Stories of Innovation
INNOVATION Quebec
MYCÉLIUM
Is Quebec City’s incubator-accelerator dedicated to food manufacturing companies looking to improve the existing food supply with an innovative product or process that has a positive and lasting impact on health, the economy, society or on the environment
MYCÉLIUM boasts an innovative incubation model enhanced by the involvement of the regional business network, stakeholders’ expertise and access to the talent of several scientists from the Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels de l’Université Laval (INAF), the largest research centre in Canada dedicated to food and nutrition....
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
NETWORK PERCEPTION
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IS DISRUPTED BY CYBER-ATTACKS: NETWORK PERCEPTION DEVELOPS A TECHNOLOGY TO PROACTIVELY VERIFY AND VISUALIZE THEIR CYBER RESILIENCE
OUR MISSIONIn cybersecurity, threat actors are often one step ahead and the average cost of a breach routinely goes beyond seven figures. Most security solutions focus on detection and response, taking a reactive approach to cyber-attacks. The pace and acceleration of network changes create new vulnerabilities every day, decreasing the...
INNOVATE® Georgia
3CI
HAS BEEN EMPOWERING BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION WITH PEOPLE, PROCESSES, AND TECHNOLOGY FOROVER 40 YEARS, SERVING ATLANTA AND BEYOND.
Atlanta is quickly emerging as one of the premier tech hubs in the nation. Known for its rich history and vibrant culture, the city is now gaining recognition for its innovative spirit and thriving tech ecosystem. Home to a diverse range of startups, established tech giants, and a robust infrastructure,...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
MOTIV
TRANSFORMING OPPORTUNITIES INTO SUCCESSFUL VENTURES BY ACCELERATING DIGITAL INNOVATION.
As the pace of change accelerates, innovation becomes essential for organizations to adapt and maintain a competitive edge. Motiv, an award-winning digital innovation firm and venture builder, guides its partners through their innovation journey. With a mission to generate new value through digital innovation, Motiv works with its partners to...
INNOVATE® Nashville
MCVANTAGE
ROOTED IN LEGACY, BRANCHING INTO INNOVATION
McVantage Packaging stands as a testament to resilience and forward-thinking in the wood pallet, crate, industrial lumber, and supply chain industry. Founded nearly 75 years ago in Tuscumbia, Alabama, the company has evolved from a family-run lumber operation into a regional powerhouse serving the Central-Southeastern United States. With plants in...
INNOVATE® South Florida
MyBundle
SIBLINGS SIMPLIFY STREAMING BY THE SEASHORE
SIBLINGS SIMPLIFY STREAMING BY THE SEASHORE For years now, households all over the United States have heard rallying cries to “cut the cord,” to spend less and get more, including better internet service, by canceling their traditional cable television packages and, instead, subscribing to live streaming television services like YouTube...
INNOVATION Quebec
DISTRIQ
ZONE D’INNOVATION QUANTIQUE
DistriQ, Quantum Innovation Zone, is an organization that provides expertise and infrastructure to foster the emergence and acceleration of innovation in the quantum science and technology sector. DistriQ supports the development of one of the first innovation zones of the Quebec government, the Sherbrooke Quantum Innovation Zone. Since its designation...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
UNLEASHING INNOVATION
THE THINKNIMBLE REVOLUTION
“We are a product design and software development agency that turns clients into confident tech leaders who understand their customers and build great tech.” ThinkNimble is a guiding light of innovation. It’s carved out a niche that’s as unique as its approach to technology and entrepreneurship. Founded on the principle...
INNOVATION Quebec
Xn Québec
Mobilizing Digital Creativity to Drive Innovation
Xn Québec is Quebec’s digital experiences producers association. With over 165 member studios, the association represents the key players in the digital creativity industry – producers of original or commissioned content for various platforms, venues and spaces. It represents the interests of the industry before the public and governmental institutions,...
INNOVATE® Georgia
EQUIFAX
INNOVATION AT EQUIFAX
As a global data, analytics, and technology company, Equifax recognizes the importance of exploration and innovation. Equifax plays an important role in the lives of consumers, and its focus on innovation and driving greater financial inclusion is a part of a commitment to creating a positive impact on people’s personal...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
THE UNIVERSITY OF ANTWERP
GATEWAY FOR FUTURE INNOVATIONS
The University of Antwerp serves as a gateway for future innovations, playing a pivotal role within Antwerp’s thriving innovation ecosystem and beyond. It contributes significantly to driving innovation and fostering societal and economic impact, further solidifying its position as a pioneer in cutting-edge research and innovation. A key driver in...
INNOVATION Quebec
LE CNETE
LE TISSU INDUSTRIEL DU CANADA ÉTANT COMPOSÉ DE PME, ON NE PEUT PENSER QUE CHACUNE D’ELLE SE DOTE D’UN LABORATOIRE OU D’UN DÉPARTEMENT DE RECHERCHE. Dans les faits, bien peu possèdent les équipements nécessaires et les ressources humaines sensibles à l’importance de l’innovation continue. Le CNETE vient combler ces besoins....
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
CLINICARX
HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN PHARMACIES: THE ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY OF CLINICARX IN CURITIBA
Clinicarx, a pioneer health-tech company based in Curitiba/Brazil, revolutionizes the drugstores and healthcare market with its innovative platform. Offering services like rapid tests, vaccines, consultations, and chronic patient management, the company enables pharmacies to provide primary healthcare services, connecting patients, pharmacists, and pharmacies through its clinical record system and appointment...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
BRASS CITY GAMERS
WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY PERSON, REGARDLESS OF AGE OR SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS, CAN LEARN ADVANCED COMPUTER SCIENCE AND DIGITAL MEDIA SKILLS
Brass City Gamers Tournament’s mission is to educate our local community in STEM learning including digital media, gaming, coding, and information technology, our aim is to foster strong computer competency skills to prepare for the developing new-collar jobs of the 21st Century. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization located in...
INNOVATE® Nashville
ATIBA
TECH IS HARD. BITS, BYTES, ACRONYMS, AND BUZZWORDS— OH MY!
When we started our Nashville-based technology consulting firm Atiba all the way back in 1992, the tech services world was relatively simple. When a business needed tech help, they simply opened The Yellow Pages and looked under “Computer Consultants” to hire any one of the dozen or so Nashville IT...
INNOVATION Quebec
La Maison de l’innovation sociale (MIS)en bref
Née en 2017 à Montréal, la Maison de l’innovation sociale (MIS) est un OBNL qui a comme mission d’éliminer les obstacles qui se dressent entre une idée à impact social et environnemental positif et sa mise en œuvre. En agissant spécifiquement sur la phase d’amorce d’initiatives à fort potentiel d’impact,...
INNOVATION Quebec
INVESTISSEMENT QUÉBEC
UNE HISTOIRE D’AVENIR
1998 Investissement Québec est créée. L’organisation permet aux entreprises et aux investisseurs d’accéder à l’ensemble des programmes offerts par le gouvernement du Québec. Bien que ce ne soit pas énoncé ainsi à l’époque, l’objectif est fondamentalement de développer l’économie du Québec et le positionner comme terre propice à l’innovation, à...
United Nations Lesotho
UNESCO
The global leader in Education entrusted to lead the Global Education 2030 Agenda through Sustainable Development Goal 4.
Lesotho became a member of UNESCO in 1967, just a year after gaining independence in 1966. Since then, UNESCO has worked side by side with the Government of Lesotho to develop education systems that provide quality lifelong learning opportunities for all and empower learners to be creative and responsible global...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
BOTSWANA DIGITAL AND INNOVATION HUB
THE MANDATE OF THE BDIH IS TO CATALYSE THE DIVERSIFICATION OF BOTSWANA’S ECONOMY, TOWARDS A KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
The Hub works closely with innovation ecosystem players to commercialise innovative and tech driven solutions. The Hub does this by: The BDIH owns two subsidiary companies, the first being the Botswana Innovation Hub Property (Pty) Ltd (BIHP). BIHP leverages the strategic infrastructure that includes the Science and Technology Park and...
INNOVATE® Nashville
DTB Advisors
Sports Entertainment & Hospitality Speciality Advisory
SpykeFire: Pioneering Autonomous Fire Detection in Challenging Environments David Buttrey, a Nashville native, a co-owner of SpykeFire, joined by two other Nashville natives among the company’s leadership and early supporters of founder and Veteran Todd Melcher and 30 year CA Fire Captain Robert Rowe. This connection underscores how Nashville’s burgeoning...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
BLUEBIST
PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR NEW AGE OBSTACLES
Blue Bist is a boutique consulting company based in Chicago, IL. We specialize in change management, team dynamics, and operations transformations. We provide fractional and remote COO, CPO, and CTO support to startups and mentor first-time founders on how to scale. We are a diverse, professional, woman-owned business with a...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
BADGER METER
A LEGACY OF SMART SOLUTIONS
Innovation at Badger Meter is about more than just technology—it is about empowering every stakeholder in the water ecosystem to acheive more sustainable, efficient, and effective outcomes. Badger Meter has stood as a beacon of innovation in the field of smart water solutions that aid in solving global water challenges....
INNOVATE™ Estonia
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TALLINN
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION IN ESTONIA
WHERE INNOVATION MEETS EDUCATION At the International School of Tallinn (IST), we do more than teach—we shape globally-minded, tech-savvy changemakers. We are Estonia’s most international and fastest-growing International Baccalaureate (IB) school, located in Ülemiste City—Estonia’s innovation hub. We nurture young minds through future-focused learning, cutting-edge technology, and a community that...
INNOVATE® Miami
Penpal Schools
Helping teachers connect their students to learn with penpals around the world and from different backgrounds
PenPal Schools PenPal Schools is the world’s largest project-based learning community, with over a quarter million students in 150 countries. Students collaborate through online projects ranging from human rights and the environment to fake news and robotics, all while practicing literacy, technology, and social-emotional skills. PenPal Schools was recognized by...
INNOVATION Quebec
MYCÉLIUM
Is Quebec City’s incubator-accelerator dedicated to food manufacturing companies looking to improve the existing food supply with an innovative product or process that has a positive and lasting impact on health, the economy, society or on the environment
MYCÉLIUM boasts an innovative incubation model enhanced by the involvement of the regional business network, stakeholders’ expertise and access to the talent of several scientists from the Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels de l’Université Laval (INAF), the largest research centre in Canada dedicated to food and nutrition....
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
NETWORK PERCEPTION
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IS DISRUPTED BY CYBER-ATTACKS: NETWORK PERCEPTION DEVELOPS A TECHNOLOGY TO PROACTIVELY VERIFY AND VISUALIZE THEIR CYBER RESILIENCE
OUR MISSIONIn cybersecurity, threat actors are often one step ahead and the average cost of a breach routinely goes beyond seven figures. Most security solutions focus on detection and response, taking a reactive approach to cyber-attacks. The pace and acceleration of network changes create new vulnerabilities every day, decreasing the...
INNOVATE® Georgia
3CI
HAS BEEN EMPOWERING BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION WITH PEOPLE, PROCESSES, AND TECHNOLOGY FOROVER 40 YEARS, SERVING ATLANTA AND BEYOND.
Atlanta is quickly emerging as one of the premier tech hubs in the nation. Known for its rich history and vibrant culture, the city is now gaining recognition for its innovative spirit and thriving tech ecosystem. Home to a diverse range of startups, established tech giants, and a robust infrastructure,...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
MOTIV
TRANSFORMING OPPORTUNITIES INTO SUCCESSFUL VENTURES BY ACCELERATING DIGITAL INNOVATION.
As the pace of change accelerates, innovation becomes essential for organizations to adapt and maintain a competitive edge. Motiv, an award-winning digital innovation firm and venture builder, guides its partners through their innovation journey. With a mission to generate new value through digital innovation, Motiv works with its partners to...
INNOVATE® Nashville
MCVANTAGE
ROOTED IN LEGACY, BRANCHING INTO INNOVATION
McVantage Packaging stands as a testament to resilience and forward-thinking in the wood pallet, crate, industrial lumber, and supply chain industry. Founded nearly 75 years ago in Tuscumbia, Alabama, the company has evolved from a family-run lumber operation into a regional powerhouse serving the Central-Southeastern United States. With plants in...
INNOVATE® South Florida
MyBundle
SIBLINGS SIMPLIFY STREAMING BY THE SEASHORE
SIBLINGS SIMPLIFY STREAMING BY THE SEASHORE For years now, households all over the United States have heard rallying cries to “cut the cord,” to spend less and get more, including better internet service, by canceling their traditional cable television packages and, instead, subscribing to live streaming television services like YouTube...
INNOVATION Quebec
DISTRIQ
ZONE D’INNOVATION QUANTIQUE
DistriQ, Quantum Innovation Zone, is an organization that provides expertise and infrastructure to foster the emergence and acceleration of innovation in the quantum science and technology sector. DistriQ supports the development of one of the first innovation zones of the Quebec government, the Sherbrooke Quantum Innovation Zone. Since its designation...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
UNLEASHING INNOVATION
THE THINKNIMBLE REVOLUTION
“We are a product design and software development agency that turns clients into confident tech leaders who understand their customers and build great tech.” ThinkNimble is a guiding light of innovation. It’s carved out a niche that’s as unique as its approach to technology and entrepreneurship. Founded on the principle...
INNOVATION Quebec
Xn Québec
Mobilizing Digital Creativity to Drive Innovation
Xn Québec is Quebec’s digital experiences producers association. With over 165 member studios, the association represents the key players in the digital creativity industry – producers of original or commissioned content for various platforms, venues and spaces. It represents the interests of the industry before the public and governmental institutions,...
INNOVATE® Georgia
EQUIFAX
INNOVATION AT EQUIFAX
As a global data, analytics, and technology company, Equifax recognizes the importance of exploration and innovation. Equifax plays an important role in the lives of consumers, and its focus on innovation and driving greater financial inclusion is a part of a commitment to creating a positive impact on people’s personal...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
THE UNIVERSITY OF ANTWERP
GATEWAY FOR FUTURE INNOVATIONS
The University of Antwerp serves as a gateway for future innovations, playing a pivotal role within Antwerp’s thriving innovation ecosystem and beyond. It contributes significantly to driving innovation and fostering societal and economic impact, further solidifying its position as a pioneer in cutting-edge research and innovation. A key driver in...
INNOVATION Quebec
LE CNETE
LE TISSU INDUSTRIEL DU CANADA ÉTANT COMPOSÉ DE PME, ON NE PEUT PENSER QUE CHACUNE D’ELLE SE DOTE D’UN LABORATOIRE OU D’UN DÉPARTEMENT DE RECHERCHE. Dans les faits, bien peu possèdent les équipements nécessaires et les ressources humaines sensibles à l’importance de l’innovation continue. Le CNETE vient combler ces besoins....
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
CLINICARX
HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN PHARMACIES: THE ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY OF CLINICARX IN CURITIBA
Clinicarx, a pioneer health-tech company based in Curitiba/Brazil, revolutionizes the drugstores and healthcare market with its innovative platform. Offering services like rapid tests, vaccines, consultations, and chronic patient management, the company enables pharmacies to provide primary healthcare services, connecting patients, pharmacists, and pharmacies through its clinical record system and appointment...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
BRASS CITY GAMERS
WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY PERSON, REGARDLESS OF AGE OR SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS, CAN LEARN ADVANCED COMPUTER SCIENCE AND DIGITAL MEDIA SKILLS
Brass City Gamers Tournament’s mission is to educate our local community in STEM learning including digital media, gaming, coding, and information technology, our aim is to foster strong computer competency skills to prepare for the developing new-collar jobs of the 21st Century. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization located in...
INNOVATE® Nashville
ATIBA
TECH IS HARD. BITS, BYTES, ACRONYMS, AND BUZZWORDS— OH MY!
When we started our Nashville-based technology consulting firm Atiba all the way back in 1992, the tech services world was relatively simple. When a business needed tech help, they simply opened The Yellow Pages and looked under “Computer Consultants” to hire any one of the dozen or so Nashville IT...
INNOVATION Quebec
La Maison de l’innovation sociale (MIS)en bref
Née en 2017 à Montréal, la Maison de l’innovation sociale (MIS) est un OBNL qui a comme mission d’éliminer les obstacles qui se dressent entre une idée à impact social et environnemental positif et sa mise en œuvre. En agissant spécifiquement sur la phase d’amorce d’initiatives à fort potentiel d’impact,...
INNOVATION Quebec
INVESTISSEMENT QUÉBEC
UNE HISTOIRE D’AVENIR
1998 Investissement Québec est créée. L’organisation permet aux entreprises et aux investisseurs d’accéder à l’ensemble des programmes offerts par le gouvernement du Québec. Bien que ce ne soit pas énoncé ainsi à l’époque, l’objectif est fondamentalement de développer l’économie du Québec et le positionner comme terre propice à l’innovation, à...
United Nations Lesotho
UNESCO
The global leader in Education entrusted to lead the Global Education 2030 Agenda through Sustainable Development Goal 4.
Lesotho became a member of UNESCO in 1967, just a year after gaining independence in 1966. Since then, UNESCO has worked side by side with the Government of Lesotho to develop education systems that provide quality lifelong learning opportunities for all and empower learners to be creative and responsible global...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
BOTSWANA DIGITAL AND INNOVATION HUB
THE MANDATE OF THE BDIH IS TO CATALYSE THE DIVERSIFICATION OF BOTSWANA’S ECONOMY, TOWARDS A KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
The Hub works closely with innovation ecosystem players to commercialise innovative and tech driven solutions. The Hub does this by: The BDIH owns two subsidiary companies, the first being the Botswana Innovation Hub Property (Pty) Ltd (BIHP). BIHP leverages the strategic infrastructure that includes the Science and Technology Park and...
INNOVATE® Nashville
DTB Advisors
Sports Entertainment & Hospitality Speciality Advisory
SpykeFire: Pioneering Autonomous Fire Detection in Challenging Environments David Buttrey, a Nashville native, a co-owner of SpykeFire, joined by two other Nashville natives among the company’s leadership and early supporters of founder and Veteran Todd Melcher and 30 year CA Fire Captain Robert Rowe. This connection underscores how Nashville’s burgeoning...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
BLUEBIST
PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR NEW AGE OBSTACLES
Blue Bist is a boutique consulting company based in Chicago, IL. We specialize in change management, team dynamics, and operations transformations. We provide fractional and remote COO, CPO, and CTO support to startups and mentor first-time founders on how to scale. We are a diverse, professional, woman-owned business with a...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
BADGER METER
A LEGACY OF SMART SOLUTIONS
Innovation at Badger Meter is about more than just technology—it is about empowering every stakeholder in the water ecosystem to acheive more sustainable, efficient, and effective outcomes. Badger Meter has stood as a beacon of innovation in the field of smart water solutions that aid in solving global water challenges....
INNOVATE™ Estonia
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TALLINN
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION IN ESTONIA
WHERE INNOVATION MEETS EDUCATION At the International School of Tallinn (IST), we do more than teach—we shape globally-minded, tech-savvy changemakers. We are Estonia’s most international and fastest-growing International Baccalaureate (IB) school, located in Ülemiste City—Estonia’s innovation hub. We nurture young minds through future-focused learning, cutting-edge technology, and a community that...
INNOVATE® Miami
Penpal Schools
Helping teachers connect their students to learn with penpals around the world and from different backgrounds
PenPal Schools PenPal Schools is the world’s largest project-based learning community, with over a quarter million students in 150 countries. Students collaborate through online projects ranging from human rights and the environment to fake news and robotics, all while practicing literacy, technology, and social-emotional skills. PenPal Schools was recognized by...