Stories of Innovation

INNOVATION Quebec

INAF

EN AVANT VERS UNE ALIMENTATION DURABLE

Les défis du secteur bioalimentaire sont complexes et exacerbés par de grandes menaces telles que les changements climatiques et les inégalités sociales. Il est crucial de se préoccuper de l’impact de nos choix alimentaires sur la société et l’environnement. Favoriser l’accès à une alimentation saine, variée et durable tout en...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

SCANBIE

Bringing Ideas to Life

At Scanbie, we blend cutting-edge technology with creative vision to transform ideas into reality. From lifelike 3D visualisation, 3D scanning and Digital Twins solutions  to design of stunning VR worlds, AR and resonant storytelling, editing & VFX, capturing your projects with our cinematic drones, we create solutions that are bold,...

Global Innovation Spotlight

The Silent Layer of Innovation:

How Dynamic QR Technology Connects Physical and Digital Worlds

Every few years, a technology quietly shifts from being a simple tool to becoming part of the invisible infrastructure that moves the world forward. QR codes have reached that point not through hype, but through the natural way people now interact with information. What was once a square barcode on...

INNOVATION Quebec

CCEG

CCTT EN GÉRONTOLOGIE

Le seul et unique centre de recherche collégial sur le vieillissement au Canada – Le CCEG, leader, partenaire et ambassadeur. Le Centre collégial d’expertise en gérontologie (CCEG) se préoccupe des multiples dimensions du vieillissement de la population. Il contribue ainsi activement à faire avancer la compréhension des enjeux des personnes...

INNOVATION Quebec

HEC Montreal’s Tech3Lab

The largest public user experience research laboratory in the world

HEC Montreal’s Tech3Lab specializes in the evaluation of user experience in the context of business technologies. The research conducted at the Tech3Lab is characterized by the use of tools derived from neuroscience to develop a rich understanding of the experience actually lived by users, whether they are consumers, employees or...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia

BUILT ON VISION. DRIVEN BY EXECUTION

The Business of Hi-Impact Experiences

As Philadelphia celebrates 250 years of innovation, independence, and impact, HiTouch Enterprises marks a milestone of its own — ten years of building experiences that move communities, elevate brands, and deliver measurable results. Founded in 2016 by marketing and event strategist Felicia D. Williams, HiTouch Enterprises has grown into a...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

COHESION

We Are Transforming Commercial Real Estate With Smart Building Technology That Enhances The Workplace Experience, Streamlines Operations And Optimizes Revenue In One Single Digital Platform

The Cohesion app fulfills these demands by integrating building systems and IoT devices for seamless interactions in the workplace environment....

INNOVATE™ South Africa

CAPITEC

CAPITEC - LET’S BUILD A BANK

LET’S BUILD A BANK

Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come, suggested Victor Hugo, French literary genius, in 1852. Capitec was – and is still – such an idea, but you might not have thought so at the time. At the beginning of the 21st century, the general consensus was...

INNOVATION Quebec

CEI MONTREAL

CEI MONTREAL-Since 1998

Since 1998, the mission of Excellence Industrielle Saint-Laurent, a nonprofit organization, has been to promote the excellence of manufacturing companies by stimulating the adoption of innovative, technological and sustainable practices

Its services are divided into five specialized departments: business support, innovation, export, sustainable development and alternative mobility. A manufacturing hub in the heart of Montréal As one of the largest industrial and technological hubs in Québec, Saint-Laurent’s territory has many assets, opportunities and development strengths related to innovation and the...

INNOVATE® Georgia

UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA

INNOVATING TOMORROW: UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA’S CUTTING-EDGE APPROACH TO EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Nestled in the heart of Georgia, the University of West Georgia (UWG) stands as a beacon of innovation and research, setting the stage for a future in which creativity and entrepreneurial spirit thrive. As the seventh-largest public university in the state, UWG is not just an institution of higher learning;...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

BLOCKCHAIN CENTER

MIAMI – A CENTRAL PLACE FOR BUILDING THE DECENTRALIZED FUTURE

When the Blockchain Center opened its doors, it marked a defining moment in the history of Miami’s Tech Scene. From the beginning, the vision of the blockchain center was to make Miami the crypto capital of the Americas and educate the masses. It was a physical location that became a...

INNOVATION Quebec

Innofibre

Innofibre-Founded in 1989

Founded in 1989, Innofibre - Cellulosic Products Innovation Center, is a college center for the transfer of technologies that collaborates with companies, public organizations and both public and private research institutions for the development and scaling of biobased products and bioprocesses

Innofibre’s vision is to contribute to the development of the bioeconomy in Quebec by supporting SME and large companies in innovation. The Innofibre team has the expertise to carry out multidisciplinary projects and carries out numerous projects each year with several partner research institutions. Innofibre stands out for its $40...

INNOVATION Quebec

NUMANA

LE MACRO-ACCÉLÉRATEUR DU QUÉBEC

Numana est un organisme à but non lucratif (OBNL) québécois et agit en tant que macro-accélérateur en créant, promouvant et dynamisant des projets d’écosystèmes technologiques en TIC. Dans cette mission, Numana regroupe des écosystèmes composés d’entreprises qui utilisent des technologies et d’entreprises qui fournissent des TIC (matériel, logiciels et applications),...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

ABILITIE

ABILITIE-LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WITH IMPACT

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WITH IMPACT

Abilitie offers world-class leadership development experiences that inspire, shape and develop people through differentiated learning programs, tools for self-discovery, and networks that expand opportunities.   The most transformational training hinges on experiential learning. This belief drives Abilitie’s team-based leadership simulations which put participants under pressure in rich, complex environments that...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

PARKDALE CENTRE FOR INNOVATION

PARKDALE CENTRE FOR INNOVATION- IS ONE OF THE FIRST INCUBATORS IN TORONTO TO SUPPORT STARTUPS AT THE EARLY-STAGE OF THEIR VENTURES THROUGH THE EARLYSTAGE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

IS ONE OF THE FIRST INCUBATORS IN TORONTO TO SUPPORT STARTUPS AT THE EARLY-STAGE OF THEIR VENTURES THROUGH THE EARLYSTAGE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND THE WOMEN FOUNDERS PROGRAM

Established in 2017, Parkdale Centre is an incubator & accelerator that supports entrepreneurs to start and grow their business, with a focus on equity, accessibility, and inclusion for underrepresented people, namely women, Black, Indigenous, people of colour, and newcomers to Canada. As an organization, Parkdale Centre works to support entrepreneurs...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

GIRLS FLY PROGRAM AFRICA FOUNDATION

GIRLS FLY PROGRAM AFRICA FOUNDATION- AVIATION AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY FOR SOUTH AFRICAN GIRLS – UNLEASHING THEIR POTENTIAL

AVIATION AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY FOR SOUTH AFRICAN GIRLS – UNLEASHING THEIR POTENTIAL

In SA, despite the gains girls have made in access and efficiency markers of education, they still lag boys in quality of performance in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Even though, more girls than boys sat the Grade 12 examination in math and physical science, boys outperformed girls...

Global Innovation Spotlight

How Worldwide Economic Ecosystems Are Affected by Cryptocurrency Adoption

10 Ways Cryptocurrency Adoption Has Affected Global Economic Ecosystems

From a local trend to a worldwide financial movement, the fast growth of cryptocurrencies has changed. From small companies to whole national economies, the ripple effects of decentralized digital currencies have changed financial landscapes. The global economic ecology undergoes several changes—some good, others complicated—as conventional structures change to fit this...

INNOVATION Quebec

LANAUDIÈRE ÉCONOMIQUE

AT THE SERVICE OF THE REGION!

Lanaudière Économique (LÉ) was founded in 1991 to address the economic development needs and challenges of in the six regional county municipalities (MRCs) of the territory. LÉ propels innovative businesses and projects in Lanaudière, in collaboration with other economic development organizations in the region. Leveraging partnerships with over thirty regional,...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

SOLVIS

PIONEERING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MEASUREMENT FROM ‘PSST’ TO TOUCHSCREEN

Solvis provides customized devices, kiosks, and a customer feedback and experience management platform. Solvis’ story has a unique start: In the late 90s, a customer voiced dissatisfaction with a toy shop in Curitiba. Initially dismissed as gossip, the complaint prompted the CEO of Solvis, Leonardo Vilas Boas Badotti, the former...

INNOVATE® Nashville

KENNIE PLAYHOUSE THEATRE

IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY ONE PLAY AT A TIME

Let a theatrical play be the way that immerses you in storytelling so powerful, it will live with you forever. Kennie Playhouse Theatre (KPT) is one of the city’s hidden jewels, a thriving artistic hub that brings dynamic, thought-provoking, and spirit-lifting stories to the stage for everyone to enjoy. From...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

QUICKSCOPE

QUICKSCOPE- MAKE YOUR PASSION YOUR CAREER

MAKE YOUR PASSION YOUR CAREER

Quickscope is a new social networking platform for video game developers. Development and creation talents to can connect with like-minded individuals, create professional industry-specific portfolios, and speak with recruiters regarding employment opportunities. We offer our users innovative industry-specific features such as advanced search filters and networking tools to ease the...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

GLOBAL ECONOMIC OPTIMIZATION

GLOBAL ECONOMIC OPTIMIZATION-

Is a boutique law firm located in San Juan Puerto Rico, founded in 2018 by Giovanni Méndez Feliciano

Our mission is to provide our clients with a one-stop, unique, and transparent entry to the various economic incentive programs, optimize their business structures, and ensure compliance while we help them to make informed decisions. GEO’s customized approach provides each client with a wide range of services including but not...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

LUCENT BIOSCIENCES

LUCENT BIOSCIENCES-GROUNDBREAKING INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

GROUNDBREAKING INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

In the upcoming decades, global food systems will profoundly change as we adapt to more sustainable food production and distribution approaches. Farmers are currently being challenged to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Backed by years of research...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

TRAILBLAZE PARTNERS

FIRST WHO, THEN WHAT

Throughout their careers as leaders in a variety of industries, Rhys and Jerry started to realize that the problems they were being asked to solve had less to do with operational work, and far more to do with people and culture. Witnessing as they became involved with these, the impact...

INNOVATION Quebec

INAF

EN AVANT VERS UNE ALIMENTATION DURABLE

Les défis du secteur bioalimentaire sont complexes et exacerbés par de grandes menaces telles que les changements climatiques et les inégalités sociales. Il est crucial de se préoccuper de l’impact de nos choix alimentaires sur la société et l’environnement. Favoriser l’accès à une alimentation saine, variée et durable tout en...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

SCANBIE

Bringing Ideas to Life

At Scanbie, we blend cutting-edge technology with creative vision to transform ideas into reality. From lifelike 3D visualisation, 3D scanning and Digital Twins solutions  to design of stunning VR worlds, AR and resonant storytelling, editing & VFX, capturing your projects with our cinematic drones, we create solutions that are bold,...

Global Innovation Spotlight

The Silent Layer of Innovation:

How Dynamic QR Technology Connects Physical and Digital Worlds

Every few years, a technology quietly shifts from being a simple tool to becoming part of the invisible infrastructure that moves the world forward. QR codes have reached that point not through hype, but through the natural way people now interact with information. What was once a square barcode on...

INNOVATION Quebec

CCEG

CCTT EN GÉRONTOLOGIE

Le seul et unique centre de recherche collégial sur le vieillissement au Canada – Le CCEG, leader, partenaire et ambassadeur. Le Centre collégial d’expertise en gérontologie (CCEG) se préoccupe des multiples dimensions du vieillissement de la population. Il contribue ainsi activement à faire avancer la compréhension des enjeux des personnes...

INNOVATION Quebec

HEC Montreal’s Tech3Lab

The largest public user experience research laboratory in the world

HEC Montreal’s Tech3Lab specializes in the evaluation of user experience in the context of business technologies. The research conducted at the Tech3Lab is characterized by the use of tools derived from neuroscience to develop a rich understanding of the experience actually lived by users, whether they are consumers, employees or...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia

BUILT ON VISION. DRIVEN BY EXECUTION

The Business of Hi-Impact Experiences

As Philadelphia celebrates 250 years of innovation, independence, and impact, HiTouch Enterprises marks a milestone of its own — ten years of building experiences that move communities, elevate brands, and deliver measurable results. Founded in 2016 by marketing and event strategist Felicia D. Williams, HiTouch Enterprises has grown into a...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

COHESION

We Are Transforming Commercial Real Estate With Smart Building Technology That Enhances The Workplace Experience, Streamlines Operations And Optimizes Revenue In One Single Digital Platform

The Cohesion app fulfills these demands by integrating building systems and IoT devices for seamless interactions in the workplace environment....

INNOVATE™ South Africa

CAPITEC

CAPITEC - LET’S BUILD A BANK

LET’S BUILD A BANK

Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come, suggested Victor Hugo, French literary genius, in 1852. Capitec was – and is still – such an idea, but you might not have thought so at the time. At the beginning of the 21st century, the general consensus was...

INNOVATION Quebec

CEI MONTREAL

CEI MONTREAL-Since 1998

Since 1998, the mission of Excellence Industrielle Saint-Laurent, a nonprofit organization, has been to promote the excellence of manufacturing companies by stimulating the adoption of innovative, technological and sustainable practices

Its services are divided into five specialized departments: business support, innovation, export, sustainable development and alternative mobility. A manufacturing hub in the heart of Montréal As one of the largest industrial and technological hubs in Québec, Saint-Laurent’s territory has many assets, opportunities and development strengths related to innovation and the...

INNOVATE® Georgia

UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA

INNOVATING TOMORROW: UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA’S CUTTING-EDGE APPROACH TO EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Nestled in the heart of Georgia, the University of West Georgia (UWG) stands as a beacon of innovation and research, setting the stage for a future in which creativity and entrepreneurial spirit thrive. As the seventh-largest public university in the state, UWG is not just an institution of higher learning;...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

BLOCKCHAIN CENTER

MIAMI – A CENTRAL PLACE FOR BUILDING THE DECENTRALIZED FUTURE

When the Blockchain Center opened its doors, it marked a defining moment in the history of Miami’s Tech Scene. From the beginning, the vision of the blockchain center was to make Miami the crypto capital of the Americas and educate the masses. It was a physical location that became a...

INNOVATION Quebec

Innofibre

Innofibre-Founded in 1989

Founded in 1989, Innofibre - Cellulosic Products Innovation Center, is a college center for the transfer of technologies that collaborates with companies, public organizations and both public and private research institutions for the development and scaling of biobased products and bioprocesses

Innofibre’s vision is to contribute to the development of the bioeconomy in Quebec by supporting SME and large companies in innovation. The Innofibre team has the expertise to carry out multidisciplinary projects and carries out numerous projects each year with several partner research institutions. Innofibre stands out for its $40...

INNOVATION Quebec

NUMANA

LE MACRO-ACCÉLÉRATEUR DU QUÉBEC

Numana est un organisme à but non lucratif (OBNL) québécois et agit en tant que macro-accélérateur en créant, promouvant et dynamisant des projets d’écosystèmes technologiques en TIC. Dans cette mission, Numana regroupe des écosystèmes composés d’entreprises qui utilisent des technologies et d’entreprises qui fournissent des TIC (matériel, logiciels et applications),...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

ABILITIE

ABILITIE-LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WITH IMPACT

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WITH IMPACT

Abilitie offers world-class leadership development experiences that inspire, shape and develop people through differentiated learning programs, tools for self-discovery, and networks that expand opportunities.   The most transformational training hinges on experiential learning. This belief drives Abilitie’s team-based leadership simulations which put participants under pressure in rich, complex environments that...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

PARKDALE CENTRE FOR INNOVATION

PARKDALE CENTRE FOR INNOVATION- IS ONE OF THE FIRST INCUBATORS IN TORONTO TO SUPPORT STARTUPS AT THE EARLY-STAGE OF THEIR VENTURES THROUGH THE EARLYSTAGE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

IS ONE OF THE FIRST INCUBATORS IN TORONTO TO SUPPORT STARTUPS AT THE EARLY-STAGE OF THEIR VENTURES THROUGH THE EARLYSTAGE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND THE WOMEN FOUNDERS PROGRAM

Established in 2017, Parkdale Centre is an incubator & accelerator that supports entrepreneurs to start and grow their business, with a focus on equity, accessibility, and inclusion for underrepresented people, namely women, Black, Indigenous, people of colour, and newcomers to Canada. As an organization, Parkdale Centre works to support entrepreneurs...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

GIRLS FLY PROGRAM AFRICA FOUNDATION

GIRLS FLY PROGRAM AFRICA FOUNDATION- AVIATION AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY FOR SOUTH AFRICAN GIRLS – UNLEASHING THEIR POTENTIAL

AVIATION AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY FOR SOUTH AFRICAN GIRLS – UNLEASHING THEIR POTENTIAL

In SA, despite the gains girls have made in access and efficiency markers of education, they still lag boys in quality of performance in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Even though, more girls than boys sat the Grade 12 examination in math and physical science, boys outperformed girls...

Global Innovation Spotlight

How Worldwide Economic Ecosystems Are Affected by Cryptocurrency Adoption

10 Ways Cryptocurrency Adoption Has Affected Global Economic Ecosystems

From a local trend to a worldwide financial movement, the fast growth of cryptocurrencies has changed. From small companies to whole national economies, the ripple effects of decentralized digital currencies have changed financial landscapes. The global economic ecology undergoes several changes—some good, others complicated—as conventional structures change to fit this...

INNOVATION Quebec

LANAUDIÈRE ÉCONOMIQUE

AT THE SERVICE OF THE REGION!

Lanaudière Économique (LÉ) was founded in 1991 to address the economic development needs and challenges of in the six regional county municipalities (MRCs) of the territory. LÉ propels innovative businesses and projects in Lanaudière, in collaboration with other economic development organizations in the region. Leveraging partnerships with over thirty regional,...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

SOLVIS

PIONEERING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MEASUREMENT FROM ‘PSST’ TO TOUCHSCREEN

Solvis provides customized devices, kiosks, and a customer feedback and experience management platform. Solvis’ story has a unique start: In the late 90s, a customer voiced dissatisfaction with a toy shop in Curitiba. Initially dismissed as gossip, the complaint prompted the CEO of Solvis, Leonardo Vilas Boas Badotti, the former...

INNOVATE® Nashville

KENNIE PLAYHOUSE THEATRE

IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY ONE PLAY AT A TIME

Let a theatrical play be the way that immerses you in storytelling so powerful, it will live with you forever. Kennie Playhouse Theatre (KPT) is one of the city’s hidden jewels, a thriving artistic hub that brings dynamic, thought-provoking, and spirit-lifting stories to the stage for everyone to enjoy. From...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

QUICKSCOPE

QUICKSCOPE- MAKE YOUR PASSION YOUR CAREER

MAKE YOUR PASSION YOUR CAREER

Quickscope is a new social networking platform for video game developers. Development and creation talents to can connect with like-minded individuals, create professional industry-specific portfolios, and speak with recruiters regarding employment opportunities. We offer our users innovative industry-specific features such as advanced search filters and networking tools to ease the...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

GLOBAL ECONOMIC OPTIMIZATION

GLOBAL ECONOMIC OPTIMIZATION-

Is a boutique law firm located in San Juan Puerto Rico, founded in 2018 by Giovanni Méndez Feliciano

Our mission is to provide our clients with a one-stop, unique, and transparent entry to the various economic incentive programs, optimize their business structures, and ensure compliance while we help them to make informed decisions. GEO’s customized approach provides each client with a wide range of services including but not...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

LUCENT BIOSCIENCES

LUCENT BIOSCIENCES-GROUNDBREAKING INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

GROUNDBREAKING INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

In the upcoming decades, global food systems will profoundly change as we adapt to more sustainable food production and distribution approaches. Farmers are currently being challenged to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Backed by years of research...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

TRAILBLAZE PARTNERS

FIRST WHO, THEN WHAT

Throughout their careers as leaders in a variety of industries, Rhys and Jerry started to realize that the problems they were being asked to solve had less to do with operational work, and far more to do with people and culture. Witnessing as they became involved with these, the impact...

Ecosystems