places And Faces That Make Jacksonville Such A Remarkable Travel Destination.
ELEVATOR PITCH Wander Media Company is the creative powerhouse behind a collection of destination marketing television channels airing in hotels and resorts throughout Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. From restaurants to shopping to local attractions, Wander helps tell the story of the places and faces that make Jacksonville such a...
INNOVATE® Seattle
Ellingson Group
THE STARTUP WHISPERER: A GAME-CHANGING APPROACH TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Employee Benefits | Sea-Mountain Insurance THE STARTUP WHISPERER: A GAME-CHANGING APPROACH TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. The Company Ellingson Group has redefined what it means to be an employee benefits brokerage by specializing in the unique needs of startups, tech companies, and venture capital firms. These industries are the engines of economic...
INNOVATE® Georgia
HONEYWELL
SOFTWARE THAT POWERS BETTER DECISIONS INNOVATION IS HONEYWELL’S LEGACY, AND ITS FUTURE
Honeywell’s software innovation group, Honeywell Connected Enterprise (HCE), is proud to call Atlanta home. HCE transforms the way the world works, solving tough challenges through relentless innovation that is grounded in Honeywell’s heritage of invention. Honeywell founded HCE in 2018 to develop Honeywell Forge software, solutions that securely unite data...
INNOVATE® Kansas City
EMPIRE DREAMS
GRASSROOTS VISIONARIES: HOW EMPIRE DREAMS IS REBUILDING EAST-SIDE KC... ONE FAMILY, ONE NEIGHBORHOOD, ONE BUSINESS AT A TIME
Empire Dreams is birthing a new blueprint for urban transformation in East-Side Kansas City neighborhoods long neglected and marginalized by institutions and systems that fueled their disinvestment. Every facet of their work is designed to dismantle systemic racism, generational poverty, and the lingering effects of childhood trauma. Believing that true...
INNOVATION Quebec
UNITÉ DE SOUTIEN AU SYSTÈME DE SANTÉ APPRENANT (SSA) QUÉBEC
Ensemble pour un système de santé qui apprend
Impossible de refaire sans cesse la même chose en espérant un résultat différent. C’est pourquoi nous devons repenser notre système de santé et innover afin d’en faire un système qui apprend. Le défi collectif de l’amélioration continue du système de santé québécois est de taille. Comment réussir le changement...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
NRSTOR INCORPORATED
INNOVATIVE ENERGY STORAGE SOLUTIONS INSPIRING THE GRID TO DELIVER A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE
NRStor Incorporated is an industry-leading Canadian energy storage developer, owner and operator with experience deploying energy storage across the energy supply chain. Our vision is to deploy energy storage projects at scale in order to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon energy system. NRStor has successfully deployed numerous first-of-a-kind energy...