Stories of Innovation

INNOVATION Quebec

PROPULSION QUÉBEC

Propulsion Quebec in briefCommitment on the part of the Quebec industry and government to accelerate the development of the Quebec Electric and Smart Transportation (EST) sector led to the creation of Propulsion Québec, the industrial cluster for electric and smart transportation in Quebec, on April 20, 2017. As an industrial...

INNOVATE® Georgia

ONETRUST

UNLOCKING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF DATA AND AI, RESPONSIBLY

“Companies want to use more data and AI. But they want to do it responsibly in a compliant way. And in away that builds trust.” — Kabir Barday, OneTrust founder and CEO Here’s the text spaced correctly: At the forefront of a digital revolution where data, privacy, and artificial intelligence...

INNOVATION Quebec

CÉPROCQ

Since 2000, CÉPROCQ has positioned itself as a technological showcase on a pilot scale for extraction and separation processes in the fields of bio-industrial and environmental technologies

Thus, the CÉPROCQ, early on, based its strategic priorities on green chemistry and sustainable development, which have now become essential to the growth of the industry. The CÉPROCQ is one of the few centers in Quebec, or even in Canada, to offer a research infrastructure on a pilot scale, thereby...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

WOOD BUFFALO REGIONAL INNOVATION NETWORK

There’s no better time and place to get started with the Wood Buffalo Regional Innovation Network

The Wood Buffalo Regional Innovation Network (WBRIN) was born of a need to connect business support organizations in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo to each other, as well as entrepreneurs in the region and Alberta. It is a network of six organizations in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, who occupy the roles...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

Code/+/Trust

Agile, On-Shore Product Studio for End-to-End Software Development

At Code/+/Trust, we’re more than just a development shop, we’re your strategic co-founders, product visionaries, and fractional CTOs. What do bourbon barrels, jails, and hospitals have in common? They’re all part of the industries our clients have disrupted with our help. We use a flexible, industry-agnostic process: discovery, user research,...

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™ Bristol & Bath

Bristol’s City of Film

Bristol’s City of Film - A UNESCO Creative City

A UNESCO Creative City

Bristol: a globally celebrated City of Film Since 2017, Bristol has been a UNESCO City of Film, one of 18 cities to hold this permanent global status recognising world-leading achievement in the field of film and the moving image. It is also a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network,...

INNOVATION Quebec

DISTRIQ QUANTUM INNOVATION ZONE

DistriQ, Quantum Innovation Zone, is an organization that provides expertise and infrastructure to foster the emergence and acceleration of innovation in the quantum science and technology sector. DistriQ supports the development of one of the first innovation zones ofthe Quebec government, the Sherbrooke Quantum Innovation Zone. Since its designation in...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

IMPACT BUILDERS

TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND HUMAN-CENTERED EUROPE

Europe stands at a turning point. Global supply chains are increasingly shaped by geopolitical shifts, critical technologies are still developed elsewhere, and many European industries struggle with succession and growth. To safeguard prosperity, the continent needs to build its own strength. A Europe-first economy means homegrown technologies, resilient supply chains,...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

MOVE THE NEEDLE

FOSTERING INCLUSIVE INNOVATION IN JERSEY CITY’S MELTING POT

In the vibrant heart of downtown Jersey City, a city that boasts one of the most diverse populations in the nation, Move The Needle at the Brand Experience Lab (a retail technology showroom) stands as a testament to the power of inclusive innovation. Founded by Jose Espinoza, a visionary entrepreneur...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

GOOGLE

GOOGLE - LAND OF OPPORTUNITY

LAND OF OPPORTUNITY

Google’s mission is to organise the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful with a firm commitment to improving people’s lives with technology. Africa is a hub of innovation and innovative uses of technology. As a land of opportunity, Africans can shape and solve the challenges they face...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

GOBOLT

GOBOLT-THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE

THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE, TECH-ENABLED FULFILLMENT AND LAST-MILE DELIVERY

For the company now known as GoBolt (formerly Bolt Logistics), what originally began in Toronto in 2017 as a small, but mighty team of three focused on providing concierge-esque consumer storage, quickly and organically evolved into a much larger nation-wide operation providing fulfillment and last-mile  logistics for local ecommerce merchants...

INNOVATE® Nashville

Launch Tennessee

Advances legacy of innovation

Public-private partnership Launch Tennessee has spent more than a decade creating a unique statewide startup ecosystem, supporting entrepreneurs in all 95 counties across the Volunteer State by providing capital, commercialization support, and connections. “It’s a great privilege to work on behalf of the entire state to boost innovation and entrepreneurship,”...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

FEMME GAMING

FEMME GAMING-#TheFutureIsFemme

#TheFutureIsFemme

Our mission is simple: to shake the foundations of the gaming industry, one empowered woman at a time by providing a safe space for female gamers to play and showcase their talents. While we’re not the first to recognize the stigma of women in video games, we’re one of the...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

TECHARENA

WHERE INNOVATION BEGINS WITH HUMAN CONNECTION

Techarena is a Nordic-born platform for innovation and entrepreneurship that brings together thousands of founders, investors, business leaders, and policymakers every year. Through high-impact events, accelerator programs, and media channels, Techarena creates opportunities for cross-border collaboration and sustainable growth. From Local Competition to Global Platform What began in 2014 as...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Kamana

Travel Healthcare Accelerated

Kamana brings workflow efficiency and security to an antiquated industry, connecting healthcare employers with qualified professionals to fill contract staffing needs. The contract healthcare staffing industry is fundamentally flawed. Travel healthcare professionals, who change locations (and employers) every three months, consistently complain about the lack of continuity across the industry....

INNOVATE® Utah

Momni

Free Childcare Option That Is Affordable And Easy To Use

Momni links all moms everywhere, offering instant access to trusted care. We are a subscription-free childcare option that is affordable and easy to use. Momni includes easy profile setup, instant connection with hosts near you, access to reviews, and payment within the platform. We also provide a way for moms...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

MKE TECH HUB

A LEGACY OF INNOVATION DRIVING A FUTURE OF IMPACT

Shaped by a rich industrial legacy, Milwaukee is evolving into a beacon of modern innovation. With biohealth, AI, water, energy technology, smart manufacturing, and financial services leading the way, Milwaukee’s dynamic ecosystem is not only thriving, but attracting attention from investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators worldwide. Here, tradition meets technology, and...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

RAVAS MOBILE WEIGHING

revolutionizing efficiency and accuracy in material handling

Established in the 1970s, RAVAS Mobile Weighing (RAVAS) is a pioneering organization at the forefront of revolutionizing efficiency and accuracy in mobile weighing in material handling. RAVAS started as a small-scale operation in the Netherlands. The company’s founder recognized the need for mobile weighing solutions that could enhance productivity and...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

SA POWER NETWORKS

Flexible energy resources key to a low carbon future

South Australia is going through an exciting energy transition in which it is leading the world in the race to achieve a net-100% renewable energy system – a target that is likely to be achieved before 2030. The State has moved quickly to harness its significant wind and solar resources...

INNOVATION Quebec

GOSEC

20 ANS D’EXCELLENCE EN MATIÈRE D’INNOVATION, GOSEC ÉTABLIT LA NORME

De retour pour sa 20e année, GoSec est une conférence annuelle où les meilleurs et les plus brillants experts en sécurité informatique de divers secteurs facilitent l’échange d’idées, la discussion ouverte, la diffusion des idées et le développement des relations durables qui renforcent la communauté de la cybersécurité. Situé dans...

INNOVATION Quebec

LE CENTRE DE GÉOMATIQUE DU QUÉBEC (CGQ)

CCTT IN GEOMATICS

The Centre de géomatique du Québec (CGQ) is a college centre for the transfer of technology (CCTT) affiliated with the Cégep de Chicoutimi. Our centre is part of Tech-Access Canada’s network of technology access centres (TACs). Our mission is to promote the development of businesses and organizations through innovation, research...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

THE JACOBSON FIRM, P.C.

THE JACOBSON FIRM

Strives To Provide Industry Leading Legal Services For The Entertainment, Esports And Video Gaming Industries That Are Both Cost Efficient And Highly Effective

The Jacobson Firm, P.C. is an intellectual property, entertainment and esports business law firm located in New York City. The Firm handles all domestic and international trademarks, copyrights, and licensing matters for companies and entertainment influencers. They provide services to the esports, video game, music, and entertainment industries, as well...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

KRYPTOWATT

KRYPTOWATT-Mining of digital currencies has remained one of the hottest topics in the blockchain space over the years

Mining of digital currencies has remained one of the hottest topics in the blockchain space over the years, as crypto enthusiasts worldwide seek ways of improving their portfolios

However, crypto mining has also had its fair share of controversies, especially with environmentalists questioning the impact of the activity on the planet. However, Shawn Blackwell and his Krypto Watt team aim to make a difference with the launch of KryptoHeat.   KryptoHeat is designed to capture the heat generated...

INNOVATION Quebec

PROPULSION QUÉBEC

Propulsion Quebec in briefCommitment on the part of the Quebec industry and government to accelerate the development of the Quebec Electric and Smart Transportation (EST) sector led to the creation of Propulsion Québec, the industrial cluster for electric and smart transportation in Quebec, on April 20, 2017. As an industrial...

INNOVATE® Georgia

ONETRUST

UNLOCKING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF DATA AND AI, RESPONSIBLY

“Companies want to use more data and AI. But they want to do it responsibly in a compliant way. And in away that builds trust.” — Kabir Barday, OneTrust founder and CEO Here’s the text spaced correctly: At the forefront of a digital revolution where data, privacy, and artificial intelligence...

INNOVATION Quebec

CÉPROCQ

Since 2000, CÉPROCQ has positioned itself as a technological showcase on a pilot scale for extraction and separation processes in the fields of bio-industrial and environmental technologies

Thus, the CÉPROCQ, early on, based its strategic priorities on green chemistry and sustainable development, which have now become essential to the growth of the industry. The CÉPROCQ is one of the few centers in Quebec, or even in Canada, to offer a research infrastructure on a pilot scale, thereby...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

WOOD BUFFALO REGIONAL INNOVATION NETWORK

There’s no better time and place to get started with the Wood Buffalo Regional Innovation Network

The Wood Buffalo Regional Innovation Network (WBRIN) was born of a need to connect business support organizations in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo to each other, as well as entrepreneurs in the region and Alberta. It is a network of six organizations in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, who occupy the roles...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

Code/+/Trust

Agile, On-Shore Product Studio for End-to-End Software Development

At Code/+/Trust, we’re more than just a development shop, we’re your strategic co-founders, product visionaries, and fractional CTOs. What do bourbon barrels, jails, and hospitals have in common? They’re all part of the industries our clients have disrupted with our help. We use a flexible, industry-agnostic process: discovery, user research,...

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™ Bristol & Bath

Bristol’s City of Film

Bristol’s City of Film - A UNESCO Creative City

A UNESCO Creative City

Bristol: a globally celebrated City of Film Since 2017, Bristol has been a UNESCO City of Film, one of 18 cities to hold this permanent global status recognising world-leading achievement in the field of film and the moving image. It is also a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network,...

INNOVATION Quebec

DISTRIQ QUANTUM INNOVATION ZONE

DistriQ, Quantum Innovation Zone, is an organization that provides expertise and infrastructure to foster the emergence and acceleration of innovation in the quantum science and technology sector. DistriQ supports the development of one of the first innovation zones ofthe Quebec government, the Sherbrooke Quantum Innovation Zone. Since its designation in...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

IMPACT BUILDERS

TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND HUMAN-CENTERED EUROPE

Europe stands at a turning point. Global supply chains are increasingly shaped by geopolitical shifts, critical technologies are still developed elsewhere, and many European industries struggle with succession and growth. To safeguard prosperity, the continent needs to build its own strength. A Europe-first economy means homegrown technologies, resilient supply chains,...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

MOVE THE NEEDLE

FOSTERING INCLUSIVE INNOVATION IN JERSEY CITY’S MELTING POT

In the vibrant heart of downtown Jersey City, a city that boasts one of the most diverse populations in the nation, Move The Needle at the Brand Experience Lab (a retail technology showroom) stands as a testament to the power of inclusive innovation. Founded by Jose Espinoza, a visionary entrepreneur...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

GOOGLE

GOOGLE - LAND OF OPPORTUNITY

LAND OF OPPORTUNITY

Google’s mission is to organise the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful with a firm commitment to improving people’s lives with technology. Africa is a hub of innovation and innovative uses of technology. As a land of opportunity, Africans can shape and solve the challenges they face...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

GOBOLT

GOBOLT-THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE

THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE, TECH-ENABLED FULFILLMENT AND LAST-MILE DELIVERY

For the company now known as GoBolt (formerly Bolt Logistics), what originally began in Toronto in 2017 as a small, but mighty team of three focused on providing concierge-esque consumer storage, quickly and organically evolved into a much larger nation-wide operation providing fulfillment and last-mile  logistics for local ecommerce merchants...

INNOVATE® Nashville

Launch Tennessee

Advances legacy of innovation

Public-private partnership Launch Tennessee has spent more than a decade creating a unique statewide startup ecosystem, supporting entrepreneurs in all 95 counties across the Volunteer State by providing capital, commercialization support, and connections. “It’s a great privilege to work on behalf of the entire state to boost innovation and entrepreneurship,”...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

FEMME GAMING

FEMME GAMING-#TheFutureIsFemme

#TheFutureIsFemme

Our mission is simple: to shake the foundations of the gaming industry, one empowered woman at a time by providing a safe space for female gamers to play and showcase their talents. While we’re not the first to recognize the stigma of women in video games, we’re one of the...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

TECHARENA

WHERE INNOVATION BEGINS WITH HUMAN CONNECTION

Techarena is a Nordic-born platform for innovation and entrepreneurship that brings together thousands of founders, investors, business leaders, and policymakers every year. Through high-impact events, accelerator programs, and media channels, Techarena creates opportunities for cross-border collaboration and sustainable growth. From Local Competition to Global Platform What began in 2014 as...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Kamana

Travel Healthcare Accelerated

Kamana brings workflow efficiency and security to an antiquated industry, connecting healthcare employers with qualified professionals to fill contract staffing needs. The contract healthcare staffing industry is fundamentally flawed. Travel healthcare professionals, who change locations (and employers) every three months, consistently complain about the lack of continuity across the industry....

INNOVATE® Utah

Momni

Free Childcare Option That Is Affordable And Easy To Use

Momni links all moms everywhere, offering instant access to trusted care. We are a subscription-free childcare option that is affordable and easy to use. Momni includes easy profile setup, instant connection with hosts near you, access to reviews, and payment within the platform. We also provide a way for moms...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

MKE TECH HUB

A LEGACY OF INNOVATION DRIVING A FUTURE OF IMPACT

Shaped by a rich industrial legacy, Milwaukee is evolving into a beacon of modern innovation. With biohealth, AI, water, energy technology, smart manufacturing, and financial services leading the way, Milwaukee’s dynamic ecosystem is not only thriving, but attracting attention from investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators worldwide. Here, tradition meets technology, and...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

RAVAS MOBILE WEIGHING

revolutionizing efficiency and accuracy in material handling

Established in the 1970s, RAVAS Mobile Weighing (RAVAS) is a pioneering organization at the forefront of revolutionizing efficiency and accuracy in mobile weighing in material handling. RAVAS started as a small-scale operation in the Netherlands. The company’s founder recognized the need for mobile weighing solutions that could enhance productivity and...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

SA POWER NETWORKS

Flexible energy resources key to a low carbon future

South Australia is going through an exciting energy transition in which it is leading the world in the race to achieve a net-100% renewable energy system – a target that is likely to be achieved before 2030. The State has moved quickly to harness its significant wind and solar resources...

INNOVATION Quebec

GOSEC

20 ANS D’EXCELLENCE EN MATIÈRE D’INNOVATION, GOSEC ÉTABLIT LA NORME

De retour pour sa 20e année, GoSec est une conférence annuelle où les meilleurs et les plus brillants experts en sécurité informatique de divers secteurs facilitent l’échange d’idées, la discussion ouverte, la diffusion des idées et le développement des relations durables qui renforcent la communauté de la cybersécurité. Situé dans...

INNOVATION Quebec

LE CENTRE DE GÉOMATIQUE DU QUÉBEC (CGQ)

CCTT IN GEOMATICS

The Centre de géomatique du Québec (CGQ) is a college centre for the transfer of technology (CCTT) affiliated with the Cégep de Chicoutimi. Our centre is part of Tech-Access Canada’s network of technology access centres (TACs). Our mission is to promote the development of businesses and organizations through innovation, research...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

THE JACOBSON FIRM, P.C.

THE JACOBSON FIRM

Strives To Provide Industry Leading Legal Services For The Entertainment, Esports And Video Gaming Industries That Are Both Cost Efficient And Highly Effective

The Jacobson Firm, P.C. is an intellectual property, entertainment and esports business law firm located in New York City. The Firm handles all domestic and international trademarks, copyrights, and licensing matters for companies and entertainment influencers. They provide services to the esports, video game, music, and entertainment industries, as well...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

KRYPTOWATT

KRYPTOWATT-Mining of digital currencies has remained one of the hottest topics in the blockchain space over the years

Mining of digital currencies has remained one of the hottest topics in the blockchain space over the years, as crypto enthusiasts worldwide seek ways of improving their portfolios

However, crypto mining has also had its fair share of controversies, especially with environmentalists questioning the impact of the activity on the planet. However, Shawn Blackwell and his Krypto Watt team aim to make a difference with the launch of KryptoHeat.   KryptoHeat is designed to capture the heat generated...

Ecosystems