Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE⢠South Africa
MASICORP
SUPPORTING EDUCATION IN MASIPHUMELELE ā REAL CHANGE IS A TEAM EFFORT
It all began with a visit to the Masiphumelele township in Cape Town, in 1999, when John and Carol Thompson from the US, were holidaying in South Africa, and ventured inside what was previously known as āāSite 5āā. Like most townships in South Africa, Masi (short for Masiphumelele) was established...
INNOVATEĀ® Miami
Sustalytics
A Platform For Fashion Brands And Retailers That Predicts Customer Demand By Leveraging Artificial Intelligence.
Sustalytics is a service platform for fashion brands and retailers that predicts customer demand by leveraging artificial intelligence. We empower fashion companies to understand their customersā needs to produce effectively and to be profitable and sustainable. Retail fashion companies overproduce because they are not able to accurately forecast for tomorrow...
INNOVATE⢠Botswana Vol.1
WARONA LAW OFFICE
MOLAO WARONA ROTLHE
Whatās in a name?In this case ā everything! Warona is a Setswana pronoun, which translates to āoursā in English. The fact of the matter is the law is āoursā ā all of us, made by us to govern and protect us. It also happens to be the middle name of...
INNOVATEĀ® Puerto Rico
PRCCI
INNOVATION.INVESTIGATION.WELL BEING
The Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation (PRCCI) is the largest network of top academic and private research sites working in strong partnership with the wider Puerto Rico clinical investigation ecosystem to promote the islandās positioning as a preferred location for clinical investigation. PRCCI is a 501c3 non-profit organization established...
INNOVATE⢠Stockholm
THINK BIG LEADERS
THINK BIG, BUILD FOR SCALE: UNLOCKING INNOVATION AND AIāS POTENTIAL
Sweden and Stockholm must leverage innovation and AI to remain relevant and competitive, and to achieve the values that we believe in. But itās hard to achieve the scale, speed, and direction that we aim for in a sustainable way. Think Big Leaders helps organizations formulate a strategic direction and...
INNOVATE⢠Curitiba
TIM
5G IN EVERY REGION OF CURITIBA
TIM was the first operator to offer 5G coverage in all 75 neighborhoods of the city of Curitiba. As of August 2022, more than 85% of the population is connected to this new technology. However, it is natural for the operator to be a protagonist, as it is the market...
INNOVATEĀ® Puerto Rico
FORWARD LEARNING
EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY FOR A BETTER PUERTO RICO
ABOUT FORWARD LEARNINGForward Learning was founded in 1993 with the vision of promoting the effective use of technology for the development of individuals, companies, and society. Over the years they have worked with enthusiastic professionals to promote innovation through technology, creativity, personal and professional development. Their services include in-person 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⢠South Africa
HONEST CHOCOLATE
DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK
Honest Chocolate was founded in 2010 by two friends Anthony Gird and Michael de Klerk. When they couldnāt find high quality, locally made chocolate on the retail shelf they decided to start making their own. When their friends couldnāt get enough of these homemade treats, Anthony and Michael realised there...
INNOVATE⢠Botswana Vol.1
PCG SOFTWARE
THE TRAILBLAZING DIGITAL SOLUTIONS STARTUP DRIVING INNOVATION IN BOTSWANA AND SOON AFRICA!
PCG Software is a multi-award-winning, youth-led software development startup that offers bespoke digital solutions. We offer a diverse range of services including planning and consulting, back-end integrations, application development, testing and maintenance to deliver quality software apps that work across multiple platforms and devices. From left to right: Michael Mavuso –...
INNOVATEĀ® Nashville
AN EXCERPT FROM CLIFF GOLDMACHER'S BOOK THE REASON FOR THE RHYMES
MASTERING THE SEVEN ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF INNOVATION BY LEARNING TO WRITE SONGS
āThe leader of this team has been skeptical all day, theyāre pretty much afraid of him and they do whatever he says. Oh, and before this job he was a prison warden for almost twenty years.ā That was the last thing my liaison said to me before she introduced me...
INNOVATEĀ® Puerto Rico
CASA GRANDE
A PROBLEM, SOLUTION, OUTCOME APPROACH TO EDUCATION
For close to three decades, Casa Grande has focused its efforts on the design and development of innovative and motivational educational programs and platforms. The organization has been at the forefront of the regionās educational space with programs, such as One-on-One and platforms like: The New Virtual School and OE...
INNOVATE⢠Toronto
LATAM STARTUPS
HELPING INTERNATIONAL STARTUPS SCALE
In the heart of Canadaās technology and innovation ecosystem, youāll find LatAm Startups helping grow innovative entrepreneurs and their international technology companies in Canada. As an accelerator that works exclusively with international companies and as a designated organization for Canadaās Start-up Visa Program, LatAm Startups has developed a special...
INNOVATION Quebec
MEDTECH CANADA
Promouvoir lāinnovation en soin de santĆ©
Depuis cinq dĆ©cennies, Medtech Canada dĆ©fend vigoureusement lāinnovation en soins de santĆ© au QuĆ©bec. Les membres de notre association nationale reprĆ©sentant le secteur de la technologie mĆ©dicale offrent des innovations qui, chaque jour, servent aĢ diagnostiquer, aĢ traiter et aĢ rehausser la qualitĆ© de vie des patients au Canada et...
INNOVATEĀ® Kansas City
2KC
WHY KC, WHY NOW?
As career goals evolve and remote work becomes the norm, professionals across the country are rethinking where they genuinely want to live and work. For many, that reflection is leading them homeāto Kansas City. Once drawn away by the pull of coastal opportunity, theyāre now inspired by KCās rise as...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Why Soft2Betās MEGA Platform Is Changing the Game
Soft2Betās MEGA Platform Redefines iGaming Growth in 2025
Most online casinos follow the same playbook: bright colors, big bonuses, and hope players stick around long enough to lose money. Soft2Bet decided that they were going to change the scene. In 2023, they launched MEGA: a platform that treats players like gamers instead of walking ATMs. Every bet becomes...
INNOVATION Quebec
CEIMIA
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT HIGH-IMPACT APPLIED PROJECTS IN RESPONSIBLE AI
A key player in the responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI)CEIMIA is a key player in the responsible development of artificial intelligence, based on the principles of ethics, human rights, inclusion, diversity, innovation and economic growth. Our role is to develop and implement high-impact applied projects in responsible artificial intelligence....
INNOVATION Quebec
Bio.Enviro.In
Innover pour un système bioalimentaire résilient et adaptatif
CrƩƩ en 2018, le centre dāinnovation bioalimentaire et environnemental Bio.Enviro.In, affiliĆ© au CĆ©gep de LanaudiĆØre Ć Joliette, sāest bĆ¢ti une vaste expertise bioalimentaire, qui sāĆ©tend du terroir Ć lāassiette du consommateur, en passant par la transformation des aliments. Soucieux de sāintĆ©grer dans le contexte socioĆ©conomique de la rĆ©gion de LanaudiĆØre,...
INNOVATE⢠Stockholm
EPIGENICA
DEMOCRATIZING LARGE-SCALE EPIGENOMICS FOR THE AGE OF PERSONALIZED HEALTHCARE
Not long ago, decoding DNA was the holy grail of biology. Today, a growing number of scientists and clinicians believe that the key to the next generation of healthcare lies in understanding how our genes are controlled ā epigenetics. Epigenica, a Swedish biotech company founded by Dr. Mohamad Takwa and...
INNOVATE⢠Flanders
B4PLASTICS
Redesigning tomorrowās plastics. Today.
B4Plastics is a Belgian Biopolymer Tech Company specialised in: Creating (R&D), Producing (up to kton), Selling and Licensing novel biomaterials, based on a unique range of Bio Based Building Blocks (hence the B4), tailored to an extended variety of applications. This Belgian-based company, located in Limburg, is a pioneer in...
INNOVATE⢠Oeiras
BRITISH-PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FOR AN ORGANISATION FOUNDED IN 1911 (MAKING US NOW 110 YEARS OLD), THE BRITISH-PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS HAD TO RE-INVENT ITSELF NUMEROUS TIMES TO REMAIN RELEVANT TO ITS MEMBERSHIP
In the good times we celebrate each otherās successes and achievements and during the more challenging periods we provide focus for the support group which companies look towards for guidance. Having survived two World Wars, a revolution, economic slumps, accession to the European Union, loss of the escudo in favour...
INNOVATE⢠Curitiba
2iM
A STORY OF INNOVATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS
The history of 2iM permeates and reflects the life purpose of its founders, Cesar Abicalaffe and Josiane Justus who were born in the state of ParanĆ”, in southern Brazil. They have developed their careers as healthcare professionals and have dedicated themselves since their postgraduation to supporting and influencing the transformation...
INNOVATE⢠Adelaide
South Australia loves a party. We are the festival state ā one proud to break new ground. Innovation is crucial when delivering major events, and so too is fostering a culture in which they continue to thrive. Our place as host of the best, brightest celebrations is directly linked to...
INNOVATE⢠South Africa
MASICORP
SUPPORTING EDUCATION IN MASIPHUMELELE ā REAL CHANGE IS A TEAM EFFORT
It all began with a visit to the Masiphumelele township in Cape Town, in 1999, when John and Carol Thompson from the US, were holidaying in South Africa, and ventured inside what was previously known as āāSite 5āā. Like most townships in South Africa, Masi (short for Masiphumelele) was established...
INNOVATEĀ® Miami
Sustalytics
A Platform For Fashion Brands And Retailers That Predicts Customer Demand By Leveraging Artificial Intelligence.
Sustalytics is a service platform for fashion brands and retailers that predicts customer demand by leveraging artificial intelligence. We empower fashion companies to understand their customersā needs to produce effectively and to be profitable and sustainable. Retail fashion companies overproduce because they are not able to accurately forecast for tomorrow...
INNOVATE⢠Botswana Vol.1
WARONA LAW OFFICE
MOLAO WARONA ROTLHE
Whatās in a name?In this case ā everything! Warona is a Setswana pronoun, which translates to āoursā in English. The fact of the matter is the law is āoursā ā all of us, made by us to govern and protect us. It also happens to be the middle name of...
INNOVATEĀ® Puerto Rico
PRCCI
INNOVATION.INVESTIGATION.WELL BEING
The Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation (PRCCI) is the largest network of top academic and private research sites working in strong partnership with the wider Puerto Rico clinical investigation ecosystem to promote the islandās positioning as a preferred location for clinical investigation. PRCCI is a 501c3 non-profit organization established...
INNOVATE⢠Stockholm
THINK BIG LEADERS
THINK BIG, BUILD FOR SCALE: UNLOCKING INNOVATION AND AIāS POTENTIAL
Sweden and Stockholm must leverage innovation and AI to remain relevant and competitive, and to achieve the values that we believe in. But itās hard to achieve the scale, speed, and direction that we aim for in a sustainable way. Think Big Leaders helps organizations formulate a strategic direction and...
INNOVATE⢠Curitiba
TIM
5G IN EVERY REGION OF CURITIBA
TIM was the first operator to offer 5G coverage in all 75 neighborhoods of the city of Curitiba. As of August 2022, more than 85% of the population is connected to this new technology. However, it is natural for the operator to be a protagonist, as it is the market...
INNOVATEĀ® Puerto Rico
FORWARD LEARNING
EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY FOR A BETTER PUERTO RICO
ABOUT FORWARD LEARNINGForward Learning was founded in 1993 with the vision of promoting the effective use of technology for the development of individuals, companies, and society. Over the years they have worked with enthusiastic professionals to promote innovation through technology, creativity, personal and professional development. Their services include in-person 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⢠South Africa
HONEST CHOCOLATE
DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK
Honest Chocolate was founded in 2010 by two friends Anthony Gird and Michael de Klerk. When they couldnāt find high quality, locally made chocolate on the retail shelf they decided to start making their own. When their friends couldnāt get enough of these homemade treats, Anthony and Michael realised there...
INNOVATE⢠Botswana Vol.1
PCG SOFTWARE
THE TRAILBLAZING DIGITAL SOLUTIONS STARTUP DRIVING INNOVATION IN BOTSWANA AND SOON AFRICA!
PCG Software is a multi-award-winning, youth-led software development startup that offers bespoke digital solutions. We offer a diverse range of services including planning and consulting, back-end integrations, application development, testing and maintenance to deliver quality software apps that work across multiple platforms and devices. From left to right: Michael Mavuso –...
INNOVATEĀ® Nashville
AN EXCERPT FROM CLIFF GOLDMACHER'S BOOK THE REASON FOR THE RHYMES
MASTERING THE SEVEN ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF INNOVATION BY LEARNING TO WRITE SONGS
āThe leader of this team has been skeptical all day, theyāre pretty much afraid of him and they do whatever he says. Oh, and before this job he was a prison warden for almost twenty years.ā That was the last thing my liaison said to me before she introduced me...
INNOVATEĀ® Puerto Rico
CASA GRANDE
A PROBLEM, SOLUTION, OUTCOME APPROACH TO EDUCATION
For close to three decades, Casa Grande has focused its efforts on the design and development of innovative and motivational educational programs and platforms. The organization has been at the forefront of the regionās educational space with programs, such as One-on-One and platforms like: The New Virtual School and OE...
INNOVATE⢠Toronto
LATAM STARTUPS
HELPING INTERNATIONAL STARTUPS SCALE
In the heart of Canadaās technology and innovation ecosystem, youāll find LatAm Startups helping grow innovative entrepreneurs and their international technology companies in Canada. As an accelerator that works exclusively with international companies and as a designated organization for Canadaās Start-up Visa Program, LatAm Startups has developed a special...
INNOVATION Quebec
MEDTECH CANADA
Promouvoir lāinnovation en soin de santĆ©
Depuis cinq dĆ©cennies, Medtech Canada dĆ©fend vigoureusement lāinnovation en soins de santĆ© au QuĆ©bec. Les membres de notre association nationale reprĆ©sentant le secteur de la technologie mĆ©dicale offrent des innovations qui, chaque jour, servent aĢ diagnostiquer, aĢ traiter et aĢ rehausser la qualitĆ© de vie des patients au Canada et...
INNOVATEĀ® Kansas City
2KC
WHY KC, WHY NOW?
As career goals evolve and remote work becomes the norm, professionals across the country are rethinking where they genuinely want to live and work. For many, that reflection is leading them homeāto Kansas City. Once drawn away by the pull of coastal opportunity, theyāre now inspired by KCās rise as...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Why Soft2Betās MEGA Platform Is Changing the Game
Soft2Betās MEGA Platform Redefines iGaming Growth in 2025
Most online casinos follow the same playbook: bright colors, big bonuses, and hope players stick around long enough to lose money. Soft2Bet decided that they were going to change the scene. In 2023, they launched MEGA: a platform that treats players like gamers instead of walking ATMs. Every bet becomes...
INNOVATION Quebec
CEIMIA
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT HIGH-IMPACT APPLIED PROJECTS IN RESPONSIBLE AI
A key player in the responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI)CEIMIA is a key player in the responsible development of artificial intelligence, based on the principles of ethics, human rights, inclusion, diversity, innovation and economic growth. Our role is to develop and implement high-impact applied projects in responsible artificial intelligence....
INNOVATION Quebec
Bio.Enviro.In
Innover pour un système bioalimentaire résilient et adaptatif
CrƩƩ en 2018, le centre dāinnovation bioalimentaire et environnemental Bio.Enviro.In, affiliĆ© au CĆ©gep de LanaudiĆØre Ć Joliette, sāest bĆ¢ti une vaste expertise bioalimentaire, qui sāĆ©tend du terroir Ć lāassiette du consommateur, en passant par la transformation des aliments. Soucieux de sāintĆ©grer dans le contexte socioĆ©conomique de la rĆ©gion de LanaudiĆØre,...
INNOVATE⢠Stockholm
EPIGENICA
DEMOCRATIZING LARGE-SCALE EPIGENOMICS FOR THE AGE OF PERSONALIZED HEALTHCARE
Not long ago, decoding DNA was the holy grail of biology. Today, a growing number of scientists and clinicians believe that the key to the next generation of healthcare lies in understanding how our genes are controlled ā epigenetics. Epigenica, a Swedish biotech company founded by Dr. Mohamad Takwa and...
INNOVATE⢠Flanders
B4PLASTICS
Redesigning tomorrowās plastics. Today.
B4Plastics is a Belgian Biopolymer Tech Company specialised in: Creating (R&D), Producing (up to kton), Selling and Licensing novel biomaterials, based on a unique range of Bio Based Building Blocks (hence the B4), tailored to an extended variety of applications. This Belgian-based company, located in Limburg, is a pioneer in...
INNOVATE⢠Oeiras
BRITISH-PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FOR AN ORGANISATION FOUNDED IN 1911 (MAKING US NOW 110 YEARS OLD), THE BRITISH-PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS HAD TO RE-INVENT ITSELF NUMEROUS TIMES TO REMAIN RELEVANT TO ITS MEMBERSHIP
In the good times we celebrate each otherās successes and achievements and during the more challenging periods we provide focus for the support group which companies look towards for guidance. Having survived two World Wars, a revolution, economic slumps, accession to the European Union, loss of the escudo in favour...
INNOVATE⢠Curitiba
2iM
A STORY OF INNOVATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS
The history of 2iM permeates and reflects the life purpose of its founders, Cesar Abicalaffe and Josiane Justus who were born in the state of ParanĆ”, in southern Brazil. They have developed their careers as healthcare professionals and have dedicated themselves since their postgraduation to supporting and influencing the transformation...
INNOVATE⢠Adelaide
South Australia loves a party. We are the festival state ā one proud to break new ground. Innovation is crucial when delivering major events, and so too is fostering a culture in which they continue to thrive. Our place as host of the best, brightest celebrations is directly linked to...