Stories of Innovation

Among the supplies is the supply of computer hardware, software & accessories i.e., CPU’s, computers, printers, mouse pads, computer parts, fax machines, floppy disks, kettles, VDU, etc. We believe in supplying that which we specialise in. However, Petrova Empire also supplies mobile and web software solutions. We figured, since we...

TO ALL OF OUR DMV INNOVATORS AND DREAMERS! Government and politics: two pillars that have long been synonymous with the identity of the capital region. While these will always remain cornerstones of the DMV, a new narrative is emerging – that of a global innovation hub for startups, emerging tech,...

“Innovation” has become a buzzword in businesses the world over. It evokes images of tech bros playing foosball in the office, of millennials taking team calls through AirPods while on the treadmill, and of AI-enhanced systems that can solve problems better than humans. Certainly, a business keeping up with tech...

Every five seconds, according to the World Health Organization, a person loses their sight, and within every minute, a child joins those statistics. Adam Robo stands as a pioneering Health Tech startup in the realm of ophthalmology, dedicated to the global mission of preventing and combating blindness. This noble cause...

Founded in 2017, the Stockholm-based Nordic Artificial Intelligence Institute (NAII) is an independent think-and-do tank that converts advances in AI, quantum, energy, and space technologies into executive-level strategy and delivery. NAII sits at the intersection of technology, industry, policy, and society with a consistent lens on European technological sovereignty. VIRTUAL...

We are living in an era where hybrid and multi-cloud business environments are on an increase, and this has put the spotlight on the critical role ISVs play. Now is the time for Independent Software Vendors to capitalise on the great opportunities presented to them through assisting consumers to efficiently...

Worldwide evolutions and events show that monitoring and managing crowds has become crucial. Just think of increasing urbanisation, the rise of mega-events and the Covid-19 pandemic. At the same time, there is a growing concern for privacy, resulting in ethical debates and, ultimately, appropriate legislation. CrowdScan balances both. CrowdScan originated...

Imagine a social platform built especially for gamers that enabled users to earn cryptocurrency from their content and from playing their favourite games. Now imagine being able to use that cryptocurrency to buy games and in-game upgrades, purchase NFTs of content from top Content creators or to compete against other...

DistriQ, zone d’innovation quantique est un organisme catalyseur d’expertises et d’infrastructures favorisant l’émergence et l’accélération d’innovation dans le secteur des sciences et des technologies quantiques. Les technologies quantiques ont le potentiel de révolutionner plusieurs secteurs, entre autres les domaines de l’environnement, la mobilité, la santé et l’énergie renouvelable. C’est-à-dire que...

GamerSafer’s mission is to scale safety and fair play experiences to millions of players worldwide. Fraud, crime, and toxicity are present in many online interactions, compromising user experience, lifetime value and engagement. The co-founders of GamerSafer, a former executive from the gaming industry and a social impact entrepreneur, both gamers...

Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. We are insights-driven and outcomes-based to help accelerate returns on your investments. Across 21 industry sectors in 400 locations worldwide, our 90,000 professionals provide comprehensive, scalable, and sustainable IT and business consulting services...

Le Québec est actuellement bien positionné et possède tous les ingrédients nécessaires pour être au-devant de la prochaine vague d’innovations de rupture provenant des avancées en sciences et technologies quantiques. En plus de la présence de chercheurs de renommée internationale tel que Gilles Brassard et Alexandre Blais, les nombreux investissements...

Since its founding in 2014 in Stockholm’s historic Garnisonen building, K-märkt has been rewriting the rulebook for what a modern, sustainable food company can be. From its very first day, the brand has challenged the industry with one radical idea: great food at scale can – and must – coexist...

Philadelphia is a city defined by its history of civic engagement, political innovation, and trade and culture in the early days of the United States of America. Two-hundred-and-fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia’s identity as a center for political activation is still going strong. In...

The University of North Georgia (UNG) is uniquely positioned to help shape the future of higher education thanks to its willingness to think outside the box in crafting experiences that will prepare students to serve as leaders in an ever-changing world. UNG does this in three specific ways: Seeing its...

ADELAIDE BIOMED CITY IS THE HOME OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S MOST TALENTED PEOPLE WHOSE IDEAS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL DRIVE TRANSFORM THE FUTURE OF HEALTH WITH WORLD-FIRST SOLUTIONS TO UNMET MEDICAL NEEDS. At Adelaide Biomed City, researchers, clinicians, and students work together within our universities, medical research institutes and academic teaching hospitals, with...

Q-lite is specialised in designing, producing and maintaining digital information systems and the accompanying software. Their wide product range includes pharmacy crosses, the zone-30 traffic signs that slow you down, the digital scoreboard of your favourite football team, transparent LED screens and parking guidance systems for cars and bicycles from...

Conversational AI evolution in recent years changed the very logic of synergy between businesses and digital systems. Previously, chatbots were viewed as an auxiliary tool for responding to basic inquiries. Today, however, they are steadily evolving into a next-generation interface — the one through which companies organize their processes with...

Venture Miami, the City of Miami’s economic development office, is committed to creating opportunities that fuel economic growth. At the heart of its mission is positioning Miami as a vibrant hub of innovation and technological advancement within the epicenter of South Florida’s rapid growth as one of the fastest-growing global...

As Europe faces widening wealth gaps, rising climate pressures, and a demographic shift toward longer retirements, traditional financial advice is no longer enough. Companies today want more than solid pension and investment products — they want to build resilience, protect their people and position themselves as employers of choice in...

If you’re serious about building a startup in Nashville, meet your secret weapon: the Nashville Entrepreneur Center (EC). Founded in 2010, EC is a nonprofit built by business leaders to be—literally—Nashville’s “home to entrepreneurship.” What sets it apart? It’s not just talk: EC has helped over 14,000 entrepreneurs, including more...

DDB, part of the Omnicom Group (NYSE), is one of the world’s leading and most influential advertising agencies, with 200+ offices in over 90 countries worldwide. DDB has been named Agency of the Year numerous times by the industry’s leading advertising publications and has been recognized by top awards shows,...

Homemade in DC is innovating on the staid corporate catering and gifting scene, combining local sourcing, diverse founders and small businesses, storytelling, and rich data all on one platform. Founded by Mackenzie Loy, this growing organization is not just an online marketplace; it is a vibrant hub for corporate catering...

As AI reshapes industries, CodeBaby leads in emotionally intelligent, human-centric AI. Specializing in real-time, 3D animated avatars, CodeBaby bridges the gap between automation and authentic interaction—enhancing, rather than replacing, human capacity. Founded to improve communication and accessibility, CodeBaby redefines engagement in education, healthcare, customer service and workforce training. By merging...