Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE™ South Africa
ICONIX ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD T/A SMARTEE
COMPANIES ARE FACING UNPRECEDENTED CHALLENGES AND LOSSES DUE TO INFORMATION MISMANAGEMENT.
The concept of the Internet of Things and Big Data has always intrigued Ashveer and Nivashnee Ramparsad, a husband and wife team that are so passionate about the world of technology and data-driven business. As founders of Smartee, they saw the need to invest themselves into this vision. During his...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
HASHLIPS
CODING ARTWORK
Have you heard about (HashLips)? Only about 0.7 percent of the world’s population knows about blockchain technology. Less than 4 percent of the globe’s people hold any cryptocurrency. And, only a percentage of those people actually own NFTs. Have you heard about the Sketchy Apes Book Club NFT Collection?...
INNOVATION Quebec
2 DEGRÉS
IS A CLEANTECH SPECIALIZED INCUBATOR IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC
2 Degres supports early-stage startups that propose an innovative solution showing a strong potential for growth and impact in the energy, waste and water sectors. Based in Quebec City, 2 Degres was cofounded in 2019 by young business people driven by a strong desire to have a concrete impact and...
INNOVATE® South Florida
South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA)
PROGRESS AND INNOVATION CONTINUES TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SOUTH FLORIDA MANUFACTURING
PROGRESS AND INNOVATION CONTINUES TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SOUTH FLORIDA MANUFACTURING South Florida has long been a hub for innovation, but its manufacturing industry has undergone a transformative shift in recent years. Spearheaded by the South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA),this shift reflects the region’s growing commitment to modernization, sustainability,...
INNOVATION Quebec
CYBERECO
UN CATALYSEUR UNIQUE ET INNOVANT EN CYBERSÉCURITÉ AU QUÉBEC ET AU CANADA
La genèse de CyberecoEn 2018, le Mouvement Desjardins, la Banque Nationale, Deloitte et le Groupe RHEA décident d’unir leurs efforts pour faire avancer la cybersécurité en créant Cybereco. L’initiative était notamment motivée par le goût des fondateurs de travailler ensemble pour répondre aux enjeux de la pénurie de talents, d’améliorer...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
WEAR-TECH
INNOVATING SAFETY
WEAR-TECH – DETECT – PREDICT – PROTECT™ “Our homegrown AI companion, MAHI™, is aware of its users’ environment and alerts the wearer and the caregivers if a vulnerable loved one inadvertently heads towards a hazard.” A profound loss propelled an innovator in Hartland, WI, to create predictive safety technologies for...
INNOVATE® Georgia
FEATURE SPACE
MAKING THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE TO TRANSACT
According to the Nilson Report, global losses from card fraud alone are expected to total $397.4 billion over the next 10 years, with $165.1 billion of those losses happening in the U.S.1 “We are dedicated to technology for good – and we know that our AI native technology makes a...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
Bristol & Bath Cyber
Is Passionate About Bringing People Together From Different Backgrounds Into Cyber. Diversity Is Key To Enabling Our Industry To Flourish
Bristol and Bath Cyber is a community of cyber entrepreneurs, employers, practitioners, educators, investors and collaborators (and those with a general interest!), who engage on a regular basis to share expertise and wisdom, to encourage innovation and best practice, and to act as a cyber focal point for the region....
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
ATHOMA
STANDS FOR “AT HOME IN ANTWERP”
ATHOMA is the name of the building where Antwerpen Zuid Kliniek is located. It is a new construction project with a central location in a very visible place due to its distinctive architectural design. It is easy to reach by car, bike, train, tram, bus and even Antwerp airport is...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
POPULAR AND PUERTO RICO
BANKING ON THE ISLAND’S FUTURE
Popular is an intricate part of Puerto Rico’s history. We are the longest serving and the largest financial institution in the Island, and a top 50 U.S. financial institution by assets. We play an important role in Puerto Rico’s economy, and we have supported its communities for over 130 years...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
COHESION
We Are Transforming Commercial Real Estate With Smart Building Technology That Enhances The Workplace Experience, Streamlines Operations And Optimizes Revenue In One Single Digital Platform
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
CuliVino Hospitality Management + Consulting: Chef Tom Gray
OUR STORY Chef Tom Gray is one of North Florida’s most lauded and respected chefs, with two James Beard Award nominations as well as countless awards and accolades. He began his career in his hometown of Jacksonville at the age of 15 at a local country club, with culinary school...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
DEVCO
A POWERFUL ENGINE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
New Brunswick Development Corporation (Devco) was established in 1976 as a nonprofit development company to initiate redevelopment projects and to serve as the vehicle for public and private investment in the City of New Brunswick. Under the leadership of Christopher Paladino, DEVCO has initiated, developed, and managed 8.3 million square...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
The Northeast Florida Regional STEM2 Hub
The Northeast Florida Regional STEM2 Hub was chartered in 2015 by the Jacksonville business community under the leadership of Gary Chartrand. These leaders noticed that there was a disconnect between the skills that students would need to be ready for the careers of the 21st century, and the experiences that...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
ORBIT MEDIA STUDIOS
Web Design, Development and Optimization with Deep Roots in the City of Chicago
They both grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and met in high school. When Barrett Lombardo and Andy Crestodina graduated, they headed off to the University of Iowa together. They shared a dorm room and one of those boxy Macintosh computers. It was the early 1990s. Most people...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
POPULAR AND PUERTO RICO
BANKING ON THE ISLAND’S FUTURE
Popular is an intricate part of Puerto Rico’s history. We are the longest serving and the largest financial institution in the Island, and a top 50 U.S. financial institution by assets. We play an important role in Puerto Rico’s economy, and we have supported its communities for over 130 years...
INNOVATION Quebec
CIRRELT
Centre interuniversitaire de recherche sur les réseaux d’entreprise, la logistique et le transport.
Qu’on en commun des défis tels que les changements climatiques, la pénurie de main-d’œuvre, l’organisation en santé et l’incertitude économique ? Assurément le besoin de mieux comprendre les phénomènes, de prédire les tendances avec justesse, mais aussi de concevoir des modèles et systèmes plus efficaces et résilients, durables et sécuritaires,...
INNOVATION Quebec
IRCM
Over half a century of science inspired by life, and the adventure is just beginning!
The IRCM is a love story that has endured for over half a century between Quebec and Canada on the one hand, and high-level research and the most advanced clinical care on the other. Founded in 1967 by the great researcher and humanist, Dr. Jacques Genest, the IRCM became the...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
FLORIDA MAN GAMING
Putting the “Florida Man” in Gaming With Tampa Local Esports Company FMG
Florida Man Gaming is a Tampa, Fl-based esports organization that has brought innovation to the community through partnerships with like-minded local businesses intending to help bridge the gap in our community. Florida Man Gaming is an American esports gaming community founded in 2019 with the vision to bring a...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
ESTV
IS THE FIRST WORLDWIDE 24/7 LIVE LINEAR AND AVOD ESPORTS CHANNEL AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE
Watch live Esports events, tournaments, interact with your favorite gamer and celebrities, and discover your favorite gamer’s lifestyle. ESTV is available on OTT, CTV, OTA, and cable, including The Roku Live TV Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Dish Sling TV, VIZIO Free Watch, TCL, Hisense, ZEASN, Amazon FireTV, Rakuten TV, RAD...
INNOVATE® Detroit
FRANCO
The Power of Relationships, Culture & Innovation Propels Franco to 60 Years of Success
When you think of Detroit and the public relations industry, it may not be obvious at first how much they have in common. But anyone working in the PR industry in the city will tell you both have weathered significant changes over the past several decades. Founded in 1964 in...
INNOVATE® Nashville
BAKER DONELSON
FROM STARTUP TO STANDOUT
Baker Donelson’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice Fuels the Future of Emerging Companies. With a deep bench of attorneys who understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage companies and rapid-growth ventures, Baker Donelson’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) team is a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
ILSE
Accelerate. Ignite. Innovate
The Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship (ILSE) is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization and staffed by a team of executives and entrepreneurs to accelerate life science discoveries to improve human health, including new medicines, devices, and transformative technologies. ILSE is a hub for hands-on entrepreneur support and company formation and...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
TRIBE NETWORK
IS BUILDINGA GLOBAL NETWORK OF ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATORS FOR RACIALIZED PEOPLE.
Tribe Network is a community of racialized people pursuing technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation. They envision a world where Black, Indigenous, and people of colour are at the forefront of these disciplines, fully armed with the knowledge, resources, skills, and connections they need to start, build, and scale thriving businesses. TRIBE...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
ICONIX ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD T/A SMARTEE
COMPANIES ARE FACING UNPRECEDENTED CHALLENGES AND LOSSES DUE TO INFORMATION MISMANAGEMENT.
The concept of the Internet of Things and Big Data has always intrigued Ashveer and Nivashnee Ramparsad, a husband and wife team that are so passionate about the world of technology and data-driven business. As founders of Smartee, they saw the need to invest themselves into this vision. During his...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
HASHLIPS
CODING ARTWORK
Have you heard about (HashLips)? Only about 0.7 percent of the world’s population knows about blockchain technology. Less than 4 percent of the globe’s people hold any cryptocurrency. And, only a percentage of those people actually own NFTs. Have you heard about the Sketchy Apes Book Club NFT Collection?...
INNOVATION Quebec
2 DEGRÉS
IS A CLEANTECH SPECIALIZED INCUBATOR IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC
2 Degres supports early-stage startups that propose an innovative solution showing a strong potential for growth and impact in the energy, waste and water sectors. Based in Quebec City, 2 Degres was cofounded in 2019 by young business people driven by a strong desire to have a concrete impact and...
INNOVATE® South Florida
South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA)
PROGRESS AND INNOVATION CONTINUES TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SOUTH FLORIDA MANUFACTURING
PROGRESS AND INNOVATION CONTINUES TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SOUTH FLORIDA MANUFACTURING South Florida has long been a hub for innovation, but its manufacturing industry has undergone a transformative shift in recent years. Spearheaded by the South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA),this shift reflects the region’s growing commitment to modernization, sustainability,...
INNOVATION Quebec
CYBERECO
UN CATALYSEUR UNIQUE ET INNOVANT EN CYBERSÉCURITÉ AU QUÉBEC ET AU CANADA
La genèse de CyberecoEn 2018, le Mouvement Desjardins, la Banque Nationale, Deloitte et le Groupe RHEA décident d’unir leurs efforts pour faire avancer la cybersécurité en créant Cybereco. L’initiative était notamment motivée par le goût des fondateurs de travailler ensemble pour répondre aux enjeux de la pénurie de talents, d’améliorer...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
WEAR-TECH
INNOVATING SAFETY
WEAR-TECH – DETECT – PREDICT – PROTECT™ “Our homegrown AI companion, MAHI™, is aware of its users’ environment and alerts the wearer and the caregivers if a vulnerable loved one inadvertently heads towards a hazard.” A profound loss propelled an innovator in Hartland, WI, to create predictive safety technologies for...
INNOVATE® Georgia
FEATURE SPACE
MAKING THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE TO TRANSACT
According to the Nilson Report, global losses from card fraud alone are expected to total $397.4 billion over the next 10 years, with $165.1 billion of those losses happening in the U.S.1 “We are dedicated to technology for good – and we know that our AI native technology makes a...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
Bristol & Bath Cyber
Is Passionate About Bringing People Together From Different Backgrounds Into Cyber. Diversity Is Key To Enabling Our Industry To Flourish
Bristol and Bath Cyber is a community of cyber entrepreneurs, employers, practitioners, educators, investors and collaborators (and those with a general interest!), who engage on a regular basis to share expertise and wisdom, to encourage innovation and best practice, and to act as a cyber focal point for the region....
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
ATHOMA
STANDS FOR “AT HOME IN ANTWERP”
ATHOMA is the name of the building where Antwerpen Zuid Kliniek is located. It is a new construction project with a central location in a very visible place due to its distinctive architectural design. It is easy to reach by car, bike, train, tram, bus and even Antwerp airport is...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
POPULAR AND PUERTO RICO
BANKING ON THE ISLAND’S FUTURE
Popular is an intricate part of Puerto Rico’s history. We are the longest serving and the largest financial institution in the Island, and a top 50 U.S. financial institution by assets. We play an important role in Puerto Rico’s economy, and we have supported its communities for over 130 years...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
COHESION
We Are Transforming Commercial Real Estate With Smart Building Technology That Enhances The Workplace Experience, Streamlines Operations And Optimizes Revenue In One Single Digital Platform
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
CuliVino Hospitality Management + Consulting: Chef Tom Gray
OUR STORY Chef Tom Gray is one of North Florida’s most lauded and respected chefs, with two James Beard Award nominations as well as countless awards and accolades. He began his career in his hometown of Jacksonville at the age of 15 at a local country club, with culinary school...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
DEVCO
A POWERFUL ENGINE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
New Brunswick Development Corporation (Devco) was established in 1976 as a nonprofit development company to initiate redevelopment projects and to serve as the vehicle for public and private investment in the City of New Brunswick. Under the leadership of Christopher Paladino, DEVCO has initiated, developed, and managed 8.3 million square...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
The Northeast Florida Regional STEM2 Hub
The Northeast Florida Regional STEM2 Hub was chartered in 2015 by the Jacksonville business community under the leadership of Gary Chartrand. These leaders noticed that there was a disconnect between the skills that students would need to be ready for the careers of the 21st century, and the experiences that...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
ORBIT MEDIA STUDIOS
Web Design, Development and Optimization with Deep Roots in the City of Chicago
They both grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and met in high school. When Barrett Lombardo and Andy Crestodina graduated, they headed off to the University of Iowa together. They shared a dorm room and one of those boxy Macintosh computers. It was the early 1990s. Most people...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
POPULAR AND PUERTO RICO
BANKING ON THE ISLAND’S FUTURE
Popular is an intricate part of Puerto Rico’s history. We are the longest serving and the largest financial institution in the Island, and a top 50 U.S. financial institution by assets. We play an important role in Puerto Rico’s economy, and we have supported its communities for over 130 years...
INNOVATION Quebec
CIRRELT
Centre interuniversitaire de recherche sur les réseaux d’entreprise, la logistique et le transport.
Qu’on en commun des défis tels que les changements climatiques, la pénurie de main-d’œuvre, l’organisation en santé et l’incertitude économique ? Assurément le besoin de mieux comprendre les phénomènes, de prédire les tendances avec justesse, mais aussi de concevoir des modèles et systèmes plus efficaces et résilients, durables et sécuritaires,...
INNOVATION Quebec
IRCM
Over half a century of science inspired by life, and the adventure is just beginning!
The IRCM is a love story that has endured for over half a century between Quebec and Canada on the one hand, and high-level research and the most advanced clinical care on the other. Founded in 1967 by the great researcher and humanist, Dr. Jacques Genest, the IRCM became the...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
FLORIDA MAN GAMING
Putting the “Florida Man” in Gaming With Tampa Local Esports Company FMG
Florida Man Gaming is a Tampa, Fl-based esports organization that has brought innovation to the community through partnerships with like-minded local businesses intending to help bridge the gap in our community. Florida Man Gaming is an American esports gaming community founded in 2019 with the vision to bring a...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
ESTV
IS THE FIRST WORLDWIDE 24/7 LIVE LINEAR AND AVOD ESPORTS CHANNEL AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE
Watch live Esports events, tournaments, interact with your favorite gamer and celebrities, and discover your favorite gamer’s lifestyle. ESTV is available on OTT, CTV, OTA, and cable, including The Roku Live TV Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Dish Sling TV, VIZIO Free Watch, TCL, Hisense, ZEASN, Amazon FireTV, Rakuten TV, RAD...
INNOVATE® Detroit
FRANCO
The Power of Relationships, Culture & Innovation Propels Franco to 60 Years of Success
When you think of Detroit and the public relations industry, it may not be obvious at first how much they have in common. But anyone working in the PR industry in the city will tell you both have weathered significant changes over the past several decades. Founded in 1964 in...
INNOVATE® Nashville
BAKER DONELSON
FROM STARTUP TO STANDOUT
Baker Donelson’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice Fuels the Future of Emerging Companies. With a deep bench of attorneys who understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage companies and rapid-growth ventures, Baker Donelson’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) team is a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
ILSE
Accelerate. Ignite. Innovate
The Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship (ILSE) is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization and staffed by a team of executives and entrepreneurs to accelerate life science discoveries to improve human health, including new medicines, devices, and transformative technologies. ILSE is a hub for hands-on entrepreneur support and company formation and...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
TRIBE NETWORK
IS BUILDINGA GLOBAL NETWORK OF ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATORS FOR RACIALIZED PEOPLE.
Tribe Network is a community of racialized people pursuing technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation. They envision a world where Black, Indigenous, and people of colour are at the forefront of these disciplines, fully armed with the knowledge, resources, skills, and connections they need to start, build, and scale thriving businesses. TRIBE...