Stories of Innovation
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™ South Africa
NAYLOR AND CROY PHYSIOTHERAPY
SMARTS FOR SPORT
Young girls can dare to dream big and aspire to greatness. Rene Naylor has 130 caps as part of the Springbok Rugby’s medical and management team. While Naylor is a physiotherapist, she is also a motivational speaker taking her story to girls and boys from all walks of life in...
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® South Carolina
Daniel Morgan Technology Center
Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
When the first bell rings at Daniel Morgan Technology Center (DMTC), students step into a unique learning environment that mirrors the workplaces of the future. Some don welding helmets, while others dive into graphic design software. Meanwhile, a group in securities and investments eagerly awaits the Stock Market bell to...
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® Miami
Greenberg Traurig
Entrepreneur Focused Legal Counsel at the Center of Miami’s Innovation Ecosystem
At Greenberg Traurig, innovation is more than just talk. It’s in our DNA. Our global law firm utilizes a systemic, holistic approach to innovation, helping clients cut through the noise and pursue their most business-critical goals and growth objectives. Greenberg Traurig’s Emerging Technology Practice is a multidisciplinary legal team representing...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
Picketa Systems
REAL-TIME PLANT TISSUE ANALYSIS - MAKE TIMELY INFORMED DECISIONS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR NUTRIENT USE
REAL-TIME PLANT TISSUE ANALYSIS MAKE TIMELY INFORMED DECISIONS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR NUTRIENT USE “Picketa Systems, an agricultural technology company founded in 2020 to unlock agronomic potential, announces its expansion into 13 states across the USA with its groundbreaking LENS system. This innovative real-time crop management technology is poised to transform...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Forceget Supply Chain Logistics
Powering Innovation in Global Logistics
“At Forceget, we aim to transform supply chain management from a reactive process into a proactive, data-driven solution.” Forceget Supply Chain Logistics began its journey with a clear mission: to empower businesses by delivering more than just freight movement. Founded by Burak and Nihan Yolga, the company emerged with...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
VERSUS - The Rise of a Lifestyle Powerhouse
The Rise of a Lifestyle Powerhouse
VERSUS is a multi-dimensional lifestyle brand rewriting the rules of hospitality, marketing, and venture capital in Washington, D.C. Under the visionary leadership of CEO Vinoda Basnayake, VERSUS has become synonymous with innovation and disruption. This dynamic brand is not just about creating spaces but crafting experiences that resonate deeply with...
INNOVATE™ Kenya
EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS
THE IMPACT OF STARTUP GRIND GLOBAL AND ITS LOCAL REACH
Startup Grind Global stands as the world’s largest startup community, uniting founders, innovators, and creators on a global scale. With a mission to provide startups everywhere with the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies, Startup Grind Global has become a beacon of support and...
INNOVATION Quebec
CCTT
IN ORGANIC AND LOCAL FARMING ADVANCING ORGANIC FARMING IN QUEBEC THROUGH AGRONOMY
In Victoriaville, a team of agronomists, biologists and technicians is striving to develop clean and modern agricultural production methods. Affiliated with the Cégep de Victoriaville and with an influence in several regions in Quebec, the Centre d’expertise et de transfert en agriculture biologique et de proximité (CETAB+) has been working...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
PRITS
A Path to Puerto Rico’s Digital Government
The Puerto Rico Innovation & Technology Service, created by Act 75- 2019, is the government office in charge of overseeing and implementing technology across the Executive Branch. The office’s mission is to create a new and innovative government framework, consistent with the demands of the 21st century, and capable of...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
BLK WOMEN IN EXCELLENCE SOCIETY
In a World Where Entrepreneurship Can Be a Daunting Journey, the Canadian BLK Women in Excellence Society has Emerged as a Beacon of Support, empowerment, and Innovation.
Founded in 2020, BWIE is a pioneering organization dedicated to providing Black women with the tools, resources, and community necessary to thrive in the business world. Through a combination of mentorship, education, and funding opportunities, BWIE has cultivated an ecosystem that uplifts Black women and fosters economic development in Canada....
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
PONTOMAIS
MESHED STORIES OF INNOVATION AND SOCIAL IMPACT
Founded in 2016 in the city of Curitiba, State of Paraná, Southern Brazil, Pontomais was created to solve the challenges of Human Resource units by means of digitalization and automation of processes. Until then, many of the routines were performed manually, and, with the arrival of Pontomais, HR professionals were...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
From Ideas to Impact: MUSC’s Culture of Innovation.
Founded in 1824 in Charleston, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) serves as the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, dedicated to preserving and optimizing human life in South Carolina through education, research, and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates more than 3,200 students across six colleges—Dental Medicine, Graduate...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
SORBOTICS
Market Leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software Technology Startup
SORBOTICS is a market leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) software technology startup. They have developed the industry’s 1st AI operating system IIoT software platform that solves industrial enterprises biggest pain points. SORBA is the world’s most Advanced, Enterprise, Industrial IoT platform that enables engineers, data scientists, operators, and maintenance teams to...
INNOVATION Quebec
ITMI
CCTT EN MAINTENANCE INDUSTRIELLE
Nous n’avons jamais autant parlé de transformation numérique, de maintenance prédictive, d’optimisation des opérations et d’innovation tant industrielle qu’économique dans notre écosystème de l’industrie et des PME. Et ce n’est que le début! À l’Institut technologique de maintenance industrielle (ITMI), on se réjouit de cette tendance puisqu’elle cadre avec la...
INNOVATION Quebec
CTGN
LE CTGN, VOTRE PARTENAIRE POUR UNE UTILISATION PLUS RESPONSABLE DE L’ÉNERGIE
Fondé en 1992, le CTGN est un centre de recherche et développement, à but non lucratif, spécialisé dans les technologies énergétiques. Bien que l’utilisation du gaz naturel soit à l’origine de sa raison d’être, le CTGN travaille activement, depuis 2007, à l’intégration des énergies nouvelles, notamment le gaz naturel renouvelable, l’hydrogène,...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
Imagi
Reimagining Technology Education for an Inclusive Future
In a world increasingly shaped by technology, imagi stands at the forefront of transforming education to ensure that the digital and AI revolution is inclusive, equitable, and future-proof. Founded with the vision of creating an environment where every child, regardless of gender, race or socioeconomic background see themselves as creators...
INNOVATION Quebec
IVADO LABS
EMPOWERING YOUR BUSINESS WITH AI
IVADO Labs supports organizations wishing to innovate using artificial intelligence technologies by providing access to cutting-edge expertise in this field. Its mission is to design and deliver customized solutions to companies that wish to exploit the potential of artificial intelligence to solve their problems, explore new possibilities, and remain competitive....
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
General Assembly
Is A Pioneer In Education And Career Transformation, Specializing In Today’s Most In-Demand Skills
The leading source for training, staffing, and career transitions, General Assembly fosters a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love. What began as a co-working space in Manhattan in 2011 has since evolved into a global education and career development company, with more than 70,000 graduates and 32 campuses...
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™ South Africa
NAYLOR AND CROY PHYSIOTHERAPY
SMARTS FOR SPORT
Young girls can dare to dream big and aspire to greatness. Rene Naylor has 130 caps as part of the Springbok Rugby’s medical and management team. While Naylor is a physiotherapist, she is also a motivational speaker taking her story to girls and boys from all walks of life in...
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® South Carolina
Daniel Morgan Technology Center
Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
When the first bell rings at Daniel Morgan Technology Center (DMTC), students step into a unique learning environment that mirrors the workplaces of the future. Some don welding helmets, while others dive into graphic design software. Meanwhile, a group in securities and investments eagerly awaits the Stock Market bell to...
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® Miami
Greenberg Traurig
Entrepreneur Focused Legal Counsel at the Center of Miami’s Innovation Ecosystem
At Greenberg Traurig, innovation is more than just talk. It’s in our DNA. Our global law firm utilizes a systemic, holistic approach to innovation, helping clients cut through the noise and pursue their most business-critical goals and growth objectives. Greenberg Traurig’s Emerging Technology Practice is a multidisciplinary legal team representing...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
Picketa Systems
REAL-TIME PLANT TISSUE ANALYSIS - MAKE TIMELY INFORMED DECISIONS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR NUTRIENT USE
REAL-TIME PLANT TISSUE ANALYSIS MAKE TIMELY INFORMED DECISIONS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR NUTRIENT USE “Picketa Systems, an agricultural technology company founded in 2020 to unlock agronomic potential, announces its expansion into 13 states across the USA with its groundbreaking LENS system. This innovative real-time crop management technology is poised to transform...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Forceget Supply Chain Logistics
Powering Innovation in Global Logistics
“At Forceget, we aim to transform supply chain management from a reactive process into a proactive, data-driven solution.” Forceget Supply Chain Logistics began its journey with a clear mission: to empower businesses by delivering more than just freight movement. Founded by Burak and Nihan Yolga, the company emerged with...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
VERSUS - The Rise of a Lifestyle Powerhouse
The Rise of a Lifestyle Powerhouse
VERSUS is a multi-dimensional lifestyle brand rewriting the rules of hospitality, marketing, and venture capital in Washington, D.C. Under the visionary leadership of CEO Vinoda Basnayake, VERSUS has become synonymous with innovation and disruption. This dynamic brand is not just about creating spaces but crafting experiences that resonate deeply with...
INNOVATE™ Kenya
EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS
THE IMPACT OF STARTUP GRIND GLOBAL AND ITS LOCAL REACH
Startup Grind Global stands as the world’s largest startup community, uniting founders, innovators, and creators on a global scale. With a mission to provide startups everywhere with the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies, Startup Grind Global has become a beacon of support and...
INNOVATION Quebec
CCTT
IN ORGANIC AND LOCAL FARMING ADVANCING ORGANIC FARMING IN QUEBEC THROUGH AGRONOMY
In Victoriaville, a team of agronomists, biologists and technicians is striving to develop clean and modern agricultural production methods. Affiliated with the Cégep de Victoriaville and with an influence in several regions in Quebec, the Centre d’expertise et de transfert en agriculture biologique et de proximité (CETAB+) has been working...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
PRITS
A Path to Puerto Rico’s Digital Government
The Puerto Rico Innovation & Technology Service, created by Act 75- 2019, is the government office in charge of overseeing and implementing technology across the Executive Branch. The office’s mission is to create a new and innovative government framework, consistent with the demands of the 21st century, and capable of...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
BLK WOMEN IN EXCELLENCE SOCIETY
In a World Where Entrepreneurship Can Be a Daunting Journey, the Canadian BLK Women in Excellence Society has Emerged as a Beacon of Support, empowerment, and Innovation.
Founded in 2020, BWIE is a pioneering organization dedicated to providing Black women with the tools, resources, and community necessary to thrive in the business world. Through a combination of mentorship, education, and funding opportunities, BWIE has cultivated an ecosystem that uplifts Black women and fosters economic development in Canada....
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
PONTOMAIS
MESHED STORIES OF INNOVATION AND SOCIAL IMPACT
Founded in 2016 in the city of Curitiba, State of Paraná, Southern Brazil, Pontomais was created to solve the challenges of Human Resource units by means of digitalization and automation of processes. Until then, many of the routines were performed manually, and, with the arrival of Pontomais, HR professionals were...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
From Ideas to Impact: MUSC’s Culture of Innovation.
Founded in 1824 in Charleston, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) serves as the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, dedicated to preserving and optimizing human life in South Carolina through education, research, and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates more than 3,200 students across six colleges—Dental Medicine, Graduate...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
SORBOTICS
Market Leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software Technology Startup
SORBOTICS is a market leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) software technology startup. They have developed the industry’s 1st AI operating system IIoT software platform that solves industrial enterprises biggest pain points. SORBA is the world’s most Advanced, Enterprise, Industrial IoT platform that enables engineers, data scientists, operators, and maintenance teams to...
INNOVATION Quebec
ITMI
CCTT EN MAINTENANCE INDUSTRIELLE
Nous n’avons jamais autant parlé de transformation numérique, de maintenance prédictive, d’optimisation des opérations et d’innovation tant industrielle qu’économique dans notre écosystème de l’industrie et des PME. Et ce n’est que le début! À l’Institut technologique de maintenance industrielle (ITMI), on se réjouit de cette tendance puisqu’elle cadre avec la...
INNOVATION Quebec
CTGN
LE CTGN, VOTRE PARTENAIRE POUR UNE UTILISATION PLUS RESPONSABLE DE L’ÉNERGIE
Fondé en 1992, le CTGN est un centre de recherche et développement, à but non lucratif, spécialisé dans les technologies énergétiques. Bien que l’utilisation du gaz naturel soit à l’origine de sa raison d’être, le CTGN travaille activement, depuis 2007, à l’intégration des énergies nouvelles, notamment le gaz naturel renouvelable, l’hydrogène,...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
Imagi
Reimagining Technology Education for an Inclusive Future
In a world increasingly shaped by technology, imagi stands at the forefront of transforming education to ensure that the digital and AI revolution is inclusive, equitable, and future-proof. Founded with the vision of creating an environment where every child, regardless of gender, race or socioeconomic background see themselves as creators...
INNOVATION Quebec
IVADO LABS
EMPOWERING YOUR BUSINESS WITH AI
IVADO Labs supports organizations wishing to innovate using artificial intelligence technologies by providing access to cutting-edge expertise in this field. Its mission is to design and deliver customized solutions to companies that wish to exploit the potential of artificial intelligence to solve their problems, explore new possibilities, and remain competitive....
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
General Assembly
Is A Pioneer In Education And Career Transformation, Specializing In Today’s Most In-Demand Skills
The leading source for training, staffing, and career transitions, General Assembly fosters a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love. What began as a co-working space in Manhattan in 2011 has since evolved into a global education and career development company, with more than 70,000 graduates and 32 campuses...