Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE⢠Toronto
MUSE
EEG-POWERED MEDITATION & SLEEP MUSEĀ® IS A BRAIN-SENSING HEADBAND THAT HELPS YOU REFOCUS DURING THE DAY AND RECOVER OVERNIGHT
At MuseĀ®, we live at the heart of personal transformation through human-centered technology. We are a team of engineers, scientists, artists, marketers, and developers with a mission to help people live happier, healthier, and more connected lives through leading brainwave technologies and experiences. Muse has worked with top-tier goods, transportation,...
INNOVATEĀ® Nashville
Holland & Knight
Service Without Boundaries
Founded in 1889, Holland & Knight is a global law firm with more than 2,200 lawyers and other professionals in 35 offices throughout the world. The Firmās lawyers provide representation in litigation, business, real estate and governmental law. Interdisciplinary practice groups and industry-based teams provide clients with efficient access to...
INNOVATEĀ® South Florida
RESEARCH PARK AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITYĀ®
EMPOWERING INNOVATION IN SOUTH FLORIDA: THE DYNAMIC ECOSYSTEM OF THE RESEARCH PARK AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC
At the forefront of innovation, the Research Park at Florida Atlantic is a dynamic hub where diverse technology companies and research-driven organizations foster relationships with academia to shape the future of South Florida. These efforts and strong academic collaboration play a pivotal role in promoting economic growth, creating high-quality jobs,...
Global Innovation Spotlight
The Evolution of Business Travel: How Remote Work Is Transforming Accommodation in New York City
Longer, hybrid work trips are changing what professionals need from a New York stay.
A work trip to New York used to have a fairly familiar format. Fly in, check into a business hotel, spend the day in meetings and head home a couple of days later. Remote and hybrid work have complicated that routine in a useful way. A professional might now stay...
INNOVATION Quebec
THE CONCORDIA APPLIED AI INSTITUTE (AI2)
The Concordia Applied AI Institute (AI2) is a multidisciplinary applied research unit representing more than 120 Faculty members and their graduate students from the 4 Concordia University Faculties: Arts and Science, Fine Arts, Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, and John Molson School of Business. Organized in 3...
INNOVATION Quebec
THE CENTER FOR FOREST RESEARCH (CFR)
THE CENTER FOR FOREST RESEARCH (CFR) – IS A STRATEGIC CLUSTER THAT HAS BEEN FUNDEDBY THE FONDS DE RECHERCHE DU QUĆBEC-NATURE ET TECHNOLOGIES (FRQNT) SINCE 2006. It is the only research group in Quebec whose central mission is advanced training in forest research. The scientific mission of the CFR is...
INNOVATEĀ® Milwaukee
AfroCharts
AMPLIFYING THE PULSE OF AFRICAN MUSIC WORLDWIDE
AMPLIFYING THE PULSE OFAFRICAN MUSIC WORLDWIDE AfroCharts, founded by Leonard Novati in 2020, is a pioneering digital music platform dedicated to showcasing the rich tapestry of African music to the global audiences. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, AfroCharts has rapidly grown to become a vibrant hub for artists, fans, and event...
INNOVATE⢠Kenya
NERDHUB KENYA
OUR MISSION IS TO UTILIZE OUR ESPORTS CENTRE TO HELP GIVE YOUNG ASPIRING ESPORT ATHLETES A PLATFORM TO GROW THEIR ESPORTS CAREERS AND COMPETE ON THE WORLD STAGE
Nerdhub Kenya was started as a platform to give talented Kenyan youth an opportunity to grow. Kenya is an underdeveloped country where youth really struggle to follow their dreams. We are giving the youth the opportunity to be the next pop star, Esports champion, Comic artist, Dancer etc. We are...
INNOVATE⢠Toronto
Innovation is about harnessing change, testing boundaries, and deciding to lead instead of follow. True, the process is rarely simple (let alone straightforward), but those who take the risk get a chance to write their futures. Thereās no ārightā path to innovation. As our experiences at KPMGās Ignition Center reveal...
INNOVATEĀ® South Florida
35 MULES
FROM ICE PLANT TO INNOVATION POWERHOUSE: THE INSPIRING JOURNEY OF 35 MULES
Nearly a century ago, an ice plant, sponge fishing boat, and 35 hard-working mules formed the foundation of what is today a global energy leader. Fast forward to today, and that humble beginning has paved the way for a groundbreaking innovation hub: 35 Mules. This energetic initiative, backed by NextEra...
INNOVATEĀ® New Jersey Vol.2
FUNDERS & INVESTORSUnderstanding that early-stage companies have particularly unique challenges when it comes to securing capital, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) offers a suite of resources to support them throughout their lifecycle. As the Stateās principal agency for driving economic growth, the Authority plays a pivotal role in...
INNOVATE⢠South Africa
CREATING KLEIN JAN
CREATIVITY IN THE KALAHARI
When Michelin star chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen first laid eyes on Boscia House, a one-hundred-year-old farmhouse situated at the beautiful Tswalu Kalahari in the Northern Cape, he saw the vastness of the region as a canvas on which to create something special. Worlds away from the beautiful waters...
INNOVATEĀ® Detroit
TECHTOWN DETROIT
Driving equitable economic development through entrepreneurship
āTechTown is foundational to the entrepreneurship community in and around Detroit and integral to Wayne Stateās vision for innovation in the region,ā said WSU President Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy. āIn addition to elevating entrepreneurs in our community, TechTownās community-based programs and services create enriching, impactful opportunities beyond the classroom for...
INNOVATEĀ® Jacksonville
Once Troubled
Andrew Jackson High School Evolves Into Advanced Technology Magnet
Video games are anything but childās play for students at Andrew Jackson High School of Advanced Technology where computer coding, animation and simulation programming are the daily classroom lessons. ELEVATOR PITCH Andrew Jackson High School of Advanced Technology, a top-performing magnet school in Duval County, paves the way for its...
INNOVATE⢠Flanders
Delta Care
Transforming Healthcare Efficiency with Seamless Technology Integration
In an era where healthcare systems face growing challenges, including aging populations, chronic health issues, and workforce shortages, technology offers a solution. However, the key to success lies not in technology itself but in how seamlessly it integrates into care environments. Delta Care, a Belgian innovator, bridges this gap with...
INNOVATE⢠Toronto
DESTINATION TORONTO
THE PLACE TO BE
Toronto is the driving force behind Canadaās tech, finance, manufacturing, creative and service sectors. Itās also a cultural powerhouse. The most diverse city on the planet, Toronto is a place to convene, create, play, do business and launch the next great idea that could change the world. Top of...
INNOVATEĀ® South Carolina
Spartanburg Community College
Chasing Dreams, Transforming Futures
Helping Students Dream it. Chase it. Live it. Spartanburg Community College (SCC) transforms lives and communities through accessible, high-quality education and workforce development. Committed to fostering student success and economic growth, SCC equips learners with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers. With five campuses across Spartanburg, Cherokee,...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Is Your Digital Transformation Strategy Merely Digitizing Legacy Organizational Bottlenecks?
Why digitizing old processes often fails and how to update company workflows, mindsets, and systems for real digital transformation.
(https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-person-showing-a-woman-his-tablet-7109176/) Updating technology is a top goal for leadership teams today. Yet, many digital projects end up disappointing everyone involved. Software budgets grow out of control. Fancy new dashboards roll out. Still, daily teamwork remains just as slow as ever. Leaders wonder why big spending on new apps fails to...
INNOVATE⢠Flanders
FOUR & FIVE
Business Advisors Disguised as Lawyers
In a rapidly evolving world where technology consistently outpaces the law, bridging the divide between legal frameworks and innovation has become more critical than ever. At the heart of this intersection lies Four & Five, a boutique law firm founded six years ago by Dimitri Coun and Anneleen Vander Elstraeten...
INNOVATE⢠Curitiba
SECCIONAL
THE COMPANYāS HISTORY IS INTERTWINED WITH ITS TRADITION OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION
Since 1976, Seccional researches, designs and manufactures innovative and robust solutions for the telecommunications, lighting, power transmission and wind turbine markets. The companyās laboratories and factories are located in two units in the Industrial City of Curitiba (CIC), totaling facilities of 120,000m², offering a high level of productivity and design,...
INNOVATEĀ® Jacksonville
ArtRepublic - Empowering The Artists Shaping Contemporary Culture
Artists First We believe that by empowering artists the world can be a better place. We help artists thrive by giving them access to todayās leading-edge technology and abundant resources to create. We are a passionate collective of artists and industry experts with many years of first-hand experience producing ambitious...
INNOVATEĀ® Northern Virginia
KPMG
TURNING COMPLEXITY INTO OPPORTUNITY
Across Northern Virginia, progress rarely follows a straight line. Breakthrough technologies emerge alongside evolving regulations, new markets develop beside established industries, and organizations are expected to move quickly while continuing to deliver results. In this environment, complexity is not an obstacle: itās the starting point. KPMG helps organizations across the...
INNOVATEĀ® Jacksonville
Wilson Dutra Innovation Law
The Backbone of Many New Ventures Is Intellectual Property
The backbone of many new ventures is intellectual property ā a swirl of ideas that can include inventions, branding, product designs, and a variety of intangibles that make an undertaking worth pursuing. Most ventures begin with curious minds asking questions, identifying a gap in a market, or challenging the status...
INNOVATE⢠Curitiba
TECNOFIT
HELPING FITNESS BUSINESSES IMPROVE MANAGEMENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Tecnofit, the leading software company in the health and fitness industry since 2017, distinguishes itself by offering cutting-edge solutions for managing gyms and other fitness businesses and professionals. Founded by Anderson Cichon, the current CTO, and fueled by the visionary outlook of Antonio Maganhotte Junior, the present CEO, the company...
INNOVATE⢠Toronto
MUSE
EEG-POWERED MEDITATION & SLEEP MUSEĀ® IS A BRAIN-SENSING HEADBAND THAT HELPS YOU REFOCUS DURING THE DAY AND RECOVER OVERNIGHT
At MuseĀ®, we live at the heart of personal transformation through human-centered technology. We are a team of engineers, scientists, artists, marketers, and developers with a mission to help people live happier, healthier, and more connected lives through leading brainwave technologies and experiences. Muse has worked with top-tier goods, transportation,...
INNOVATEĀ® Nashville
Holland & Knight
Service Without Boundaries
Founded in 1889, Holland & Knight is a global law firm with more than 2,200 lawyers and other professionals in 35 offices throughout the world. The Firmās lawyers provide representation in litigation, business, real estate and governmental law. Interdisciplinary practice groups and industry-based teams provide clients with efficient access to...
INNOVATEĀ® South Florida
RESEARCH PARK AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITYĀ®
EMPOWERING INNOVATION IN SOUTH FLORIDA: THE DYNAMIC ECOSYSTEM OF THE RESEARCH PARK AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC
At the forefront of innovation, the Research Park at Florida Atlantic is a dynamic hub where diverse technology companies and research-driven organizations foster relationships with academia to shape the future of South Florida. These efforts and strong academic collaboration play a pivotal role in promoting economic growth, creating high-quality jobs,...
Global Innovation Spotlight
The Evolution of Business Travel: How Remote Work Is Transforming Accommodation in New York City
Longer, hybrid work trips are changing what professionals need from a New York stay.
A work trip to New York used to have a fairly familiar format. Fly in, check into a business hotel, spend the day in meetings and head home a couple of days later. Remote and hybrid work have complicated that routine in a useful way. A professional might now stay...
INNOVATION Quebec
THE CONCORDIA APPLIED AI INSTITUTE (AI2)
The Concordia Applied AI Institute (AI2) is a multidisciplinary applied research unit representing more than 120 Faculty members and their graduate students from the 4 Concordia University Faculties: Arts and Science, Fine Arts, Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, and John Molson School of Business. Organized in 3...
INNOVATION Quebec
THE CENTER FOR FOREST RESEARCH (CFR)
THE CENTER FOR FOREST RESEARCH (CFR) – IS A STRATEGIC CLUSTER THAT HAS BEEN FUNDEDBY THE FONDS DE RECHERCHE DU QUĆBEC-NATURE ET TECHNOLOGIES (FRQNT) SINCE 2006. It is the only research group in Quebec whose central mission is advanced training in forest research. The scientific mission of the CFR is...
INNOVATEĀ® Milwaukee
AfroCharts
AMPLIFYING THE PULSE OF AFRICAN MUSIC WORLDWIDE
AMPLIFYING THE PULSE OFAFRICAN MUSIC WORLDWIDE AfroCharts, founded by Leonard Novati in 2020, is a pioneering digital music platform dedicated to showcasing the rich tapestry of African music to the global audiences. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, AfroCharts has rapidly grown to become a vibrant hub for artists, fans, and event...
INNOVATE⢠Kenya
NERDHUB KENYA
OUR MISSION IS TO UTILIZE OUR ESPORTS CENTRE TO HELP GIVE YOUNG ASPIRING ESPORT ATHLETES A PLATFORM TO GROW THEIR ESPORTS CAREERS AND COMPETE ON THE WORLD STAGE
Nerdhub Kenya was started as a platform to give talented Kenyan youth an opportunity to grow. Kenya is an underdeveloped country where youth really struggle to follow their dreams. We are giving the youth the opportunity to be the next pop star, Esports champion, Comic artist, Dancer etc. We are...
INNOVATE⢠Toronto
Innovation is about harnessing change, testing boundaries, and deciding to lead instead of follow. True, the process is rarely simple (let alone straightforward), but those who take the risk get a chance to write their futures. Thereās no ārightā path to innovation. As our experiences at KPMGās Ignition Center reveal...
INNOVATEĀ® South Florida
35 MULES
FROM ICE PLANT TO INNOVATION POWERHOUSE: THE INSPIRING JOURNEY OF 35 MULES
Nearly a century ago, an ice plant, sponge fishing boat, and 35 hard-working mules formed the foundation of what is today a global energy leader. Fast forward to today, and that humble beginning has paved the way for a groundbreaking innovation hub: 35 Mules. This energetic initiative, backed by NextEra...
INNOVATEĀ® New Jersey Vol.2
FUNDERS & INVESTORSUnderstanding that early-stage companies have particularly unique challenges when it comes to securing capital, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) offers a suite of resources to support them throughout their lifecycle. As the Stateās principal agency for driving economic growth, the Authority plays a pivotal role in...
INNOVATE⢠South Africa
CREATING KLEIN JAN
CREATIVITY IN THE KALAHARI
When Michelin star chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen first laid eyes on Boscia House, a one-hundred-year-old farmhouse situated at the beautiful Tswalu Kalahari in the Northern Cape, he saw the vastness of the region as a canvas on which to create something special. Worlds away from the beautiful waters...
INNOVATEĀ® Detroit
TECHTOWN DETROIT
Driving equitable economic development through entrepreneurship
āTechTown is foundational to the entrepreneurship community in and around Detroit and integral to Wayne Stateās vision for innovation in the region,ā said WSU President Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy. āIn addition to elevating entrepreneurs in our community, TechTownās community-based programs and services create enriching, impactful opportunities beyond the classroom for...
INNOVATEĀ® Jacksonville
Once Troubled
Andrew Jackson High School Evolves Into Advanced Technology Magnet
Video games are anything but childās play for students at Andrew Jackson High School of Advanced Technology where computer coding, animation and simulation programming are the daily classroom lessons. ELEVATOR PITCH Andrew Jackson High School of Advanced Technology, a top-performing magnet school in Duval County, paves the way for its...
INNOVATE⢠Flanders
Delta Care
Transforming Healthcare Efficiency with Seamless Technology Integration
In an era where healthcare systems face growing challenges, including aging populations, chronic health issues, and workforce shortages, technology offers a solution. However, the key to success lies not in technology itself but in how seamlessly it integrates into care environments. Delta Care, a Belgian innovator, bridges this gap with...
INNOVATE⢠Toronto
DESTINATION TORONTO
THE PLACE TO BE
Toronto is the driving force behind Canadaās tech, finance, manufacturing, creative and service sectors. Itās also a cultural powerhouse. The most diverse city on the planet, Toronto is a place to convene, create, play, do business and launch the next great idea that could change the world. Top of...
INNOVATEĀ® South Carolina
Spartanburg Community College
Chasing Dreams, Transforming Futures
Helping Students Dream it. Chase it. Live it. Spartanburg Community College (SCC) transforms lives and communities through accessible, high-quality education and workforce development. Committed to fostering student success and economic growth, SCC equips learners with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers. With five campuses across Spartanburg, Cherokee,...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Is Your Digital Transformation Strategy Merely Digitizing Legacy Organizational Bottlenecks?
Why digitizing old processes often fails and how to update company workflows, mindsets, and systems for real digital transformation.
(https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-person-showing-a-woman-his-tablet-7109176/) Updating technology is a top goal for leadership teams today. Yet, many digital projects end up disappointing everyone involved. Software budgets grow out of control. Fancy new dashboards roll out. Still, daily teamwork remains just as slow as ever. Leaders wonder why big spending on new apps fails to...
INNOVATE⢠Flanders
FOUR & FIVE
Business Advisors Disguised as Lawyers
In a rapidly evolving world where technology consistently outpaces the law, bridging the divide between legal frameworks and innovation has become more critical than ever. At the heart of this intersection lies Four & Five, a boutique law firm founded six years ago by Dimitri Coun and Anneleen Vander Elstraeten...
INNOVATE⢠Curitiba
SECCIONAL
THE COMPANYāS HISTORY IS INTERTWINED WITH ITS TRADITION OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION
Since 1976, Seccional researches, designs and manufactures innovative and robust solutions for the telecommunications, lighting, power transmission and wind turbine markets. The companyās laboratories and factories are located in two units in the Industrial City of Curitiba (CIC), totaling facilities of 120,000m², offering a high level of productivity and design,...
INNOVATEĀ® Jacksonville
ArtRepublic - Empowering The Artists Shaping Contemporary Culture
Artists First We believe that by empowering artists the world can be a better place. We help artists thrive by giving them access to todayās leading-edge technology and abundant resources to create. We are a passionate collective of artists and industry experts with many years of first-hand experience producing ambitious...
INNOVATEĀ® Northern Virginia
KPMG
TURNING COMPLEXITY INTO OPPORTUNITY
Across Northern Virginia, progress rarely follows a straight line. Breakthrough technologies emerge alongside evolving regulations, new markets develop beside established industries, and organizations are expected to move quickly while continuing to deliver results. In this environment, complexity is not an obstacle: itās the starting point. KPMG helps organizations across the...
INNOVATEĀ® Jacksonville
Wilson Dutra Innovation Law
The Backbone of Many New Ventures Is Intellectual Property
The backbone of many new ventures is intellectual property ā a swirl of ideas that can include inventions, branding, product designs, and a variety of intangibles that make an undertaking worth pursuing. Most ventures begin with curious minds asking questions, identifying a gap in a market, or challenging the status...
INNOVATE⢠Curitiba
TECNOFIT
HELPING FITNESS BUSINESSES IMPROVE MANAGEMENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Tecnofit, the leading software company in the health and fitness industry since 2017, distinguishes itself by offering cutting-edge solutions for managing gyms and other fitness businesses and professionals. Founded by Anderson Cichon, the current CTO, and fueled by the visionary outlook of Antonio Maganhotte Junior, the present CEO, the company...