Stories of Innovation

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...

Depuis 1984, le Centre de production automatisée (CPA) du Cégep de Jonquière collabore étroitement avec environ 200 organisations annuellement tant à l’échelle locale qu’internationale. Le CPA a élargi sa mission en obtenant du CRSNG son Centre en technologies des énergies renouvelables et du rendement énergétique (Centre TERRE). Les projets sont...

Gatik, the market leader in autonomous middle mile logistics, focuses on B2B short-haul delivery, moving goods safely and efficiently using its fleet of medium duty trucks. Gatik’s autonomous vehicles (AVs) are commercially deployed in multiple markets including Ontario, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana. Founded in 2017 by veterans of the autonomous...

Coalition of Parents in Esports is a 501c3 nonprofit founded by parents of pro esports players and content creators who recognized a need of engaging parents in the growing esports industry so more kids are able to pursue their passions with the support they need....

Launched in April 2002, the ACCORD Initiative (concerted action for regional development cooperation) seeks to create an environment conducive to the development of businesses. It fosters collaboration between businesses and organizations in a specific field and territory. For more than 20 years, this regional development strategy has been a significant...

The world is woke… going back to our roots. The new buzzword is #gogreen in terms of health and wellness.   And we’ve been fortunate and blessed with the opportunity of being a part of this new era, introducing and promoting Le Afrika sustainably sourced 100% natural products with their...

La Société des arts technologiques [SAT] est un laboratoire de recherche et de création ouvert sur le monde qui multiplie les possibles technologiques, l’hybridation des réalités et des disciplines artistiques. Depuis plus de 25 ans, c’est un lieu de découverte, d’apprentissage collectif et d’expérimentation immersive où des générations d’artistes se...

When Renee Matsalla and Christa Hill first met, they were on the team that would scale a Calgary-based tech startup to global heights. The two women formed an immediate connection through their passion for Product Management and problem-solving, yet in those early days on the team of Benevity — a...

GÉNOME QUÉBEC a été fondé en 2000, dans la foulée du premier séquençage entier du génome humain. Membre du réseau pancanadien chapeauté par Génome Canada, notre mission consiste à soutenir le développement stratégique et scientifique de la génomique au Québec. En collaboration avec ses partenaires, Génome Québec a investi plus...

Flamehawk Studios is a “games for good” startup that focuses on three main themes: e-learning, diversity and inclusion, and charity. Flamehawk’s first effort is The Mechanical World of Dr. Gearbox. Teachers may consider it a remote learning tool but students consider it a fun game that is clearly inspired by...

As businesses grow increasingly complex, SailPoint’s innovative culture ensures it is always considering “what’s next” in security. Driven by a passion for solving our customers’ most pressing security and identity challenges, SailPoint’s employees, known internally as “the crew,” constantly work to expand their understanding of the relevant components of governing...

We are the industry’s only shop management software specifically dedicated to, and built for an aerospace contract manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. We are fanatical about managing every detail of machine shops in a paperless and web-based environment, including the enterprise resource management (ERP) functions necessary to run offices, the...

“Screen time.”Two simple words — and a thousand questions for parents. Is my child spending too much time with a tablet?What are they watching?Is it just entertainment — or something more?And most of all: Is this helping them grow, or slowly replacing real connection? It’s a real and valid concern.Research continues...

One of the most inspiring stories in Greek mythology tells how Prometheus, ‘the visionary’, out of love for mankind, stole the fire from the Olympian gods and gave it to mankind. From that day on, the rise of human genius and technological progress was unstoppable. The human ability to bring...

Fresh City is an award-winning urban farm and omnichannel retailer. With the recent addition of Mama Earth to our family of brands that includes Mabel’s Bakery and The Healthy Butcher, Fresh City is now the largest organic online retailer in Ontario. After a decade, the impact and belief in our...

NEW FACILITY ACCELERATES COMMERCIALIZATION BY EMPOWERING UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO RESEARCHERS AND STARTUPS THROUGH COLLABORATION AND RESOURCES The University of Waterloo is transforming research into tangible impact through the Innovation Arena, a new space situated within the Health Sciences Campus in downtown Kitchener designed to accelerate the commercialization of research. Waterloo’s...

The University of North Georgia (UNG) is uniquely positioned to help shape the future of higher education thanks to its willingness to think outside the box in crafting experiences that will prepare students to serve as leaders in an ever-changing world. UNG does this in three specific ways: Seeing its...

Étant une organisation à but non lucratif, Corem œuvre à l’amélioration de la compétitivité de l’industrie minière et la réduction de l’impact environnemental par l’industrialisation de solutions innovantes. Pour ce faire, Corem travaille en étroite collaboration avec ses membres et clients des compagnies minières canadiennes et internationales, et ses partenaires...

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...

Gresham Smith, a leading architecture, engineering, design and consulting firm that has called Nashville home for more than 50 years, is an industry leader in innovation. At Gresham Smith, innovation is not just about adopting emerging technologies—it’s about transforming the design and planning process to create healthier, more connected communities....

The Corporation d’innovation et de développement des Îles, LA VAGUE, is an organization that creates a place of excellence to foster synergy between socio-economic stakeholders from the Magdalen Islands and elsewhere. Its vision is oriented towards a sustainable and wealth-creating Island economy. It offers specialized support to accelerate innovative projects...

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...

Back for its 20th year, GoSec is an annual conference where the best and brightest experts in IT security from across various sectors facilitate the exchange of ideas, open discussion, disseminate insights and develop lasting relationships that strengthen the cybersecurity community. Set in the world class city of Montréal in...

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...