Stories of Innovation
INNOVATION Manitoba
QDOC
REVOLUTIONIZING MANITOBA HEALTHCARE, ONE VIRTUAL VISIT AT A TIME
For many Manitobans, accessing a doctor isn’t always straightforward or easy. Long wait times, travel, and limited availability in rural and northern communities can make care feel out of reach. QDoc was built to change that, driven by a strong mission to ensure equal access to quality medical care for...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
CAVA
CAVA’s Recipe for Success
From Mediterranean roots to nationwide expansion, CAVA brings heart, health, and humanity to food. CAVA isn’t just another restaurant chain. It’s on a mission not just to serve food but to serve a movement. It is a beacon of innovation, health, and Mediterranean flavors, transforming the way America eats. The...
INNOVATE® Georgia
COVE.TOOL
A NEW ERA OF ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING
cove.tool is an AI-powered sustainability and architecture consulting company that leverages proprietary software and advanced AI to uncover data-driven insights that transform building design and construction. Its streamlined, responsive analysis solutions enable architects, design teams, and building product manufacturers to leverage data for informed decision-making, optimized design outcomes, and improved...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
STARTUP ATLANTIC
IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A START-UP. WE ARE A SUPPORTIVE NETWORK THAT HELPS EVERY FOUNDER GET WHAT THEY NEED IN ATLANTIC CANADA, AND A BRAND THAT GIVES OUR ECOSYSTEM THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES.
Launched in 2022, Startup Atlantic has quickly become a key supporter to Atlantic Canada’s innovation ecosystem. Composed of a network of founder-focused accelerators, incubators, investors, government, and ecosystem builders, Startup Atlantic is dedicated to supporting the growth and success of entrepreneurs across Canada’s four Atlantic provinces: Newfoundland and Labrador, New...
INNOVATE® Georgia
DC BLOX
PIONEERING THE SOUTHEAST DIGITAL FRONTIER
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Southeastern United States, DC BLOX has positioned itself as a linchpin in the accelerating digital transformation that is sweeping across industries. The urgency of this transformation is underscored by several key factors, each playing a crucial role in shaping the digital future of...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
BLUE KNIGHT™
ANTICIPATE. ACTIVATE. AMPLIFY. The Guardians of Health: Mission to Secure the Future
The Guardians of Health: Mission to Secure the Future On a quiet morning in August 2020, as the world grappled with the relentless surge of a pandemic, a new force solidified its presence in Washington, DC, with a singular focus: to protect global health by anticipating the next crisis before...
INNOVATION Quebec
ICI
CCTT IN GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS AND PRINTABILITY
A printed product is much more than colour on paper! It delivers a message, draws attention, surprises and protects; it evolves with our needs, growing smarter every day. INNOVATION in industrial researchLooking to add smart features to your products? Want to develop functional inks, use nanomaterials or improve the circularity...
INNOVATION Quebec
CCEG
CCTT IN GERONTOLOGY
The CCEG, Canada’s one and only college centre on aging: a leader, a partner and an ambassador. The Centre collégial d’expertise en gérontologie (CCEG) examines the multiple aspects of population aging and is committed to advancing the understanding of seniors’ challenges, demystifying them and bringing them to the public. Our...
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...
INNOVATION Manitoba
NEUROPTEK
BRINGING THE EYE AND BRAIN EXAMINATION INTO THE DIGITAL AGE
MANITOBA INNOVATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY, DIGITAL HEALTH AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE How a Manitoba garden conversation, two smartphones, a few mirrors and a clinical problem sparked the creation of EyeMirage®. Some innovations begin in sophisticated laboratories. EyeMirage® began in a garden. Neuroptek Corporation Inc. is a Manitoba-based medical technology...
INNOVATION Quebec
Polymers Alliance Québec
ONE INDUSTRY, THREE SECTORS
Plastics MaterialsPlastic materials are polymers that can be shaped (molded), by various processes, using mechanical stress combined with the effect of heat which allows them to soften temporarily. Composite MaterialsComposite materials are polymers that are formed by the polymerization of resins usually mixed with reinforcing fillers such as fiberglass. Molds...
From Chatbots to Autonomy
How Conversational AI is Building a New Operating System for Global Business
Conversational AI evolution in recent years changed the very logic of synergy between businesses and digital systems. Previously, chatbots were viewed as an auxiliary tool for responding to basic inquiries. Today, however, they are steadily evolving into a next-generation interface — the one through which companies organize their processes with...
INNOVATE™ Ottawa
TryCycle Data Systems
Simplicity Is Our Cutting Edge
Big problems don’t always require big solutions. Sometimes the best ideas are those that are the most subtle and nuanced. That’s exactly the approach that TryCycle Data Systems took when CEO John MacBeth of Ottawa, decided to tackle the huge problems associated with Mental Health and Substance Use disorders. Deconstructing...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
WUNDERMAN THOMPSON
BUILDING GROWTH FOR AMBITIOUS BRANDS
Something has changed in the last two years in Puerto Rico, and we are not talking about the pandemic. J. Walter Thompson, a pioneer agency in strategy and creativity, merged with Wunderman, a leading agency in data and technology. In 2019, Wunderman Thompson Puerto Rico was born, an agency that...
INNOVATE® Nashville
NASHVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Since 1847, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce has increased economic prosperity by facilitating community leadership
Since 1847, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce has been working for Middle Tennessee businesses. The Chamber is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating economic prosperity by facilitating community leadership. The Nashville Area Chamber is Middle Tennessee’s largest business federation, representing more than 1,700 member businesses in 10 counties (Davidson,...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Jane Shirek Photography
Capturing the intimate souls of her subjects, rather than merely a look
Jane Shirek stands out in the photography industry not only for her widely praised talent but also for her years of experience working with all types of people and clients in many cities and countries. As a photographer, she brings out the very best of everyone she photographs. Jane has...
INNOVATE® Maryland
CloudOffix
Building the Foundation For Intelligent Business
What began as a search for better software often ended with businesses managing disconnected systems that struggled to work together. Over time, many organizations discover that every new solution also creates another barrier between teams. CloudOffix was created to challenge that cycle, bringing business functions together within a single environment...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
Optical Academy
Has been pioneering the change in the delivery of eye care
Optical Academy- Has been pioneering the change in the delivery of eye care by making eye care the most convenient, affordable, and accessible it has ever been. The company came to life 14 years ago after CEO, Abby Ayoub, crossed paths with a 15-year-old girl who was desperate for an...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
McNair Aerospace
USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing
The McNAIR Aerospace Center, in partnership with the USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, engages university students in innovative, industry-led research in fields such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, automation, 3D printing, and materials manufacturing. This world-class, hands-on education, along with our commitment to cutting-edge innovation, actively creates leaders...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
PINATI
THE WORLD HAS CHANGED, SO HAVE THE SNACKS
Not wanting to conform with the snack industry, Waldemiro Pereira founded Pinati Snacks in 2013. But the beginning was not easy. With little financial resources, he would buy healthy homemade cereal bars from a local couple in the metropolitan area in Curitiba and, with personalized packaging, sell them on to...
INNOVATE® South Florida
PREMIERVIRTUAL
LAUNCHED IN LATE 2019 WHERE OUR MOTTO AT THE TIME WAS ‘FUTURE FOCUSED’
From the very beginning we knew that our virtual hiring event platform was ahead of its time, and that employers would have to be ‘Future Focused’ in order to embrace it. Founder and President of Premier Virtual, Steve Edwards saw the shift to digital firsthand as he hosted in-person job...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
CareApp
THIS INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED, AWARD-WINNING PLATFORM CONNECTS AGED CARE RESIDENTS
When the time came for her granddad to move to a nursing home, Allison Nikula was worried. She was an occupational therapist in charge of 440 care workers in Adelaide, but the thought of putting her own kin in an institution more than 800 kilometres away in Geelong made her...
INNOVATION Quebec
PROMPT
YOUR INNOVATION BOOSTER FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES
For 20 years, Prompt, an industrial research sectoral group (Regroupement sectoriel de recherche industrielle – RSRI) mandated by the Québec Government, has been reinforcing collaboration and funding high-impact R&D projects. We are pioneers of collaborative innovation model, where front-line entrepreneurial players work with stakeholders in science and academia to invent...
INNOVATION Manitoba
QDOC
REVOLUTIONIZING MANITOBA HEALTHCARE, ONE VIRTUAL VISIT AT A TIME
For many Manitobans, accessing a doctor isn’t always straightforward or easy. Long wait times, travel, and limited availability in rural and northern communities can make care feel out of reach. QDoc was built to change that, driven by a strong mission to ensure equal access to quality medical care for...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
CAVA
CAVA’s Recipe for Success
From Mediterranean roots to nationwide expansion, CAVA brings heart, health, and humanity to food. CAVA isn’t just another restaurant chain. It’s on a mission not just to serve food but to serve a movement. It is a beacon of innovation, health, and Mediterranean flavors, transforming the way America eats. The...
INNOVATE® Georgia
COVE.TOOL
A NEW ERA OF ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING
cove.tool is an AI-powered sustainability and architecture consulting company that leverages proprietary software and advanced AI to uncover data-driven insights that transform building design and construction. Its streamlined, responsive analysis solutions enable architects, design teams, and building product manufacturers to leverage data for informed decision-making, optimized design outcomes, and improved...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
STARTUP ATLANTIC
IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A START-UP. WE ARE A SUPPORTIVE NETWORK THAT HELPS EVERY FOUNDER GET WHAT THEY NEED IN ATLANTIC CANADA, AND A BRAND THAT GIVES OUR ECOSYSTEM THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES.
Launched in 2022, Startup Atlantic has quickly become a key supporter to Atlantic Canada’s innovation ecosystem. Composed of a network of founder-focused accelerators, incubators, investors, government, and ecosystem builders, Startup Atlantic is dedicated to supporting the growth and success of entrepreneurs across Canada’s four Atlantic provinces: Newfoundland and Labrador, New...
INNOVATE® Georgia
DC BLOX
PIONEERING THE SOUTHEAST DIGITAL FRONTIER
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Southeastern United States, DC BLOX has positioned itself as a linchpin in the accelerating digital transformation that is sweeping across industries. The urgency of this transformation is underscored by several key factors, each playing a crucial role in shaping the digital future of...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
BLUE KNIGHT™
ANTICIPATE. ACTIVATE. AMPLIFY. The Guardians of Health: Mission to Secure the Future
The Guardians of Health: Mission to Secure the Future On a quiet morning in August 2020, as the world grappled with the relentless surge of a pandemic, a new force solidified its presence in Washington, DC, with a singular focus: to protect global health by anticipating the next crisis before...
INNOVATION Quebec
ICI
CCTT IN GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS AND PRINTABILITY
A printed product is much more than colour on paper! It delivers a message, draws attention, surprises and protects; it evolves with our needs, growing smarter every day. INNOVATION in industrial researchLooking to add smart features to your products? Want to develop functional inks, use nanomaterials or improve the circularity...
INNOVATION Quebec
CCEG
CCTT IN GERONTOLOGY
The CCEG, Canada’s one and only college centre on aging: a leader, a partner and an ambassador. The Centre collégial d’expertise en gérontologie (CCEG) examines the multiple aspects of population aging and is committed to advancing the understanding of seniors’ challenges, demystifying them and bringing them to the public. Our...
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...
INNOVATION Manitoba
NEUROPTEK
BRINGING THE EYE AND BRAIN EXAMINATION INTO THE DIGITAL AGE
MANITOBA INNOVATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY, DIGITAL HEALTH AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE How a Manitoba garden conversation, two smartphones, a few mirrors and a clinical problem sparked the creation of EyeMirage®. Some innovations begin in sophisticated laboratories. EyeMirage® began in a garden. Neuroptek Corporation Inc. is a Manitoba-based medical technology...
INNOVATION Quebec
Polymers Alliance Québec
ONE INDUSTRY, THREE SECTORS
Plastics MaterialsPlastic materials are polymers that can be shaped (molded), by various processes, using mechanical stress combined with the effect of heat which allows them to soften temporarily. Composite MaterialsComposite materials are polymers that are formed by the polymerization of resins usually mixed with reinforcing fillers such as fiberglass. Molds...
From Chatbots to Autonomy
How Conversational AI is Building a New Operating System for Global Business
Conversational AI evolution in recent years changed the very logic of synergy between businesses and digital systems. Previously, chatbots were viewed as an auxiliary tool for responding to basic inquiries. Today, however, they are steadily evolving into a next-generation interface — the one through which companies organize their processes with...
INNOVATE™ Ottawa
TryCycle Data Systems
Simplicity Is Our Cutting Edge
Big problems don’t always require big solutions. Sometimes the best ideas are those that are the most subtle and nuanced. That’s exactly the approach that TryCycle Data Systems took when CEO John MacBeth of Ottawa, decided to tackle the huge problems associated with Mental Health and Substance Use disorders. Deconstructing...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
WUNDERMAN THOMPSON
BUILDING GROWTH FOR AMBITIOUS BRANDS
Something has changed in the last two years in Puerto Rico, and we are not talking about the pandemic. J. Walter Thompson, a pioneer agency in strategy and creativity, merged with Wunderman, a leading agency in data and technology. In 2019, Wunderman Thompson Puerto Rico was born, an agency that...
INNOVATE® Nashville
NASHVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Since 1847, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce has increased economic prosperity by facilitating community leadership
Since 1847, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce has been working for Middle Tennessee businesses. The Chamber is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating economic prosperity by facilitating community leadership. The Nashville Area Chamber is Middle Tennessee’s largest business federation, representing more than 1,700 member businesses in 10 counties (Davidson,...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Jane Shirek Photography
Capturing the intimate souls of her subjects, rather than merely a look
Jane Shirek stands out in the photography industry not only for her widely praised talent but also for her years of experience working with all types of people and clients in many cities and countries. As a photographer, she brings out the very best of everyone she photographs. Jane has...
INNOVATE® Maryland
CloudOffix
Building the Foundation For Intelligent Business
What began as a search for better software often ended with businesses managing disconnected systems that struggled to work together. Over time, many organizations discover that every new solution also creates another barrier between teams. CloudOffix was created to challenge that cycle, bringing business functions together within a single environment...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
Optical Academy
Has been pioneering the change in the delivery of eye care
Optical Academy- Has been pioneering the change in the delivery of eye care by making eye care the most convenient, affordable, and accessible it has ever been. The company came to life 14 years ago after CEO, Abby Ayoub, crossed paths with a 15-year-old girl who was desperate for an...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
McNair Aerospace
USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing
The McNAIR Aerospace Center, in partnership with the USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, engages university students in innovative, industry-led research in fields such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, automation, 3D printing, and materials manufacturing. This world-class, hands-on education, along with our commitment to cutting-edge innovation, actively creates leaders...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
PINATI
THE WORLD HAS CHANGED, SO HAVE THE SNACKS
Not wanting to conform with the snack industry, Waldemiro Pereira founded Pinati Snacks in 2013. But the beginning was not easy. With little financial resources, he would buy healthy homemade cereal bars from a local couple in the metropolitan area in Curitiba and, with personalized packaging, sell them on to...
INNOVATE® South Florida
PREMIERVIRTUAL
LAUNCHED IN LATE 2019 WHERE OUR MOTTO AT THE TIME WAS ‘FUTURE FOCUSED’
From the very beginning we knew that our virtual hiring event platform was ahead of its time, and that employers would have to be ‘Future Focused’ in order to embrace it. Founder and President of Premier Virtual, Steve Edwards saw the shift to digital firsthand as he hosted in-person job...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
CareApp
THIS INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED, AWARD-WINNING PLATFORM CONNECTS AGED CARE RESIDENTS
When the time came for her granddad to move to a nursing home, Allison Nikula was worried. She was an occupational therapist in charge of 440 care workers in Adelaide, but the thought of putting her own kin in an institution more than 800 kilometres away in Geelong made her...
INNOVATION Quebec
PROMPT
YOUR INNOVATION BOOSTER FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES
For 20 years, Prompt, an industrial research sectoral group (Regroupement sectoriel de recherche industrielle – RSRI) mandated by the Québec Government, has been reinforcing collaboration and funding high-impact R&D projects. We are pioneers of collaborative innovation model, where front-line entrepreneurial players work with stakeholders in science and academia to invent...