Stories of Innovation

INNOVATION Quebec

NEXT AI

FOR ENTREPRENEURS LOOKING TO SOLVE GLOBAL CHALLENGES WITH AI-ENABLED SOLUTIONS

Next AI is a world-class founder and venture development acceleration network for AI-enabled startups. Founders can be part of the ecosystem from anywhere in Canada, following the program remotely or in-person from the Toronto or Montreal sites. Taking advantage of a renowned network of AI and business experts, Next AI...

INNOVATION Quebec

HACKING HEALTH

LOCAL HEALTH INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM FACILITATORS LINKED TO 40 HH CHAPTERS IN CANADA AND WORLDWIDE

Hacking Health is a non-profit, volunteer-based movement born in Montreal in 2012. Today, the organization counts 40 chapters over the five continents and builds an international community of health innovation facilitators. Our mission is to foster inclusive innovation by connecting people to solve real-world health problems. In Montreal, Quebec City,...

INNOVATION Quebec

Agrinova

CCTT EN AGRICULTURE

Centre collégial de transfert de technologie en agriculture créé en 1996, Agrinova est dédié à la recherche appliquée menée en partenariat avec les entreprises et les organisations. Nous réalisons des travaux de recherche concrets dans un but ou un objectif pratique déterminé et répondant aux besoins des entreprises. Agrinova est...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

GORILLA MARKETING

THE TIMECHAMBER

With their fresh, innovative ideas they already proved themselves worthy as a marketing agency, helping dozens of companies defining their position in the market and upping their (digital) game....

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

STEMLINGO

Unlocking Hidden Genius in STEM

Recognizing a significant gap in STEM exposure products and materials for students aged 13 and above, LINGO steps in to fill this void. Aisha Bowe, the Founder and CEO of LINGO, knows firsthand the importance of having access to quality STEM education. Graduating high school with a 2.3 GPA, she...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

BETTERFLYBOX

BIODIVERSITY RESTAURATION

Biodiversity Biodiversity, short for ‘biological diversity’, refers to the variety and variability of life forms on Earth. It encompasses the full range of species of plants, animals, micro-organisms and ecosystems, as well as the genetic differences within these species. Biodiversity encompasses not only the diversity of species, but also their...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Cybersecurity Innovations: How to Quickly Spot and Remove a Fake Virus Alert

Social engineering attacks are becoming more convincing. Understand how they work and how you can safely remove a fake virus alert.

Fake virus alerts used to be easy to ignore. They were clumsy pop-ups with broken design. We could immediately recognize their exaggerated claims. But these warnings evolved into something way more convincing. They mimic real system notifications and appear at moments when you’re already distracted. Social engineering attacks don’t aim...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

FCT FLAMES

Creating flames that inspire, from Adelaide to the World

FCT Flames specialises in the design, manufacture, and operation of spectacular flame effects for ceremonial and high-profile sporting events, including the Olympic Games. Billions of people around the world have seen their work, making their man-made flame effects the most watched in history. The Sydney Olympic torches? FCT Flames.The Olympic...

INNOVATE® Ohio

JUMPSTART

WHEN THEY BUILD BOLDY, EVERYONE BENEFITS

JUMPSTART SUPPORTS THE ENTREPRENEURS MOVING OHIO FOWARD Innovation, the story goes, happens somewhere else besides Ohio. Somewhere with better light, louder money and a mythology that has already been optioned for a miniseries. The reality is Ohio has spent generations making things people rely on, like rubber, steel, glass, cars,...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

Respawn Therapy

Respawn Therapy- Is A Group Of Doctors Of Physical Therapy That Strive To Help Gamers Play With Healthier Habits And Less Pain

Is A Group Of Doctors Of Physical Therapy That Strive To Help Gamers Play With Healthier Habits And Less Pain

We’ve taken the lessons learned from our extensive experience in working with professional players to teach gamers of every level how to play while simultaneously reducing risk of injury. Everyone plays better when they play pain-free and we want to help them achieve that.   I started Respawn Therapy in...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

JOIN A JOIN

JOIN A JOIN - FIND YOUR UNIQUE PLACE TO STAY

FIND YOUR UNIQUE PLACE TO STAY

ABOUT US:Join a Join (JAJ) www.joinajoin.com was founded in 2014 and today endures its start-up and entrepreneurial spirit. Local company with presence in the emerging short-term rental segment of the hospitality industry. It has developed solid brand awareness and equity in the Puerto Rico (PR) market, representing a trusted option for hosts...

United Nations Lesotho

(WHO)

THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION

Background The World Health Organisation (WHO) was established on April 7, 1948, and formally began its work on September 1, 1948. It incorporated the assets, personnel, and duties of the League of Nations’ Health Organization and the Paris-based Office International d’Hygiène Publique, including the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). WHO...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

Caleño

Caleño-The Story SO FAR!

The Story SO FAR!

About UsCaleño is a range of distilled non-alcoholic spirits inspired by the sun-drenched spirit of Colombia that take you seamlessly from day to night. Light & Zesty is a tropical blend of Inca berry, citrus and spice botanicals and Dark & Spicy, a warming infusion of dark tropical pineapple notes...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

Hubly

Unlocking the Human Side of Fintech

Hubly allows financial advisors and their teams to deliver a high-tough, stress-free customer experience at scale. Millions of people trust a financial advisor with their life savings. But as advisory firms scale, their operations, services, processes, and regulatory requirements become more complex. Soon, financial advisors are spending more time on...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Holmes Custom

Creating Personalised Products

Now celebrating its 65th year in business, Jacksonville-based Holmes Custom designs, manufactures, and retails personalized products across 8 web brands. How does a business that was started in the 1950s stand the test of time? There’s only one way: Innovation. What began as a rubber stamp manufacturer in a garage...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

MUSE

MUSE-EEG-POWERED MEDITATION & SLEEP MUSE® IS A BRAIN-SENSING HEADBAND THAT HELPS YOU REFOCUS DURING THE DAY AND RECOVER OVERNIGHT

EEG-POWERED MEDITATION & SLEEP MUSE® IS A BRAIN-SENSING HEADBAND THAT HELPS YOU REFOCUS DURING THE DAY AND RECOVER OVERNIGHT

At Muse®, we live at the heart of personal transformation through human-centered technology. We are a team of engineers, scientists, artists, marketers, and developers with a mission to help people live happier, healthier, and more connected lives through leading brainwave technologies and experiences. Muse has worked with top-tier goods, transportation,...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Soft2Bet Combines iGaming Growth with Purpose-Driven Giving

Growth, but with Grounding

Did You Know That Soft2Bet’s Business Model Has a Generous Side? Fast growth and big numbers tend to steal the spotlight in iGaming. But there’s another side to success that doesn’t always make the headlines — the part that gives back. Soft2Bet knows the business of scaling platforms and entering...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

PROMISE ROBOTICS

PROMISE ROBOTICS-Is A Deep Tech Technology Startup With A Mission To Help The Construction Industry Harness The Efficiencies Of Industrialized Robotics And Artificial Intelligence Towards Producing More Affordable And Sustainable Homes

Is A Deep Tech Technology Startup With A Mission To Help The Construction Industry Harness The Efficiencies Of Industrialized Robotics And Artificial Intelligence Towards Producing More Affordable And Sustainable Homes

Construction is one of the largest industries in the world that serves all other sectors. The construction industry affects the economy, the environment, and society as a whole. Buildings generate nearly 40 percent of annual global Greenhouse gas emissions. Material production, construction waste, transportation, and construction processes account for about...

INNOVATION Quebec

ÉCONOMIE DU SAVOIR MAURICIE (ESM)

STIMULER L’INNOVATION EN MAURICIE : LE CŒUR DE NOTRE MISSION!

En 2011, les acteurs de développement économique de la Mauricie ont été visionnaires en créant un organisme dédié à l’innovation. Claude Bourassa, Directeur Général « L’innovation n’est plus une option, mais un mode de gestion obligatoire pour la pérennité et la croissance des entreprises! »– Claude Bourassa, directeur général d’ESM et...

INNOVATE® Detroit

PURPOSE JOBS

The Startup Storytellers

Everyone has heard about Apple, or Meta, or Uber. But what about StockX, or Autobooks, or KLA? When the economy crashed in 2008, it was standard for Michiganders to graduate from school here and find work in another state. Many flocked to tech jobs on the coasts. But in the...

Global Innovation Spotlight

The Product Passport That Outlives the Packaging

Repairing an appliance with hand tools and a circuit board on the bench

Under the EU's ESPR, a product's data now outlives its packaging.

A broken appliance often presents a data problem before a repair problem. Its model label may be scratched and the manual lost. Reliable information about components, materials and spare parts can be harder to locate than the fault. Digital Product Passports keep that information attached throughout a product’s useful life....

INNOVATE® Miami

Crowd Capital

Crowd Capital - We make investors happy by keeping families in their homes

We make investors happy by keeping families in their homes

Crowd Capital is a game changing social impact fintech operating at the intersection of crowd financing, investment platforms, and real estate. We help defaulting borrowers secure their homes while delivering above market average financial returns to our customers in a frictionless and transparent way. By leveraging machine learning and mobile...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

RENAISSANCE

UNITING SUPERFANS GLOBALLY

Renaissance is a social audio app for superfans. We’ve combined the best features from gaming with music to create a new fan experience. Leaderboards, achievements, daily adventures, and exclusive giveaways create an environment where music fans come together and share their love of music. For music labels and artists, Renaissance...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

Thunderbird Entertainment

Harnessing Content as a Force for Good

The global pandemic accelerated the way audiences worldwide consume content — and the steady growth of streaming content continues today. In fact, Nielsen reported in July 2022 that streaming viewership surpassed pandemic records, with North American audiences watching an average of 190.9 billion minutes of streamed content per week. Fueling...

INNOVATION Quebec

NEXT AI

FOR ENTREPRENEURS LOOKING TO SOLVE GLOBAL CHALLENGES WITH AI-ENABLED SOLUTIONS

Next AI is a world-class founder and venture development acceleration network for AI-enabled startups. Founders can be part of the ecosystem from anywhere in Canada, following the program remotely or in-person from the Toronto or Montreal sites. Taking advantage of a renowned network of AI and business experts, Next AI...

INNOVATION Quebec

HACKING HEALTH

LOCAL HEALTH INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM FACILITATORS LINKED TO 40 HH CHAPTERS IN CANADA AND WORLDWIDE

Hacking Health is a non-profit, volunteer-based movement born in Montreal in 2012. Today, the organization counts 40 chapters over the five continents and builds an international community of health innovation facilitators. Our mission is to foster inclusive innovation by connecting people to solve real-world health problems. In Montreal, Quebec City,...

INNOVATION Quebec

Agrinova

CCTT EN AGRICULTURE

Centre collégial de transfert de technologie en agriculture créé en 1996, Agrinova est dédié à la recherche appliquée menée en partenariat avec les entreprises et les organisations. Nous réalisons des travaux de recherche concrets dans un but ou un objectif pratique déterminé et répondant aux besoins des entreprises. Agrinova est...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

GORILLA MARKETING

THE TIMECHAMBER

With their fresh, innovative ideas they already proved themselves worthy as a marketing agency, helping dozens of companies defining their position in the market and upping their (digital) game....

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

STEMLINGO

Unlocking Hidden Genius in STEM

Recognizing a significant gap in STEM exposure products and materials for students aged 13 and above, LINGO steps in to fill this void. Aisha Bowe, the Founder and CEO of LINGO, knows firsthand the importance of having access to quality STEM education. Graduating high school with a 2.3 GPA, she...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

BETTERFLYBOX

BIODIVERSITY RESTAURATION

Biodiversity Biodiversity, short for ‘biological diversity’, refers to the variety and variability of life forms on Earth. It encompasses the full range of species of plants, animals, micro-organisms and ecosystems, as well as the genetic differences within these species. Biodiversity encompasses not only the diversity of species, but also their...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Cybersecurity Innovations: How to Quickly Spot and Remove a Fake Virus Alert

Social engineering attacks are becoming more convincing. Understand how they work and how you can safely remove a fake virus alert.

Fake virus alerts used to be easy to ignore. They were clumsy pop-ups with broken design. We could immediately recognize their exaggerated claims. But these warnings evolved into something way more convincing. They mimic real system notifications and appear at moments when you’re already distracted. Social engineering attacks don’t aim...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

FCT FLAMES

Creating flames that inspire, from Adelaide to the World

FCT Flames specialises in the design, manufacture, and operation of spectacular flame effects for ceremonial and high-profile sporting events, including the Olympic Games. Billions of people around the world have seen their work, making their man-made flame effects the most watched in history. The Sydney Olympic torches? FCT Flames.The Olympic...

INNOVATE® Ohio

JUMPSTART

WHEN THEY BUILD BOLDY, EVERYONE BENEFITS

JUMPSTART SUPPORTS THE ENTREPRENEURS MOVING OHIO FOWARD Innovation, the story goes, happens somewhere else besides Ohio. Somewhere with better light, louder money and a mythology that has already been optioned for a miniseries. The reality is Ohio has spent generations making things people rely on, like rubber, steel, glass, cars,...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

Respawn Therapy

Respawn Therapy- Is A Group Of Doctors Of Physical Therapy That Strive To Help Gamers Play With Healthier Habits And Less Pain

Is A Group Of Doctors Of Physical Therapy That Strive To Help Gamers Play With Healthier Habits And Less Pain

We’ve taken the lessons learned from our extensive experience in working with professional players to teach gamers of every level how to play while simultaneously reducing risk of injury. Everyone plays better when they play pain-free and we want to help them achieve that.   I started Respawn Therapy in...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

JOIN A JOIN

JOIN A JOIN - FIND YOUR UNIQUE PLACE TO STAY

FIND YOUR UNIQUE PLACE TO STAY

ABOUT US:Join a Join (JAJ) www.joinajoin.com was founded in 2014 and today endures its start-up and entrepreneurial spirit. Local company with presence in the emerging short-term rental segment of the hospitality industry. It has developed solid brand awareness and equity in the Puerto Rico (PR) market, representing a trusted option for hosts...

United Nations Lesotho

(WHO)

THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION

Background The World Health Organisation (WHO) was established on April 7, 1948, and formally began its work on September 1, 1948. It incorporated the assets, personnel, and duties of the League of Nations’ Health Organization and the Paris-based Office International d’Hygiène Publique, including the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). WHO...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

Caleño

Caleño-The Story SO FAR!

The Story SO FAR!

About UsCaleño is a range of distilled non-alcoholic spirits inspired by the sun-drenched spirit of Colombia that take you seamlessly from day to night. Light & Zesty is a tropical blend of Inca berry, citrus and spice botanicals and Dark & Spicy, a warming infusion of dark tropical pineapple notes...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

Hubly

Unlocking the Human Side of Fintech

Hubly allows financial advisors and their teams to deliver a high-tough, stress-free customer experience at scale. Millions of people trust a financial advisor with their life savings. But as advisory firms scale, their operations, services, processes, and regulatory requirements become more complex. Soon, financial advisors are spending more time on...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Holmes Custom

Creating Personalised Products

Now celebrating its 65th year in business, Jacksonville-based Holmes Custom designs, manufactures, and retails personalized products across 8 web brands. How does a business that was started in the 1950s stand the test of time? There’s only one way: Innovation. What began as a rubber stamp manufacturer in a garage...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

MUSE

MUSE-EEG-POWERED MEDITATION & SLEEP MUSE® IS A BRAIN-SENSING HEADBAND THAT HELPS YOU REFOCUS DURING THE DAY AND RECOVER OVERNIGHT

EEG-POWERED MEDITATION & SLEEP MUSE® IS A BRAIN-SENSING HEADBAND THAT HELPS YOU REFOCUS DURING THE DAY AND RECOVER OVERNIGHT

At Muse®, we live at the heart of personal transformation through human-centered technology. We are a team of engineers, scientists, artists, marketers, and developers with a mission to help people live happier, healthier, and more connected lives through leading brainwave technologies and experiences. Muse has worked with top-tier goods, transportation,...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Soft2Bet Combines iGaming Growth with Purpose-Driven Giving

Growth, but with Grounding

Did You Know That Soft2Bet’s Business Model Has a Generous Side? Fast growth and big numbers tend to steal the spotlight in iGaming. But there’s another side to success that doesn’t always make the headlines — the part that gives back. Soft2Bet knows the business of scaling platforms and entering...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

PROMISE ROBOTICS

PROMISE ROBOTICS-Is A Deep Tech Technology Startup With A Mission To Help The Construction Industry Harness The Efficiencies Of Industrialized Robotics And Artificial Intelligence Towards Producing More Affordable And Sustainable Homes

Is A Deep Tech Technology Startup With A Mission To Help The Construction Industry Harness The Efficiencies Of Industrialized Robotics And Artificial Intelligence Towards Producing More Affordable And Sustainable Homes

Construction is one of the largest industries in the world that serves all other sectors. The construction industry affects the economy, the environment, and society as a whole. Buildings generate nearly 40 percent of annual global Greenhouse gas emissions. Material production, construction waste, transportation, and construction processes account for about...

INNOVATION Quebec

ÉCONOMIE DU SAVOIR MAURICIE (ESM)

STIMULER L’INNOVATION EN MAURICIE : LE CŒUR DE NOTRE MISSION!

En 2011, les acteurs de développement économique de la Mauricie ont été visionnaires en créant un organisme dédié à l’innovation. Claude Bourassa, Directeur Général « L’innovation n’est plus une option, mais un mode de gestion obligatoire pour la pérennité et la croissance des entreprises! »– Claude Bourassa, directeur général d’ESM et...

INNOVATE® Detroit

PURPOSE JOBS

The Startup Storytellers

Everyone has heard about Apple, or Meta, or Uber. But what about StockX, or Autobooks, or KLA? When the economy crashed in 2008, it was standard for Michiganders to graduate from school here and find work in another state. Many flocked to tech jobs on the coasts. But in the...

Global Innovation Spotlight

The Product Passport That Outlives the Packaging

Repairing an appliance with hand tools and a circuit board on the bench

Under the EU's ESPR, a product's data now outlives its packaging.

A broken appliance often presents a data problem before a repair problem. Its model label may be scratched and the manual lost. Reliable information about components, materials and spare parts can be harder to locate than the fault. Digital Product Passports keep that information attached throughout a product’s useful life....

INNOVATE® Miami

Crowd Capital

Crowd Capital - We make investors happy by keeping families in their homes

We make investors happy by keeping families in their homes

Crowd Capital is a game changing social impact fintech operating at the intersection of crowd financing, investment platforms, and real estate. We help defaulting borrowers secure their homes while delivering above market average financial returns to our customers in a frictionless and transparent way. By leveraging machine learning and mobile...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

RENAISSANCE

UNITING SUPERFANS GLOBALLY

Renaissance is a social audio app for superfans. We’ve combined the best features from gaming with music to create a new fan experience. Leaderboards, achievements, daily adventures, and exclusive giveaways create an environment where music fans come together and share their love of music. For music labels and artists, Renaissance...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

Thunderbird Entertainment

Harnessing Content as a Force for Good

The global pandemic accelerated the way audiences worldwide consume content — and the steady growth of streaming content continues today. In fact, Nielsen reported in July 2022 that streaming viewership surpassed pandemic records, with North American audiences watching an average of 190.9 billion minutes of streamed content per week. Fueling...

Ecosystems