Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE™ Alberta

MARMOT BENEFITS

REWARD WITH DEBT RELIEF

Hello Debt Relief!With innovation all around, a new idea can pop up anywhere, even in rock solid places like the company savings plan. “I’ve been in financial services my whole career,” says Marmot Benefits Founder, John Kenny, “I learned early on that personal debt can be the single biggest obstacle...

INNOVATION Quebec

CEIM

STIMULER L’ENTREPRENEURIAT ET FAVORISER L’ESSOR D’ENTREPRISES TECHNOLOGIQUES ÉMERGENTES

Au service de l’innovation depuis plus de 25 ans, nous sommes donc particulièrement fiers d’avoir pu accompagner des entreprises qui sont depuis devenues des fleurons de notre écosystème, ou qui constituent aujourd’hui de puissants catalyseurs de progrès et de changement pour notre société. « La créativité et la capacité d’innovation...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

TEDx Jacksonville

TEDx Jacksonville - Greatest Assets Are The Ideas And Dreams Of Its Citizenry

Greatest Assets Are The Ideas And Dreams Of Its Citizenry

Our team has embraced the challenge of bringing the TEDx experience to Jacksonville because we believe our city’s greatest assets are the ideas and dreams of its citizenry. Ideas have the power to reshape minds and change the way people act. Dreams are the birthplace of the possible. But, too...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Explainable Is Too Soft:

in 2026 We Need Forensic Audit Trails in Medical AI

The epiphany didn’t come from a breakthrough in model architecture or a surge in accuracy metrics. It came from watching a physiotherapist from Lviv stare blankly at a screen. Dmytro Grybeniuk and Oleh Ivchenko, specialists in machine learning infrastructure, were attending the MedAI hackathon at Odesa National Polytechnic University not...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

KNAPP

MAKING COMPLEXITY SIMPLE INNOVATION AND KNAPP ARE INSEPARABLY LINKED

In a world where everything is constantly changing, strong values and trust matter. Partnerships matter. The KNAPP Group provides intelligent logistics solutions for data-driven value chains, uniting technological know-how with its long-established experience in diverse industries. KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse logistics, working with its customers globally to develop...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

MAVERIX PRIVATE EQUITY

MAVERIX PRIVATE EQUITY- Closing The Canadian Investment Gap

Closing The Canadian Investment Gap

Currently amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we are witnessing unprecedented technological change triggered by a multitude of disruptive forces. These changes have shaken Canada’s business ecosystem, causing new players to rise and existing leaders to fall.   Consequently, incumbents are faced with a harsh reality where constant innovation and technological...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

ECOMsquare

COWORKING SPACE AND COMMUNITY FOR ECOMMERCE IN VANCOUVER

A community project since day one.You might think of ECOMsquare as a place. To its founder, Steve Krueger, the distinctive blue building on West 8th Ave represents the latest evolution of a community he’s been building since June 12, 2014. Krueger hosted an Ecommerce Town Hall to connect with professionals...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

BITCOIN.COM

BITCOIN.COM

Helping to Build and Expose the Works of Africa’s Fintech Innovators to the World

There is no question that the global financial services industry has failed to serve everyone and has for a long time not been for everyone. The fact that more than 1.5 billion people are still without a bank account or have no access to banking services is ample evidence of...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

EOH

EOH-DIGITAL CONVERGENCE AND INNOVATION ENABLING GROWTH

DIGITAL CONVERGENCE AND INNOVATION ENABLING GROWTH, EFFICIENCY, AND OPTIMISATION. THE CUTTING EDGE OF DIGITAL CONVERGENCE

Technology is to the world as oxygen is to the blood. The world through its people and systems have become immersed in technology, in some form or other, by virtue of its enablement and efficiency. The path forward is predicated upon greater complexity due to converging technologies and an increased...

Global Innovation Spotlight

INDEXA CAPITAL

INDEXA CAPITAL-Is The Independent Automated Investment Manager In Spain With 1

Es El Gestor Automatizado Independiente Líder En España Con Más De 1400 Millones De Euros De Activos Gestionados O Asesorados, De Más De 56 Mil Clientes, En Crecimiento De +100% Al Año De Media Desde 2018

“No somos un banco: ponemos el interés de nuestro cliente por encima de todo, sin comisiones ocultas ni letra pequeña. Nuestro círculo de éxito consiste en ofrecer más rentabilidad potencial gracias a las comisiones bajas y así crecer en número de clientes satisfechos que nos recomienden” destaca François Derbaix. Unai...

INNOVATE® Georgia

MEAL MAPS

HEALTHIER EATING MADE EASY!

At Meal Maps, we’re changing the game for anyone dealing with multiple chronic conditions by offering delicious, health-focused recipes tailored just for you. Our team of dietitians and nurses craft each meal with care, ensuring they meet the specific needs of each person while still being tasty. Prefer not to...

INNOVATE® Nashville

REED

INNOVATING NASHVILLE’S TRADITION

Building Real Connections, The Nashville Way Since 2012, REED has focused on what matters most: turning neighborhoods into nations and telling the stories of the people and businesses that make up these communities. Strategy Comes First Innovation isn’t just about new technology; it’s about using what works in a new...

Global Innovation Spotlight

3 Proven Ways to Sharpen Your Aim

Shooting target with many bullet holes.

3 Proven Ways to Sharpen Your Aim To sharpen your aim effectively, leverage smart optical technology for instant ballistic corrections and adopt data-driven training tools. Engaging with competitive shooting communities also accelerates skill development through peer mentorship.  These strategies transform static range time into dynamic skill-building sessions. They help shooters...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

GSP International Airport

Reaching New Heights

Our History Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), Upstate South Carolina’s commercial service airport, was established in October 1962. At the time of its opening, the idea of regional collaboration was not a common one among cities, counties, politicians, businesses, or economic development organizations. Without a major interstate roadway to connect the...

INNOVATION Quebec

TechniTextile Québec

TechniTextile Québec -Since 2017

Le créneau d’excellence TechniTextile Québec concerte les entreprises et autres acteurs clés du secteur textile depuis 2017. Il agit comme vecteur de collaboration afin de favoriser l’innovation, l’élargissement des opportunités, la commercialisation et la compétitivité des entreprises

Soutenue par la démarche ACCORD du ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation, l’équipe de TechniTextile accompagne les dirigeants de l’industrie dans la réalisation de projets d’innovation collaboratifs issus de leurs propres besoins. Des projets de Créneau axés sur l’innovationLes projets appuyés ou gérés par TechniTextile servent de levier aux entreprises...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

USCREEN

BUILDING A MORE CONNECTED CREATOR FUTURE THROUGH THE POWER OF MEMBERSHIPS

USCREEN IS AN ALL-IN-ONE MEMBERSHIP PLATFORM BUILT FOR VIDEO CREATORS. Uscreen started as a bootstrapped company in 2014 with just an idea to start streaming DVDs and quickly pivoted to helping their customers sell video on demand subscriptions. Early customers include Yoga with Adriene and Sarah Beth Yoga, two highly...

Global Innovation Spotlight

How Modern PPC Agencies Structure Data-Driven Performance Campaigns

How Modern PPC Agencies Structure Data-Driven Performance Campaigns The digital advertising landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. What began as a relatively straightforward bidding system built around keywords and impressions has evolved into a complex, data-driven ecosystem where efficiency, attribution, and long-term sustainability define success. Modern...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

MOLCAJETE FOODS

PASSION FOR CONTRIBUTING TO PUERTO RICO, FOREMOST HONORING, ABUELA DOÑA LOLA

The Rivera brothers returned to their island Puerto Rico decided to honor their grandmother Dolores and her secret recipe for corn tortillas, passed down from generation to generation for more than 100 years. As a Puerto Rican and half-Mexican family, wanted to share the secret of their family gatherings, where...

INNOVATION Quebec

SEREX

CCTT EN TRANSFORMATION DES PRODUITS FORESTIERS

Le SEREX est l’expert en transformation des produits forestiers. Notre équipe accompagne les entreprises pour développer des solutions et des pratiques durables qui leur permettent de se positionner sur les marchés d’avenir. Notre force, c’est d’être à l’écoute de l’environnement technique et économique de nos clients et partenaires pour créer...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

NOCTURNAL

NOCTURNAL-Plan Your Night Out

Plan Your Night Out

That Lyfe, LLC was founded around the simple idea that having a great nightout should be easy and transparent. Our focus is on democratizing the nightlife experience through our iOS application, NOCTURNAL ,     This idea originated from an evening in a city none of us are from. The...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

SIGI HERMANS

SIGI HERMANS-PERSONAL BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ENTREPRENEURS

PERSONAL BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ENTREPRENEURS

Ever since I was a young girl, I have loved photography immensely. In the darkroom I felt like a fish in water. Meanwhile, much has changed. Analogue is (almost) gone and of course I switched to digital a long time ago. Digital or analog, photography remains my greatest passion. I...

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...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

EL CAMINO TRAVEL

Pioneering the Future of Travel

Pioneering the Future of Travel El Camino Travel is revolutionizing the world of travel for the modern, adventurous woman. With a daring vision and a commitment to responsible tourism, El Camino Travel has redefined what it means to explore the world. Led by the passionate CEO, Katalina Mayorga, the company’s...

INNOVATE® Nashville

CONFIRMATION.COM

CONFIRMATION.COM - Helping the Good Guys Catch the Bad Guys

Helping the Good Guys Catch the Bad Guys

Our Founder Brian Fox’s focus was always to “help the good guys catch the bad guys” through the use of the Confirmation.com service which garnered 7 patents and throughout the years caught billions in financial fraud while processing more than a trillion dollars in confirmation data every year. Suresh, Chris,...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

MARMOT BENEFITS

REWARD WITH DEBT RELIEF

Hello Debt Relief!With innovation all around, a new idea can pop up anywhere, even in rock solid places like the company savings plan. “I’ve been in financial services my whole career,” says Marmot Benefits Founder, John Kenny, “I learned early on that personal debt can be the single biggest obstacle...

INNOVATION Quebec

CEIM

STIMULER L’ENTREPRENEURIAT ET FAVORISER L’ESSOR D’ENTREPRISES TECHNOLOGIQUES ÉMERGENTES

Au service de l’innovation depuis plus de 25 ans, nous sommes donc particulièrement fiers d’avoir pu accompagner des entreprises qui sont depuis devenues des fleurons de notre écosystème, ou qui constituent aujourd’hui de puissants catalyseurs de progrès et de changement pour notre société. « La créativité et la capacité d’innovation...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

TEDx Jacksonville

TEDx Jacksonville - Greatest Assets Are The Ideas And Dreams Of Its Citizenry

Greatest Assets Are The Ideas And Dreams Of Its Citizenry

Our team has embraced the challenge of bringing the TEDx experience to Jacksonville because we believe our city’s greatest assets are the ideas and dreams of its citizenry. Ideas have the power to reshape minds and change the way people act. Dreams are the birthplace of the possible. But, too...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Explainable Is Too Soft:

in 2026 We Need Forensic Audit Trails in Medical AI

The epiphany didn’t come from a breakthrough in model architecture or a surge in accuracy metrics. It came from watching a physiotherapist from Lviv stare blankly at a screen. Dmytro Grybeniuk and Oleh Ivchenko, specialists in machine learning infrastructure, were attending the MedAI hackathon at Odesa National Polytechnic University not...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

KNAPP

MAKING COMPLEXITY SIMPLE INNOVATION AND KNAPP ARE INSEPARABLY LINKED

In a world where everything is constantly changing, strong values and trust matter. Partnerships matter. The KNAPP Group provides intelligent logistics solutions for data-driven value chains, uniting technological know-how with its long-established experience in diverse industries. KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse logistics, working with its customers globally to develop...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

MAVERIX PRIVATE EQUITY

MAVERIX PRIVATE EQUITY- Closing The Canadian Investment Gap

Closing The Canadian Investment Gap

Currently amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we are witnessing unprecedented technological change triggered by a multitude of disruptive forces. These changes have shaken Canada’s business ecosystem, causing new players to rise and existing leaders to fall.   Consequently, incumbents are faced with a harsh reality where constant innovation and technological...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

ECOMsquare

COWORKING SPACE AND COMMUNITY FOR ECOMMERCE IN VANCOUVER

A community project since day one.You might think of ECOMsquare as a place. To its founder, Steve Krueger, the distinctive blue building on West 8th Ave represents the latest evolution of a community he’s been building since June 12, 2014. Krueger hosted an Ecommerce Town Hall to connect with professionals...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

BITCOIN.COM

BITCOIN.COM

Helping to Build and Expose the Works of Africa’s Fintech Innovators to the World

There is no question that the global financial services industry has failed to serve everyone and has for a long time not been for everyone. The fact that more than 1.5 billion people are still without a bank account or have no access to banking services is ample evidence of...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

EOH

EOH-DIGITAL CONVERGENCE AND INNOVATION ENABLING GROWTH

DIGITAL CONVERGENCE AND INNOVATION ENABLING GROWTH, EFFICIENCY, AND OPTIMISATION. THE CUTTING EDGE OF DIGITAL CONVERGENCE

Technology is to the world as oxygen is to the blood. The world through its people and systems have become immersed in technology, in some form or other, by virtue of its enablement and efficiency. The path forward is predicated upon greater complexity due to converging technologies and an increased...

Global Innovation Spotlight

INDEXA CAPITAL

INDEXA CAPITAL-Is The Independent Automated Investment Manager In Spain With 1

Es El Gestor Automatizado Independiente Líder En España Con Más De 1400 Millones De Euros De Activos Gestionados O Asesorados, De Más De 56 Mil Clientes, En Crecimiento De +100% Al Año De Media Desde 2018

“No somos un banco: ponemos el interés de nuestro cliente por encima de todo, sin comisiones ocultas ni letra pequeña. Nuestro círculo de éxito consiste en ofrecer más rentabilidad potencial gracias a las comisiones bajas y así crecer en número de clientes satisfechos que nos recomienden” destaca François Derbaix. Unai...

INNOVATE® Georgia

MEAL MAPS

HEALTHIER EATING MADE EASY!

At Meal Maps, we’re changing the game for anyone dealing with multiple chronic conditions by offering delicious, health-focused recipes tailored just for you. Our team of dietitians and nurses craft each meal with care, ensuring they meet the specific needs of each person while still being tasty. Prefer not to...

INNOVATE® Nashville

REED

INNOVATING NASHVILLE’S TRADITION

Building Real Connections, The Nashville Way Since 2012, REED has focused on what matters most: turning neighborhoods into nations and telling the stories of the people and businesses that make up these communities. Strategy Comes First Innovation isn’t just about new technology; it’s about using what works in a new...

Global Innovation Spotlight

3 Proven Ways to Sharpen Your Aim

Shooting target with many bullet holes.

3 Proven Ways to Sharpen Your Aim To sharpen your aim effectively, leverage smart optical technology for instant ballistic corrections and adopt data-driven training tools. Engaging with competitive shooting communities also accelerates skill development through peer mentorship.  These strategies transform static range time into dynamic skill-building sessions. They help shooters...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

GSP International Airport

Reaching New Heights

Our History Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), Upstate South Carolina’s commercial service airport, was established in October 1962. At the time of its opening, the idea of regional collaboration was not a common one among cities, counties, politicians, businesses, or economic development organizations. Without a major interstate roadway to connect the...

INNOVATION Quebec

TechniTextile Québec

TechniTextile Québec -Since 2017

Le créneau d’excellence TechniTextile Québec concerte les entreprises et autres acteurs clés du secteur textile depuis 2017. Il agit comme vecteur de collaboration afin de favoriser l’innovation, l’élargissement des opportunités, la commercialisation et la compétitivité des entreprises

Soutenue par la démarche ACCORD du ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation, l’équipe de TechniTextile accompagne les dirigeants de l’industrie dans la réalisation de projets d’innovation collaboratifs issus de leurs propres besoins. Des projets de Créneau axés sur l’innovationLes projets appuyés ou gérés par TechniTextile servent de levier aux entreprises...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

USCREEN

BUILDING A MORE CONNECTED CREATOR FUTURE THROUGH THE POWER OF MEMBERSHIPS

USCREEN IS AN ALL-IN-ONE MEMBERSHIP PLATFORM BUILT FOR VIDEO CREATORS. Uscreen started as a bootstrapped company in 2014 with just an idea to start streaming DVDs and quickly pivoted to helping their customers sell video on demand subscriptions. Early customers include Yoga with Adriene and Sarah Beth Yoga, two highly...

Global Innovation Spotlight

How Modern PPC Agencies Structure Data-Driven Performance Campaigns

How Modern PPC Agencies Structure Data-Driven Performance Campaigns The digital advertising landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. What began as a relatively straightforward bidding system built around keywords and impressions has evolved into a complex, data-driven ecosystem where efficiency, attribution, and long-term sustainability define success. Modern...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

MOLCAJETE FOODS

PASSION FOR CONTRIBUTING TO PUERTO RICO, FOREMOST HONORING, ABUELA DOÑA LOLA

The Rivera brothers returned to their island Puerto Rico decided to honor their grandmother Dolores and her secret recipe for corn tortillas, passed down from generation to generation for more than 100 years. As a Puerto Rican and half-Mexican family, wanted to share the secret of their family gatherings, where...

INNOVATION Quebec

SEREX

CCTT EN TRANSFORMATION DES PRODUITS FORESTIERS

Le SEREX est l’expert en transformation des produits forestiers. Notre équipe accompagne les entreprises pour développer des solutions et des pratiques durables qui leur permettent de se positionner sur les marchés d’avenir. Notre force, c’est d’être à l’écoute de l’environnement technique et économique de nos clients et partenaires pour créer...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

NOCTURNAL

NOCTURNAL-Plan Your Night Out

Plan Your Night Out

That Lyfe, LLC was founded around the simple idea that having a great nightout should be easy and transparent. Our focus is on democratizing the nightlife experience through our iOS application, NOCTURNAL ,     This idea originated from an evening in a city none of us are from. The...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

SIGI HERMANS

SIGI HERMANS-PERSONAL BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ENTREPRENEURS

PERSONAL BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ENTREPRENEURS

Ever since I was a young girl, I have loved photography immensely. In the darkroom I felt like a fish in water. Meanwhile, much has changed. Analogue is (almost) gone and of course I switched to digital a long time ago. Digital or analog, photography remains my greatest passion. I...

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...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

EL CAMINO TRAVEL

Pioneering the Future of Travel

Pioneering the Future of Travel El Camino Travel is revolutionizing the world of travel for the modern, adventurous woman. With a daring vision and a commitment to responsible tourism, El Camino Travel has redefined what it means to explore the world. Led by the passionate CEO, Katalina Mayorga, the company’s...

INNOVATE® Nashville

CONFIRMATION.COM

CONFIRMATION.COM - Helping the Good Guys Catch the Bad Guys

Helping the Good Guys Catch the Bad Guys

Our Founder Brian Fox’s focus was always to “help the good guys catch the bad guys” through the use of the Confirmation.com service which garnered 7 patents and throughout the years caught billions in financial fraud while processing more than a trillion dollars in confirmation data every year. Suresh, Chris,...

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