Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

VALLEY BANK

INNOVATION BREEDS CREATIVITY

Valley Bank is committed to fostering a culture where people can collaborate, create, and conceive ideas that provide our customers with an unmatched banking experience. That’s why we don’t define innovation from strictly a technological perspective, but rather as a way to enhance our customers’ experience through thoughtful, creative solutions...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

TMJ ATTORNEYS

PRACTICAL, SENSIBLE SOLUTIONS

A boutique law firm of specialist attorneys, Tomlinson Mnguni James (TMJ) takes pride in personalized services that afford clients direct access to their counsel. The hands-on directors who are not only qualified legal practitioners but specialists in their respective fields,...

INNOVATION Quebec

Alliance Polymères Québec

UNE INDUSTRIE, TROIS FILIÈRES

Matériaux plastiquesLes matériaux plastiques sont des polymères qui peuvent être mis en forme (moulés), par divers procédés, à l’aide d’une contrainte mécanique combinée à l’effet de la chaleur qui permet de les ramollir temporairement. Matériaux compositesLes matériaux composites sont des polymères qui sont formés par la polymérisation de résines habituellement...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

PROVIDENT BANK

Wants to Create Advocates for Life by Creating an Innovative, First-Class Employee and Customer Experience

Provident Bank, the oldest and second largest financial institution headquartered in NJ, was established in 1839 in a one-room office in Jersey City, New Jersey. Since its inception, it has continually reaffirmed its commitment to the customers and communities it serves, as well as its employees across New Jersey, New...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

ARTHUR L. IRVING ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTRE

IS A CREATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE SPACE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS IN ATLANTIC CANADA

Students come to the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre from all disciplines and for many reasons. Some come with an idea they want to test. Others come to learn the habits and skills of an entrepreneurial mindset – skills like agility, resiliency, design thinking, and leadership. Some come looking for...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

Innovate Calgary

Bridging the gap between discovery and creating economic and societal impact

We are the innovation engine for UCalgary, one of the top research universities in Canada. We support existing business models while nurturing innovative and disruptive thinking through a plethora of services such as providing IP/patent support for University of Calgary (UCalgary) faculty, managing an investment fund, managing unique facilities for...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

NAII

ACCELERATING AI AND QUANTUM IMPACT: FROM STOCKHOLM TO THE WORLD

Founded in 2017, the Stockholm-based Nordic Artificial Intelligence Institute (NAII) is an independent think-and-do tank that converts advances in AI, quantum, energy, and space technologies into executive-level strategy and delivery. NAII sits at the intersection of technology, industry, policy, and society with a consistent lens on European technological sovereignty. VIRTUAL...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

MISSION IMPACT

MISSION IMPACT-DRIVING IMPACT IN THE METAVERSE AND IN THE REAL WORLD

DRIVING IMPACT IN THE METAVERSE AND IN THE REAL WORLD

Users can shape the metaverse. Unlike any other internet technology before it, Web 3.0 has the potential to be a deep space to  , explore, and unleash our creativity. The metaverse can do good in the real world; it can have an immense social impact.   Mission Impact is empowering...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

Sasol’s Green Hydrogen is set to transform the South African energy economy

Sasol’s Green Hydrogen is set to transform the South African energy economy IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY COLLECTIVELY SEEK TO TRANSFORM ECONOMIES IN A WAY THAT ENABLES A SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE ENERGY FUTURE.

IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY COLLECTIVELY SEEK TO TRANSFORM ECONOMIES IN A WAY THAT ENABLES A SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE ENERGY FUTURE.

Having placed climate change at the centre of our strategy, Sasol has committed to bold targets that will enable South Africa’s nationally determined contribution (NDC) by reducing our emissions by 30% by 2030 and achieving Net Zero by 2050. The innovative commercialisation of Hydrogen is a core lever in enabling...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

SIGMA

A TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY IN CYBERSECURITY

Five years ago, Sigma stood at the forefront of a seismic shift. As a telecommunications veteran with over three decades of experience, Sigma faced a bold decision: to embrace the dynamic and complex world of cybersecurity. This pivot, driven by a profound purpose and commitment to client evolution, catapulted Sigma...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

V ARCHITECTURE

V ARCHITECTURE-PURSUING EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN

PURSUING EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN - In its pursuit of excellence, V Architecture continues to innovate, lead, make headlines, and push boundaries.

Anyone can be an architect, but few can be visionaries, as brilliant architecture can translate the needs, desires, and language of a brand into a physical space that is efficient, beautiful, and ultimately, well built. This is what clients have come to expect from V Architecture. It’s no secret that...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

GAMES INSTITUTE AUSTRIA

GAMES INSTITUTE AUSTRIA- THERE IS A GAME FOR EVERYONE

THERE IS A GAME FOR EVERYONE

GIA STORY“What if learning felt like a game?” This initial question was actually the starting point for the Games Institute. When Thomas Kunze stumbled over the topic of Game Based Learning in 2010, it was a question that never really left his thoughts again. Learning, especially in a digital world,...

INNOVATE™ Kitchener Waterloo

CONESTOGA COLLEGE

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED LEARNING

BUILDING COMMUNITIES AND CAREERS Waterloo Region is a catalyst for innovation. Its thriving ecosystem of startups, global tech giants and research institutions is driving collaboration to shape the future. Within this dynamic landscape is Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, a leader in polytechnic education that has become...

Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia flag raising ceremony at City Hall

In the vibrant mosaic of Philadelphia, where generations of Asian immigrants have shaped the city’s restaurants, corner stores, tech startups, and professional services, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia (AACCGP) serves as a vital bridge between heritage and horizon. Founded in 1999 as a volunteer-led initiative, the...

INNOVATION Quebec

CQDM

Le CQDM- Accélérer la découverte de médicaments

Accelerating Drug Discovery

This non-profit biopharmaceutical research consortium supports and facilitates multi-stakeholder innovation to accelerate the transformation of cutting-edge discoveries into vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics addressing unmet medical needs, while generating significant benefits for the Canadian economy. An Innovative Funding Model The unique funding model of the NPO, founded in 2008, helps bridge...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

THE WATER COUNCIL

INNOVATING THE FUTURE: THE WATER COUNCIL’S VISIONARY JOURNEY

In the heart of Milwaukee, where the vast expanse of Lake Michigan meets the city’s vibrant streets, a transformation in water technology and stewardship is underway. This isn’t just a story of a city that grew from the rich waters of the Great Lakes; it’s a narrative of revolution, where...

INNOVATE® Nashville

All American Sitters

Redefining Childcare

In an industry often viewed as a basic necessity rather than a specialized service, All American Sitters has emerged as a true innovator in the world of childcare. Founded by Mrs. Teresa Bowens, a professional with more than two decades of hands-on experience, the company has transformed the way families...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

BRASTORNE ENTERPRISES

BRASTORNE ENTERPRISES - SELECTED AS A WINNER FOR THE MIT SOLVE 2021 INITIATIVE.

SELECTED AS A WINNER FOR THE MIT SOLVE 2021 INITIATIVE.

CONNECTING THE UNCONNECTED. Brastorne Enterprises has been selected as a winning solver team for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve 2021 Initiative. Solve is an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States of America with a mission to solve world challenges. Through open innovation...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

ITS Estonia

The Driving Force Behind Smart Mobility Solutions

Smart mobility is an interesting field because it concerns everyone. It therefore offers excellent opportunities to work with local authorities, universities and small businesses to develop innovative solutions. ITS Estonia is a transport innovation cooperation network that brings together different stakeholders from the public, private and third sectors. The network...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

ESFERA

DELIGHTING CUSTOMERS, SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY WITH PERSONALIZED INNOVATION

ESFERA-DELIGHTING CUSTOMERS, SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY WITH PERSONALIZED INNOVATION AND IMPACTFUL SOLUTIONS! With a history that spans three decades, Esfera Informática establishes itself as an institution committed to excellence, with advanced technologies and innovation as its fundamental pillars. Certified by MPSBr, the company constantly improves the development of software...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

Software Projects Consulting

Driving Excellence Through ERP: The Story of a Visionary Company

Founded in 2000 and officially incorporated in 2005, Software Projects Consulting is the realization of an ambitious vision by its founder, Frank Muehlenkamp. Frank sought to create something unique—a company driven by an innovative symbiosis of Engineering and Business principles and methodologies to yield innovative and highly effective results to...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

ENLEDGER

ENLEDGER-

Is a story of fortuitous serendipity and strange coincidence, a random meeting of minds and a coming together of disparate expertise, chasing wild breakthrough ideas in data science and blockchain incentives engineering

Jason Dispenza, an energy exec running a solar energy and building performance company in D.C., meets Ryan Molecke, cryptocurrency exchange technical officer, on a tour bus taking the Icelandic Southern coastal tour, Jan 2016. By the next year, they are paired up with a new blockchain energy applications company, pitching...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

ONTARIO INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH

ONTARIO INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH- MOBILIZING THE CANCER RESEARCH COMMUNITY TO DRIVE PERSONALIZED CARE

MOBILIZING THE CANCER RESEARCH COMMUNITY TO DRIVE PERSONALIZED CARE

Cancer is not just one disease. Each tumour is unique, and each person will experience cancer differently, requiring tailored therapies matched to the unique drivers of their disease.   To address this tremendous challenge effectively, it takes a diverse range of people working together in multidisciplinary networks on innovations in...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

SERIOUSLY CREATIVE

Not your Business-as-Usual

SeriouslyCreative is an innovation, strategy and experience by design firm. They believe the most valuable asset in an organization is its humans. That is why their mission is to empower people with the mindset, confidence, skills and tools they need to become agents of change for organizations, communities and the...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

VALLEY BANK

INNOVATION BREEDS CREATIVITY

Valley Bank is committed to fostering a culture where people can collaborate, create, and conceive ideas that provide our customers with an unmatched banking experience. That’s why we don’t define innovation from strictly a technological perspective, but rather as a way to enhance our customers’ experience through thoughtful, creative solutions...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

TMJ ATTORNEYS

PRACTICAL, SENSIBLE SOLUTIONS

A boutique law firm of specialist attorneys, Tomlinson Mnguni James (TMJ) takes pride in personalized services that afford clients direct access to their counsel. The hands-on directors who are not only qualified legal practitioners but specialists in their respective fields,...

INNOVATION Quebec

Alliance Polymères Québec

UNE INDUSTRIE, TROIS FILIÈRES

Matériaux plastiquesLes matériaux plastiques sont des polymères qui peuvent être mis en forme (moulés), par divers procédés, à l’aide d’une contrainte mécanique combinée à l’effet de la chaleur qui permet de les ramollir temporairement. Matériaux compositesLes matériaux composites sont des polymères qui sont formés par la polymérisation de résines habituellement...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

PROVIDENT BANK

Wants to Create Advocates for Life by Creating an Innovative, First-Class Employee and Customer Experience

Provident Bank, the oldest and second largest financial institution headquartered in NJ, was established in 1839 in a one-room office in Jersey City, New Jersey. Since its inception, it has continually reaffirmed its commitment to the customers and communities it serves, as well as its employees across New Jersey, New...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

ARTHUR L. IRVING ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTRE

IS A CREATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE SPACE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS IN ATLANTIC CANADA

Students come to the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre from all disciplines and for many reasons. Some come with an idea they want to test. Others come to learn the habits and skills of an entrepreneurial mindset – skills like agility, resiliency, design thinking, and leadership. Some come looking for...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

Innovate Calgary

Bridging the gap between discovery and creating economic and societal impact

We are the innovation engine for UCalgary, one of the top research universities in Canada. We support existing business models while nurturing innovative and disruptive thinking through a plethora of services such as providing IP/patent support for University of Calgary (UCalgary) faculty, managing an investment fund, managing unique facilities for...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

NAII

ACCELERATING AI AND QUANTUM IMPACT: FROM STOCKHOLM TO THE WORLD

Founded in 2017, the Stockholm-based Nordic Artificial Intelligence Institute (NAII) is an independent think-and-do tank that converts advances in AI, quantum, energy, and space technologies into executive-level strategy and delivery. NAII sits at the intersection of technology, industry, policy, and society with a consistent lens on European technological sovereignty. VIRTUAL...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

MISSION IMPACT

MISSION IMPACT-DRIVING IMPACT IN THE METAVERSE AND IN THE REAL WORLD

DRIVING IMPACT IN THE METAVERSE AND IN THE REAL WORLD

Users can shape the metaverse. Unlike any other internet technology before it, Web 3.0 has the potential to be a deep space to  , explore, and unleash our creativity. The metaverse can do good in the real world; it can have an immense social impact.   Mission Impact is empowering...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

Sasol’s Green Hydrogen is set to transform the South African energy economy

Sasol’s Green Hydrogen is set to transform the South African energy economy IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY COLLECTIVELY SEEK TO TRANSFORM ECONOMIES IN A WAY THAT ENABLES A SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE ENERGY FUTURE.

IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY COLLECTIVELY SEEK TO TRANSFORM ECONOMIES IN A WAY THAT ENABLES A SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE ENERGY FUTURE.

Having placed climate change at the centre of our strategy, Sasol has committed to bold targets that will enable South Africa’s nationally determined contribution (NDC) by reducing our emissions by 30% by 2030 and achieving Net Zero by 2050. The innovative commercialisation of Hydrogen is a core lever in enabling...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

SIGMA

A TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY IN CYBERSECURITY

Five years ago, Sigma stood at the forefront of a seismic shift. As a telecommunications veteran with over three decades of experience, Sigma faced a bold decision: to embrace the dynamic and complex world of cybersecurity. This pivot, driven by a profound purpose and commitment to client evolution, catapulted Sigma...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

V ARCHITECTURE

V ARCHITECTURE-PURSUING EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN

PURSUING EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN - In its pursuit of excellence, V Architecture continues to innovate, lead, make headlines, and push boundaries.

Anyone can be an architect, but few can be visionaries, as brilliant architecture can translate the needs, desires, and language of a brand into a physical space that is efficient, beautiful, and ultimately, well built. This is what clients have come to expect from V Architecture. It’s no secret that...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

GAMES INSTITUTE AUSTRIA

GAMES INSTITUTE AUSTRIA- THERE IS A GAME FOR EVERYONE

THERE IS A GAME FOR EVERYONE

GIA STORY“What if learning felt like a game?” This initial question was actually the starting point for the Games Institute. When Thomas Kunze stumbled over the topic of Game Based Learning in 2010, it was a question that never really left his thoughts again. Learning, especially in a digital world,...

INNOVATE™ Kitchener Waterloo

CONESTOGA COLLEGE

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED LEARNING

BUILDING COMMUNITIES AND CAREERS Waterloo Region is a catalyst for innovation. Its thriving ecosystem of startups, global tech giants and research institutions is driving collaboration to shape the future. Within this dynamic landscape is Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, a leader in polytechnic education that has become...

Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia flag raising ceremony at City Hall

In the vibrant mosaic of Philadelphia, where generations of Asian immigrants have shaped the city’s restaurants, corner stores, tech startups, and professional services, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia (AACCGP) serves as a vital bridge between heritage and horizon. Founded in 1999 as a volunteer-led initiative, the...

INNOVATION Quebec

CQDM

Le CQDM- Accélérer la découverte de médicaments

Accelerating Drug Discovery

This non-profit biopharmaceutical research consortium supports and facilitates multi-stakeholder innovation to accelerate the transformation of cutting-edge discoveries into vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics addressing unmet medical needs, while generating significant benefits for the Canadian economy. An Innovative Funding Model The unique funding model of the NPO, founded in 2008, helps bridge...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

THE WATER COUNCIL

INNOVATING THE FUTURE: THE WATER COUNCIL’S VISIONARY JOURNEY

In the heart of Milwaukee, where the vast expanse of Lake Michigan meets the city’s vibrant streets, a transformation in water technology and stewardship is underway. This isn’t just a story of a city that grew from the rich waters of the Great Lakes; it’s a narrative of revolution, where...

INNOVATE® Nashville

All American Sitters

Redefining Childcare

In an industry often viewed as a basic necessity rather than a specialized service, All American Sitters has emerged as a true innovator in the world of childcare. Founded by Mrs. Teresa Bowens, a professional with more than two decades of hands-on experience, the company has transformed the way families...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

BRASTORNE ENTERPRISES

BRASTORNE ENTERPRISES - SELECTED AS A WINNER FOR THE MIT SOLVE 2021 INITIATIVE.

SELECTED AS A WINNER FOR THE MIT SOLVE 2021 INITIATIVE.

CONNECTING THE UNCONNECTED. Brastorne Enterprises has been selected as a winning solver team for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve 2021 Initiative. Solve is an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States of America with a mission to solve world challenges. Through open innovation...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

ITS Estonia

The Driving Force Behind Smart Mobility Solutions

Smart mobility is an interesting field because it concerns everyone. It therefore offers excellent opportunities to work with local authorities, universities and small businesses to develop innovative solutions. ITS Estonia is a transport innovation cooperation network that brings together different stakeholders from the public, private and third sectors. The network...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

ESFERA

DELIGHTING CUSTOMERS, SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY WITH PERSONALIZED INNOVATION

ESFERA-DELIGHTING CUSTOMERS, SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY WITH PERSONALIZED INNOVATION AND IMPACTFUL SOLUTIONS! With a history that spans three decades, Esfera Informática establishes itself as an institution committed to excellence, with advanced technologies and innovation as its fundamental pillars. Certified by MPSBr, the company constantly improves the development of software...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

Software Projects Consulting

Driving Excellence Through ERP: The Story of a Visionary Company

Founded in 2000 and officially incorporated in 2005, Software Projects Consulting is the realization of an ambitious vision by its founder, Frank Muehlenkamp. Frank sought to create something unique—a company driven by an innovative symbiosis of Engineering and Business principles and methodologies to yield innovative and highly effective results to...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

ENLEDGER

ENLEDGER-

Is a story of fortuitous serendipity and strange coincidence, a random meeting of minds and a coming together of disparate expertise, chasing wild breakthrough ideas in data science and blockchain incentives engineering

Jason Dispenza, an energy exec running a solar energy and building performance company in D.C., meets Ryan Molecke, cryptocurrency exchange technical officer, on a tour bus taking the Icelandic Southern coastal tour, Jan 2016. By the next year, they are paired up with a new blockchain energy applications company, pitching...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

ONTARIO INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH

ONTARIO INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH- MOBILIZING THE CANCER RESEARCH COMMUNITY TO DRIVE PERSONALIZED CARE

MOBILIZING THE CANCER RESEARCH COMMUNITY TO DRIVE PERSONALIZED CARE

Cancer is not just one disease. Each tumour is unique, and each person will experience cancer differently, requiring tailored therapies matched to the unique drivers of their disease.   To address this tremendous challenge effectively, it takes a diverse range of people working together in multidisciplinary networks on innovations in...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

SERIOUSLY CREATIVE

Not your Business-as-Usual

SeriouslyCreative is an innovation, strategy and experience by design firm. They believe the most valuable asset in an organization is its humans. That is why their mission is to empower people with the mindset, confidence, skills and tools they need to become agents of change for organizations, communities and the...

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