Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
THOMAS MORE EXPERIENCE HUB
MAKES DIGITAL INNOVATION ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
DISCOVER, CREATE, RESEARCH AND EVALUATE The Experience Hub is the innovation and inspiration hotspot for AR and VR solutions and digital experiences, located at Thomas More University of Applied Sciences in Mechelen and Antwerp. We are committed to meaningful digital innovation: no gimmicks, but solutions that really improve and...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
WILD + PINE
NOT OUR FIRST RODEO
At the height of the energy boom, Wild + Pine was created to help restore, reclaim, and conserve some of Alberta’s most challenging and remote landscapes across the industry. Something they do well, but regenerating Canada’s great boreal forest isn’t for the faint of heart. Today, Wild + Pine develops...
INNOVATION Quebec
L’ADRIQ
ACCOMPAGNER. RASSEMBLER. TRANSFORMER
Mission et rayonnement au QuébecSoutenir et promouvoir la recherche et l’innovation au Québec dans le but d’accroître la compétitivité des entreprises, ici comme à l’étranger. Notre mission à l’ADRIQ (L’Association pour le Développement de la Recherche et de l’Innovation du Québec) nous guide dans nos objectifs, nos actions, nos...
INNOVATE® Nashville
OVYL
MAKING HIGH-END, HIGH-TECH PRODUCTS
THE QUESTIONHave you ever had to throw your best work away? I have. It’s demoralizing, but sometimes things you can’t control go wrong and there’s nothing to do but let it go. You can start to think, “why bother?” I’ve seen it happen to our clients too. As a device...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
NOVATRON
POWERING THE FUTURE WITH FUSION ENERGY
In 2019, a bold vision took root in Sweden—one that could redefine the future of energy. Inspired by the pioneering ideas of inventor Jan Jäderberg, Novatron Fusion Group (NFG) was founded with a singular mission: to unlock the power of fusion energy and make it a practical, scalable, and sustainable...
INNOVATION Quebec
CHAIRE DIAMENT
HUMANIZING DIGITAL INNOVATION IN MENTAL HEALTH
The DIAMENT Chair is the strategic research chair of UQAM (University of Quebec in Montreal) in design for cybermental health. It is led by Professor Stéphane Vial. Mission and VisionEstablished in January 2020, the DIAMENT Chair is hosted by the School of Design at the University of Quebec in Montreal...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
INTERFLEXION
DELIVERS AI-POWERED ROLE-PLAY THAT HELPS ASPIRING PROFESSIONALS IMPROVE THEIR CONVERSATION SKILLS
INTERFLEXION WAS FOUNDED TO IMPROVE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATIONS.Interflexion’s co-founders, successful fintech entrepreneur John Muldoon & tech innovator John Hack, had worked together during the dotcom era and bonded over their interest in emerging technologies and organizational performance. In 2019, we were returning from a meeting with a VR expert when we...
INNOVATE® Georgia
CONSUME MEDIA
AT THE CORE OF OUR SUCCESS LIES OUR UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION.
Consume Media is a dynamic video marketing agency striving to push the boundaries of innovation and creativity in the video industry. Leo Falkenstein and Michael Rosenberg founded Consume Media in 2012 during their time as ambitious students at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. What began as a humble...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
EMPIST
Reliable & Transparent Technology Solutions Designed To Help Your Business Grow
WHAT WE DO At Empist, we make it our mission to provide businesses of any size with the resources they need to thrive in the ever-changing technological landscape. With two decades of multifaceted technology experience, our team is ready to help you develop a tailored plan to scale your business....
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
MASON ENTERPRISE
Building the Entrepreneurs of Today and Tomorrow
Mason EnterpriseTM is a George Mason University-based economic development division that focuses the energy, skills, and intellectual capital of Virginians on new company creation and small business expansion. Through 24 intertwined, complementary programs that include business counseling, workshops, training, and connection to university assets (research, class projects, interns), Mason Enterprise...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
WHARTON DC INNOVATION
A Legacy of Innovation
“The Summit is where solutions to our nation’s most pressing problems are birthed.” The Wharton Club of D.C., grounded in the rich legacy of the Wharton School’s distinguished alumni, has grown into a pivotal ecosystem of innovation and enterprise. Established in 1968, the Club has curated a potent alchemy of...
INNOVATE® Nashville
DTB Advisors
Sports Entertainment & Hospitality Speciality Advisory
SpykeFire: Pioneering Autonomous Fire Detection in Challenging Environments David Buttrey, a Nashville native, a co-owner of SpykeFire, joined by two other Nashville natives among the company’s leadership and early supporters of founder and Veteran Todd Melcher and 30 year CA Fire Captain Robert Rowe. This connection underscores how Nashville’s burgeoning...
INNOVATE® Blockchain
CLEANSPARK
A LEADING SUSTAINABLE BITCOIN MINER WITH AN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND
CleanSpark is a NASDAQ-listed, sustainable bitcoin mining and energy technology company headquartered in Henderson, Nevada. CleanSpark’s mission is to transform how bitcoin is mined by being the world’s most trusted and transparent bitcoin miner. They are leading the proof-of work mining industry with sustainable business practices. CleanSpark is addressing some...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
GLOBAL E-TALENT
MEETING YOUR TALENT ACQUISITION NEEDS
Global e-Talent Pty Ltd (GeT) is a young Sandton, Johannesburg-based talent search, placement, and onboarding firm. It partners with both private and public organisations, to meet their talent acquisition needs and that such talent is adequately integrated into their business. Behind the conventional recruitment agency, behind it sits a very...
INNOVATION Quebec
CMQ
The Centre de métallurgie du Québec (CMQ) is a college center for the transfer of technologies (CCTT) attached to the Cégep de Trois-Rivières. Created in 1985, the CMQ aims to “support the competitiveness of the metallurgy industry through research and technological development in a collaborative approach with private and public partners while supporting technical education at the college level and the transfer of knowledge to businesses”
The Centre’s team of 60 people, including 10 to 15 college and university students per year, focuses on applied research and technology transfer to support the growth and strategic positioning of companies with activities related to metal processing. In addition to providing advanced training in metallurgy and non-destructive testing, the...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
OMERS VENTURES
REAL CHANGE DOESN’T HAVE A ROADMAP – WE BACK TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTORS WHO ARE NAVIGATING UNCHARTERED TERRITORY – IN SEARCH OF NEW SOLUTIONS FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
OMERS Ventures has been backing early-stage technology companies for more than a decade. Currently managing CAD$2 billion, with close to 60 investments in disruptive technology companies across North America and Europe, we are proud to support some of the world’s biggest thinkers and builders. Spanning three countries, OMERS...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
SERTIFI
Our Mission Is To Help The World Finalize Business Faster By Removing Friction During The Agreement Process
Our solution offers a platform that accelerates the process of collaborating on agreements, signing contracts utilizing electronic signatures and providing the easiest, most convenient way to pay. We may have finally replaced the fax machine and are swiftly on our way to automating many of the redundant and repetitive tasks...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
EXACT IMAGING
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Transformed by EXACT IMAGING TECHNOLOGY
Exact Imaging was incorporated in Ontario in 2013, and is the world’s leader in high resolution micro-ultrasound systems enabling real-time imaging and biopsy guidance for the prostate. Exact Imaging’s ExactVu™ micro-ultrasound system, operates up to 29 MHz and enables a new level of resolution compared to conventional urological ultrasound...
INNOVATE® Ohio
University Hospitals (UH)
Beyond Patient Care: How University Hospitals Is Building a Healthcare Innovation Economy
University Hospitals (UH) is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading academic health systems. Across Northeast Ohio, it is known for delivering exceptional care while building one of the region’s most comprehensive healthcare innovation ecosystems. By integrating research, entrepreneurship, technology and clinical expertise, UH is shaping the future of...
Global Innovation Spotlight
How StarkBet India Combines Online Casino Games and Sports Betting in One Place
Look into how StarkBet India brings casino games, cricket betting, live sports, mobile access and one account together in a simple betting experience
For many players, convenience matters almost as much as game choice. Switching between separate casino sites, sportsbook apps and payment accounts gets old quickly. That is where the StarkBet platform https://starkbet.mobi/ has a clear appeal for users who prefer to keep casino entertainment and sports betting under one account, with...
INNOVATE® Miami
RMG STAFFING
Understanding our client’s brand and vision
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO? We are a leading staffing and recruiting firm that have been laser focus to deliver the best talent for the Food and Beverage departments of the most luxurious and iconic brands in the hospitality industry (Hotels, Restaurants, Catering and Special Events) in the...
INNOVATE® Georgia
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
As the current Fall 2024 academic year unfolds, Clark Atlanta University is experiencing a remarkable surge in student interest and enrollment, cementing its position as one of the most sought-after Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation. With a record-breaking number of applications and the largest incoming freshman...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Sunland Logistics Solutions
Leveraging an Innovative System to create Supply Chain Value for Customers & Create Mutual Value for all Stakeholders
Sunland Logistics Solutions is a 3PL partner leveraging leading technologies and lean principles to help shippers and manufacturers improve performance, innovate, and drive value in their supply chains. Specializing in supporting companies in the chemical, industrial, automotive, beverage, and retail industries, Sunland is positioned to become a flexible extension of...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
COHO COLLECTIVE KITCHENS
THE SECRET INGREDIENT FOR FOOD ENTREPRENEURS COHO IS REDEFINING THE SPACE-AS-A-SERVICE INDUSTRY AND THE FUTURE OF CULINARY ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The shared kitchen industry, also known as commissaries, is a rapidly growing sector that is changing how people think about food and culinary entrepreneurship. When starting or scaling a business, food and beverage based entrepreneurs face significant challenges and risks and require significant investment in space, equipment, and overhead costs....
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
THOMAS MORE EXPERIENCE HUB
MAKES DIGITAL INNOVATION ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
DISCOVER, CREATE, RESEARCH AND EVALUATE The Experience Hub is the innovation and inspiration hotspot for AR and VR solutions and digital experiences, located at Thomas More University of Applied Sciences in Mechelen and Antwerp. We are committed to meaningful digital innovation: no gimmicks, but solutions that really improve and...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
WILD + PINE
NOT OUR FIRST RODEO
At the height of the energy boom, Wild + Pine was created to help restore, reclaim, and conserve some of Alberta’s most challenging and remote landscapes across the industry. Something they do well, but regenerating Canada’s great boreal forest isn’t for the faint of heart. Today, Wild + Pine develops...
INNOVATION Quebec
L’ADRIQ
ACCOMPAGNER. RASSEMBLER. TRANSFORMER
Mission et rayonnement au QuébecSoutenir et promouvoir la recherche et l’innovation au Québec dans le but d’accroître la compétitivité des entreprises, ici comme à l’étranger. Notre mission à l’ADRIQ (L’Association pour le Développement de la Recherche et de l’Innovation du Québec) nous guide dans nos objectifs, nos actions, nos...
INNOVATE® Nashville
OVYL
MAKING HIGH-END, HIGH-TECH PRODUCTS
THE QUESTIONHave you ever had to throw your best work away? I have. It’s demoralizing, but sometimes things you can’t control go wrong and there’s nothing to do but let it go. You can start to think, “why bother?” I’ve seen it happen to our clients too. As a device...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
NOVATRON
POWERING THE FUTURE WITH FUSION ENERGY
In 2019, a bold vision took root in Sweden—one that could redefine the future of energy. Inspired by the pioneering ideas of inventor Jan Jäderberg, Novatron Fusion Group (NFG) was founded with a singular mission: to unlock the power of fusion energy and make it a practical, scalable, and sustainable...
INNOVATION Quebec
CHAIRE DIAMENT
HUMANIZING DIGITAL INNOVATION IN MENTAL HEALTH
The DIAMENT Chair is the strategic research chair of UQAM (University of Quebec in Montreal) in design for cybermental health. It is led by Professor Stéphane Vial. Mission and VisionEstablished in January 2020, the DIAMENT Chair is hosted by the School of Design at the University of Quebec in Montreal...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
INTERFLEXION
DELIVERS AI-POWERED ROLE-PLAY THAT HELPS ASPIRING PROFESSIONALS IMPROVE THEIR CONVERSATION SKILLS
INTERFLEXION WAS FOUNDED TO IMPROVE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATIONS.Interflexion’s co-founders, successful fintech entrepreneur John Muldoon & tech innovator John Hack, had worked together during the dotcom era and bonded over their interest in emerging technologies and organizational performance. In 2019, we were returning from a meeting with a VR expert when we...
INNOVATE® Georgia
CONSUME MEDIA
AT THE CORE OF OUR SUCCESS LIES OUR UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION.
Consume Media is a dynamic video marketing agency striving to push the boundaries of innovation and creativity in the video industry. Leo Falkenstein and Michael Rosenberg founded Consume Media in 2012 during their time as ambitious students at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. What began as a humble...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
EMPIST
Reliable & Transparent Technology Solutions Designed To Help Your Business Grow
WHAT WE DO At Empist, we make it our mission to provide businesses of any size with the resources they need to thrive in the ever-changing technological landscape. With two decades of multifaceted technology experience, our team is ready to help you develop a tailored plan to scale your business....
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
MASON ENTERPRISE
Building the Entrepreneurs of Today and Tomorrow
Mason EnterpriseTM is a George Mason University-based economic development division that focuses the energy, skills, and intellectual capital of Virginians on new company creation and small business expansion. Through 24 intertwined, complementary programs that include business counseling, workshops, training, and connection to university assets (research, class projects, interns), Mason Enterprise...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
WHARTON DC INNOVATION
A Legacy of Innovation
“The Summit is where solutions to our nation’s most pressing problems are birthed.” The Wharton Club of D.C., grounded in the rich legacy of the Wharton School’s distinguished alumni, has grown into a pivotal ecosystem of innovation and enterprise. Established in 1968, the Club has curated a potent alchemy of...
INNOVATE® Nashville
DTB Advisors
Sports Entertainment & Hospitality Speciality Advisory
SpykeFire: Pioneering Autonomous Fire Detection in Challenging Environments David Buttrey, a Nashville native, a co-owner of SpykeFire, joined by two other Nashville natives among the company’s leadership and early supporters of founder and Veteran Todd Melcher and 30 year CA Fire Captain Robert Rowe. This connection underscores how Nashville’s burgeoning...
INNOVATE® Blockchain
CLEANSPARK
A LEADING SUSTAINABLE BITCOIN MINER WITH AN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND
CleanSpark is a NASDAQ-listed, sustainable bitcoin mining and energy technology company headquartered in Henderson, Nevada. CleanSpark’s mission is to transform how bitcoin is mined by being the world’s most trusted and transparent bitcoin miner. They are leading the proof-of work mining industry with sustainable business practices. CleanSpark is addressing some...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
GLOBAL E-TALENT
MEETING YOUR TALENT ACQUISITION NEEDS
Global e-Talent Pty Ltd (GeT) is a young Sandton, Johannesburg-based talent search, placement, and onboarding firm. It partners with both private and public organisations, to meet their talent acquisition needs and that such talent is adequately integrated into their business. Behind the conventional recruitment agency, behind it sits a very...
INNOVATION Quebec
CMQ
The Centre de métallurgie du Québec (CMQ) is a college center for the transfer of technologies (CCTT) attached to the Cégep de Trois-Rivières. Created in 1985, the CMQ aims to “support the competitiveness of the metallurgy industry through research and technological development in a collaborative approach with private and public partners while supporting technical education at the college level and the transfer of knowledge to businesses”
The Centre’s team of 60 people, including 10 to 15 college and university students per year, focuses on applied research and technology transfer to support the growth and strategic positioning of companies with activities related to metal processing. In addition to providing advanced training in metallurgy and non-destructive testing, the...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
OMERS VENTURES
REAL CHANGE DOESN’T HAVE A ROADMAP – WE BACK TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTORS WHO ARE NAVIGATING UNCHARTERED TERRITORY – IN SEARCH OF NEW SOLUTIONS FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
OMERS Ventures has been backing early-stage technology companies for more than a decade. Currently managing CAD$2 billion, with close to 60 investments in disruptive technology companies across North America and Europe, we are proud to support some of the world’s biggest thinkers and builders. Spanning three countries, OMERS...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
SERTIFI
Our Mission Is To Help The World Finalize Business Faster By Removing Friction During The Agreement Process
Our solution offers a platform that accelerates the process of collaborating on agreements, signing contracts utilizing electronic signatures and providing the easiest, most convenient way to pay. We may have finally replaced the fax machine and are swiftly on our way to automating many of the redundant and repetitive tasks...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
EXACT IMAGING
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Transformed by EXACT IMAGING TECHNOLOGY
Exact Imaging was incorporated in Ontario in 2013, and is the world’s leader in high resolution micro-ultrasound systems enabling real-time imaging and biopsy guidance for the prostate. Exact Imaging’s ExactVu™ micro-ultrasound system, operates up to 29 MHz and enables a new level of resolution compared to conventional urological ultrasound...
INNOVATE® Ohio
University Hospitals (UH)
Beyond Patient Care: How University Hospitals Is Building a Healthcare Innovation Economy
University Hospitals (UH) is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading academic health systems. Across Northeast Ohio, it is known for delivering exceptional care while building one of the region’s most comprehensive healthcare innovation ecosystems. By integrating research, entrepreneurship, technology and clinical expertise, UH is shaping the future of...
Global Innovation Spotlight
How StarkBet India Combines Online Casino Games and Sports Betting in One Place
Look into how StarkBet India brings casino games, cricket betting, live sports, mobile access and one account together in a simple betting experience
For many players, convenience matters almost as much as game choice. Switching between separate casino sites, sportsbook apps and payment accounts gets old quickly. That is where the StarkBet platform https://starkbet.mobi/ has a clear appeal for users who prefer to keep casino entertainment and sports betting under one account, with...
INNOVATE® Miami
RMG STAFFING
Understanding our client’s brand and vision
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO? We are a leading staffing and recruiting firm that have been laser focus to deliver the best talent for the Food and Beverage departments of the most luxurious and iconic brands in the hospitality industry (Hotels, Restaurants, Catering and Special Events) in the...
INNOVATE® Georgia
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
As the current Fall 2024 academic year unfolds, Clark Atlanta University is experiencing a remarkable surge in student interest and enrollment, cementing its position as one of the most sought-after Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation. With a record-breaking number of applications and the largest incoming freshman...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Sunland Logistics Solutions
Leveraging an Innovative System to create Supply Chain Value for Customers & Create Mutual Value for all Stakeholders
Sunland Logistics Solutions is a 3PL partner leveraging leading technologies and lean principles to help shippers and manufacturers improve performance, innovate, and drive value in their supply chains. Specializing in supporting companies in the chemical, industrial, automotive, beverage, and retail industries, Sunland is positioned to become a flexible extension of...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
COHO COLLECTIVE KITCHENS
THE SECRET INGREDIENT FOR FOOD ENTREPRENEURS COHO IS REDEFINING THE SPACE-AS-A-SERVICE INDUSTRY AND THE FUTURE OF CULINARY ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The shared kitchen industry, also known as commissaries, is a rapidly growing sector that is changing how people think about food and culinary entrepreneurship. When starting or scaling a business, food and beverage based entrepreneurs face significant challenges and risks and require significant investment in space, equipment, and overhead costs....