Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY IN CAMDEN

Research Innovation with Local Impact and Global Reach

Rutgers University in Camden provides groundbreaking, impactful research while offering students truly experiential education in a close-knit, supportive environment. Rutgers University is one of the oldest, most respected institutions of higher learning in the country; Camden is a city known for its determination and resilience. Rutgers–Camden is resolute, relentlessly driving...

INNOVATE® Seattle

Madrona

A PARTNER AND BACKER OF FOUNDERS AT THE INNOVATION, EARLY AND ACCELERATION STAGES

A PARTNER AND BACKER OF FOUNDERS AT THE INNOVATION, EARLY AND ACCELERATION STAGES. Madrona starts working with leadership teams before the first investment, supporting them with capital and hard work. We have been doing this since 1995 and actively invest in AI, enterprise technology, marketplaces, and more. As the tech...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

AutonoMe

AutonoMe - Getting The Right Levels Of Support For Vulnerable People.

Getting The Right Levels Of Support For Vulnerable People.

Founded in 2015 by combining his skills in video production and his life expertise is helping vulnerable people overcome barriers to their independence, William Britton aims to make a huge impact on the industry so close to his heart.“We’re an EdTech provider that supports vulnerable people across Education and Social Care....

INNOVATE™ Alberta

TECHNOLOGY ALBERTA

BUILDING COMMUNITY, SUPPORTING TECH SECTOR GROWTH

Technology Alberta is an industry-business association that supports the growth of Alberta’s tech sector, by building community. With an entrepreneur-led approach, we coordinate efforts and collaborate with key stakeholders – so that together, we deliver greater value for all of Alberta’s advanced technology growth companies. As a province-wide organization, our...

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® Puerto Rico

CO.CO.HAUS

ALL-IN ON LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS AND REVERSING PUERTO RICO’S “BRAIN DRAIN”

Co.co.haus is a business hub helping entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, micro and small businesses thrive in Puerto Rico. As a coworking space, professional support hub, and entrepreneurial community, they are working together with locals to reverse the “brain drain” from the island, where some of the best and brightest minds leave to...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

David Sobey Retailing Centre

Shaping the Future of Retail

“In the past decade, retailers have been forced to innovate, and in some cases transform themselves in response to several external factors. Changing consumer behaviour and employee expectations, the advent of AI, and the need to meet sustainability targets are just some of the factors driving big changes in the...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

5G-ENCODE

5G-ENCODE-ENABLING CONNECTIVITY FOR DIGITAL ENGINEERING

ENABLING CONNECTIVITY FOR DIGITAL ENGINEERING

What is 5G-ENCODE? The 5G-ENCODE Project, is a £9 Million collaborative project aiming to develop clear business cases and value propositions for 5G applications in manufacturing industry. The project is partially funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport of the UK Government as part of their 5G...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

ESTV

IS THE FIRST WORLDWIDE 24/7 LIVE LINEAR AND AVOD ESPORTS CHANNEL AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE

Watch live Esports events, tournaments, interact with your favorite gamer and celebrities, and discover your favorite gamer’s lifestyle. ESTV is available on OTT, CTV, OTA, and cable, including The Roku Live TV Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Dish Sling TV, VIZIO Free Watch, TCL, Hisense, ZEASN, Amazon FireTV, Rakuten TV, RAD...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

ECOURT REPORTERS

TECHNOLOGY TO LOCATE AND BOOK LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS

eCourt Reporters is a court reporter/women-owned company. eCourt Reporters was created out of a need for locating qualified, experienced court reporters and legal videographers. eCourt Reporters’ app is a custom-built, high-tech, innovative technology to schedule court reporters and other legal services. Karen Renee, CEO; Judy Gerulat, COO; and Justin Furst,...

INNOVATION Quebec

CQDM

Le CQDM- Accélérer la découverte de médicaments

Accelerating Drug Discovery

This non-profit biopharmaceutical research consortium supports and facilitates multi-stakeholder innovation to accelerate the transformation of cutting-edge discoveries into vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics addressing unmet medical needs, while generating significant benefits for the Canadian economy. An Innovative Funding Model The unique funding model of the NPO, founded in 2008, helps bridge...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION

Forging the Future of Technology Innovation

For the past 100 years, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® has been a driving force in technology, transforming ideas into groundbreaking innovations that enhance everyday life. Founded in 1924 as the Radio Manufacturers Association, CTA has grown to represent over 1,300 companies in the $505 billion U.S. consumer technology industry,...

INNOVATION Quebec

CIMMI CENTRE EN IMAGERIE NUMÉRIQUE ET MÉDIAS INTERACTIF

CIMMI CENTRE EN IMAGERIE NUMÉRIQUE ET MÉDIAS INTERACTIF

Le Centre en imagerie numérique et médias interactifs (CIMMI) est un centre de transfert de technologies, fondé en 2008, situé dans le Pavillon de la recherche sur le campus du Cégep de Sainte-Foy à Québec. Le CIMMI a pour mission de soutenir les entreprises et les institutions publiques québécoises et...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

Thrive Health

Making Healthcare Work Better for Everyone

Thrive Health is a digital healthcare platform company, founded in 2016 with a mission to make healthcare work better for everyone. The company provides an interactive patient engagement solution that enables healthcare providers to build custom clinical workflows, and offers patients enhanced access to their health data. Thrive Health’s innovative...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

FLOW COMMUNICATIONS

FLOW COMMUNICATIONS- WHERE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MAGIC HAPPENS

WHERE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MAGIC HAPPENS

Flow Communications believes in working with great people, on work it loves, and on work that will make the world a better place. That’s not a glib statement. Indeed, it goes to the very heart of what kind of company Flow is: it speaks to its values and integrity, how...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

CITY OF SALISBURY

THE ECONOMIC HEART OF NORTHERN ADELAIDE

The City of Salisbury covers 158km2 and stretches from Valley View in the south to Edinburgh in the north, St Kilda in the west and Salisbury Heights in the east. It contributes $8.65 billion to the State economy and nearly 61,994 jobs. Significant employment hubs are located in: • Vicinity...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

ROUTEIQUE™

ROUTEIQUE™-THE GLOBAL OPERATING SYSTEM FOR CONNECTED SUPPLY CHAINS

THE GLOBAL OPERATING SYSTEM FOR CONNECTED SUPPLY CHAINS

Creating Connected Supply NetworksSince 2017, Routeique® has developed industry-leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) products, IoT hardware, and apps for businesses in the supply chain space. “We’re building solutions to problems that have traditionally been difficult to solve,” says CEO Mike Allan. Routeique tools enable companies of all...

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™ Oeiras

Desafio Global Events & Activation Experience

Desafio Global Events & Activation Experience The Most Awarded Portuguese Events Agency And One Of The Most Awarded In The Corporate Events Sector In Europe.

The Most Awarded Portuguese Events Agency And One Of The Most Awarded In The Corporate Events Sector In Europe.

Desafio Global – Events & Activation Experience is an event organisation company that combines creativity with high production capacity, organising an average of 200 events per year and brand activation campaigns for the main Portuguese brands. Desafio Global has been operating for 20 years and has won 128 awards to...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

BOEING AUSTRALIA

Fuelling The Future Of Aerospace

Long before the COVID-19 pandemic forced employers to reimagine the centralised workplace model, Boeing Australia seized an opportunity to establish a capability hub in Adelaide to support its growing defence business. When the Commonwealth of Australia announced the acquisition of the Boeing-built P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to be based...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

MITACS

MITACS-Is a national not-for-profit organization that drives Canadian innovation through impactful partnerships that produce solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges

Is a national not-for-profit organization that drives Canadian innovation through impactful partnerships that produce solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges

Mitacs helps organizations reach their commercial goals, fund innovation, and create employment opportunities that promote economic growth and productivity and improve quality of life for Canadians. Mitacs’s work is supported by generous funding from the Government of Quebec and the Government of Canada. Since its foundation in 1999, Mitacs has...

INNOVATE® Georgia

CHERRY BEKAERT

EMBRACING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: LEVERAGING AUTOMATION FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND SUCCESS

At Cherry Bekaert, being a digitally driven Firm means more than providing clients with technology-forward solutions. It also means that the Firm itself is committed to in-house digital transformation, using automation to improve the experience of its people and deliver better efficiencies in its business model. The Firm’s digital transformation...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

ERICSSON

ERICSSON-Imagine A World Where Limitless Connectivity Means Limitless Possibility

Imagine A World Where Limitless Connectivity Means Limitless Possibility, It’s Possible

Ericsson has been a critical part of Canada’s innovation and R&D story for 69 years. We are committed to driving the country’s digital agenda through turning-point technologies such as 5G. This means enabling Canada’s industries and service providers to lead on the world stage, supporting major service providers on their...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

BOUNCE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

BOUNCE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION-From Surviving To Thriving

From Surviving To Thriving, The Lives Of Chronically Ill Children, And Their Families, Are Transformed

A HIDDEN EPIDEMIC: Ten-year-old Tyler feels more like a “patient” than a “person.” Despite fourteen surgeries, he remains bright, inquisitive, fun, funny. But, Tyler can’t talk due to a tracheotomy. He travels with a portable suction to keep his lungs open, and never knows when he’ll be back in Intensive...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY IN CAMDEN

Research Innovation with Local Impact and Global Reach

Rutgers University in Camden provides groundbreaking, impactful research while offering students truly experiential education in a close-knit, supportive environment. Rutgers University is one of the oldest, most respected institutions of higher learning in the country; Camden is a city known for its determination and resilience. Rutgers–Camden is resolute, relentlessly driving...

INNOVATE® Seattle

Madrona

A PARTNER AND BACKER OF FOUNDERS AT THE INNOVATION, EARLY AND ACCELERATION STAGES

A PARTNER AND BACKER OF FOUNDERS AT THE INNOVATION, EARLY AND ACCELERATION STAGES. Madrona starts working with leadership teams before the first investment, supporting them with capital and hard work. We have been doing this since 1995 and actively invest in AI, enterprise technology, marketplaces, and more. As the tech...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

AutonoMe

AutonoMe - Getting The Right Levels Of Support For Vulnerable People.

Getting The Right Levels Of Support For Vulnerable People.

Founded in 2015 by combining his skills in video production and his life expertise is helping vulnerable people overcome barriers to their independence, William Britton aims to make a huge impact on the industry so close to his heart.“We’re an EdTech provider that supports vulnerable people across Education and Social Care....

INNOVATE™ Alberta

TECHNOLOGY ALBERTA

BUILDING COMMUNITY, SUPPORTING TECH SECTOR GROWTH

Technology Alberta is an industry-business association that supports the growth of Alberta’s tech sector, by building community. With an entrepreneur-led approach, we coordinate efforts and collaborate with key stakeholders – so that together, we deliver greater value for all of Alberta’s advanced technology growth companies. As a province-wide organization, our...

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® Puerto Rico

CO.CO.HAUS

ALL-IN ON LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS AND REVERSING PUERTO RICO’S “BRAIN DRAIN”

Co.co.haus is a business hub helping entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, micro and small businesses thrive in Puerto Rico. As a coworking space, professional support hub, and entrepreneurial community, they are working together with locals to reverse the “brain drain” from the island, where some of the best and brightest minds leave to...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

David Sobey Retailing Centre

Shaping the Future of Retail

“In the past decade, retailers have been forced to innovate, and in some cases transform themselves in response to several external factors. Changing consumer behaviour and employee expectations, the advent of AI, and the need to meet sustainability targets are just some of the factors driving big changes in the...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

5G-ENCODE

5G-ENCODE-ENABLING CONNECTIVITY FOR DIGITAL ENGINEERING

ENABLING CONNECTIVITY FOR DIGITAL ENGINEERING

What is 5G-ENCODE? The 5G-ENCODE Project, is a £9 Million collaborative project aiming to develop clear business cases and value propositions for 5G applications in manufacturing industry. The project is partially funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport of the UK Government as part of their 5G...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

ESTV

IS THE FIRST WORLDWIDE 24/7 LIVE LINEAR AND AVOD ESPORTS CHANNEL AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE

Watch live Esports events, tournaments, interact with your favorite gamer and celebrities, and discover your favorite gamer’s lifestyle. ESTV is available on OTT, CTV, OTA, and cable, including The Roku Live TV Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Dish Sling TV, VIZIO Free Watch, TCL, Hisense, ZEASN, Amazon FireTV, Rakuten TV, RAD...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

ECOURT REPORTERS

TECHNOLOGY TO LOCATE AND BOOK LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS

eCourt Reporters is a court reporter/women-owned company. eCourt Reporters was created out of a need for locating qualified, experienced court reporters and legal videographers. eCourt Reporters’ app is a custom-built, high-tech, innovative technology to schedule court reporters and other legal services. Karen Renee, CEO; Judy Gerulat, COO; and Justin Furst,...

INNOVATION Quebec

CQDM

Le CQDM- Accélérer la découverte de médicaments

Accelerating Drug Discovery

This non-profit biopharmaceutical research consortium supports and facilitates multi-stakeholder innovation to accelerate the transformation of cutting-edge discoveries into vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics addressing unmet medical needs, while generating significant benefits for the Canadian economy. An Innovative Funding Model The unique funding model of the NPO, founded in 2008, helps bridge...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION

Forging the Future of Technology Innovation

For the past 100 years, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® has been a driving force in technology, transforming ideas into groundbreaking innovations that enhance everyday life. Founded in 1924 as the Radio Manufacturers Association, CTA has grown to represent over 1,300 companies in the $505 billion U.S. consumer technology industry,...

INNOVATION Quebec

CIMMI CENTRE EN IMAGERIE NUMÉRIQUE ET MÉDIAS INTERACTIF

CIMMI CENTRE EN IMAGERIE NUMÉRIQUE ET MÉDIAS INTERACTIF

Le Centre en imagerie numérique et médias interactifs (CIMMI) est un centre de transfert de technologies, fondé en 2008, situé dans le Pavillon de la recherche sur le campus du Cégep de Sainte-Foy à Québec. Le CIMMI a pour mission de soutenir les entreprises et les institutions publiques québécoises et...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

Thrive Health

Making Healthcare Work Better for Everyone

Thrive Health is a digital healthcare platform company, founded in 2016 with a mission to make healthcare work better for everyone. The company provides an interactive patient engagement solution that enables healthcare providers to build custom clinical workflows, and offers patients enhanced access to their health data. Thrive Health’s innovative...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

FLOW COMMUNICATIONS

FLOW COMMUNICATIONS- WHERE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MAGIC HAPPENS

WHERE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MAGIC HAPPENS

Flow Communications believes in working with great people, on work it loves, and on work that will make the world a better place. That’s not a glib statement. Indeed, it goes to the very heart of what kind of company Flow is: it speaks to its values and integrity, how...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

CITY OF SALISBURY

THE ECONOMIC HEART OF NORTHERN ADELAIDE

The City of Salisbury covers 158km2 and stretches from Valley View in the south to Edinburgh in the north, St Kilda in the west and Salisbury Heights in the east. It contributes $8.65 billion to the State economy and nearly 61,994 jobs. Significant employment hubs are located in: • Vicinity...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

ROUTEIQUE™

ROUTEIQUE™-THE GLOBAL OPERATING SYSTEM FOR CONNECTED SUPPLY CHAINS

THE GLOBAL OPERATING SYSTEM FOR CONNECTED SUPPLY CHAINS

Creating Connected Supply NetworksSince 2017, Routeique® has developed industry-leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) products, IoT hardware, and apps for businesses in the supply chain space. “We’re building solutions to problems that have traditionally been difficult to solve,” says CEO Mike Allan. Routeique tools enable companies of all...

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™ Oeiras

Desafio Global Events & Activation Experience

Desafio Global Events & Activation Experience The Most Awarded Portuguese Events Agency And One Of The Most Awarded In The Corporate Events Sector In Europe.

The Most Awarded Portuguese Events Agency And One Of The Most Awarded In The Corporate Events Sector In Europe.

Desafio Global – Events & Activation Experience is an event organisation company that combines creativity with high production capacity, organising an average of 200 events per year and brand activation campaigns for the main Portuguese brands. Desafio Global has been operating for 20 years and has won 128 awards to...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

BOEING AUSTRALIA

Fuelling The Future Of Aerospace

Long before the COVID-19 pandemic forced employers to reimagine the centralised workplace model, Boeing Australia seized an opportunity to establish a capability hub in Adelaide to support its growing defence business. When the Commonwealth of Australia announced the acquisition of the Boeing-built P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to be based...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

MITACS

MITACS-Is a national not-for-profit organization that drives Canadian innovation through impactful partnerships that produce solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges

Is a national not-for-profit organization that drives Canadian innovation through impactful partnerships that produce solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges

Mitacs helps organizations reach their commercial goals, fund innovation, and create employment opportunities that promote economic growth and productivity and improve quality of life for Canadians. Mitacs’s work is supported by generous funding from the Government of Quebec and the Government of Canada. Since its foundation in 1999, Mitacs has...

INNOVATE® Georgia

CHERRY BEKAERT

EMBRACING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: LEVERAGING AUTOMATION FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND SUCCESS

At Cherry Bekaert, being a digitally driven Firm means more than providing clients with technology-forward solutions. It also means that the Firm itself is committed to in-house digital transformation, using automation to improve the experience of its people and deliver better efficiencies in its business model. The Firm’s digital transformation...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

ERICSSON

ERICSSON-Imagine A World Where Limitless Connectivity Means Limitless Possibility

Imagine A World Where Limitless Connectivity Means Limitless Possibility, It’s Possible

Ericsson has been a critical part of Canada’s innovation and R&D story for 69 years. We are committed to driving the country’s digital agenda through turning-point technologies such as 5G. This means enabling Canada’s industries and service providers to lead on the world stage, supporting major service providers on their...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

BOUNCE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

BOUNCE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION-From Surviving To Thriving

From Surviving To Thriving, The Lives Of Chronically Ill Children, And Their Families, Are Transformed

A HIDDEN EPIDEMIC: Ten-year-old Tyler feels more like a “patient” than a “person.” Despite fourteen surgeries, he remains bright, inquisitive, fun, funny. But, Tyler can’t talk due to a tracheotomy. He travels with a portable suction to keep his lungs open, and never knows when he’ll be back in Intensive...

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