Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Georgia
ACKERMAN & CO
A BOLD APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT
Just two miles southwest of Downtown Atlanta is a sprawling collection of buildings formerly known as “Warehouse Row.” In the 1950s and 1960s, the warehouse buildings were developed to serve as a distribution hub for area grocery stores. Today, the buildings have been transformed into something much different. In the...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
AIRE
THE TRUST THAT LED ESTONIAN COMPANIES ONTO AI AND ROBOTICS PATHS
In October 2021, AIRE began operations as one of Estonia’s leading AI and robotics innovation centres. The centre was established with the aim of supporting local industrial companies in adopting artificial intelligence and robotics solutions. Today, AIRE plays a central role in accelerating digital transformation, serving as a trustworthy bridge...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
RENAULT
Is a Brand With 123 Years Of Existence, Which Has Always Been Distinguished By Its Ability To Innovate, Democratizing Technologies, Making Them Accessible To All
It all started in 1898, when Louis Renault drove his Renault “Voiturette” up Rue Lepic in Paris with astonishing ease. That ease came from one of his inventions, the first gearbox. Since then, this has been Renault’s DNA, to innovate and democratize the use of technologies that contribute to comfort,...
INNOVATE® Georgia
DJJ Technologies
Building The Future
A Journey of Transformation The story of DJJ Technologies is deeply intertwined with the personal journey of its founder. James began his career at AT&T in 1984, where he honed his skills by selling telephone systems and computers to major oil companies across Texas. His move to Atlanta in 1986...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
TINDO SOLAR
Australian Made and Proud of it
FOUNDING STORYTindo Solar has been making solar PV modules in South Australia since 2011, producing more than 280,000 panels and even exporting to Asia. The company was aptly named with ‘Tindo’ meaning ‘sun’ in the Kaurna language. Australians are now demanding sovereign capability for high-quality, durable panels that are custom-made...
INNOVATION Quebec
Pharmabio Développement
Since 1999, Pharmabio Développement, a sectoral committee for Québec’s pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, has been proudly carrying out its mission to actively contribute to the workforce and employment development of companies in the sector
To support its mission, the mandate of Pharmabio Développement is as follows: According to recent estimates, Québec’s pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry consists of some 280 companies and employs over 16,000 people. Vacancies in the industry are estimated at 1,325 currently and at more than 4,000 over a three-year projection. As...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
VIDYA
ENHANCING SAFETY, EFFICIENCY, AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH AI-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS
Industrial operations rely on data to ensure the efficiency and safety of their processes. However, the information that the operators need to carry out their routines safely and efficiently is spread among a multitude of data sources, reports, systems, and documents. That’s where Vidya Technology comes in. Founded in 2013...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
CORINFO
IN THE BUSTLING TECHNOLOGICAL HUB OF CURITIBA, BRAZIL, CORINFO CONTINUES TO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES
IN THE BUSTLING TECHNOLOGICAL HUB OF CURITIBA, BRAZIL, CORINFO CONTINUES TO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF DIGITAL INNOVATION UNDER THE STRATEGIC GUIDANCE OF RODRIGO MELLO, MSC. Among its myriad innovations, VR.TEC.BR stands out as a revolutionary global solution, transforming virtual property tours into a socially immersive experience. CORINFO’s technological journey commenced...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
DATA HOLDINGS
KEEPING BUSINESSES’ DATA SECURE AND AVAILABLE
Data Holdings is a premier Tier III+ commercial data center, centrally located in Milwaukee with a LEED gold design. Offering a full suite of solutions and services designed to meet any needs, Data Holdings is a highly secure facility with 24/7 staffing and monitoring. Commissioned in 2013 by Potawatomi Ventures,...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
MITACS
MAKING WAVES AND BUILDING HOMES: THE IMPACT OF MITACS IN ATLANTIC CANADA
THE IMPACT OF MITACS IN ATLANTIC CANADA Mitacs, a national not-for-profit organization, drives innovation across Atlantic Canada through strategic collaborations. With a network of over 197 postsecondary institutions across the country and more than 25 years of experience, Mitacs employs a collaborative approach to research and innovation, matching need with...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Anand Sweets-Spreading Happiness, Sweetly
Pivoting from an old school traditional mithai brand to the go-to brand for every celebration, Anand Sweets has used every technological aid to gallop ahead in its category. What is now one of South India’s largest sweets’ brands started its story with one man’s dream to revolutionise the sweetmeat industry and ‘make...
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™ Curitiba
UTFPR
TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION TEAM BY UTFPR
The Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR) – Brazil, is a century-old center for technological education, founded in 1909. In 2005, it became the first Technological University in Brazil. In 2023, it has approximately 35,000 students in various undergraduate courses across 13 campuses distributed throughout the state of Paraná. The...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
Reliance Foundry has deep roots as a maker, designer, and supplier of architectural site furnishings, metal castings, and industrial wheels—but just because they are an old company doesn’t mean they’re laggards behind a changing world. Founded in 1925 in Vancouver, BC, Reliance grew to become the area’s largest working foundry,...
INNOVATION Quebec
MECANIUM
CCTT IN MECHATRONICS AND INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS
Our mission at MECANIUM is to support Quebec manufacturing SMEs by designing and achieving mechatronic solutions to help them increase their knowledge, productivity and competitiveness and optimize their products and processes. We are also committed to promoting knowledge dissemination through training and knowledge transfer. As an innovation centre for mechatronics...
INNOVATE® Maryland
THE BIOTECH CORRIDOR
WHERE INNOVATION LEADS
There must be more MDs and PhDs per capita in a 10-mile radius of Rockville, Maryland, than anywhere else in the country. Montgomery County is the foundation of the Biotech Corridor, a dynamic hub for life science research, innovation, and commercialization, with 13,000 private sector employees and 400 life sciences...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
JLABS @ Toronto
Not by Chance – By Choice
At Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS (JLABS), our goal is to provide the optimal environment for emerging life science companies to catalyze growth by exposing them to vital industry connections, delivering entrepreneurial programs, and providing a capital-efficient, flexible platform where they can transform the scientific discoveries of today into...
INNOVATE® South Florida
Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation
POWERING THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
POWERING THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Levan Center of Innovation) is revolutionizing South Florida’s innovation landscape as a dynamic public-private partnership between Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and Broward County. Fostering entrepreneurship, technology, and economic growth, it bridges the gap between ideation and...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
BOUNCE HEALTH INNOVATION
AT THE FOREFRONT OF BUILDING THE BURGEONING HEALTH TECH SECTOR IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, NETWORKS, AND SUPPORT TO ENTREPRENEURS AND INNO
The healthtech sector is reflected through Bounce partner companies like: Since its establishment in 2018, Bounce has been working to accelerate the growth of the health innovation sector in Newfoundland and Labrador(NL). Its humble beginnings stem from local “Hacking Health” events that connected frontline healthcare workers with developers, designers, patients,...
INNOVATION Quebec
GROUPE CTT
CCTT IN TEXTILE TECHNOLOGIES, GEOSYNTHETICS AND ADVANCED TEXTILE-BASED MATERIALS
Groupe CTT is a non-profit organization specializing in applied research, development and analysis in the fields of technical textiles, geosynthetics and advanced textile-based materials. Created in 1983, Groupe CTT was one of the first college centres for the transfer oftechnology in Quebec. It is located on the Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
CANNALYTICS BIOSCIENCE LABS
YOU GROW IT, WE TEST IT.
Cannalytics Bioscience Labs only strives for excellence, integrity and quality in the Puerto Rico Cannabis and Industrial Hemp industry. Cannalytics Bioscience Labs is a full-service Medical Cannabis and industrial hemp analytical testing laboratory facility. We provide a full battery array of compliance and R&D Cannabis testing including potency, terpenes, pesticide...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
Doctoralia
MAKING THE HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE MORE HUMAN
Doctoralia is the largest health platform in the world. With the global mission of making the healthcare experience more human, it is present in 13 countries with a marketplace that allows scheduling and evaluation of medical appointments, a SaaS system (Software as a Service) aimed at optimizing the management of...
Global Innovation Spotlight
PINKTUM
Personnel Development In Spain Goes Digital
A new form of human resources development is needed to successfully master global challenges. As one of the leading providers of E-learning and web-based trainings for effective and sustainable personnel development in companies, PINKTUM breaks new ground in Madrid’s start-up scene. PINKTUM offers scientifically based personnel development in the digital...
INNOVATION Quebec
MEDTECH CANADA
Advocate for Healthcare Innovation
For five decades, Medtech Canada has been a strong advocate for healthcare innovation in Quebec. As the national association representing the medical technology industry, our members provide innovations that are used every day to diagnose, treat, and enhance the quality of life of patients in Canada, and around the world....
INNOVATE® Georgia
ACKERMAN & CO
A BOLD APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT
Just two miles southwest of Downtown Atlanta is a sprawling collection of buildings formerly known as “Warehouse Row.” In the 1950s and 1960s, the warehouse buildings were developed to serve as a distribution hub for area grocery stores. Today, the buildings have been transformed into something much different. In the...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
AIRE
THE TRUST THAT LED ESTONIAN COMPANIES ONTO AI AND ROBOTICS PATHS
In October 2021, AIRE began operations as one of Estonia’s leading AI and robotics innovation centres. The centre was established with the aim of supporting local industrial companies in adopting artificial intelligence and robotics solutions. Today, AIRE plays a central role in accelerating digital transformation, serving as a trustworthy bridge...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
RENAULT
Is a Brand With 123 Years Of Existence, Which Has Always Been Distinguished By Its Ability To Innovate, Democratizing Technologies, Making Them Accessible To All
It all started in 1898, when Louis Renault drove his Renault “Voiturette” up Rue Lepic in Paris with astonishing ease. That ease came from one of his inventions, the first gearbox. Since then, this has been Renault’s DNA, to innovate and democratize the use of technologies that contribute to comfort,...
INNOVATE® Georgia
DJJ Technologies
Building The Future
A Journey of Transformation The story of DJJ Technologies is deeply intertwined with the personal journey of its founder. James began his career at AT&T in 1984, where he honed his skills by selling telephone systems and computers to major oil companies across Texas. His move to Atlanta in 1986...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
TINDO SOLAR
Australian Made and Proud of it
FOUNDING STORYTindo Solar has been making solar PV modules in South Australia since 2011, producing more than 280,000 panels and even exporting to Asia. The company was aptly named with ‘Tindo’ meaning ‘sun’ in the Kaurna language. Australians are now demanding sovereign capability for high-quality, durable panels that are custom-made...
INNOVATION Quebec
Pharmabio Développement
Since 1999, Pharmabio Développement, a sectoral committee for Québec’s pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, has been proudly carrying out its mission to actively contribute to the workforce and employment development of companies in the sector
To support its mission, the mandate of Pharmabio Développement is as follows: According to recent estimates, Québec’s pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry consists of some 280 companies and employs over 16,000 people. Vacancies in the industry are estimated at 1,325 currently and at more than 4,000 over a three-year projection. As...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
VIDYA
ENHANCING SAFETY, EFFICIENCY, AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH AI-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS
Industrial operations rely on data to ensure the efficiency and safety of their processes. However, the information that the operators need to carry out their routines safely and efficiently is spread among a multitude of data sources, reports, systems, and documents. That’s where Vidya Technology comes in. Founded in 2013...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
CORINFO
IN THE BUSTLING TECHNOLOGICAL HUB OF CURITIBA, BRAZIL, CORINFO CONTINUES TO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES
IN THE BUSTLING TECHNOLOGICAL HUB OF CURITIBA, BRAZIL, CORINFO CONTINUES TO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF DIGITAL INNOVATION UNDER THE STRATEGIC GUIDANCE OF RODRIGO MELLO, MSC. Among its myriad innovations, VR.TEC.BR stands out as a revolutionary global solution, transforming virtual property tours into a socially immersive experience. CORINFO’s technological journey commenced...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
DATA HOLDINGS
KEEPING BUSINESSES’ DATA SECURE AND AVAILABLE
Data Holdings is a premier Tier III+ commercial data center, centrally located in Milwaukee with a LEED gold design. Offering a full suite of solutions and services designed to meet any needs, Data Holdings is a highly secure facility with 24/7 staffing and monitoring. Commissioned in 2013 by Potawatomi Ventures,...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
MITACS
MAKING WAVES AND BUILDING HOMES: THE IMPACT OF MITACS IN ATLANTIC CANADA
THE IMPACT OF MITACS IN ATLANTIC CANADA Mitacs, a national not-for-profit organization, drives innovation across Atlantic Canada through strategic collaborations. With a network of over 197 postsecondary institutions across the country and more than 25 years of experience, Mitacs employs a collaborative approach to research and innovation, matching need with...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Anand Sweets-Spreading Happiness, Sweetly
Pivoting from an old school traditional mithai brand to the go-to brand for every celebration, Anand Sweets has used every technological aid to gallop ahead in its category. What is now one of South India’s largest sweets’ brands started its story with one man’s dream to revolutionise the sweetmeat industry and ‘make...
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™ Curitiba
UTFPR
TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION TEAM BY UTFPR
The Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR) – Brazil, is a century-old center for technological education, founded in 1909. In 2005, it became the first Technological University in Brazil. In 2023, it has approximately 35,000 students in various undergraduate courses across 13 campuses distributed throughout the state of Paraná. The...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
Reliance Foundry has deep roots as a maker, designer, and supplier of architectural site furnishings, metal castings, and industrial wheels—but just because they are an old company doesn’t mean they’re laggards behind a changing world. Founded in 1925 in Vancouver, BC, Reliance grew to become the area’s largest working foundry,...
INNOVATION Quebec
MECANIUM
CCTT IN MECHATRONICS AND INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS
Our mission at MECANIUM is to support Quebec manufacturing SMEs by designing and achieving mechatronic solutions to help them increase their knowledge, productivity and competitiveness and optimize their products and processes. We are also committed to promoting knowledge dissemination through training and knowledge transfer. As an innovation centre for mechatronics...
INNOVATE® Maryland
THE BIOTECH CORRIDOR
WHERE INNOVATION LEADS
There must be more MDs and PhDs per capita in a 10-mile radius of Rockville, Maryland, than anywhere else in the country. Montgomery County is the foundation of the Biotech Corridor, a dynamic hub for life science research, innovation, and commercialization, with 13,000 private sector employees and 400 life sciences...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
JLABS @ Toronto
Not by Chance – By Choice
At Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS (JLABS), our goal is to provide the optimal environment for emerging life science companies to catalyze growth by exposing them to vital industry connections, delivering entrepreneurial programs, and providing a capital-efficient, flexible platform where they can transform the scientific discoveries of today into...
INNOVATE® South Florida
Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation
POWERING THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
POWERING THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Levan Center of Innovation) is revolutionizing South Florida’s innovation landscape as a dynamic public-private partnership between Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and Broward County. Fostering entrepreneurship, technology, and economic growth, it bridges the gap between ideation and...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
BOUNCE HEALTH INNOVATION
AT THE FOREFRONT OF BUILDING THE BURGEONING HEALTH TECH SECTOR IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, NETWORKS, AND SUPPORT TO ENTREPRENEURS AND INNO
The healthtech sector is reflected through Bounce partner companies like: Since its establishment in 2018, Bounce has been working to accelerate the growth of the health innovation sector in Newfoundland and Labrador(NL). Its humble beginnings stem from local “Hacking Health” events that connected frontline healthcare workers with developers, designers, patients,...
INNOVATION Quebec
GROUPE CTT
CCTT IN TEXTILE TECHNOLOGIES, GEOSYNTHETICS AND ADVANCED TEXTILE-BASED MATERIALS
Groupe CTT is a non-profit organization specializing in applied research, development and analysis in the fields of technical textiles, geosynthetics and advanced textile-based materials. Created in 1983, Groupe CTT was one of the first college centres for the transfer oftechnology in Quebec. It is located on the Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
CANNALYTICS BIOSCIENCE LABS
YOU GROW IT, WE TEST IT.
Cannalytics Bioscience Labs only strives for excellence, integrity and quality in the Puerto Rico Cannabis and Industrial Hemp industry. Cannalytics Bioscience Labs is a full-service Medical Cannabis and industrial hemp analytical testing laboratory facility. We provide a full battery array of compliance and R&D Cannabis testing including potency, terpenes, pesticide...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
Doctoralia
MAKING THE HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE MORE HUMAN
Doctoralia is the largest health platform in the world. With the global mission of making the healthcare experience more human, it is present in 13 countries with a marketplace that allows scheduling and evaluation of medical appointments, a SaaS system (Software as a Service) aimed at optimizing the management of...
Global Innovation Spotlight
PINKTUM
Personnel Development In Spain Goes Digital
A new form of human resources development is needed to successfully master global challenges. As one of the leading providers of E-learning and web-based trainings for effective and sustainable personnel development in companies, PINKTUM breaks new ground in Madrid’s start-up scene. PINKTUM offers scientifically based personnel development in the digital...
INNOVATION Quebec
MEDTECH CANADA
Advocate for Healthcare Innovation
For five decades, Medtech Canada has been a strong advocate for healthcare innovation in Quebec. As the national association representing the medical technology industry, our members provide innovations that are used every day to diagnose, treat, and enhance the quality of life of patients in Canada, and around the world....