Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Detroit
METALBUILT
Forming the Future of Mobility
Metalbuilt understands the importance of leveraging generations of manufacturing wisdom to shape the future of mobility in our world. When walking through their Metro Detroit facility, one will see a synchronized dance of large metal stamping presses cycling up and down, sparks flying behind welding curtains, and high-tech lasers cutting...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
TERRADEPTH
Is composed of a team of ocean enthusiasts, technologists, problem solvers, and makers dedicated to advancing ocean exploration
We exist to empower humanity with full access and visibility of deep sea data that enables a deeper understanding and accountability of impact to drive better decision making. We believe that a deeper understanding of the oceans is achievable through technological advancements in robotic autonomy and data visualization —...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
SA WATER
Thriving communities through innovation and collaboration
SA Water is rethinking water use and its role in creating sustainable communities. With a focus on innovation, it is leading the charge towards a cooler, greener future in South Australia. Using water for cooling is a central part of SA Water’s strategy. Implementing efficient irrigation techniques creates refreshing parks...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
Co. Innovation Centre (COIC)
INNOVATION AT THE EDGE:
INNOVATION AT THE EDGE: Located in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Co. Innovation Centre (COIC) is redefining how we think about collaboration and innovation in NL. As a globally focused, industry-led hub, COIC is accelerating the province’s journey toward an innovation-driven economy. It’s more than a building—it’s a vision...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
CURITIBA ANGELS
PROUDLY STANDS AS THE FOREMOST ANGEL INVESTMENT GROUP IN THE STATE OF PARANÁ
CURITIBA ANGELS PROUDLY STANDS AS THE FOREMOST ANGEL INVESTMENT GROUP IN THE STATE OF PARANÁ, DISTINGUISHED BY ITS EXPANSIVE NETWORK COMPRISING OVER 90 ACTIVE ANGEL INVESTORS AND AN IMPRESSIVE PORTFOLIO OF 17 INVESTEES. Our group is composed of esteemed professionals, including renowned tech entrepreneurs and high-ranking enterprise executives. Our commitment...
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...
INNOVATION Quebec
IVADO LABS
DÉPLOYER L’IA DANS VOTRE ENTREPRISE
IVADO Labs accompagne les organisations qui souhaitent innover au moyen des technologies d’intelligence artificielle en leur donnant accès à une expertise de pointe dans ce domaine. Sa mission est de concevoir et de livrer des solutions sur-mesure aux entreprises qui souhaitent exploiter le potentiel de l’intelligence artificielle pour résoudre leurs...
INNOVATE® Seattle
BRINC
TRANSFORMING PUBLIC SAFETY: THE FUTURE OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Blake Resnick, the founder and CEO of BRINC, started his engineering career at McLaren Automotive at 14. He later worked at Tesla Motors and DJI, the world’s largest drone company. Growing up in Las Vegas, the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting deeply impacted Blake, leading him to focus on public...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
CENTRALSERVER
PIONEERING CLOUD SOLUTIONS AT THE HEART OF CURITIBA
Founded in 2000 by visionary technologists Juliano Simões and Rui Suzuki, CentralServer has emerged as a trailblazer in the cloud computing landscape, firmly anchored in the vibrant city of Curitiba, Brazil. With an unwavering commitment to driving digital transformation, CentralServer has established itself as a hub of technological innovation, offering...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
SC SBDC
Supporting the visionaries whose innovations have the power to transform lives and shape the future.
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) advances the state’s economic development by providing entrepreneurs world-class consulting services, access to a wellspring of resources and affordable training programs. The SC SBDC operates as a cohesive network, offering clients at every stage of the business lifecycle (from pre-venture and...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
THE AGENCY
HELPING CALGARY INNOVATORS TELL THEIR STORY
“When I started The Agency in 2009 as a boutique firm servicing the tech sector in Calgary, I heard the same thing over and over: What tech sector?” — Arleigh Vasconcellos, CEO/Founder, The Agency Communications Inc Calgary is one of the fastest growing tech centres in North America, and The...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
HEX 20
BRINGING SPACE CLOSER
HEX20 is an Australian space company that specializes in providing cost-effective platforms, advanced sensor technologies, and customized hardware for the SmallSat and CubeSat markets. The company aims to design and develop state-of-the-art, scalable platforms and subsystems for small satellites. Their products are derived from flight heritage programs, focusing on creating...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
LION TUTORING
WHAT REALLY SETS US APART FROM OUR COMPETITION IS THE WAY THAT WE HAVE MERGED TECHNOLOGY WITH OUR ALREADY EXISTING SERVICES
Starting off as just a tutoring company, as time went on we merged our tutorials together with technology. Together with the 4th industrial revolution, we are the first company in Botswana to work as an “Uber for tutors.” We are basically matching tutors and students across Botswana, South Africa, and...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
AUSHEALTH
BRINGING MEDICAL INNOVATION TO LIFE!
AusHealth® is an Australian-owned health and wellbeing organisation that provides workplace drug and alcohol testing and debt collection services to hospitals, while turning its profits wholly to locally led, globally recognised medical research. Since establishing in 1985, AusHealth® has contributed more than $47 million into South-Australian led research towards pain...
INNOVATE® Georgia
GEORGIA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MANUFACTURING (GEORGIA AIM)
BUILDING A RESILIENT MANUFACTURING
Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (Georgia AIM) represents a bold vision for the future of manufacturing in Georgia and serves as a blueprint for the nation. This future is inclusive, innovative, and impactful, propelling the state of Georgia into the forefront of AI-driven manufacturing. STATEWIDE REACH AND FOCUS At its...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
OMERS VENTURES
REAL CHANGE DOESN’T HAVE A ROADMAP – WE BACK TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTORS WHO ARE NAVIGATING UNCHARTERED TERRITORY – IN SEARCH OF NEW SOLUTIONS FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
OMERS Ventures has been backing early-stage technology companies for more than a decade. Currently managing CAD$2 billion, with close to 60 investments in disruptive technology companies across North America and Europe, we are proud to support some of the world’s biggest thinkers and builders. Spanning three countries, OMERS...
INNOVATE® Miami
Boatrax
A vision to provide an amazing experience to boaters
“People rent their houses, they rent their cars, and now more and more people are renting their boats. Boatrax provides these owners peace of mind; not only in knowing where their boat is, but its mechanical condition as well.”– Arturo Malave, Co-founder BoatraxBoatrax is an IoT platform that leverages the...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
STRATUS INDUSTRIES
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING: HOW STRATUS INDUSTRIES IS PIONEERING A NEW ERA
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING: HOW STRATUS INDUSTRIES IS PIONEERING A NEW ERA Stratus Industries, established in 2013, is redefining manufacturing by combining traditional strengths with a tech-driven approach. Led by co-founder Lyle Stoflet, the company embodies the motto “Make Manufacturing Cool Again,” aiming to reshape an industry often seen...
INNOVATE® Nashville
DTB Advisors
Sports Entertainment & Hospitality Speciality Advisory
SpykeFire: Pioneering Autonomous Fire Detection in Challenging Environments David Buttrey, a Nashville native, a co-owner of SpykeFire, joined by two other Nashville natives among the company’s leadership and early supporters of founder and Veteran Todd Melcher and 30 year CA Fire Captain Robert Rowe. This connection underscores how Nashville’s burgeoning...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Forcura
Designed Specifically For The Complexity Of Home Health And Hospice Agencies
Craig Mandeville, CEO of Jacksonville, Florida-based healthcare technology provider Forcura founded his company for personal reasons, hoping to lessen the time his wife spent driving back and forth to her employer’s home healthcare agency. In her role at the time, Heather Mandeville helped patients who were leaving a hospital transition...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
MARSH
OUR PURPOSE IS POSSIBILITY. AT MARSH, THE IDEA OF POSSIBILITY ISN’T JUST SOMETHING WE TALK ABOUT
OUR PURPOSE IS POSSIBILITY. AT MARSH, THE IDEA OF POSSIBILITY ISN’T JUST SOMETHING WE TALK ABOUT — IT’S SOMETHING WE’VE LIVED FOR OVER 150 YEARS. We help our clients and colleagues grow — and our communities thrive — by protecting and promoting Possibility. We seek better ways to manage risk...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
RADICAL VENTURES
AN AI-FOCUSED VENTURE CAPITAL FUND INVESTING IN PEOPLE WHO ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE OF HOW WE LIVE, WORK AND PLAY
Like Benjamin Franklin knotting a key to a kite in a lightning storm, today’s AI researchers are unlocking technology that is reshaping our world. From quantum neural networks and natural language processing, to AI for drug discovery, the path to future innovations and commercialization is charted by a small subset...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
RASA
Igniting Culinary Passions
A culinary revolution is brewing in the D.C. area, led by two visionaries, Rahul and Sahil, whose destinies were intertwined by their heritage and an indomitable spirit to redefine Indian cuisine. RASA, their brainchild, emerged from the rich tapestry of their upbringing, deeply rooted in the vibrant flavors and traditions...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
Epochal Intelligence
The Focus is Unlocking Access to Information and Building Communities Within the IT Space
The Midwest’s tech scene isn’t just growing – it’s booming, with Wisconsin heavily contributing. Milwaukee has transformed from an industrial powerhouse into a digital dynamo, attracting major players and cementing its status as an emerging tech hub where innovation meets Midwestern grit. The opportunities here are continuing to emerge every...
INNOVATE® Detroit
METALBUILT
Forming the Future of Mobility
Metalbuilt understands the importance of leveraging generations of manufacturing wisdom to shape the future of mobility in our world. When walking through their Metro Detroit facility, one will see a synchronized dance of large metal stamping presses cycling up and down, sparks flying behind welding curtains, and high-tech lasers cutting...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
TERRADEPTH
Is composed of a team of ocean enthusiasts, technologists, problem solvers, and makers dedicated to advancing ocean exploration
We exist to empower humanity with full access and visibility of deep sea data that enables a deeper understanding and accountability of impact to drive better decision making. We believe that a deeper understanding of the oceans is achievable through technological advancements in robotic autonomy and data visualization —...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
SA WATER
Thriving communities through innovation and collaboration
SA Water is rethinking water use and its role in creating sustainable communities. With a focus on innovation, it is leading the charge towards a cooler, greener future in South Australia. Using water for cooling is a central part of SA Water’s strategy. Implementing efficient irrigation techniques creates refreshing parks...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
Co. Innovation Centre (COIC)
INNOVATION AT THE EDGE:
INNOVATION AT THE EDGE: Located in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Co. Innovation Centre (COIC) is redefining how we think about collaboration and innovation in NL. As a globally focused, industry-led hub, COIC is accelerating the province’s journey toward an innovation-driven economy. It’s more than a building—it’s a vision...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
CURITIBA ANGELS
PROUDLY STANDS AS THE FOREMOST ANGEL INVESTMENT GROUP IN THE STATE OF PARANÁ
CURITIBA ANGELS PROUDLY STANDS AS THE FOREMOST ANGEL INVESTMENT GROUP IN THE STATE OF PARANÁ, DISTINGUISHED BY ITS EXPANSIVE NETWORK COMPRISING OVER 90 ACTIVE ANGEL INVESTORS AND AN IMPRESSIVE PORTFOLIO OF 17 INVESTEES. Our group is composed of esteemed professionals, including renowned tech entrepreneurs and high-ranking enterprise executives. Our commitment...
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...
INNOVATION Quebec
IVADO LABS
DÉPLOYER L’IA DANS VOTRE ENTREPRISE
IVADO Labs accompagne les organisations qui souhaitent innover au moyen des technologies d’intelligence artificielle en leur donnant accès à une expertise de pointe dans ce domaine. Sa mission est de concevoir et de livrer des solutions sur-mesure aux entreprises qui souhaitent exploiter le potentiel de l’intelligence artificielle pour résoudre leurs...
INNOVATE® Seattle
BRINC
TRANSFORMING PUBLIC SAFETY: THE FUTURE OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Blake Resnick, the founder and CEO of BRINC, started his engineering career at McLaren Automotive at 14. He later worked at Tesla Motors and DJI, the world’s largest drone company. Growing up in Las Vegas, the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting deeply impacted Blake, leading him to focus on public...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
CENTRALSERVER
PIONEERING CLOUD SOLUTIONS AT THE HEART OF CURITIBA
Founded in 2000 by visionary technologists Juliano Simões and Rui Suzuki, CentralServer has emerged as a trailblazer in the cloud computing landscape, firmly anchored in the vibrant city of Curitiba, Brazil. With an unwavering commitment to driving digital transformation, CentralServer has established itself as a hub of technological innovation, offering...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
SC SBDC
Supporting the visionaries whose innovations have the power to transform lives and shape the future.
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) advances the state’s economic development by providing entrepreneurs world-class consulting services, access to a wellspring of resources and affordable training programs. The SC SBDC operates as a cohesive network, offering clients at every stage of the business lifecycle (from pre-venture and...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
THE AGENCY
HELPING CALGARY INNOVATORS TELL THEIR STORY
“When I started The Agency in 2009 as a boutique firm servicing the tech sector in Calgary, I heard the same thing over and over: What tech sector?” — Arleigh Vasconcellos, CEO/Founder, The Agency Communications Inc Calgary is one of the fastest growing tech centres in North America, and The...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
HEX 20
BRINGING SPACE CLOSER
HEX20 is an Australian space company that specializes in providing cost-effective platforms, advanced sensor technologies, and customized hardware for the SmallSat and CubeSat markets. The company aims to design and develop state-of-the-art, scalable platforms and subsystems for small satellites. Their products are derived from flight heritage programs, focusing on creating...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
LION TUTORING
WHAT REALLY SETS US APART FROM OUR COMPETITION IS THE WAY THAT WE HAVE MERGED TECHNOLOGY WITH OUR ALREADY EXISTING SERVICES
Starting off as just a tutoring company, as time went on we merged our tutorials together with technology. Together with the 4th industrial revolution, we are the first company in Botswana to work as an “Uber for tutors.” We are basically matching tutors and students across Botswana, South Africa, and...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
AUSHEALTH
BRINGING MEDICAL INNOVATION TO LIFE!
AusHealth® is an Australian-owned health and wellbeing organisation that provides workplace drug and alcohol testing and debt collection services to hospitals, while turning its profits wholly to locally led, globally recognised medical research. Since establishing in 1985, AusHealth® has contributed more than $47 million into South-Australian led research towards pain...
INNOVATE® Georgia
GEORGIA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MANUFACTURING (GEORGIA AIM)
BUILDING A RESILIENT MANUFACTURING
Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (Georgia AIM) represents a bold vision for the future of manufacturing in Georgia and serves as a blueprint for the nation. This future is inclusive, innovative, and impactful, propelling the state of Georgia into the forefront of AI-driven manufacturing. STATEWIDE REACH AND FOCUS At its...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
OMERS VENTURES
REAL CHANGE DOESN’T HAVE A ROADMAP – WE BACK TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTORS WHO ARE NAVIGATING UNCHARTERED TERRITORY – IN SEARCH OF NEW SOLUTIONS FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
OMERS Ventures has been backing early-stage technology companies for more than a decade. Currently managing CAD$2 billion, with close to 60 investments in disruptive technology companies across North America and Europe, we are proud to support some of the world’s biggest thinkers and builders. Spanning three countries, OMERS...
INNOVATE® Miami
Boatrax
A vision to provide an amazing experience to boaters
“People rent their houses, they rent their cars, and now more and more people are renting their boats. Boatrax provides these owners peace of mind; not only in knowing where their boat is, but its mechanical condition as well.”– Arturo Malave, Co-founder BoatraxBoatrax is an IoT platform that leverages the...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
STRATUS INDUSTRIES
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING: HOW STRATUS INDUSTRIES IS PIONEERING A NEW ERA
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING: HOW STRATUS INDUSTRIES IS PIONEERING A NEW ERA Stratus Industries, established in 2013, is redefining manufacturing by combining traditional strengths with a tech-driven approach. Led by co-founder Lyle Stoflet, the company embodies the motto “Make Manufacturing Cool Again,” aiming to reshape an industry often seen...
INNOVATE® Nashville
DTB Advisors
Sports Entertainment & Hospitality Speciality Advisory
SpykeFire: Pioneering Autonomous Fire Detection in Challenging Environments David Buttrey, a Nashville native, a co-owner of SpykeFire, joined by two other Nashville natives among the company’s leadership and early supporters of founder and Veteran Todd Melcher and 30 year CA Fire Captain Robert Rowe. This connection underscores how Nashville’s burgeoning...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Forcura
Designed Specifically For The Complexity Of Home Health And Hospice Agencies
Craig Mandeville, CEO of Jacksonville, Florida-based healthcare technology provider Forcura founded his company for personal reasons, hoping to lessen the time his wife spent driving back and forth to her employer’s home healthcare agency. In her role at the time, Heather Mandeville helped patients who were leaving a hospital transition...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
MARSH
OUR PURPOSE IS POSSIBILITY. AT MARSH, THE IDEA OF POSSIBILITY ISN’T JUST SOMETHING WE TALK ABOUT
OUR PURPOSE IS POSSIBILITY. AT MARSH, THE IDEA OF POSSIBILITY ISN’T JUST SOMETHING WE TALK ABOUT — IT’S SOMETHING WE’VE LIVED FOR OVER 150 YEARS. We help our clients and colleagues grow — and our communities thrive — by protecting and promoting Possibility. We seek better ways to manage risk...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
RADICAL VENTURES
AN AI-FOCUSED VENTURE CAPITAL FUND INVESTING IN PEOPLE WHO ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE OF HOW WE LIVE, WORK AND PLAY
Like Benjamin Franklin knotting a key to a kite in a lightning storm, today’s AI researchers are unlocking technology that is reshaping our world. From quantum neural networks and natural language processing, to AI for drug discovery, the path to future innovations and commercialization is charted by a small subset...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
RASA
Igniting Culinary Passions
A culinary revolution is brewing in the D.C. area, led by two visionaries, Rahul and Sahil, whose destinies were intertwined by their heritage and an indomitable spirit to redefine Indian cuisine. RASA, their brainchild, emerged from the rich tapestry of their upbringing, deeply rooted in the vibrant flavors and traditions...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
Epochal Intelligence
The Focus is Unlocking Access to Information and Building Communities Within the IT Space
The Midwest’s tech scene isn’t just growing – it’s booming, with Wisconsin heavily contributing. Milwaukee has transformed from an industrial powerhouse into a digital dynamo, attracting major players and cementing its status as an emerging tech hub where innovation meets Midwestern grit. The opportunities here are continuing to emerge every...