Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
SMITH GAMBRELL RUSSELL
A FULL-SERVICE LAW FIRM REPRESENTING THE BUSINESS NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS IN THE ENTERTAINMENT ECOSYSTEM
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...
INNOVATION Quebec
HEXAGRAM
RESEARCH-CREATION NETWORK IN ARTS, CULTURES AND TECHNOLOGIES
Hexagram is an interuniversity strategic network of the Fonds de recherche du Québec dedicated to research-creation addressing the relationships between the arts, cultures and technologies. Founded in 2001, the network comprises of 45 member co-investigators and nearly 200 student members from eight partner institutions of higher education in Québec: Université...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
CORCENTRIC
IS A LEADING GLOBAL PROVIDER OF PAYMENTS, PROCUREMENT, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, AND ACCOUNTS REC
Corcentric Inc., headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., is a global provider of best-in-class procurement, payments, and finance solutions coupled with expert guidance to enterprise and mid-market companies. The company reduces stress and increase savings for procurement and finance business leaders by forming a strategic partnership to diagnose pain points and...
INNOVATE® Detroit
Airspace Link
Pioneering Safe Drone Integration for a Connected Future
Throughout history, the advancement of human civilization has been intrinsically linked to the development of transportation infrastructure. Each era has brought forth revolutionary changes that reshaped our world, our economies, and our way of life. From the expansion of railroads in the 19th century to the rise of automobiles and...
INNOVATE® Detroit
TECHTOWN DETROIT
Driving equitable economic development through entrepreneurship
“TechTown is foundational to the entrepreneurship community in and around Detroit and integral to Wayne State’s vision for innovation in the region,” said WSU President Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy. “In addition to elevating entrepreneurs in our community, TechTown’s community-based programs and services create enriching, impactful opportunities beyond the classroom for...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
MINIONE
INTRODUCED IN 2014, MINIONE® SYSTEMS IS A BRAND OF EDUCATIONAL LIFE SCIENCE PRODUCTS DEVELOPED BY THE COMPANY EMBI TEC®, WHICH HAS FOR YEARS MANUFACTURED BIOTECH EQUIPMENT AND REAGENTS USED BY TOP RESEARCH FACILITIES ALL OVER THE WORLD
When its founders, Richard Chan and Winston Walker, learned that educators were purchasing their research-grade equipment to help students get hands-on experience with electrophoresis in their classrooms, they sought to develop a teacher and student-friendly electrophoresis system that was safe, compact, fast, and affordable, making it possible to complete inquiry...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
At Bethesda Farm, The Chicken Comes First, Then The Egg
Bethesda Farm began as a dream to provide the best-tasting, healthiest local eggs available and to use the profits to benefit the community. In 2016, brothers Sean and Jack Hellein received the first organic hens on pastures near Jacksonville. From the beginning, the welfare of the hens at Bethesda...
INNOVATE® Nashville
SwitchPoint Ventures
We build companies around pioneering technologies.
Our journey began a decade ago, here in Nashville – a city known for creativity and reinvention. That same spirit shaped how we approach innovation: with collaboration, grit, and a builder’s mindset. At SwitchPoint Ventures, we build companies around pioneering technologies – particularly in AI, data science, and digital innovation...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
Comunidades Innovadoras de Madrid - La Primera Ola de la Cultura del Café en Madrid
Comunidades Innovadoras de Madrid – Madrid se ha recuperado desde principios de la década de 2010 con espíritu empresarial e innovación, desafiando incluso las tradiciones más esenciales, incluida la forma en que se procesa, consume y se ama el café. Hace solo siete años, la escena del café de Madrid...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
Grupo Ferré Rangel
A mission-driven, fourth-generation diversified family office, leading Puerto Rico and the global communities in which it operates to a sustainable and prosperous future
For generations, the family business of Grupo Ferré Rangel has been directly related to the social and economic development of Puerto Rico. Throughout its 100+ years, it has evolved and gained considerable experience in at least seven industries. Today, Grupo Ferré Rangel is a mission-driven, fourth generation diversified family office...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
NUMEDICO
THIS ADELAIDE-BASED MEDTECH START-UP HAS FOUND GLOBAL RECOGNITION
THIS ADELAIDE-BASED MEDTECH START-UP HAS FOUND GLOBAL RECOGNITION WITH MORE EFFICIENT, SAFER AND AFFORDABLE DRUG DELIVERY METHODS. SPACE RESEARCH FOR REAL-WORLD PROBLEMSPushing the boundaries of medical research all the way into orbit, Numedico’s latest business venture is a partnership with satellite infrastructure provider ResearchSat to explore newmethods to administer medication....
INNOVATE™ South Africa
AWCA INVESTMENT HOLDINGS
AFRICAN WOMEN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (AWCA) PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE ENTRY OF YOUNG WOMEN INTO THE HISTORICALLY ALMOST IMPENETRABLE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCY (CA) PROFESSION
Having overcome exactly the struggles with which AWCA exists to assist, inspirational Founder, Sindi Mabaso-Koyana talks us through some of what makes the organization so special and valuable to aspirational women who are mentored and supported throughout their journey of becoming and CA and even beyond, to ensure their successful...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
WOMEN IN INNOVATION
Innovation without limitation
Women in Innovation (WINN) is a not-for-profit initiative that exists solely to support female innovators in South Australia. We champion all women bucking trends, disrupting status quos, attempting the new and making changes to the old, wherever they work. Then, we bring them together. Across every sector, for all types...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
SMARTSKIN TECHNOLOGIES
HARNESSING DATA TO OPTIMIZE GLOBAL PRODUCTION
Fredericton-based SmartSkin Technologies is revolutionizing the pharmaceutical and beverage manufacturing industries through innovative sensor technology and data-driven solutions. Using a combination of advanced patented sensor technology and sophisticated data analytics, SmartSkin identifies and solves issues in production and bottling lines, helping companies optimize production, reduce waste, and increase efficiency. This...
Global Innovation Spotlight
How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Student Assignments
How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Student Assignments Artificial intelligence has already creeped into normal life in academia. It is used to check grammar, locate sources and organize ideas by students. The topic of how this technology should be incorporated in modern learning is being debated by many teachers....
Global Innovation Spotlight
Why Automation Testing Matters for Businesses Today
Businesses today rely heavily on software to deliver products, services, and customer experiences. As digital expectations rise, even small defects can lead to lost revenue, damaged reputation, or customer churn. At the same time, release cycles are becoming shorter, leaving less room for error. Automation testing has become essential for...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Top 5 challenges in managing employee absences and how to overcome them
Keeping organisational productivity high can be difficult, particularly when managing employee absences. Manual methods of time recording (e.g., spreadsheets) are famously unreliable, and this is without considering the wealth of issues that come with employee absences! From unclear policies to imbalanced workloads, overcoming these challenges requires a structured approach to...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
WE ARE CISCO
Cisco Helps Seize The Opportunities Of Tomorrow By Proving That Amazing Things Can Happen When You Connect The Unconnected
An integral part of our DNA is creating long-lasting customer partnerships, working together to identify our customers’ needs and provide solutions that fuel their success. We have preserved this keen focus on solving business challenges since our founding in 1984. Len Bosack and wife Sandy Lerner, both working for Stanford...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
MadeiraMadeira
GET TO KNOW THE CURITIBA UNICORN THAT TRANSFORMED THE FURNITURE AND DECORATION MARKET IN THE COUNTRY
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...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
MERCK
Curiosity Is In Our DNA
At Merck, we are curious, we constantly ask questions and seek out answers. Why? Because we believe breakthroughs begin with curiosity and it’s this curiosity that allows us to introduce ourselves as a vibrant science and technology company able to make a positive difference in millions of people’s lives every...
United Nations Lesotho
UNAIDS
Leads global and national efforts to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Introduction Since the first cases of HIV were reported 40 years ago, globally 88.4 million people have become infected with HIV and 42.3 million have died from AIDS-related illnesses. Since it started operations in 1996, UNAIDS has led and inspired global, regional, national and local leadership, innovation and partnership to...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
Palaceo
We Are A Group Of Companies, Within Several Emerging Areas Of The Creative Industry, Our Activity Is Based On A Multidisciplinary Of Businesses, Such As Entertainment, Tourism, Design, Digital Marketing, Computer Technology, Video And Music. These Businesses Operate With A Common Premise: A Complete And Global Offer Of Services, Achieved Through Close Cooperation Between Companies.
Having been based in the municipality of Oeiras for some years, in 2017, due to spatial limitations resulting from our growth and consequent creation of new jobs, we sought to unite with those in similar areas of entrepreneurship, in order to seek spaces for rent. Because of our strong, coworking...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
ACCLAIM EXPRESS
IS A TECH START-UP THAT IS FOCUSING ON REVOLUTIONIZING AND TRANSFORMING THE TECH INDUSTRY WITH ITS VIRTUAL MARKETPLACE - ACCLAIM
Acclaim will serve as a Virtual Business Environment (VBE) for all small businesses globally. The idea is to take small businesses to the internet and be able to create virtual offices, stalls, and markets which are manageable. This innovation was inspired by the digital transformation of the economy and the...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
MARMOT BENEFITS
REWARD WITH DEBT RELIEF
Hello Debt Relief!With innovation all around, a new idea can pop up anywhere, even in rock solid places like the company savings plan. “I’ve been in financial services my whole career,” says Marmot Benefits Founder, John Kenny, “I learned early on that personal debt can be the single biggest obstacle...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
SMITH GAMBRELL RUSSELL
A FULL-SERVICE LAW FIRM REPRESENTING THE BUSINESS NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS IN THE ENTERTAINMENT ECOSYSTEM
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...
INNOVATION Quebec
HEXAGRAM
RESEARCH-CREATION NETWORK IN ARTS, CULTURES AND TECHNOLOGIES
Hexagram is an interuniversity strategic network of the Fonds de recherche du Québec dedicated to research-creation addressing the relationships between the arts, cultures and technologies. Founded in 2001, the network comprises of 45 member co-investigators and nearly 200 student members from eight partner institutions of higher education in Québec: Université...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
CORCENTRIC
IS A LEADING GLOBAL PROVIDER OF PAYMENTS, PROCUREMENT, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, AND ACCOUNTS REC
Corcentric Inc., headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., is a global provider of best-in-class procurement, payments, and finance solutions coupled with expert guidance to enterprise and mid-market companies. The company reduces stress and increase savings for procurement and finance business leaders by forming a strategic partnership to diagnose pain points and...
INNOVATE® Detroit
Airspace Link
Pioneering Safe Drone Integration for a Connected Future
Throughout history, the advancement of human civilization has been intrinsically linked to the development of transportation infrastructure. Each era has brought forth revolutionary changes that reshaped our world, our economies, and our way of life. From the expansion of railroads in the 19th century to the rise of automobiles and...
INNOVATE® Detroit
TECHTOWN DETROIT
Driving equitable economic development through entrepreneurship
“TechTown is foundational to the entrepreneurship community in and around Detroit and integral to Wayne State’s vision for innovation in the region,” said WSU President Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy. “In addition to elevating entrepreneurs in our community, TechTown’s community-based programs and services create enriching, impactful opportunities beyond the classroom for...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
MINIONE
INTRODUCED IN 2014, MINIONE® SYSTEMS IS A BRAND OF EDUCATIONAL LIFE SCIENCE PRODUCTS DEVELOPED BY THE COMPANY EMBI TEC®, WHICH HAS FOR YEARS MANUFACTURED BIOTECH EQUIPMENT AND REAGENTS USED BY TOP RESEARCH FACILITIES ALL OVER THE WORLD
When its founders, Richard Chan and Winston Walker, learned that educators were purchasing their research-grade equipment to help students get hands-on experience with electrophoresis in their classrooms, they sought to develop a teacher and student-friendly electrophoresis system that was safe, compact, fast, and affordable, making it possible to complete inquiry...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
At Bethesda Farm, The Chicken Comes First, Then The Egg
Bethesda Farm began as a dream to provide the best-tasting, healthiest local eggs available and to use the profits to benefit the community. In 2016, brothers Sean and Jack Hellein received the first organic hens on pastures near Jacksonville. From the beginning, the welfare of the hens at Bethesda...
INNOVATE® Nashville
SwitchPoint Ventures
We build companies around pioneering technologies.
Our journey began a decade ago, here in Nashville – a city known for creativity and reinvention. That same spirit shaped how we approach innovation: with collaboration, grit, and a builder’s mindset. At SwitchPoint Ventures, we build companies around pioneering technologies – particularly in AI, data science, and digital innovation...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
Comunidades Innovadoras de Madrid - La Primera Ola de la Cultura del Café en Madrid
Comunidades Innovadoras de Madrid – Madrid se ha recuperado desde principios de la década de 2010 con espíritu empresarial e innovación, desafiando incluso las tradiciones más esenciales, incluida la forma en que se procesa, consume y se ama el café. Hace solo siete años, la escena del café de Madrid...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
Grupo Ferré Rangel
A mission-driven, fourth-generation diversified family office, leading Puerto Rico and the global communities in which it operates to a sustainable and prosperous future
For generations, the family business of Grupo Ferré Rangel has been directly related to the social and economic development of Puerto Rico. Throughout its 100+ years, it has evolved and gained considerable experience in at least seven industries. Today, Grupo Ferré Rangel is a mission-driven, fourth generation diversified family office...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
NUMEDICO
THIS ADELAIDE-BASED MEDTECH START-UP HAS FOUND GLOBAL RECOGNITION
THIS ADELAIDE-BASED MEDTECH START-UP HAS FOUND GLOBAL RECOGNITION WITH MORE EFFICIENT, SAFER AND AFFORDABLE DRUG DELIVERY METHODS. SPACE RESEARCH FOR REAL-WORLD PROBLEMSPushing the boundaries of medical research all the way into orbit, Numedico’s latest business venture is a partnership with satellite infrastructure provider ResearchSat to explore newmethods to administer medication....
INNOVATE™ South Africa
AWCA INVESTMENT HOLDINGS
AFRICAN WOMEN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (AWCA) PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE ENTRY OF YOUNG WOMEN INTO THE HISTORICALLY ALMOST IMPENETRABLE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCY (CA) PROFESSION
Having overcome exactly the struggles with which AWCA exists to assist, inspirational Founder, Sindi Mabaso-Koyana talks us through some of what makes the organization so special and valuable to aspirational women who are mentored and supported throughout their journey of becoming and CA and even beyond, to ensure their successful...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
WOMEN IN INNOVATION
Innovation without limitation
Women in Innovation (WINN) is a not-for-profit initiative that exists solely to support female innovators in South Australia. We champion all women bucking trends, disrupting status quos, attempting the new and making changes to the old, wherever they work. Then, we bring them together. Across every sector, for all types...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
SMARTSKIN TECHNOLOGIES
HARNESSING DATA TO OPTIMIZE GLOBAL PRODUCTION
Fredericton-based SmartSkin Technologies is revolutionizing the pharmaceutical and beverage manufacturing industries through innovative sensor technology and data-driven solutions. Using a combination of advanced patented sensor technology and sophisticated data analytics, SmartSkin identifies and solves issues in production and bottling lines, helping companies optimize production, reduce waste, and increase efficiency. This...
Global Innovation Spotlight
How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Student Assignments
How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Student Assignments Artificial intelligence has already creeped into normal life in academia. It is used to check grammar, locate sources and organize ideas by students. The topic of how this technology should be incorporated in modern learning is being debated by many teachers....
Global Innovation Spotlight
Why Automation Testing Matters for Businesses Today
Businesses today rely heavily on software to deliver products, services, and customer experiences. As digital expectations rise, even small defects can lead to lost revenue, damaged reputation, or customer churn. At the same time, release cycles are becoming shorter, leaving less room for error. Automation testing has become essential for...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Top 5 challenges in managing employee absences and how to overcome them
Keeping organisational productivity high can be difficult, particularly when managing employee absences. Manual methods of time recording (e.g., spreadsheets) are famously unreliable, and this is without considering the wealth of issues that come with employee absences! From unclear policies to imbalanced workloads, overcoming these challenges requires a structured approach to...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
WE ARE CISCO
Cisco Helps Seize The Opportunities Of Tomorrow By Proving That Amazing Things Can Happen When You Connect The Unconnected
An integral part of our DNA is creating long-lasting customer partnerships, working together to identify our customers’ needs and provide solutions that fuel their success. We have preserved this keen focus on solving business challenges since our founding in 1984. Len Bosack and wife Sandy Lerner, both working for Stanford...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
MadeiraMadeira
GET TO KNOW THE CURITIBA UNICORN THAT TRANSFORMED THE FURNITURE AND DECORATION MARKET IN THE COUNTRY
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...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
MERCK
Curiosity Is In Our DNA
At Merck, we are curious, we constantly ask questions and seek out answers. Why? Because we believe breakthroughs begin with curiosity and it’s this curiosity that allows us to introduce ourselves as a vibrant science and technology company able to make a positive difference in millions of people’s lives every...
United Nations Lesotho
UNAIDS
Leads global and national efforts to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Introduction Since the first cases of HIV were reported 40 years ago, globally 88.4 million people have become infected with HIV and 42.3 million have died from AIDS-related illnesses. Since it started operations in 1996, UNAIDS has led and inspired global, regional, national and local leadership, innovation and partnership to...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
Palaceo
We Are A Group Of Companies, Within Several Emerging Areas Of The Creative Industry, Our Activity Is Based On A Multidisciplinary Of Businesses, Such As Entertainment, Tourism, Design, Digital Marketing, Computer Technology, Video And Music. These Businesses Operate With A Common Premise: A Complete And Global Offer Of Services, Achieved Through Close Cooperation Between Companies.
Having been based in the municipality of Oeiras for some years, in 2017, due to spatial limitations resulting from our growth and consequent creation of new jobs, we sought to unite with those in similar areas of entrepreneurship, in order to seek spaces for rent. Because of our strong, coworking...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
ACCLAIM EXPRESS
IS A TECH START-UP THAT IS FOCUSING ON REVOLUTIONIZING AND TRANSFORMING THE TECH INDUSTRY WITH ITS VIRTUAL MARKETPLACE - ACCLAIM
Acclaim will serve as a Virtual Business Environment (VBE) for all small businesses globally. The idea is to take small businesses to the internet and be able to create virtual offices, stalls, and markets which are manageable. This innovation was inspired by the digital transformation of the economy and the...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
MARMOT BENEFITS
REWARD WITH DEBT RELIEF
Hello Debt Relief!With innovation all around, a new idea can pop up anywhere, even in rock solid places like the company savings plan. “I’ve been in financial services my whole career,” says Marmot Benefits Founder, John Kenny, “I learned early on that personal debt can be the single biggest obstacle...