Stories of Innovation

PROTECTING OUR NATION’S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FROM THE HEARTLAND Invary is a cybersecurity company focused on ensuring the security and confidentiality of public and private critical infrastructure. Founded on a technology license from the NSA’s Laboratory for Advanced Cybersecurity Research, Invary validates that systems are functioning as intended, safeguarding them from...

Hiring doesn’t have to be messy. Say Sayonara! to the stacks of resumes cluttering up your workspace, and let Breezy help you find your next A-player—sooner. With Breezy, you’ll automate time-consuming hiring tasks like advertising your jobs, emailing and texting candidates, scheduling interviews, and gathering feedback from your team. Breezy...

Altura’s mission is to provide gamers with the ability to control and own their in-game items and the ability for game developers to integrate blockchain technology in their video games seamlessly. Altura’s NFT Project The current state of NFTs is comparable to that of the web in the 90s; static...

A national not-for-profit organization, Mitacs empowers Canadian innovation through effective partnerships that deliver solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. It assists organizations in reaching their goals, funds cutting-edge innovation, and creates job opportunities for students and postdocs. These achievements are supported by the Government of Alberta, the Government of...

When business leaders face high-stakes decisions, they don’t have the luxury of time or guesswork. BluWave was built precisely for these moments. Founded by private equity veteran Sean Mooney, BluWave is a groundbreaking market network that expertly connects business leaders with the exact specialized third-party advisory firms, technology solutions, and...

We believe in the power of arts and creativity to contribute to the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of our city. For over 30 years, Artscape, a not-for-profit organization, has made space for creativity for artists and creatives to thrive. This has resulted in Artscape developing and operating 15 unique...

Foresight is elevating the sales profession by arming reps with their buyer’s unique needs and pain points so they can have more effective meetings. In the information age, buyers want consultants (not sales reps) to guide them through the process. We make that vision a reality. Freshly baked sourdough and heirloom...

A LEADER IN BIOFABRICATIONModern Meadow, headquartered in Nutley, NJ, is a sustainable bio-design technology company that uses nature-inspired proteins to develop solutions that reduce our reliance on petrochemical and animal-derived inputs. The company creates solutions that make sustainable high-performance materials possible. Modern Meadow is a protein design and application powerhouse,...

Près de 18 000 personnes dédiées y travaillent, y pratiquent, y étudient et y œuvrent. Le CHUM offre les meilleurs soins, spécialisés et améliore la santé grâce à des connaissances scientifiques sans cesse mises à jour par une communauté de recherche et d’enseignement. Le Centre de recherche du CHUM est...

Fondé en 2006, le CIRADD est depuis 2010 un CCTT en pratiques sociales novatrices spécialisé en développement territorial durable. Situé en Gaspésie, le centre fait partie du Réseau des CCTT. La mission du CIRADD est de soutenir et d’accompagner les organismes, les entreprises et les collectivités vers le développement durable...

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP’s (SGR) entertainment practice includes legal practitioners specializing in intellectual property protection, technology, corporate transactional, tax, and real estate matters. The Firm’s founders began practicing law more than 125 years ago to commit to excellence and attract a wide array of talent dedicated to serving our...

American University’s Kogod School of Business breeds the spirit of changemakers at the Veloric Center for Entrepreneurship. It’s more than just an academic unit; it’s a thriving ecosystem where entrepreneurial dreams are developed, challenged, and nurtured. Entrepreneurship is a worldview. Entrepreneurs are risk-taking, resilient, innovative problem-solvers and dreamers with the...

Innovation and technology are at the core of the Centre d’innovation en microélectronique du Québec (CIMEQ) with a service offering that includes electronics, Internet of things, software engineering and artificial intelligence. Since 1983, the Centre supports companies of all sectors with technical product development counselling, work process innovation using existing...

“Our mission is to build a vibrant community that empowers connection, champions innovation, and works with leading industry participants to add a builder-focused voice to forward-thinking policies.” DC DAO and ETHDC are at the forefront of a transformative movementin the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region. As a steward of...

Previously, opening a business largely depended on location. A startup owner was expected to establish an office, hire staff in their home city or country, and run their company in that location. However, there’s a growing number of startups that operate internationally from the day they launch, mainly due to...

The one-stop shop for local businesses on the move. Whether the business is looking to expand, diversify, restructure, acquire, or a sale, Bluhaus provides the financial advice and capital solutions to execute its plans. Founded in 2014 by Eduardo Inclán, Alberto Toro and Waldemar González, Bluhaus Capital is a Puerto...

3 Proven Ways to Master Golf Indoors Effortlessly To master golf indoors effortlessly, players are leveraging a trifecta of technologies: advanced launch monitors for precision data, realistic hitting surfaces for injury prevention, and immersive projection ecosystems for course simulation.  These innovations allow golfers to build consistent swing mechanics and lower...

Since the industrial fabric of Canada is made up of SMEs, it cannot be thought that each of them has a laboratory or a research department. In fact, very few have the necessary equipment and human resources sensitive to the importance of continuous innovation. The CNETE meets these needs. The...

Firefly Biotech is an Adelaide start-up that targets a growing niche between medical research and engineering. They specialise in space medicine and research tools. They also offer advice, expertise and inspiration to the next generation of aspiring space scientists. Founded by Dr Giles Kirby, a thought leader in space medicine...

Tucked into a hill on the west campus of the University of Kansas, a group of engineers is tackling global climate change with technology to recycle refrigerants. A team of industry professionals and academic researchers is staying ahead of cybersecurity threats using NSA-licensed technology. A married team of PhDs is...

The impactful journey of the United Nations in Lesotho over the past 40 years and the future partnership between the UN and the government of Lesotho. For over four decades, UNICEF has stood alongside Lesotho in its mission to secure a brighter future for its children. From the remote mountain...

There are pivotal advances in healthcare when everything changes. For example, there is only before and after antibiotics and x-rays. Since the implementation of these innovations, we have never looked back. The same can be said for 3D Printing. PolyUnity Tech Inc., headquartered in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, is...

Logistics service provider ODTH First Class Logistics offers tailor-made, flexible logistics services with well-trained employees and global multimodal possibilities. All sites are easily accessible and the Willebroek location is adjacent to the Hutchison Ports Terminal, a trimodal container terminal with direct connections to the ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam. ODTH...

Established in 2009, MadeiraMadeira is now the largest online furniture and decoration platform in Latin America. Prior to its foundation, the company’s story began with brothers Daniel Scandian and Marcelo Scandian. Coming from an entrepreneurial family background, they grew up with the same values. During a challenging period in both...