Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Nashville
GraphiteRx
HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT & DISTRIBUTION, REIMAGINED
After spending several years in the San Francisco Bay Area as a consultant for a pharmaceutical distributor, GraphiteRx Founder and CEO David Zilberman resolved to tackle some crucial challenges facing the healthcare industry: high distribution costs and limited access to critical medications. Many small- to medium-sized pharmaceutical manufacturers sell their...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
AMASAR
A women-led agribusiness that provides Nutritional and Tasty Food, based on Breadfruit: A Superfood
Amasar LLC is an eco-friendly and sustainable food agribusiness located in the fresh highlands of Jayuya. We promote the consumption of Breadfruit (Pana: Artocarpus altilis) , a superfruit, now in an innovative way, as flour blends. Amasar promotes breadfruit’s great nutritional benefits, as well as the development of formal breadfruit...
INNOVATE® Nashville
NASHVILLE INNOVATION ALLIANCE
FUELING INNOVATION FOR A THRIVING NASHVILLE
The Nashville Innovation Alliance aims to make Nashville one of America’s leading centers of technology innovation by bringing the community together to create a shared vision, set ambitious goals and advance strategic initiatives. Established by Mayor Freddie O’Connell and Vanderbilt University in 2024, and anchored by participation from LaunchTN, the...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
DAILY MAVERICK
SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER
Innovation is the lifeblood of Daily Maverick – from its origins as a print magazine featuring long-form current affairs, to its current form as a digital news publisher with more than five million unique visitors every month. Founded by Editor-in-chief Branko Brkic and CEO Styli Charalambous in 2009, eagle-eyed...
INNOVATE® South Florida
NEXA (formerly Social Mobile)
Revolutionizing Enterprise Mobility
The Journey of Social Mobile In the dynamic realm of enterprise mobility, where businesses strive to stay ahead in digital transformation, one company stands out as a true innovator: Social Mobile. Founded in 2011 by Robert Morcos, this startup’s journey has been defined by resilience, adaptability, and a steadfast dedication...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
UNIVERSIDADE POSITIVO
STANDS AS A PILLAR OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WITH A RICH HISTORY OF 35-YEARS
Focused on professional excellence, the university has played a pivotal role in shaping over 10 thousand entrepreneurs in the past 20 years, leading to the establishment of 24 thousand businesses nationwide. Committed to sustainable development since 2019, Universidade Positivo incorporates the United Nation’s sustainable development goals into every facet of...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
THINK.DIGITAL
INNOVATING TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN AGRICULTURE
Think Digital is one of Australia’s leading innovative XR studios creating VR, AR and AI solutions for agriculture, to assist with marketing, education, training and on farm productivity gains. Founders Tim Gentle and Kat Bidstrup both have strong links to agriculture, having grown up in regional Australia – Kat on...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
MEDIA INDIE EXCHANGE
THE MIX BIOGRAPHY AND IMPACT
The Media Indie Exchange (The MIX) is a platform all about celebrating amazing games and the diverse creators who make them. The organization was started by indie developers for indie developers worldwide in order to provide grassroots networking showcase opportunities to help further their success at a time where it...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
ITL
ESTONIAN ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS – AN EXAMPLE THAT COOPERATION IS A KEY TO SUCCESS
Estonian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITL) is an association of Estonian most innovative technology companies, it is a community that speaks for the innovation of the digital society. It seems that our tech-sector is by its nature ahead of its time, with technology companies playing the role of...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
ALTURA
WHERE BLOCKCHAIN MEETS GAMING
Altura’s mission is to provide gamers with the ability to control and own their in-game items and the ability for game developers to integrate blockchain technology in their video games seamlessly. Altura’s NFT Project The current state of NFTs is comparable to that of the web in the 90s; static...
INNOVATION Quebec
Calcul Québec
Collaborer pour innover
S’unir pour plus de puissanceLe Québec est un pionnier dans le domaine du calcul informatique de pointe au pays. Dès 1992, plusieurs collaborations interinstitutionnelles voient le jour. Ces collaborations permettent d’acquérir des superordinateurs et de développer l’expertise locale nécessaire pour soutenir la communauté de la recherche. Il y a 30...
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™ Alberta
GURU SEO SERVICES
PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN VARIOUS INDUSTRIES
Guru SEO Services, based in Red Deer, Alberta is a digital marketing agency that aims to provide comprehensive marketing, web, SEO, and advertising services. The agency was founded by Jesse Tutt, who describes himself as a “Serial Entrepreneur” and has helped many businesses over the years stand out in the...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
ESPAT
CHANGING THE WORLD, ONE PIXEL AT A TIME
ESPAT (Esports Pixels and Technology) is a technology company that is utilizing the legacy digital media licensing model to help gaming and esports IP holders monetize their digital assets. Through computer vision and machine learning technology, the company is converting traditional licensed assets into interactive, commerce-enabled experiences for viewers/consumers. As...
INNOVATE® Detroit
TREMEC
A Tier 1 Supplier Continuously Innovating and Elevating Performance
TREMEC is a leading manufacturer of high-performance, highly engineered propulsion and driveline systems, subsystems, and componentry supporting conventional, hybrid, and fully electrified vehicles. TREMEC is agile and vertically integrated focusing on niche and moderate-volume applications across abroad spectrum of sectors including passenger car, commercial truck, vocational truck, off-highway heavy-duty, off-road...
INNOVATION Quebec
CYBERECO
A UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE CYBERSECURITY CATALYST IN QUEBEC AND CANADA
The genesis of CyberecoIn 2018, Desjardins Group, National Bank, Deloitte and RHEA Group decided to join forces to advance cybersecurity by creating Cybereco. The initiative was motivated in particular by the founders’ desire to work together to meet the challenges of the talent shortage, to improve the cyber resilience of...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
VANNADIUM, INC.
Shaping the Future of Data Sovereignty
“We believe in data sovereignty for everybody and that data should be in the control of those originating it.” At the forefront of technological innovation, Vannadium, Inc. is a pioneering DeepTech solution provider committed to redefining data security and sovereignty. Through groundbreaking advancements in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT),...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
PRINCETON NUENERGY
REVOLUTIONIZING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLINGTHE RISE OF PRINCETON NUENERGY
In the heart of innovation, within Princeton University, a remarkable journey began that will soon redefine the landscape of lithium-ion battery recycling. Founded in 2019, Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) embarked on a mission to revolutionize the way we view, handle, and recycle critical materials throughout all stages of battery production and...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
JIVA CONSULTING
TRANSFORMING HOW THE INDUSTRY TRANSFERS DEEPLY TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE THROUGH DIVERSITY
Jiva is an independent training and consulting organization focused on the energy and infrastructure industries. Jiva has a unique differentiator in the knowledge-transfer services it offers: Jiva has developed a process that marries technical expertise and educational theory with a deep knowledge of effective communication and robust project management through...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
CYBERNETICA AS
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Cybernetica AS is a pioneering technology company that has made significant contributions to the digital transformation of nations, with a particular focus on e-Governance. Established with a commitment to innovation and research, Cybernetica has consistently played a leading role in applying advanced information and...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
CSC CORPTAX
MORE THAN 45 YEARS OF TAX TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
CSC Corptax® provides technology-based tax solutions to corporate tax departments worldwide. We transform tax reporting for clients through software, business process expertise, and award-winning support, helping them achieve breakthrough performance using the first and only single system on the market for end-to-end tax. Our unmatched automation aligns tax processes, enhances...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
ITG Technologies
Provides Innovative Data-Driven Technology Solutions
ITG is a digital transformation company providing state of the art technology solutions to fortune 500 enterprises in the greater southeast corridor of the US. With over 100 years of combined experience and a skilled staff of automation & software engineers, ITG is able to provide innovative data-driven technology solutions...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
MERIC S. GERTLER PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO ” INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE ” “U of T’s remarkable diversity provides both a springboard to social mobility and a superb environment for education, research and innovation.” – MERIC S. GERTLER, PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO The strength of Toronto’s higher education, research and innovation enterprise...
INNOVATION Quebec
Photonics can be found everywhere: laser surgery, battery manufacturing, and quantum computers are among many other applications that benefit from light-based technologies. The presence of research centers and industries on Quebec soil has led to a fertile ground for innovation among deep tech start-ups and established businesses. Optonique, Québec’s Photonics...
INNOVATE® Nashville
GraphiteRx
HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT & DISTRIBUTION, REIMAGINED
After spending several years in the San Francisco Bay Area as a consultant for a pharmaceutical distributor, GraphiteRx Founder and CEO David Zilberman resolved to tackle some crucial challenges facing the healthcare industry: high distribution costs and limited access to critical medications. Many small- to medium-sized pharmaceutical manufacturers sell their...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
AMASAR
A women-led agribusiness that provides Nutritional and Tasty Food, based on Breadfruit: A Superfood
Amasar LLC is an eco-friendly and sustainable food agribusiness located in the fresh highlands of Jayuya. We promote the consumption of Breadfruit (Pana: Artocarpus altilis) , a superfruit, now in an innovative way, as flour blends. Amasar promotes breadfruit’s great nutritional benefits, as well as the development of formal breadfruit...
INNOVATE® Nashville
NASHVILLE INNOVATION ALLIANCE
FUELING INNOVATION FOR A THRIVING NASHVILLE
The Nashville Innovation Alliance aims to make Nashville one of America’s leading centers of technology innovation by bringing the community together to create a shared vision, set ambitious goals and advance strategic initiatives. Established by Mayor Freddie O’Connell and Vanderbilt University in 2024, and anchored by participation from LaunchTN, the...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
DAILY MAVERICK
SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER
Innovation is the lifeblood of Daily Maverick – from its origins as a print magazine featuring long-form current affairs, to its current form as a digital news publisher with more than five million unique visitors every month. Founded by Editor-in-chief Branko Brkic and CEO Styli Charalambous in 2009, eagle-eyed...
INNOVATE® South Florida
NEXA (formerly Social Mobile)
Revolutionizing Enterprise Mobility
The Journey of Social Mobile In the dynamic realm of enterprise mobility, where businesses strive to stay ahead in digital transformation, one company stands out as a true innovator: Social Mobile. Founded in 2011 by Robert Morcos, this startup’s journey has been defined by resilience, adaptability, and a steadfast dedication...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
UNIVERSIDADE POSITIVO
STANDS AS A PILLAR OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WITH A RICH HISTORY OF 35-YEARS
Focused on professional excellence, the university has played a pivotal role in shaping over 10 thousand entrepreneurs in the past 20 years, leading to the establishment of 24 thousand businesses nationwide. Committed to sustainable development since 2019, Universidade Positivo incorporates the United Nation’s sustainable development goals into every facet of...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
THINK.DIGITAL
INNOVATING TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN AGRICULTURE
Think Digital is one of Australia’s leading innovative XR studios creating VR, AR and AI solutions for agriculture, to assist with marketing, education, training and on farm productivity gains. Founders Tim Gentle and Kat Bidstrup both have strong links to agriculture, having grown up in regional Australia – Kat on...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
MEDIA INDIE EXCHANGE
THE MIX BIOGRAPHY AND IMPACT
The Media Indie Exchange (The MIX) is a platform all about celebrating amazing games and the diverse creators who make them. The organization was started by indie developers for indie developers worldwide in order to provide grassroots networking showcase opportunities to help further their success at a time where it...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
ITL
ESTONIAN ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS – AN EXAMPLE THAT COOPERATION IS A KEY TO SUCCESS
Estonian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITL) is an association of Estonian most innovative technology companies, it is a community that speaks for the innovation of the digital society. It seems that our tech-sector is by its nature ahead of its time, with technology companies playing the role of...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
ALTURA
WHERE BLOCKCHAIN MEETS GAMING
Altura’s mission is to provide gamers with the ability to control and own their in-game items and the ability for game developers to integrate blockchain technology in their video games seamlessly. Altura’s NFT Project The current state of NFTs is comparable to that of the web in the 90s; static...
INNOVATION Quebec
Calcul Québec
Collaborer pour innover
S’unir pour plus de puissanceLe Québec est un pionnier dans le domaine du calcul informatique de pointe au pays. Dès 1992, plusieurs collaborations interinstitutionnelles voient le jour. Ces collaborations permettent d’acquérir des superordinateurs et de développer l’expertise locale nécessaire pour soutenir la communauté de la recherche. Il y a 30...
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™ Alberta
GURU SEO SERVICES
PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN VARIOUS INDUSTRIES
Guru SEO Services, based in Red Deer, Alberta is a digital marketing agency that aims to provide comprehensive marketing, web, SEO, and advertising services. The agency was founded by Jesse Tutt, who describes himself as a “Serial Entrepreneur” and has helped many businesses over the years stand out in the...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
ESPAT
CHANGING THE WORLD, ONE PIXEL AT A TIME
ESPAT (Esports Pixels and Technology) is a technology company that is utilizing the legacy digital media licensing model to help gaming and esports IP holders monetize their digital assets. Through computer vision and machine learning technology, the company is converting traditional licensed assets into interactive, commerce-enabled experiences for viewers/consumers. As...
INNOVATE® Detroit
TREMEC
A Tier 1 Supplier Continuously Innovating and Elevating Performance
TREMEC is a leading manufacturer of high-performance, highly engineered propulsion and driveline systems, subsystems, and componentry supporting conventional, hybrid, and fully electrified vehicles. TREMEC is agile and vertically integrated focusing on niche and moderate-volume applications across abroad spectrum of sectors including passenger car, commercial truck, vocational truck, off-highway heavy-duty, off-road...
INNOVATION Quebec
CYBERECO
A UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE CYBERSECURITY CATALYST IN QUEBEC AND CANADA
The genesis of CyberecoIn 2018, Desjardins Group, National Bank, Deloitte and RHEA Group decided to join forces to advance cybersecurity by creating Cybereco. The initiative was motivated in particular by the founders’ desire to work together to meet the challenges of the talent shortage, to improve the cyber resilience of...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
VANNADIUM, INC.
Shaping the Future of Data Sovereignty
“We believe in data sovereignty for everybody and that data should be in the control of those originating it.” At the forefront of technological innovation, Vannadium, Inc. is a pioneering DeepTech solution provider committed to redefining data security and sovereignty. Through groundbreaking advancements in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT),...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
PRINCETON NUENERGY
REVOLUTIONIZING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLINGTHE RISE OF PRINCETON NUENERGY
In the heart of innovation, within Princeton University, a remarkable journey began that will soon redefine the landscape of lithium-ion battery recycling. Founded in 2019, Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) embarked on a mission to revolutionize the way we view, handle, and recycle critical materials throughout all stages of battery production and...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
JIVA CONSULTING
TRANSFORMING HOW THE INDUSTRY TRANSFERS DEEPLY TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE THROUGH DIVERSITY
Jiva is an independent training and consulting organization focused on the energy and infrastructure industries. Jiva has a unique differentiator in the knowledge-transfer services it offers: Jiva has developed a process that marries technical expertise and educational theory with a deep knowledge of effective communication and robust project management through...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
CYBERNETICA AS
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Cybernetica AS is a pioneering technology company that has made significant contributions to the digital transformation of nations, with a particular focus on e-Governance. Established with a commitment to innovation and research, Cybernetica has consistently played a leading role in applying advanced information and...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
CSC CORPTAX
MORE THAN 45 YEARS OF TAX TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
CSC Corptax® provides technology-based tax solutions to corporate tax departments worldwide. We transform tax reporting for clients through software, business process expertise, and award-winning support, helping them achieve breakthrough performance using the first and only single system on the market for end-to-end tax. Our unmatched automation aligns tax processes, enhances...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
ITG Technologies
Provides Innovative Data-Driven Technology Solutions
ITG is a digital transformation company providing state of the art technology solutions to fortune 500 enterprises in the greater southeast corridor of the US. With over 100 years of combined experience and a skilled staff of automation & software engineers, ITG is able to provide innovative data-driven technology solutions...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
MERIC S. GERTLER PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO ” INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE ” “U of T’s remarkable diversity provides both a springboard to social mobility and a superb environment for education, research and innovation.” – MERIC S. GERTLER, PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO The strength of Toronto’s higher education, research and innovation enterprise...
INNOVATION Quebec
Photonics can be found everywhere: laser surgery, battery manufacturing, and quantum computers are among many other applications that benefit from light-based technologies. The presence of research centers and industries on Quebec soil has led to a fertile ground for innovation among deep tech start-ups and established businesses. Optonique, Québec’s Photonics...