Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
SPRO

End-to-end solutions for agribusiness
It is well known that agribusiness is one of the sectors responsible for sustaining Brazil’s trade balance and feeding the world. Its importance ranges from small rural producers to the agro-industries, with a turnover of 640 billion dollars in 2023. A pioneer in the development of end-to-end technological solutions for...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
KOMMA BOARD

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY AS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
In 2013, Komma Board started out as a consulting company in ICT & Finance. Our business model is atypical, as we act as a subcontractor to main ICT or Finance contractors for multinational or international Fortune 500 companies. Acting as an independent partner, this specific market position allows Komma Board...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Top 5 challenges in managing employee absences and how to overcome them

Keeping organisational productivity high can be difficult, particularly when managing employee absences. Manual methods of time recording (e.g., spreadsheets) are famously unreliable, and this is without considering the wealth of issues that come with employee absences! From unclear policies to imbalanced workloads, overcoming these challenges requires a structured approach to...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
ASM GLOBAL

DELIVERS LIVE EXPERIENCES
PUERTO RICO’S PREMIERE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUESASM Global is the world’s leading venue management and services company. The company has an elite venue network that spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 350 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues....
INNOVATE® Georgia
UPS

REVOLUTIONIZING LOGISTICS WITH TOMORROW’S TECHNOLOGY TODAY
AT UPS, THE COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION AND FORWARD-THINKING STRATEGIES IS NOT JUST A VISION – IT’S A REALITY UNFOLDING EACH DAY. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the logistics giant is at the forefront of technological advancements, continuously redefining industry standards. From the Network of the Future to implementing Smart Package Smart...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
FURUKAWA ELECTRIC

INNOVATION AND CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY ARE PILLARS OF FURUKAWA ELECTRIC LATAM
FURUKAWA ELECTRIC-INNOVATION AND CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY ARE PILLARS OF FURUKAWA ELECTRIC LATAM, A TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY WITH HEADQUARTERS IN CURITIBA. Innovation is in the DNA of Furukawa Electric LatAm (FEL), which has been present in Brazil for 50-years and remains at the forefront of technology by offering connectivity solutions that anticipate market...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
PLANET ARK POWER

THE FUTURE OF DISTRIBUTED CLEAN ENERGY IS ELEXSYS™
Planet Ark Power is a leading Australian clean energy provider for solar, storage, EV charging and microgrid solutions across the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, as well as for recreation, education, health, and government facilities. Internationally, they are known as eleXsys Energy. They are the developer of a unique, enabling...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
RETROVIRAL MATCHKIT

Slick & Easy
I TRAVELLED TO ANFIELD JUST BEFORE THE HARD LOCKDOWN. I’M A HUGE LIVERPOOL FAN AND WANTED TO WATCH THE TEAM PLAY AT HOME BEFORE THEY WON THE LEAGUE, WHICH – FORTUNATELY – THEY DID. SO I RETURNED HOME ON A HIGH, BUT THEN GLOBAL AND LOCAL SPORT CAME TO A...
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™ Adelaide
NUMEDICO

THIS ADELAIDE-BASED MEDTECH START-UP HAS FOUND GLOBAL RECOGNITION
THIS ADELAIDE-BASED MEDTECH START-UP HAS FOUND GLOBAL RECOGNITION WITH MORE EFFICIENT, SAFER AND AFFORDABLE DRUG DELIVERY METHODS. SPACE RESEARCH FOR REAL-WORLD PROBLEMSPushing the boundaries of medical research all the way into orbit, Numedico’s latest business venture is a partnership with satellite infrastructure provider ResearchSat to explore newmethods to administer medication....
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
LEADS 2B

A SALES-FOCUSED TECH COMPANY
Founded by three experienced systems developers and sales professionals, the company was born with the goal to offer the market a platform with all the features that a marketing and sales department need to achieve its goals. During the previous experiences of its founders, an opportunity was noticed in providing...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
AMACATHERA

DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING DRUGS FOR CHALLENGING THERAPEUTIC TARGETS
Known for its diverse population and iconic skyline, Toronto is also the birthplace of the electron microscope, insulin, and pacemakers. And on a quiet side street south of the University of Toronto, one growing biotechnology company aims to contribute to the city’s entrepreneurial legacy. AmacaThera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
GAMESAFER

SCALING SAFETY AND FAIR PLAY TO MILLIONS OF PLAYERS
GamerSafer’s mission is to scale safety and fair play experiences to millions of players worldwide. Fraud, crime, and toxicity are present in many online interactions, compromising user experience, lifetime value and engagement. The co-founders of GamerSafer, a former executive from the gaming industry and a social impact entrepreneur, both gamers...
INNOVATION Quebec
2 DEGRÉS

EST UN INCUBATEUR SPÉCIALISÉ EN TECHNOLOGIES PROPRES AU QUÉBEC
2 Degrés accompagne des startups au stade de pré-démarrage, jusqu’au démarrage, qui proposent une solution innovante démontrant un fort potentiel de croissance et d’impact dans les secteurs des énergies, des matières résiduelles et de l’eau. Basé dans la Ville de Québec, 2 Degrés est né d’un rassemblement de jeunes gens...
INNOVATION Quebec
NEXT AI

POUR LES ENTREPRENEUR.E.S DÉSIRANT RÉSOUDRE DES PROBLÈMES MONDIAUX EN EXPLOITANT LA PUISSANCE DE L’I
Next AI est un réseau d’accélération de développement d’entrepreneur.e.s et d’entreprises de classe mondiale pour les startups utilisant l’intelligence artificielle. Peu importe leur emplacement au Canada, les fondateur. trice.s ont la possibilité de rejoindre l’écosystème, que ce soit en suivant le programme à distance ou en personne aux sites de...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
The Beacon

Encouraging Collaboration
The Beacon is a leading innovation community of forward-thinking tech companies, most of which focus on the challenges faced by our cities, ports, and industries. Located between the city and the port in Antwerp, The Beacon offers not only flexible office spaces, event- and meeting rooms, but also plenty of...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
VITAL

The Perfect Blend: AI Meets Human Flourishing
“Vital envisions a future where AI and human expertise unite to empower personal growth, creating a seamless path to complete well-being.” In today’s fast-paced world, individuals face constant pressures that can lead to stress, burnout, and a sense of overwhelm. Vital was created to address these challenges head-on, offering AI-driven...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
WINDMOTORS

TURNING ROADS INTO RENEWABLE POWER: WINDMOTORS’ VISION FOR SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
WindMotors, a Stockholm-based startup, is pioneering an innovative approach to renewable energy by transforming roadways into sources of clean power. Their mission is to integrate compact wind turbines into road infrastructure, capturing energy from passing vehicles and natural wind currents to generate electricity. The company’s modular system combines aerodynamic turbines...
INNOVATION Quebec
Institut TransMedTech

Catalyser l’innovation en technologies médicales
NOTRE MISSIONL’Institut TransMedTech (iTMT) vise à soutenir l’innovation en technologies médicales répondant aux besoins des personnes utilisatrices et du milieu de la santé, afin de faciliter et de catalyser leur développement et mise en œuvre dans le système de santé. L’iTMT vise également à former la prochaine génération de leaders...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
NXATEL

PROVIDES AN ALL-IN-ONE, EASY TO USE, CLOUD-BASED COMMUNICATION SOLUTION
NxaTel is a Modern Unified communication platform for Small and Medium businesses that allows you to get local numbers from over 10+ African countries to use on any device. It’s easy to set up; you just need three minutes, and you gain access to the cloud phone system, virtual meetings,...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
THE CHICAGO HELP INITIATIVE

A Simple, Duplicable Model Of How Local Organizations Can Help Those In Need And The Community That Surrounds Them
The Chicago Help Initiative was founded in 1999 by Jacqueline C. Hayes to be a compassionate response to the homeless displaced by efforts of the City of Chicago. It has evolved into a hyperlocal model of how individuals can link together to address a difficult problem using a mix of...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
TRENDALYZE

The industrial internet is vast but can be monetized fast with intelligent search. We are the leading knowledge management system for IoT data
In today’s world, business professionals understand that knowledge is power and want to be able to intelligently monitor and predict events leveraging data. However, data is accumulating at an unprecedented rate, pouring in from all sources. We help business professionals and organizations navigate the industrial internet and organize data to...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
ACTIVECAMPAIGN

We Help Businesses Grow and Build Better Customer Experiences
ActiveCampaign is the leader in Customer Experience Automation (CXA), helping businesses across the world meaningfully engage with their customers. Our platform gives businesses of all sizes access to 820+ prebuilt automations that combine email marketing, marketing automation and CRM for powerful segmentation and personalization across social, email, messaging, chat and...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
SPRO

End-to-end solutions for agribusiness
It is well known that agribusiness is one of the sectors responsible for sustaining Brazil’s trade balance and feeding the world. Its importance ranges from small rural producers to the agro-industries, with a turnover of 640 billion dollars in 2023. A pioneer in the development of end-to-end technological solutions for...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
KOMMA BOARD

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY AS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
In 2013, Komma Board started out as a consulting company in ICT & Finance. Our business model is atypical, as we act as a subcontractor to main ICT or Finance contractors for multinational or international Fortune 500 companies. Acting as an independent partner, this specific market position allows Komma Board...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Top 5 challenges in managing employee absences and how to overcome them

Keeping organisational productivity high can be difficult, particularly when managing employee absences. Manual methods of time recording (e.g., spreadsheets) are famously unreliable, and this is without considering the wealth of issues that come with employee absences! From unclear policies to imbalanced workloads, overcoming these challenges requires a structured approach to...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
ASM GLOBAL

DELIVERS LIVE EXPERIENCES
PUERTO RICO’S PREMIERE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUESASM Global is the world’s leading venue management and services company. The company has an elite venue network that spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 350 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues....
INNOVATE® Georgia
UPS

REVOLUTIONIZING LOGISTICS WITH TOMORROW’S TECHNOLOGY TODAY
AT UPS, THE COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION AND FORWARD-THINKING STRATEGIES IS NOT JUST A VISION – IT’S A REALITY UNFOLDING EACH DAY. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the logistics giant is at the forefront of technological advancements, continuously redefining industry standards. From the Network of the Future to implementing Smart Package Smart...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
FURUKAWA ELECTRIC

INNOVATION AND CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY ARE PILLARS OF FURUKAWA ELECTRIC LATAM
FURUKAWA ELECTRIC-INNOVATION AND CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY ARE PILLARS OF FURUKAWA ELECTRIC LATAM, A TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY WITH HEADQUARTERS IN CURITIBA. Innovation is in the DNA of Furukawa Electric LatAm (FEL), which has been present in Brazil for 50-years and remains at the forefront of technology by offering connectivity solutions that anticipate market...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
PLANET ARK POWER

THE FUTURE OF DISTRIBUTED CLEAN ENERGY IS ELEXSYS™
Planet Ark Power is a leading Australian clean energy provider for solar, storage, EV charging and microgrid solutions across the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, as well as for recreation, education, health, and government facilities. Internationally, they are known as eleXsys Energy. They are the developer of a unique, enabling...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
RETROVIRAL MATCHKIT

Slick & Easy
I TRAVELLED TO ANFIELD JUST BEFORE THE HARD LOCKDOWN. I’M A HUGE LIVERPOOL FAN AND WANTED TO WATCH THE TEAM PLAY AT HOME BEFORE THEY WON THE LEAGUE, WHICH – FORTUNATELY – THEY DID. SO I RETURNED HOME ON A HIGH, BUT THEN GLOBAL AND LOCAL SPORT CAME TO A...
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™ Adelaide
NUMEDICO

THIS ADELAIDE-BASED MEDTECH START-UP HAS FOUND GLOBAL RECOGNITION
THIS ADELAIDE-BASED MEDTECH START-UP HAS FOUND GLOBAL RECOGNITION WITH MORE EFFICIENT, SAFER AND AFFORDABLE DRUG DELIVERY METHODS. SPACE RESEARCH FOR REAL-WORLD PROBLEMSPushing the boundaries of medical research all the way into orbit, Numedico’s latest business venture is a partnership with satellite infrastructure provider ResearchSat to explore newmethods to administer medication....
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
LEADS 2B

A SALES-FOCUSED TECH COMPANY
Founded by three experienced systems developers and sales professionals, the company was born with the goal to offer the market a platform with all the features that a marketing and sales department need to achieve its goals. During the previous experiences of its founders, an opportunity was noticed in providing...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
AMACATHERA

DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING DRUGS FOR CHALLENGING THERAPEUTIC TARGETS
Known for its diverse population and iconic skyline, Toronto is also the birthplace of the electron microscope, insulin, and pacemakers. And on a quiet side street south of the University of Toronto, one growing biotechnology company aims to contribute to the city’s entrepreneurial legacy. AmacaThera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
GAMESAFER

SCALING SAFETY AND FAIR PLAY TO MILLIONS OF PLAYERS
GamerSafer’s mission is to scale safety and fair play experiences to millions of players worldwide. Fraud, crime, and toxicity are present in many online interactions, compromising user experience, lifetime value and engagement. The co-founders of GamerSafer, a former executive from the gaming industry and a social impact entrepreneur, both gamers...
INNOVATION Quebec
2 DEGRÉS

EST UN INCUBATEUR SPÉCIALISÉ EN TECHNOLOGIES PROPRES AU QUÉBEC
2 Degrés accompagne des startups au stade de pré-démarrage, jusqu’au démarrage, qui proposent une solution innovante démontrant un fort potentiel de croissance et d’impact dans les secteurs des énergies, des matières résiduelles et de l’eau. Basé dans la Ville de Québec, 2 Degrés est né d’un rassemblement de jeunes gens...
INNOVATION Quebec
NEXT AI

POUR LES ENTREPRENEUR.E.S DÉSIRANT RÉSOUDRE DES PROBLÈMES MONDIAUX EN EXPLOITANT LA PUISSANCE DE L’I
Next AI est un réseau d’accélération de développement d’entrepreneur.e.s et d’entreprises de classe mondiale pour les startups utilisant l’intelligence artificielle. Peu importe leur emplacement au Canada, les fondateur. trice.s ont la possibilité de rejoindre l’écosystème, que ce soit en suivant le programme à distance ou en personne aux sites de...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
The Beacon

Encouraging Collaboration
The Beacon is a leading innovation community of forward-thinking tech companies, most of which focus on the challenges faced by our cities, ports, and industries. Located between the city and the port in Antwerp, The Beacon offers not only flexible office spaces, event- and meeting rooms, but also plenty of...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
VITAL

The Perfect Blend: AI Meets Human Flourishing
“Vital envisions a future where AI and human expertise unite to empower personal growth, creating a seamless path to complete well-being.” In today’s fast-paced world, individuals face constant pressures that can lead to stress, burnout, and a sense of overwhelm. Vital was created to address these challenges head-on, offering AI-driven...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
WINDMOTORS

TURNING ROADS INTO RENEWABLE POWER: WINDMOTORS’ VISION FOR SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
WindMotors, a Stockholm-based startup, is pioneering an innovative approach to renewable energy by transforming roadways into sources of clean power. Their mission is to integrate compact wind turbines into road infrastructure, capturing energy from passing vehicles and natural wind currents to generate electricity. The company’s modular system combines aerodynamic turbines...
INNOVATION Quebec
Institut TransMedTech

Catalyser l’innovation en technologies médicales
NOTRE MISSIONL’Institut TransMedTech (iTMT) vise à soutenir l’innovation en technologies médicales répondant aux besoins des personnes utilisatrices et du milieu de la santé, afin de faciliter et de catalyser leur développement et mise en œuvre dans le système de santé. L’iTMT vise également à former la prochaine génération de leaders...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
NXATEL

PROVIDES AN ALL-IN-ONE, EASY TO USE, CLOUD-BASED COMMUNICATION SOLUTION
NxaTel is a Modern Unified communication platform for Small and Medium businesses that allows you to get local numbers from over 10+ African countries to use on any device. It’s easy to set up; you just need three minutes, and you gain access to the cloud phone system, virtual meetings,...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
THE CHICAGO HELP INITIATIVE

A Simple, Duplicable Model Of How Local Organizations Can Help Those In Need And The Community That Surrounds Them
The Chicago Help Initiative was founded in 1999 by Jacqueline C. Hayes to be a compassionate response to the homeless displaced by efforts of the City of Chicago. It has evolved into a hyperlocal model of how individuals can link together to address a difficult problem using a mix of...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
TRENDALYZE

The industrial internet is vast but can be monetized fast with intelligent search. We are the leading knowledge management system for IoT data
In today’s world, business professionals understand that knowledge is power and want to be able to intelligently monitor and predict events leveraging data. However, data is accumulating at an unprecedented rate, pouring in from all sources. We help business professionals and organizations navigate the industrial internet and organize data to...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
ACTIVECAMPAIGN

We Help Businesses Grow and Build Better Customer Experiences
ActiveCampaign is the leader in Customer Experience Automation (CXA), helping businesses across the world meaningfully engage with their customers. Our platform gives businesses of all sizes access to 820+ prebuilt automations that combine email marketing, marketing automation and CRM for powerful segmentation and personalization across social, email, messaging, chat and...