Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE™ Estonia
ROOFIT.SOLAR
INNOVATING FOR A COOLER PLANET
A Global Mission for Sustainability Roofit.Solar, an Estonia-based company, is transforming the global energy landscape with its mission: “For a cooler planet.” Founded on the principles of sustainability and innovation, Roofit.Solar seamlessly combines cutting-edge solar technology with high-quality metal roofing to offer a visually appealing and energy-efficient solution. Global Reach...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
BOTSWANA DIGITAL AND INNOVATION HUB
THE MANDATE OF THE BDIH IS TO CATALYSE THE DIVERSIFICATION OF BOTSWANA’S ECONOMY, TOWARDS A KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
The Hub works closely with innovation ecosystem players to commercialise innovative and tech driven solutions. The Hub does this by: The BDIH owns two subsidiary companies, the first being the Botswana Innovation Hub Property (Pty) Ltd (BIHP). BIHP leverages the strategic infrastructure that includes the Science and Technology Park and...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
NEW VALMAR BV
INNOVATION BY AUTOMATION
Our core business is big distribution of baby items in- and outside the EU in a multi-channel setting. That means a lot of requirements by country legal systems and specific customer demands. Customers in more the 45 countries have different needs and requests. They must be reached to be successful....
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
boomsatsuma
Fuelling The Next Creative Generation
boomsatsuma is an independent education provider, offering training pathways to people from all backgrounds, aged 16 to degree level, into expanding creative industries. Established in 2011, with a background in Community Interest Projects, boomsatsuma has grown to be a creative industry educator maintaining close ties across Bristol community projects. Year-on-year...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
XElement Technology
TACKLING THE CHALLENGES OF WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT: XELEMENT TECHNOLOGY LEADS THE WAY
TACKLING THE CHALLENGES OF WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT: XELEMENT TECHNOLOGY LEADS THE WAY As climate change accelerates, the effects on our environment become more pronounced. Rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and dwindling resources create a host of problems, with water quality being acritical concern. Warmer temperatures and oxygen depletion disrupt the...
INNOVATE® Miami
Penpal Schools
Helping teachers connect their students to learn with penpals around the world and from different backgrounds
PenPal Schools PenPal Schools is the world’s largest project-based learning community, with over a quarter million students in 150 countries. Students collaborate through online projects ranging from human rights and the environment to fake news and robotics, all while practicing literacy, technology, and social-emotional skills. PenPal Schools was recognized by...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
VEROSOURCE SOLUTIONS
PUTTING THE POWER OF HEALTHCARE DATAIN THE HANDS OF THE PEOPLE
It was March 2016 and VeroSource had to lay off its sole employee. Picture it: Everything was looking great for VeroSource, the digital healthcare start-up based out of Fredericton, New Brunswick. The company was about to celebrate its second anniversary. It had just landed a deal with a large company...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
PRAKTIKAL
MAKING ABSTRACT SCIENCE TANGIBLE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
Remember learning to ride a bicycle? No amount of physics equations about angular momentum or center of gravity could replace that moment when you finally felt the balance click into place. Your hands knew when to turn the handlebars, your body learned to lean into curves, and suddenly, you were...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
ESPORTS BAR
GATHERS INDUSTRY LEADERS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE TOGETHER
The world of esports is still young: the community is expanding, business models are fluid, and innovation never stops, as the industry looks to stay fresh and exciting. Esports BAR is the world’s esports business arena, and our mission is to transform the sport of the digital generation into...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation
MYMONITOR.AI
STANDARDIZING THE SUBJECTIVE AND THE NEW ERA OF MELANIN-AWARE DERMATOLOGY
For over two centuries, Philadelphia has served as the crucible of American medicine. From the founding of the nation’s first hospital to the birth of modern dermatology, the city has consistently redefined how we understand the human body. Today, a new chapter in this legacy is being written by MyMonitor.Ai,...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
AUTONOMOZ TECHNOLOGIES LTDA
PIONEERING THE FUTURE OF CORPORATE MOBILITY: THE AUTONOMOZ JOURNEY
In the current business scenario, the search for reducing operational expenses is constant, and companies demand the best performance, safety and sustainable performance from their suppliers. It is in this challenging context that Autonomoz emerges as a solution. We live in an era where technology makes it possible to decentralize...
INNOVATE® Georgia
WORKOPTI
WORKOPTI SAVES LEADERS TIME. WORKOPTI SAVES LEADERS MONEY.
WORKOPTI: Technology Built for Leaders in the AI Economy WORKOPTI, founded by our CTO Elkanah Reed, is revolutionizing executive decision-making by providing a platform designed for the AI economy. As the only AI-powered leadership platform, WORKOPTI integrates a data management engine that turns unstructured data into actionable insights. This helps...
INNOVATE® Tampa Bay Vol.3
SAMYR QURESHI
Knack
A PLACE FOR NEW BEGINNINGSSamyr Qureshi is a proud Gator (University of Florida) graduate and the Co-Founder & CEO at Knack, an education technology startup that helps institutions power and scale peer-to-peer tutoring programs. I moved to the United States when I was six years old, and Tampa was the...
INNOVATE® South Florida
LOCALITY BANK
BANKING REINVENTED FOR SOUTH FLORIDA’S ENTREPRENEURS
BANKING REINVENTED FOR SOUTH FLORIDA’S ENTREPRENEURS Empowering Local Businesses to Maximize Their Potential In Fort Lauderdale, a new kind of community bank is reshaping what it means to trust your banker. Locality Bank, founded in 2021 by Keith Costello, Drew Saito, and Corey LeBlanc, is on a mission to serve...
INNOVATION Quebec
Lanaudière Économique (LÉ) a été fondé en 1991 afin de répondre aux besoins et aux enjeux communs de développement économique des six MRC du territoire. Le mandat de LÉ est de propulser les entreprises et les projets innovants de Lanaudière, le tout en collaboration avec les autres organismes en développement...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
PRITZKER GROUP
HELPING ENTREPRENEURS ACHIEVE GREATNESS
ABOUT PGVC Pritzker Group, founded by Tony and J.B. Pritzker, has three principal investment teams: Venture Capital, which provides early-stage venture funding to technology companies throughout the United States; Private Capital, which acquires and operates leading North America based companies; and Asset Management, which partners with top-performing investment managers across...
INNOVATE® Blockchain
DELTACORE CAPITAL
A HEDGE FUND FOR DIGITAL ASSETS - CRYPTO INVESTMENT FUND AND CONSULTING FIRM
Deltacore Capital was established in 2018, after finding success in the very popular 2017 crypto bullrun. Since then their focus has been on consulting, educating on financial crypto literacy as well as being the General Partner for Deltacore Digital Assets LP, a multi strategy investment fund focused solely on digital...
INNOVATE® South Florida
GUIDENT
WE MAKE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES SAFER
The rapid growth of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) adoption across various industries presents significant opportunities but raises safety concerns. Guident addresses these challenges by providing a Remote Monitor and Control Center (RMCC) solution, which is crucial for operating AVs safely and efficiently in compliance with regulations. Guident is a Florida corporation...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
SC Competes | Palmeto AI Corridor
Advancing AI Excellence Through Research, Collaboration, and Infrastructure
Artificial intelligence is one of SC Competes’ priority “critical technologies” for growing South Carolina’s economy and talent base. With the launch of its Palmetto AI Corridor in 2021, SC Competes acts as a connector and catalyst: we convene industry–academic–government partners, map opportunities and gaps, seed pilot programs, and translate AI...
INNOVATE® Nashville
JULIE LILLISTON COMMUNICATIONS
WHEN INNOVATION MEETS EXPERTISE
Julie Lilliston Communications Shapes the Future of PR. When Julie Lilliston founded Julie Lilliston Communications in 2014, she envisioned more than just another public relations firm. Drawing from more than two decades of corporate communications expertise at global agencies Weber Shandwick and MSL Group, she set out to revolutionize how...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
SUNRAY SCIENTIFIC
RELIABLE, SCALABLE, ANISOTROPIC INTERCONNECT SOLUTION FOR FLEXIBLE HYBRID ELECTRONICS
Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE) are a demanding environment for reliable interconnects and component attachment on the Printed Electronics world. FHE is typically comprised of the combination of simple printed circuitry made with conductive inks and more complexelectronics using microchips, and other high functionality components like LED’s and resistors. These components...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Crypto Loans:
Unlocking Financial Flexibility Without Selling Your Assets
As digital assets become more integrated into the global economy, crypto loans are emerging as a practical solution for individuals and institutions seeking liquidity without parting with their cryptocurrency. In particular, Bitcoin loans are increasingly used as a way to access cash while maintaining long-term positions in BTC. Hold Your Crypto, Unlock...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
CONPRMETIDOS
MORE THAN WORDS: INNOVATING OUR WAY TO A STABLE, PRODUCTIVE AND SELF-SUFFICIENT PUERTO RICO TEN YEARS OF COMMITMENT AND PROGRESS
Founded in 2012, ConPRmetidos is a female-led non-profit that is proving that Puerto Ricans can build a global model of community-driven success. By harnessing the talent and energy of individuals, organizations and the private sector, in Puerto Rico and abroad, ConPRmetidos consistently supports the most impactful grassroots organizations while breaking...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
ROOFIT.SOLAR
INNOVATING FOR A COOLER PLANET
A Global Mission for Sustainability Roofit.Solar, an Estonia-based company, is transforming the global energy landscape with its mission: “For a cooler planet.” Founded on the principles of sustainability and innovation, Roofit.Solar seamlessly combines cutting-edge solar technology with high-quality metal roofing to offer a visually appealing and energy-efficient solution. Global Reach...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
BOTSWANA DIGITAL AND INNOVATION HUB
THE MANDATE OF THE BDIH IS TO CATALYSE THE DIVERSIFICATION OF BOTSWANA’S ECONOMY, TOWARDS A KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
The Hub works closely with innovation ecosystem players to commercialise innovative and tech driven solutions. The Hub does this by: The BDIH owns two subsidiary companies, the first being the Botswana Innovation Hub Property (Pty) Ltd (BIHP). BIHP leverages the strategic infrastructure that includes the Science and Technology Park and...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
NEW VALMAR BV
INNOVATION BY AUTOMATION
Our core business is big distribution of baby items in- and outside the EU in a multi-channel setting. That means a lot of requirements by country legal systems and specific customer demands. Customers in more the 45 countries have different needs and requests. They must be reached to be successful....
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
boomsatsuma
Fuelling The Next Creative Generation
boomsatsuma is an independent education provider, offering training pathways to people from all backgrounds, aged 16 to degree level, into expanding creative industries. Established in 2011, with a background in Community Interest Projects, boomsatsuma has grown to be a creative industry educator maintaining close ties across Bristol community projects. Year-on-year...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
XElement Technology
TACKLING THE CHALLENGES OF WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT: XELEMENT TECHNOLOGY LEADS THE WAY
TACKLING THE CHALLENGES OF WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT: XELEMENT TECHNOLOGY LEADS THE WAY As climate change accelerates, the effects on our environment become more pronounced. Rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and dwindling resources create a host of problems, with water quality being acritical concern. Warmer temperatures and oxygen depletion disrupt the...
INNOVATE® Miami
Penpal Schools
Helping teachers connect their students to learn with penpals around the world and from different backgrounds
PenPal Schools PenPal Schools is the world’s largest project-based learning community, with over a quarter million students in 150 countries. Students collaborate through online projects ranging from human rights and the environment to fake news and robotics, all while practicing literacy, technology, and social-emotional skills. PenPal Schools was recognized by...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
VEROSOURCE SOLUTIONS
PUTTING THE POWER OF HEALTHCARE DATAIN THE HANDS OF THE PEOPLE
It was March 2016 and VeroSource had to lay off its sole employee. Picture it: Everything was looking great for VeroSource, the digital healthcare start-up based out of Fredericton, New Brunswick. The company was about to celebrate its second anniversary. It had just landed a deal with a large company...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
PRAKTIKAL
MAKING ABSTRACT SCIENCE TANGIBLE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
Remember learning to ride a bicycle? No amount of physics equations about angular momentum or center of gravity could replace that moment when you finally felt the balance click into place. Your hands knew when to turn the handlebars, your body learned to lean into curves, and suddenly, you were...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
ESPORTS BAR
GATHERS INDUSTRY LEADERS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE TOGETHER
The world of esports is still young: the community is expanding, business models are fluid, and innovation never stops, as the industry looks to stay fresh and exciting. Esports BAR is the world’s esports business arena, and our mission is to transform the sport of the digital generation into...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation
MYMONITOR.AI
STANDARDIZING THE SUBJECTIVE AND THE NEW ERA OF MELANIN-AWARE DERMATOLOGY
For over two centuries, Philadelphia has served as the crucible of American medicine. From the founding of the nation’s first hospital to the birth of modern dermatology, the city has consistently redefined how we understand the human body. Today, a new chapter in this legacy is being written by MyMonitor.Ai,...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
AUTONOMOZ TECHNOLOGIES LTDA
PIONEERING THE FUTURE OF CORPORATE MOBILITY: THE AUTONOMOZ JOURNEY
In the current business scenario, the search for reducing operational expenses is constant, and companies demand the best performance, safety and sustainable performance from their suppliers. It is in this challenging context that Autonomoz emerges as a solution. We live in an era where technology makes it possible to decentralize...
INNOVATE® Georgia
WORKOPTI
WORKOPTI SAVES LEADERS TIME. WORKOPTI SAVES LEADERS MONEY.
WORKOPTI: Technology Built for Leaders in the AI Economy WORKOPTI, founded by our CTO Elkanah Reed, is revolutionizing executive decision-making by providing a platform designed for the AI economy. As the only AI-powered leadership platform, WORKOPTI integrates a data management engine that turns unstructured data into actionable insights. This helps...
INNOVATE® Tampa Bay Vol.3
SAMYR QURESHI
Knack
A PLACE FOR NEW BEGINNINGSSamyr Qureshi is a proud Gator (University of Florida) graduate and the Co-Founder & CEO at Knack, an education technology startup that helps institutions power and scale peer-to-peer tutoring programs. I moved to the United States when I was six years old, and Tampa was the...
INNOVATE® South Florida
LOCALITY BANK
BANKING REINVENTED FOR SOUTH FLORIDA’S ENTREPRENEURS
BANKING REINVENTED FOR SOUTH FLORIDA’S ENTREPRENEURS Empowering Local Businesses to Maximize Their Potential In Fort Lauderdale, a new kind of community bank is reshaping what it means to trust your banker. Locality Bank, founded in 2021 by Keith Costello, Drew Saito, and Corey LeBlanc, is on a mission to serve...
INNOVATION Quebec
Lanaudière Économique (LÉ) a été fondé en 1991 afin de répondre aux besoins et aux enjeux communs de développement économique des six MRC du territoire. Le mandat de LÉ est de propulser les entreprises et les projets innovants de Lanaudière, le tout en collaboration avec les autres organismes en développement...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
PRITZKER GROUP
HELPING ENTREPRENEURS ACHIEVE GREATNESS
ABOUT PGVC Pritzker Group, founded by Tony and J.B. Pritzker, has three principal investment teams: Venture Capital, which provides early-stage venture funding to technology companies throughout the United States; Private Capital, which acquires and operates leading North America based companies; and Asset Management, which partners with top-performing investment managers across...
INNOVATE® Blockchain
DELTACORE CAPITAL
A HEDGE FUND FOR DIGITAL ASSETS - CRYPTO INVESTMENT FUND AND CONSULTING FIRM
Deltacore Capital was established in 2018, after finding success in the very popular 2017 crypto bullrun. Since then their focus has been on consulting, educating on financial crypto literacy as well as being the General Partner for Deltacore Digital Assets LP, a multi strategy investment fund focused solely on digital...
INNOVATE® South Florida
GUIDENT
WE MAKE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES SAFER
The rapid growth of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) adoption across various industries presents significant opportunities but raises safety concerns. Guident addresses these challenges by providing a Remote Monitor and Control Center (RMCC) solution, which is crucial for operating AVs safely and efficiently in compliance with regulations. Guident is a Florida corporation...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
SC Competes | Palmeto AI Corridor
Advancing AI Excellence Through Research, Collaboration, and Infrastructure
Artificial intelligence is one of SC Competes’ priority “critical technologies” for growing South Carolina’s economy and talent base. With the launch of its Palmetto AI Corridor in 2021, SC Competes acts as a connector and catalyst: we convene industry–academic–government partners, map opportunities and gaps, seed pilot programs, and translate AI...
INNOVATE® Nashville
JULIE LILLISTON COMMUNICATIONS
WHEN INNOVATION MEETS EXPERTISE
Julie Lilliston Communications Shapes the Future of PR. When Julie Lilliston founded Julie Lilliston Communications in 2014, she envisioned more than just another public relations firm. Drawing from more than two decades of corporate communications expertise at global agencies Weber Shandwick and MSL Group, she set out to revolutionize how...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
SUNRAY SCIENTIFIC
RELIABLE, SCALABLE, ANISOTROPIC INTERCONNECT SOLUTION FOR FLEXIBLE HYBRID ELECTRONICS
Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE) are a demanding environment for reliable interconnects and component attachment on the Printed Electronics world. FHE is typically comprised of the combination of simple printed circuitry made with conductive inks and more complexelectronics using microchips, and other high functionality components like LED’s and resistors. These components...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Crypto Loans:
Unlocking Financial Flexibility Without Selling Your Assets
As digital assets become more integrated into the global economy, crypto loans are emerging as a practical solution for individuals and institutions seeking liquidity without parting with their cryptocurrency. In particular, Bitcoin loans are increasingly used as a way to access cash while maintaining long-term positions in BTC. Hold Your Crypto, Unlock...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
CONPRMETIDOS
MORE THAN WORDS: INNOVATING OUR WAY TO A STABLE, PRODUCTIVE AND SELF-SUFFICIENT PUERTO RICO TEN YEARS OF COMMITMENT AND PROGRESS
Founded in 2012, ConPRmetidos is a female-led non-profit that is proving that Puerto Ricans can build a global model of community-driven success. By harnessing the talent and energy of individuals, organizations and the private sector, in Puerto Rico and abroad, ConPRmetidos consistently supports the most impactful grassroots organizations while breaking...