Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

ENLIGHTENED, INC

Leading Innovation Through Technology and Thought Leadership

Enlightened, Inc. is not just another technology firm in Washington, D.C. It is a haven of innovation and thought leadership, dedicated to solving the most pressing challenges of its clients. With a mission to provide intelligent solutions that make a measurable impact, Enlightened stands out as an award-winning HUBZone-certified Information...

INNOVATE® Georgia

JOULEA

REDEFINING ENERGY EFFICIENCY - MAXIMIZING PROFITABILITY WHILE MINIMIZING CARBON FOOTPRINT.

The building sector, which accounts for 40% of all U.S. energy use and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, wastes $150 billion annually due to inefficient design, operation, and maintenance of buildings. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, buildings are responsible for 76% of the nation’s electricity consumption. Moreover, the...

INNOVATE® Nashville

BAKER DONELSON

FROM STARTUP TO STANDOUT

Baker Donelson’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice Fuels the Future of Emerging Companies. With a deep bench of attorneys who understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage companies and rapid-growth ventures, Baker Donelson’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) team is a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

SCANBIE

Bringing Ideas to Life

At Scanbie, we blend cutting-edge technology with creative vision to transform ideas into reality. From lifelike 3D visualisation, 3D scanning and Digital Twins solutions  to design of stunning VR worlds, AR and resonant storytelling, editing & VFX, capturing your projects with our cinematic drones, we create solutions that are bold,...

INNOVATE™ Kitchener Waterloo

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO CO-OP

SINCE THE BEGINNING, WATERLOO’S CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM HAS BEEN LAUNCHING SUCCESSFUL CAREERS

Many students dream of landing a job that aligns with their passions, inspires real-world impact or even motivates them to launch their own business. For thousands of University of Waterloo students, that dream has become a reality thanks to co-operative education (co-op), which combines paid work experience with earning a...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

SOUNDBOARD VENTURE FUND

A COLLABORATIVE FUND INVESTING IN EARLY STAGE COMPANIES

SoundBoard Venture Fund leverages the diverse perspectives of our LPs to make investments through a collaborative and facilitated process. SoundBoard Venture Fund is an early-stage fund focused on scalable, tech-enabled, and capital-efficient businesses. We value collaboration, mobilizing our LP base to join our deal flow, diligence, and decision-making processes, assembling...

INNOVATION Quebec

INAF

EN AVANT VERS UNE ALIMENTATION DURABLE

Les défis du secteur bioalimentaire sont complexes et exacerbés par de grandes menaces telles que les changements climatiques et les inégalités sociales. Il est crucial de se préoccuper de l’impact de nos choix alimentaires sur la société et l’environnement. Favoriser l’accès à une alimentation saine, variée et durable tout en...

INNOVATE® Nashville

Hackathons International

Where ideas are put into action!

Many of us have ideas, but how many of us have actually tried to make their ideas a reality? While often seen as tech events for coders, Hackathons offers tremendous value – more than meets the eye. Hackathons are a framework used by CEOs, educators, community leaders, and marketers across...

INNOVATION Quebec

INSTITUT DE RECHERCHE SUR L’HYDROGÈNE (IRH)

Created in 1994, the Hydrogen Research Institute (HRI) of the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières is one of the most experienced and recognized centers in the field of research and development of hydrogen technologies. The HRI’s mission is to respond to the climate emergency through education, research and innovation in...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

KADDEX

KADDEX-IS A PART OF THE KADENA ECOSYSTEM

IS A PART OF THE KADENA ECOSYSTEM

Kaddex is a decentralized exchange in the Kadena ecosystem. Kadena was founded by two J.P Morgan alumni who felt the biggest challenge with the blockchain and DeFi was scalability. In 2016 they created a new type of blockchain technology that solves the blockchain trilemma of security, scalability, and decentralization. Kadena...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

SOLDIERFIT

IS A FUNCTIONAL FITNESS WORKOUT PROGRAM INSPIRED BY THE UNITED STATES MILITARY VOTED “BEST BOOTCAMP

We have revolutionized Bootcamp fitness by delivering results for all fitness levels through military structured, camaraderie based training while giving people a place of belonging. All while giving back to a greater purpose – Our Veterans. With every workout and drop of sweat we honor and remember those who paid...

INNOVATION Quebec

CRIAQ

AT THE HEART OF AEROSPACE INNOVATION

CRIAQ plays a key role in ensuring the development of new aerospace technologies that enable the entire ecosystem to prosper. Quebec is one of the 3 main aerospace centres in the world and the effervescence of its industrial industry and research centres makes it a prime location for innovation. In...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

BIKE TO THE BEACH+ADD IMPACT NETWORK

IS A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN INITIATIVE THAT AIMS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS

The foundation of our mission lies in the collective capacity building of local non-profits, and the engagement of community members through events like Bike to the Beach, a renowned national cycling series that raises funds for autism and disabilities. This initiative began as a small gathering of friends who shared...

AI Québec

INSTITUTE INTELLIGENCE AND DATA (IID)

AN ESSENTIAL COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT IN THE FIELDS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA VALORIZATION

Inaugurated in January 2020, the Institute Intelligence and Data (IID) at Université Laval brings together the driving forces of research and innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) and data valorization in the greater Quebec City area. From fundamental or applied research, to major ethical issues, the Institute’s 65 members, collaborators and...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

LOT FOURTEEN

DEFINED BY INNOVATION POWERED BY COLLABORATION

Lot Fourteen is Adelaide’s globally connected innovation district and home to world-leading organisations including Amazon Web Services, Google and Microsoft. At Lot Fourteen, the community shares the capacity to be curious, leading to new realisations. By embracing this new era of progress across space, defence, cyber, hi-tech and creative industries...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

FINDORFF

TRANSFORMING A SPACE SO IT BETTER BENEFITS THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND COMMUNITY

TRANSFORMING A SPACE SO IT BETTER BENEFITS THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND COMMUNITY For over a decade, Findorff has been honored to build, reimagine, and renovate various spaces at Marquette University. From smaller and expedited projects to multi-million state-of-the-art facilities, Findorff understands the importance of innovation and deeply appreciates and values...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

EDESA BIOTECH, INC

EDESA BIOTECH

ADVANCES MADE-IN-CANADA THERAPIES FOR COVID AND BEYOND

Edesa Biotech, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on commercializing latestage, research-validated assets. In 2020, the Markham-based company positioned itself on the frontline of the Covid-19 treatment race when one of its leading drug candidates showed great promise as a “rescue therapy” for hospitalized patients with a life-threatening form of...

INNOVATION Quebec

DEL

LE BRAS DROIT EN AFFAIRES DES ENTREPRENEURS

Depuis 20 ans, DEL (Développement économique de l’agglomération de Longueuil) soutient les entrepreneur(e)s et accélère la réalisation de leurs projets d’affaires. Comment? En offrant un accompagnement d’affaires personnalisé et majoritairement sans frais. L’objectif de DEL est simple : faire réussir les entreprises de l’agglomération de Longueuil, par le biais de...

INNOVATION Quebec

Québec VITAE

Créneau d’excellence en sciences de la vie et en technologies de la santé

Québec VITAE c’est un regroupement des représentants de l’industrie des sciences de la vie et des technologies de la santé voué à la croissance et à la performance des quelque 170 organisations qui le composent. La Capitale-Nationale est la deuxième région en importance pour le secteur au Québec, avec ses...

INNOVATION Quebec

IRCM

IRCM-Plus d’un demi-siècle de science inspirée par la vie

Plus d’un demi-siècle de science inspirée par la vie, et l’aventure ne fait que commencer

L’IRCM, c’est une histoire d’amour de plus d’un demi-siècle entre le Québec, le Canada d’une part, et la recherche de haut niveau et des soins cliniques les plus avancés d’autre part. Fondé en 1967 par le grand chercheur et humaniste, Dr Jacques Genest, l’IRCM devenait alors le premier centre au...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

ASSOCIATED BANK

MAKING BANKING BETTER FOR EVERYONE

Associated Bank (Associated) operates under the guiding principle of being the “Champion of You.” Every choice and investment made is inspired by customer feedback and aims to strengthen their financial health and simplify their financial lives. The bank’s ranking as #1 for Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction in the Upper Midwest...

INNOVATION Quebec

IVADO

MOTEUR D’UNE IA ROBUSTE, RAISONNANTE ET RESPONSABLE

IVADO est un consortium de recherche et de transfert de connaissances en IA basé à Montréal. Il mobilise une expertise universitaire unique au monde afin de combler le fossé entre l’IA actuelle et l’intelligence humaine et ainsi développer une IA capable de se déployer dans des environnements changeants et complexes....

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

Saber Astronautics

Like any fantastic idea, it begins with a passion and a drive to do what you love whilst making the

The idea was to make space not only a democratised playing field, but to reduce the barriers to entry, not dissimilar to driving a car, or playing a video game. Founded in 2008, Saber Astronautics is a leading space asset management company focused on mission operations, space traffic management, and...

INNOVATION Quebec

CETAB+

L’AGRONOMIE POUR FAIRE AVANCER L’AGRICULTURE BIO AU QUÉBEC

À Victoriaville, et rayonnant dans plusieurs régions du Québec, une équipe d’agronomes, de biologistes et de techniciens s’affaire à l’amélioration de méthodes de production agricole propres et modernes. Le Centre d’expertise et de transfert en agriculture biologique et de proximité (CETAB+), affilié au Cégep de Victoriaville, œuvre depuis 2010 de...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

ENLIGHTENED, INC

Leading Innovation Through Technology and Thought Leadership

Enlightened, Inc. is not just another technology firm in Washington, D.C. It is a haven of innovation and thought leadership, dedicated to solving the most pressing challenges of its clients. With a mission to provide intelligent solutions that make a measurable impact, Enlightened stands out as an award-winning HUBZone-certified Information...

INNOVATE® Georgia

JOULEA

REDEFINING ENERGY EFFICIENCY - MAXIMIZING PROFITABILITY WHILE MINIMIZING CARBON FOOTPRINT.

The building sector, which accounts for 40% of all U.S. energy use and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, wastes $150 billion annually due to inefficient design, operation, and maintenance of buildings. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, buildings are responsible for 76% of the nation’s electricity consumption. Moreover, the...

INNOVATE® Nashville

BAKER DONELSON

FROM STARTUP TO STANDOUT

Baker Donelson’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice Fuels the Future of Emerging Companies. With a deep bench of attorneys who understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage companies and rapid-growth ventures, Baker Donelson’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) team is a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

SCANBIE

Bringing Ideas to Life

At Scanbie, we blend cutting-edge technology with creative vision to transform ideas into reality. From lifelike 3D visualisation, 3D scanning and Digital Twins solutions  to design of stunning VR worlds, AR and resonant storytelling, editing & VFX, capturing your projects with our cinematic drones, we create solutions that are bold,...

INNOVATE™ Kitchener Waterloo

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO CO-OP

SINCE THE BEGINNING, WATERLOO’S CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM HAS BEEN LAUNCHING SUCCESSFUL CAREERS

Many students dream of landing a job that aligns with their passions, inspires real-world impact or even motivates them to launch their own business. For thousands of University of Waterloo students, that dream has become a reality thanks to co-operative education (co-op), which combines paid work experience with earning a...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

SOUNDBOARD VENTURE FUND

A COLLABORATIVE FUND INVESTING IN EARLY STAGE COMPANIES

SoundBoard Venture Fund leverages the diverse perspectives of our LPs to make investments through a collaborative and facilitated process. SoundBoard Venture Fund is an early-stage fund focused on scalable, tech-enabled, and capital-efficient businesses. We value collaboration, mobilizing our LP base to join our deal flow, diligence, and decision-making processes, assembling...

INNOVATION Quebec

INAF

EN AVANT VERS UNE ALIMENTATION DURABLE

Les défis du secteur bioalimentaire sont complexes et exacerbés par de grandes menaces telles que les changements climatiques et les inégalités sociales. Il est crucial de se préoccuper de l’impact de nos choix alimentaires sur la société et l’environnement. Favoriser l’accès à une alimentation saine, variée et durable tout en...

INNOVATE® Nashville

Hackathons International

Where ideas are put into action!

Many of us have ideas, but how many of us have actually tried to make their ideas a reality? While often seen as tech events for coders, Hackathons offers tremendous value – more than meets the eye. Hackathons are a framework used by CEOs, educators, community leaders, and marketers across...

INNOVATION Quebec

INSTITUT DE RECHERCHE SUR L’HYDROGÈNE (IRH)

Created in 1994, the Hydrogen Research Institute (HRI) of the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières is one of the most experienced and recognized centers in the field of research and development of hydrogen technologies. The HRI’s mission is to respond to the climate emergency through education, research and innovation in...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

KADDEX

KADDEX-IS A PART OF THE KADENA ECOSYSTEM

IS A PART OF THE KADENA ECOSYSTEM

Kaddex is a decentralized exchange in the Kadena ecosystem. Kadena was founded by two J.P Morgan alumni who felt the biggest challenge with the blockchain and DeFi was scalability. In 2016 they created a new type of blockchain technology that solves the blockchain trilemma of security, scalability, and decentralization. Kadena...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

SOLDIERFIT

IS A FUNCTIONAL FITNESS WORKOUT PROGRAM INSPIRED BY THE UNITED STATES MILITARY VOTED “BEST BOOTCAMP

We have revolutionized Bootcamp fitness by delivering results for all fitness levels through military structured, camaraderie based training while giving people a place of belonging. All while giving back to a greater purpose – Our Veterans. With every workout and drop of sweat we honor and remember those who paid...

INNOVATION Quebec

CRIAQ

AT THE HEART OF AEROSPACE INNOVATION

CRIAQ plays a key role in ensuring the development of new aerospace technologies that enable the entire ecosystem to prosper. Quebec is one of the 3 main aerospace centres in the world and the effervescence of its industrial industry and research centres makes it a prime location for innovation. In...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

BIKE TO THE BEACH+ADD IMPACT NETWORK

IS A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN INITIATIVE THAT AIMS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS

The foundation of our mission lies in the collective capacity building of local non-profits, and the engagement of community members through events like Bike to the Beach, a renowned national cycling series that raises funds for autism and disabilities. This initiative began as a small gathering of friends who shared...

AI Québec

INSTITUTE INTELLIGENCE AND DATA (IID)

AN ESSENTIAL COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT IN THE FIELDS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA VALORIZATION

Inaugurated in January 2020, the Institute Intelligence and Data (IID) at Université Laval brings together the driving forces of research and innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) and data valorization in the greater Quebec City area. From fundamental or applied research, to major ethical issues, the Institute’s 65 members, collaborators and...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

LOT FOURTEEN

DEFINED BY INNOVATION POWERED BY COLLABORATION

Lot Fourteen is Adelaide’s globally connected innovation district and home to world-leading organisations including Amazon Web Services, Google and Microsoft. At Lot Fourteen, the community shares the capacity to be curious, leading to new realisations. By embracing this new era of progress across space, defence, cyber, hi-tech and creative industries...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

FINDORFF

TRANSFORMING A SPACE SO IT BETTER BENEFITS THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND COMMUNITY

TRANSFORMING A SPACE SO IT BETTER BENEFITS THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND COMMUNITY For over a decade, Findorff has been honored to build, reimagine, and renovate various spaces at Marquette University. From smaller and expedited projects to multi-million state-of-the-art facilities, Findorff understands the importance of innovation and deeply appreciates and values...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

EDESA BIOTECH, INC

EDESA BIOTECH

ADVANCES MADE-IN-CANADA THERAPIES FOR COVID AND BEYOND

Edesa Biotech, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on commercializing latestage, research-validated assets. In 2020, the Markham-based company positioned itself on the frontline of the Covid-19 treatment race when one of its leading drug candidates showed great promise as a “rescue therapy” for hospitalized patients with a life-threatening form of...

INNOVATION Quebec

DEL

LE BRAS DROIT EN AFFAIRES DES ENTREPRENEURS

Depuis 20 ans, DEL (Développement économique de l’agglomération de Longueuil) soutient les entrepreneur(e)s et accélère la réalisation de leurs projets d’affaires. Comment? En offrant un accompagnement d’affaires personnalisé et majoritairement sans frais. L’objectif de DEL est simple : faire réussir les entreprises de l’agglomération de Longueuil, par le biais de...

INNOVATION Quebec

Québec VITAE

Créneau d’excellence en sciences de la vie et en technologies de la santé

Québec VITAE c’est un regroupement des représentants de l’industrie des sciences de la vie et des technologies de la santé voué à la croissance et à la performance des quelque 170 organisations qui le composent. La Capitale-Nationale est la deuxième région en importance pour le secteur au Québec, avec ses...

INNOVATION Quebec

IRCM

IRCM-Plus d’un demi-siècle de science inspirée par la vie

Plus d’un demi-siècle de science inspirée par la vie, et l’aventure ne fait que commencer

L’IRCM, c’est une histoire d’amour de plus d’un demi-siècle entre le Québec, le Canada d’une part, et la recherche de haut niveau et des soins cliniques les plus avancés d’autre part. Fondé en 1967 par le grand chercheur et humaniste, Dr Jacques Genest, l’IRCM devenait alors le premier centre au...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

ASSOCIATED BANK

MAKING BANKING BETTER FOR EVERYONE

Associated Bank (Associated) operates under the guiding principle of being the “Champion of You.” Every choice and investment made is inspired by customer feedback and aims to strengthen their financial health and simplify their financial lives. The bank’s ranking as #1 for Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction in the Upper Midwest...

INNOVATION Quebec

IVADO

MOTEUR D’UNE IA ROBUSTE, RAISONNANTE ET RESPONSABLE

IVADO est un consortium de recherche et de transfert de connaissances en IA basé à Montréal. Il mobilise une expertise universitaire unique au monde afin de combler le fossé entre l’IA actuelle et l’intelligence humaine et ainsi développer une IA capable de se déployer dans des environnements changeants et complexes....

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

Saber Astronautics

Like any fantastic idea, it begins with a passion and a drive to do what you love whilst making the

The idea was to make space not only a democratised playing field, but to reduce the barriers to entry, not dissimilar to driving a car, or playing a video game. Founded in 2008, Saber Astronautics is a leading space asset management company focused on mission operations, space traffic management, and...

INNOVATION Quebec

CETAB+

L’AGRONOMIE POUR FAIRE AVANCER L’AGRICULTURE BIO AU QUÉBEC

À Victoriaville, et rayonnant dans plusieurs régions du Québec, une équipe d’agronomes, de biologistes et de techniciens s’affaire à l’amélioration de méthodes de production agricole propres et modernes. Le Centre d’expertise et de transfert en agriculture biologique et de proximité (CETAB+), affilié au Cégep de Victoriaville, œuvre depuis 2010 de...

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