Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
NEXTGENPRENEUR
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
NEXTGENPRENEUR is revolutionizing the future for young women and girls, transforming them into tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. This powerhouse of empowerment is an edtech and learning platform that arms middle and high-school-aged girls with crucial life and leadership skills missing from traditional education. Leading this bold initiative is Founder...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
MKE Tech
The World of Talent is Changing. Is Your Business Ready?
Since the inception of the MKE Tech Hub Coalition, we’ve been guided by a bold vision of technology as an economic driver in the region. We’ve operated with a civic mindset, while remaining curious to address the region’s most pressing needs in tech. As the region has advanced, we’ve kept...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
UIQ
THE BOLD STEP TOWARDS INNOVATION
University Innovation Quarter (UIQ) is a 76-acres destination that is currently being revitalized to become a world-class innovation district. Imagine UIQ as a driving force for the future of innovation in Calgary. The outcome is unmatched. A dense destination where research and discoveries are made and talent clusters. A place...
INNOVATION Quebec
ÉCONOMIE DU SAVOIR MAURICIE (ESM)
STIMULER L’INNOVATION EN MAURICIE : LE CŒUR DE NOTRE MISSION!
En 2011, les acteurs de développement économique de la Mauricie ont été visionnaires en créant un organisme dédié à l’innovation. Claude Bourassa, Directeur Général « L’innovation n’est plus une option, mais un mode de gestion obligatoire pour la pérennité et la croissance des entreprises! »– Claude Bourassa, directeur général d’ESM et...
INNOVATION Quebec
INSTITUT DU NOUVEAU MONDE (INM)
FOR 20 YEARS, THE INSTITUT DU NOUVEAU MONDE (INM), AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATION, HAS PLACED CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AT THE CORE OF ITS PROJECTS AND THOSE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT IT SUPPORTS. INM is driven by the conviction that this endeavor strengthens democracy and helps organizations make better decisions for the...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
ESFANDIARI
DESIGNING A NEW FUTURE FOR FASHION
Born just outside Stockholm in 2000, Samantha Esfandiari has quickly emerged as a powerful new voice in the Swedish fashion industry. One that merges skilled craftsmanship with a deep commitment to sustainability and circular design. As a designer, entrepreneur, and educator, she is shaping a bold vision of what fashion...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Casino Signup Bonuses vs. Loyalty Programs
Which is Better for Players?
In the online casino space, casino signup bonuses and loyalty programs are among the most attractive offers. These promotional offers have diverse values and purposes that make them different. After reading this guide, you’ll have a more extensive understanding of what casino signup bonuses and loyalty programs entail. Additionally, you’ll...
INNOVATION Quebec
ISEQ
THE PÔLE D’EXCELLENCE DE L’INDUSTRIE DES SYSTÈMES ÉLECTRONIQUES DU QUÉBEC (ISEQ) IS THE QUEBEC ELECTRONICS CLUSTER WHICH HAS BEEN BRINGING TOGETHER COMPANIES AND OTHER KEY PLAYERS IN THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY SINCE 2018
ISEQ-THE PÔLE D’EXCELLENCE DEL’INDUSTRIE DES SYSTÈMES ÉLECTRONIQUES DU QUÉBEC(ISEQ It acts as a vehicle for collaboration to foster innovation, industry recognition, expanded opportunities, commercialization, and business competitiveness. Promote the export of electronics goods, services, and innovations to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the North American restructuring of electronic...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
GOPURSUE
Empowering the Next Generation
GoPursue is a revolutionary organization transforming the landscape of career exploration for K-12 students. This vibrant social impact company has carved a unique niche in the educational technology space, addressing critical gaps in workforce development and career preparedness. Founded by Kathryn Adabonyan, a former math teacher and career and technical...
INNOVATION Quebec
CINDERELLA'S
ELEVATING CLEANING STANDARDS FOR A PRISTINE SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The dynamic husband and wife team of Mark and Tracey Ferdinands, set out to disrupt the cleaning industry with their innovative Territory Management System. Armed with a strong hospitality background and a team of highly trained and caring professionals, the Cinderella’s team consistently delivers exceptional results. Larger organisations are flocking...
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...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
EVOLUTION VN
Making exercise convenient, inclusive, and accessible regardless of experience, skill, and ability.
EvolutionVN is the home of a proprietary piece of exercise equipment, the Evolution Training System. As their flagship product, the Evolution is a compact, versatile, and functional piece of equipment that makes exercise and rehabilitation more practical, effective, and sustainable. It was designed to fit any space and to have...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
CREATOMUS
REPROGRAMMING THE FUTURE OF CITIES
Across Europe, cities face growing pressure: build schools and kindergartens faster, adapt public spaces to changing needs, and cut the environmental cost of construction. Estonian company Creatomus believes it has a solution. By combining modular design with digital precision, Creatomus offers municipalities a way to build smarter, more transparent, and...
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® Miami
Gaming Frog
Win cash & prizes playing your favorite video games
Gaming Frog is an eSport platform that allows gamers to play their favorite games for cash and prizes. , Juan Duque – Founder & CTO Lucas Romero – CEO Juan and I met playing Call of Duty: MW2, in 2009. At the time I was living in Colombia and he...
INNOVATION Quebec
TECHNUM QUEBEC
BROMONT, AN AVANT-GARDE CITY WHERE LIFE IS GOOD
It was under the sign of innovation that Bromont was born in 1964. The quality of life, the preservation of the environment and the sustainable economic development makes the success of this model city. Nearly 60-years later, innovation is still at the heart of its development with Technum Québec –...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
NOVAFAST HOLDINGS
BEYOND PIPE DREAMS
Chev. Charles Figallo OAM OSJ is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian-owned private equity business, Novafast Holdings, and its three subsidiaries: DSA, Novafast, and Basetec Services. Based in Kilkenny, South Australia, Novafast Holdings, through its group of companies, offer project management, engineering, design, construction and maintenance services for the...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
NEXT AGENTS
DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION IN STOCKHOLM
Stockholm is globally recognized as a hub for innovation, particularly in sustainability, and Next Agents plays a pivotal role in advancing this ecosystem. Sustainability-driven innovation lies at the heart of Next Agents’ mission to empower businesses to create solutions that benefit people, the planet, and profitability. Central to this approach...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Global Health Connector
Nashville Becomes U.S. Hub for Global Health Innovation: Global Health Connector Expands to Accelerate Change
Nashville, Tennessee – a city once known primarily for country music – is now becoming synonymous with health innovation. With the establishment of its U.S. Operations Hub, Global Health Connector has solidified its presence in a city poised to lead a new era of healthcare transformation. As a global nonprofit...
INNOVATION Quebec
INÉDI
CCTT IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Industrial designers contribute to the creation of the products that you interact with. Whether you are a farmer, athlete, therapist, circus performer or manufacturer, it is likely that an industrial designer has been involved in the design of the experiences, services and products that you use on a daily basis....
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
POPPY FLOWERS
POPPY TRANSFORMS THE PROCESS OF BUYING WEDDING FLOWERS INTO A SEAMLESS DIGITAL EXPERIENCE.
Poppy Flowers, the fastest-growing wedding florist in the country, is revolutionizing the wedding and floral industries with its innovative booking and fulfillment platform for wedding flowers. Poppy’s platform offers a more enjoyable, fun, and transparent experience for couples, florists, and farmers, distinguishing itself in a $5 billion industry. Since its...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
CO.CO.HAUS
ALL-IN ON LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS AND REVERSING PUERTO RICO’S “BRAIN DRAIN”
Co.co.haus is a business hub helping entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, micro and small businesses thrive in Puerto Rico. As a coworking space, professional support hub, and entrepreneurial community, they are working together with locals to reverse the “brain drain” from the island, where some of the best and brightest minds leave to...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
PLUG AND PLAY
DRIVING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH A GLOBAL INNOVATION PLATFORM
At Plug and Play we believe that innovation should be open to anyone, anywhere. Plug and Play is building the leading innovation platform in the world focused on bringing Fortune 1000 corporations, innovative technology startups, and institutional investors together to develop and implement the technologies of tomorrow. Our innovation platform...
INNOVATE® Nashville
PAT SUMMITT
LEADERSHIP IN A TIME OF CHANGE
The workplace is evolving at record speed. Artificial intelligence, hybrid schedules, and multiple generations sharing the same office are reshaping how we work, creating challenges even seasoned leaders haven’t faced before. We all know that “the only constant is change.” During Pat Summitt’s 40 years of championship-level coaching, she worked...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
NEXTGENPRENEUR
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
NEXTGENPRENEUR is revolutionizing the future for young women and girls, transforming them into tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. This powerhouse of empowerment is an edtech and learning platform that arms middle and high-school-aged girls with crucial life and leadership skills missing from traditional education. Leading this bold initiative is Founder...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
MKE Tech
The World of Talent is Changing. Is Your Business Ready?
Since the inception of the MKE Tech Hub Coalition, we’ve been guided by a bold vision of technology as an economic driver in the region. We’ve operated with a civic mindset, while remaining curious to address the region’s most pressing needs in tech. As the region has advanced, we’ve kept...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
UIQ
THE BOLD STEP TOWARDS INNOVATION
University Innovation Quarter (UIQ) is a 76-acres destination that is currently being revitalized to become a world-class innovation district. Imagine UIQ as a driving force for the future of innovation in Calgary. The outcome is unmatched. A dense destination where research and discoveries are made and talent clusters. A place...
INNOVATION Quebec
ÉCONOMIE DU SAVOIR MAURICIE (ESM)
STIMULER L’INNOVATION EN MAURICIE : LE CŒUR DE NOTRE MISSION!
En 2011, les acteurs de développement économique de la Mauricie ont été visionnaires en créant un organisme dédié à l’innovation. Claude Bourassa, Directeur Général « L’innovation n’est plus une option, mais un mode de gestion obligatoire pour la pérennité et la croissance des entreprises! »– Claude Bourassa, directeur général d’ESM et...
INNOVATION Quebec
INSTITUT DU NOUVEAU MONDE (INM)
FOR 20 YEARS, THE INSTITUT DU NOUVEAU MONDE (INM), AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATION, HAS PLACED CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AT THE CORE OF ITS PROJECTS AND THOSE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT IT SUPPORTS. INM is driven by the conviction that this endeavor strengthens democracy and helps organizations make better decisions for the...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
ESFANDIARI
DESIGNING A NEW FUTURE FOR FASHION
Born just outside Stockholm in 2000, Samantha Esfandiari has quickly emerged as a powerful new voice in the Swedish fashion industry. One that merges skilled craftsmanship with a deep commitment to sustainability and circular design. As a designer, entrepreneur, and educator, she is shaping a bold vision of what fashion...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Casino Signup Bonuses vs. Loyalty Programs
Which is Better for Players?
In the online casino space, casino signup bonuses and loyalty programs are among the most attractive offers. These promotional offers have diverse values and purposes that make them different. After reading this guide, you’ll have a more extensive understanding of what casino signup bonuses and loyalty programs entail. Additionally, you’ll...
INNOVATION Quebec
ISEQ
THE PÔLE D’EXCELLENCE DE L’INDUSTRIE DES SYSTÈMES ÉLECTRONIQUES DU QUÉBEC (ISEQ) IS THE QUEBEC ELECTRONICS CLUSTER WHICH HAS BEEN BRINGING TOGETHER COMPANIES AND OTHER KEY PLAYERS IN THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY SINCE 2018
ISEQ-THE PÔLE D’EXCELLENCE DEL’INDUSTRIE DES SYSTÈMES ÉLECTRONIQUES DU QUÉBEC(ISEQ It acts as a vehicle for collaboration to foster innovation, industry recognition, expanded opportunities, commercialization, and business competitiveness. Promote the export of electronics goods, services, and innovations to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the North American restructuring of electronic...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
GOPURSUE
Empowering the Next Generation
GoPursue is a revolutionary organization transforming the landscape of career exploration for K-12 students. This vibrant social impact company has carved a unique niche in the educational technology space, addressing critical gaps in workforce development and career preparedness. Founded by Kathryn Adabonyan, a former math teacher and career and technical...
INNOVATION Quebec
CINDERELLA'S
ELEVATING CLEANING STANDARDS FOR A PRISTINE SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The dynamic husband and wife team of Mark and Tracey Ferdinands, set out to disrupt the cleaning industry with their innovative Territory Management System. Armed with a strong hospitality background and a team of highly trained and caring professionals, the Cinderella’s team consistently delivers exceptional results. Larger organisations are flocking...
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...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
EVOLUTION VN
Making exercise convenient, inclusive, and accessible regardless of experience, skill, and ability.
EvolutionVN is the home of a proprietary piece of exercise equipment, the Evolution Training System. As their flagship product, the Evolution is a compact, versatile, and functional piece of equipment that makes exercise and rehabilitation more practical, effective, and sustainable. It was designed to fit any space and to have...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
CREATOMUS
REPROGRAMMING THE FUTURE OF CITIES
Across Europe, cities face growing pressure: build schools and kindergartens faster, adapt public spaces to changing needs, and cut the environmental cost of construction. Estonian company Creatomus believes it has a solution. By combining modular design with digital precision, Creatomus offers municipalities a way to build smarter, more transparent, and...
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® Miami
Gaming Frog
Win cash & prizes playing your favorite video games
Gaming Frog is an eSport platform that allows gamers to play their favorite games for cash and prizes. , Juan Duque – Founder & CTO Lucas Romero – CEO Juan and I met playing Call of Duty: MW2, in 2009. At the time I was living in Colombia and he...
INNOVATION Quebec
TECHNUM QUEBEC
BROMONT, AN AVANT-GARDE CITY WHERE LIFE IS GOOD
It was under the sign of innovation that Bromont was born in 1964. The quality of life, the preservation of the environment and the sustainable economic development makes the success of this model city. Nearly 60-years later, innovation is still at the heart of its development with Technum Québec –...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
NOVAFAST HOLDINGS
BEYOND PIPE DREAMS
Chev. Charles Figallo OAM OSJ is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian-owned private equity business, Novafast Holdings, and its three subsidiaries: DSA, Novafast, and Basetec Services. Based in Kilkenny, South Australia, Novafast Holdings, through its group of companies, offer project management, engineering, design, construction and maintenance services for the...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
NEXT AGENTS
DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION IN STOCKHOLM
Stockholm is globally recognized as a hub for innovation, particularly in sustainability, and Next Agents plays a pivotal role in advancing this ecosystem. Sustainability-driven innovation lies at the heart of Next Agents’ mission to empower businesses to create solutions that benefit people, the planet, and profitability. Central to this approach...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Global Health Connector
Nashville Becomes U.S. Hub for Global Health Innovation: Global Health Connector Expands to Accelerate Change
Nashville, Tennessee – a city once known primarily for country music – is now becoming synonymous with health innovation. With the establishment of its U.S. Operations Hub, Global Health Connector has solidified its presence in a city poised to lead a new era of healthcare transformation. As a global nonprofit...
INNOVATION Quebec
INÉDI
CCTT IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Industrial designers contribute to the creation of the products that you interact with. Whether you are a farmer, athlete, therapist, circus performer or manufacturer, it is likely that an industrial designer has been involved in the design of the experiences, services and products that you use on a daily basis....
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
POPPY FLOWERS
POPPY TRANSFORMS THE PROCESS OF BUYING WEDDING FLOWERS INTO A SEAMLESS DIGITAL EXPERIENCE.
Poppy Flowers, the fastest-growing wedding florist in the country, is revolutionizing the wedding and floral industries with its innovative booking and fulfillment platform for wedding flowers. Poppy’s platform offers a more enjoyable, fun, and transparent experience for couples, florists, and farmers, distinguishing itself in a $5 billion industry. Since its...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
CO.CO.HAUS
ALL-IN ON LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS AND REVERSING PUERTO RICO’S “BRAIN DRAIN”
Co.co.haus is a business hub helping entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, micro and small businesses thrive in Puerto Rico. As a coworking space, professional support hub, and entrepreneurial community, they are working together with locals to reverse the “brain drain” from the island, where some of the best and brightest minds leave to...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
PLUG AND PLAY
DRIVING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH A GLOBAL INNOVATION PLATFORM
At Plug and Play we believe that innovation should be open to anyone, anywhere. Plug and Play is building the leading innovation platform in the world focused on bringing Fortune 1000 corporations, innovative technology startups, and institutional investors together to develop and implement the technologies of tomorrow. Our innovation platform...
INNOVATE® Nashville
PAT SUMMITT
LEADERSHIP IN A TIME OF CHANGE
The workplace is evolving at record speed. Artificial intelligence, hybrid schedules, and multiple generations sharing the same office are reshaping how we work, creating challenges even seasoned leaders haven’t faced before. We all know that “the only constant is change.” During Pat Summitt’s 40 years of championship-level coaching, she worked...