Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

18LOOP

DEPLOYS VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSETS TO KIDS WITH CANCER TO HELP FIGHT THE DISEASE

18Loop deploys advanced virtual reality (VR) headsets to kids with cancer to help them tolerate treatment, recover and thrive. 18Loop has distributed over 100 VR headsets to children with cancer in 32 states.18Loop reaches its children through a partnership with the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO). Virtual reality is vital...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

SIWA THERAPEUTICS

SIWA THERAPEUTICS-We Founded SIWA

We Founded SIWA, Drawing Upon An Understanding Of Aging And The AGEs, To Combat Cancer

SIWA Therapeutics, Inc. has developed 318H, a monoclonal antibody that we believe can become a broadly effective cancer immunotherapeutic. Most recently, we showed that 318H enabled complete remission of pancreatic cancer in vivo in humanized mice – we hope to file an IND application for pancreatic cancer next year. Our...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

HUNGRY MARKETPLACE

Hungry for something better

This is a company unlike any other in the Washington DMV – and that’s saying a lot. HUNGRY Marketplace has revolutionized the office food market nationally. Founded by visionary entrepreneurs Jeff Grass and Eman and Shy Pahlevani, this Arlington, Virginia-based company is reshaping the landscape of office food solutions with...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

DCI MARKETING

CELEBRATING ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2024, DCI MARKETING FOSTERS A CULTURE OF INNOVATION FOCUSED ON SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS FOR FORTUNE 50 COMPANIES, MAJOR RETAILERS AND CONSUMERS.

As American forces crossed the English Channel to liberate France in June 1944, Milwaukee native Lloyd A. Sauer was thinking forward to a post-war era. Sauer purchased a small company called ColorPrint Products Printing and began producing window signage for shoe stores. But it was Cadillac and Harley-Davidson that propelled...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

OpenGrid Technologies

Democratizing Urban EV Charging

Charging an EV (electric vehicle) outside your city home can be problematic for most urban EV drivers. Simply put, public charging operators aren’t incentivized to build urban fast-charging networks due to the uncertainty in demand, lack of access to prime locations, and power availability issues. What’s more, private charging isn’t...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

OGILVY

OGILVY-HOW FEARLESS PARTNERSHIPS DRIVE BRAND GROWTH

HOW FEARLESS PARTNERSHIPS DRIVE BRAND GROWTH

BRAVE IDEAS ARE WHAT ENABLES A BRAND TO RELENTLESSLY CAPTURE THE ATTENTION AND LOYALTY OF CONSUMERS.   Creating a partnership based on shared responsibility enables clients and their agencies to build brands that become permanent fixtures in the hearts and minds of consumers. It is a philosophy and way of...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia

Farm to Fishtown: Philly's First Urban Winery

Mural City Cellars | Urban Winery

Mural City’s commitment to minimal intervention is central to its identity. Grapes are sourced exclusively from trusted growers within 300 miles of Philadelphia, including vineyards in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland, highlighting the potential of a winemaking landscape that has long been overlooked. The resulting wines are fresh,...

INNOVATE® Georgia

MEPTIK

MEPTIK UPSETS REALITY™ WITH IMMERSIVE VISUAL EXPERIENCES

We are entering a new era of visual experiences. From in-camera visual effects in virtual film production and complex real-time data visualization in broadcasts to fully immersive experiences for live attendees – one thing is clear: audiences are demanding more. More visually stunning content, more intricate installations, and more mesmerizing...

INNOVATE® Georgia

COLLIBRA

DO MORE WITH TRUSTED DATA

THE LEADER IN DATA INTELLIGENCECollibra helps our customers do more with trusted data. Our Data Intelligence Platform brings flexible governance, continuous quality and built-in privacy to the world’s leading brands. Headquartered in New York City and Brussels, we work with 700+ customers worldwide and partner with the most innovative companies....

INNOVATION Quebec

ROZVELT

MAÎTRISER SON SOUFFLE, RAPPROCHEZ-VOUS DE LA NATURE

ROZVELT incarne une nouvelle génération d’innovation québécoise, audacieuse et ancrée dans le réel. Cette jeune entreprise redéfinit les codes de la chasse et de l’observation de la faune grâce à une technologie de contrôle olfactif unique au monde. Fondée en 2024 par Nicholas Monette (PDG) et George Korkejian (COO), Rozvelt...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

Daikin

Daikin - Air Conditioning Portugal

Air Conditioning Portugal

With more than 90 years of experience in the design and manufacture of heating and cooling technologies, Daikin is the European market leader in air conditioning and heat pump systems, providing perfect thermal conditions for homes, businesses and industries. At Daikin Portugal we are working with passionate people to provide...

INNOVATE® Miami

Ecovie

We design and deliver on-site water management solutions for commercial and select residential scale

Water is one of our more precious resources. At Ecovie, we believe that decentralized water management is necessary to help assure everyone has clean and plentiful water. Potable water scarcity, water quality, water discharge, and storm water runoff are real issues impacting communities across the country. At Ecovie, we design...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

THE INNOVATION FACTORY

South Australia’s Most Innovative Coworking Space

The Innovation Factory has redefined coworking with its cutting-edge approach that’s taking the industry by storm. Founded in October 2020, this coworking space has quickly become a hub for entrepreneurs, startups, and freelancers who are seeking an innovative and collaborative work environment. What sets The Innovation Factory apart is its...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

The Quebec Film and Television Council

At the heart and at the service of the audiovisual industry for over 15 years!

The Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC) has been contributing to the development and competitiveness of Quebec as a world-class audiovisual production center for over fifteen years. It supports innovation in three major economic sectors in Quebec: live action, visual effects, and animation. In 2021, this creative and dynamic sector...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTMHQ) and Michael Ward Jr

Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTMHQ)and Michael Ward Jr

Innovatively Redefining Career Readiness and Eliminating the Skills Gap in Tech

Throughout history, a lack of career readiness and workforce development have stunted the advancement of society and its ability to overcome challenges. Take, for example, the industrial revolution where we witnessed mass migration to the North for factory jobs, the call for nurses and doctors in our healthcare system as...

INNOVATE® Detroit

GENOMENON-Simplifying complex genetic data into actionable insights

Simplifying complex genetic data into actionable insights

Genomenon is a leading genomic intelligence company dedicated to improving the quality of patients’ lives by uncovering the genomic drivers of genetic disease and cancer. Blending the power of AI with genomic expertise, Genomenon simplifi es complex genetic data into actionable insights for patient diagnosis and precision medicine development. With...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

VIKING VILLAGE

KEEPING ESTONIA’S VIKING SPIRIT ALIVE

Just 15 minutes from Tallinn, in the village of Saula, lies one of Northern Estonia’s most renowned holiday centres: Viking Village. Here, history, legend, and adventure merge into an unforgettable experience. With free admission and open doors year-round, the village welcomes individuals, families, school groups, and corporate teams alike. A...

INNOVATION Quebec

PME MTL

SERVING MONTRÉAL ENTREPRENEURS

The mission of PME MTL, Ville de Montréal support network for businesses, is to anticipate and foster the socioeconomic development of our communities in an integrated, concerted and sustainable manner. PME MTL offers financing and support for: It offers support to private sector and social economy entrepreneurs on the Island...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

BT INDUSTRIAL

CHALLENGES CREATE OPPORTUNITIES

BT Industrial isn’t a company name you’ve come across in your day-to-day activities....

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

zizzl health

Igniting a Revolution in the Traditional Benefits Landscape

A recent breakthrough is making it more affordable for employers to offer high quality group health insurance benefits. At the forefront of this benefits innovation stands zizzl health, a trailblazer in the field of Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs). When the Executive Order solidifying ICHRA as an ACA-compliant health...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

GTR

GTR-ACCELERATE YOUR GAME DEVELOPMENT We Are Dedicated To Finding Talented Game Startups Around The World

ACCELERATE YOUR GAME DEVELOPMENT- We Are Dedicated To Finding Talented Game Startups Around The World

CREATIVE, SUSTAINABLE FUTURESGTR is an interactive accelerator program dedicated to supporting independent studios from all over the world. With the development, publishing and fundraising expertise they need to take their content global and towards a more sustainable business.     The interactive era is upon us. Independent developers all over...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

CURITIBA ANGELS

PROUDLY STANDS AS THE FOREMOST ANGEL INVESTMENT GROUP IN THE STATE OF PARANÁ

CURITIBA ANGELS PROUDLY STANDS AS THE FOREMOST ANGEL INVESTMENT GROUP IN THE STATE OF PARANÁ, DISTINGUISHED BY ITS EXPANSIVE NETWORK COMPRISING OVER 90 ACTIVE ANGEL INVESTORS AND AN IMPRESSIVE PORTFOLIO OF 17 INVESTEES. Our group is composed of esteemed professionals, including renowned tech entrepreneurs and high-ranking enterprise executives. Our commitment...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

BETTERFLYBOX

BIODIVERSITY RESTAURATION

Biodiversity Biodiversity, short for ‘biological diversity’, refers to the variety and variability of life forms on Earth. It encompasses the full range of species of plants, animals, micro-organisms and ecosystems, as well as the genetic differences within these species. Biodiversity encompasses not only the diversity of species, but also their...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

CSC CORPTAX

CSC CORPTAX — MORE THAN 45 YEARS OF TAX TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

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® New Jersey Vol.2

18LOOP

DEPLOYS VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSETS TO KIDS WITH CANCER TO HELP FIGHT THE DISEASE

18Loop deploys advanced virtual reality (VR) headsets to kids with cancer to help them tolerate treatment, recover and thrive. 18Loop has distributed over 100 VR headsets to children with cancer in 32 states.18Loop reaches its children through a partnership with the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO). Virtual reality is vital...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

SIWA THERAPEUTICS

SIWA THERAPEUTICS-We Founded SIWA

We Founded SIWA, Drawing Upon An Understanding Of Aging And The AGEs, To Combat Cancer

SIWA Therapeutics, Inc. has developed 318H, a monoclonal antibody that we believe can become a broadly effective cancer immunotherapeutic. Most recently, we showed that 318H enabled complete remission of pancreatic cancer in vivo in humanized mice – we hope to file an IND application for pancreatic cancer next year. Our...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

HUNGRY MARKETPLACE

Hungry for something better

This is a company unlike any other in the Washington DMV – and that’s saying a lot. HUNGRY Marketplace has revolutionized the office food market nationally. Founded by visionary entrepreneurs Jeff Grass and Eman and Shy Pahlevani, this Arlington, Virginia-based company is reshaping the landscape of office food solutions with...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

DCI MARKETING

CELEBRATING ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2024, DCI MARKETING FOSTERS A CULTURE OF INNOVATION FOCUSED ON SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS FOR FORTUNE 50 COMPANIES, MAJOR RETAILERS AND CONSUMERS.

As American forces crossed the English Channel to liberate France in June 1944, Milwaukee native Lloyd A. Sauer was thinking forward to a post-war era. Sauer purchased a small company called ColorPrint Products Printing and began producing window signage for shoe stores. But it was Cadillac and Harley-Davidson that propelled...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

OpenGrid Technologies

Democratizing Urban EV Charging

Charging an EV (electric vehicle) outside your city home can be problematic for most urban EV drivers. Simply put, public charging operators aren’t incentivized to build urban fast-charging networks due to the uncertainty in demand, lack of access to prime locations, and power availability issues. What’s more, private charging isn’t...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

OGILVY

OGILVY-HOW FEARLESS PARTNERSHIPS DRIVE BRAND GROWTH

HOW FEARLESS PARTNERSHIPS DRIVE BRAND GROWTH

BRAVE IDEAS ARE WHAT ENABLES A BRAND TO RELENTLESSLY CAPTURE THE ATTENTION AND LOYALTY OF CONSUMERS.   Creating a partnership based on shared responsibility enables clients and their agencies to build brands that become permanent fixtures in the hearts and minds of consumers. It is a philosophy and way of...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia

Farm to Fishtown: Philly's First Urban Winery

Mural City Cellars | Urban Winery

Mural City’s commitment to minimal intervention is central to its identity. Grapes are sourced exclusively from trusted growers within 300 miles of Philadelphia, including vineyards in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland, highlighting the potential of a winemaking landscape that has long been overlooked. The resulting wines are fresh,...

INNOVATE® Georgia

MEPTIK

MEPTIK UPSETS REALITY™ WITH IMMERSIVE VISUAL EXPERIENCES

We are entering a new era of visual experiences. From in-camera visual effects in virtual film production and complex real-time data visualization in broadcasts to fully immersive experiences for live attendees – one thing is clear: audiences are demanding more. More visually stunning content, more intricate installations, and more mesmerizing...

INNOVATE® Georgia

COLLIBRA

DO MORE WITH TRUSTED DATA

THE LEADER IN DATA INTELLIGENCECollibra helps our customers do more with trusted data. Our Data Intelligence Platform brings flexible governance, continuous quality and built-in privacy to the world’s leading brands. Headquartered in New York City and Brussels, we work with 700+ customers worldwide and partner with the most innovative companies....

INNOVATION Quebec

ROZVELT

MAÎTRISER SON SOUFFLE, RAPPROCHEZ-VOUS DE LA NATURE

ROZVELT incarne une nouvelle génération d’innovation québécoise, audacieuse et ancrée dans le réel. Cette jeune entreprise redéfinit les codes de la chasse et de l’observation de la faune grâce à une technologie de contrôle olfactif unique au monde. Fondée en 2024 par Nicholas Monette (PDG) et George Korkejian (COO), Rozvelt...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

Daikin

Daikin - Air Conditioning Portugal

Air Conditioning Portugal

With more than 90 years of experience in the design and manufacture of heating and cooling technologies, Daikin is the European market leader in air conditioning and heat pump systems, providing perfect thermal conditions for homes, businesses and industries. At Daikin Portugal we are working with passionate people to provide...

INNOVATE® Miami

Ecovie

We design and deliver on-site water management solutions for commercial and select residential scale

Water is one of our more precious resources. At Ecovie, we believe that decentralized water management is necessary to help assure everyone has clean and plentiful water. Potable water scarcity, water quality, water discharge, and storm water runoff are real issues impacting communities across the country. At Ecovie, we design...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

THE INNOVATION FACTORY

South Australia’s Most Innovative Coworking Space

The Innovation Factory has redefined coworking with its cutting-edge approach that’s taking the industry by storm. Founded in October 2020, this coworking space has quickly become a hub for entrepreneurs, startups, and freelancers who are seeking an innovative and collaborative work environment. What sets The Innovation Factory apart is its...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

The Quebec Film and Television Council

At the heart and at the service of the audiovisual industry for over 15 years!

The Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC) has been contributing to the development and competitiveness of Quebec as a world-class audiovisual production center for over fifteen years. It supports innovation in three major economic sectors in Quebec: live action, visual effects, and animation. In 2021, this creative and dynamic sector...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTMHQ) and Michael Ward Jr

Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTMHQ)and Michael Ward Jr

Innovatively Redefining Career Readiness and Eliminating the Skills Gap in Tech

Throughout history, a lack of career readiness and workforce development have stunted the advancement of society and its ability to overcome challenges. Take, for example, the industrial revolution where we witnessed mass migration to the North for factory jobs, the call for nurses and doctors in our healthcare system as...

INNOVATE® Detroit

GENOMENON-Simplifying complex genetic data into actionable insights

Simplifying complex genetic data into actionable insights

Genomenon is a leading genomic intelligence company dedicated to improving the quality of patients’ lives by uncovering the genomic drivers of genetic disease and cancer. Blending the power of AI with genomic expertise, Genomenon simplifi es complex genetic data into actionable insights for patient diagnosis and precision medicine development. With...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

VIKING VILLAGE

KEEPING ESTONIA’S VIKING SPIRIT ALIVE

Just 15 minutes from Tallinn, in the village of Saula, lies one of Northern Estonia’s most renowned holiday centres: Viking Village. Here, history, legend, and adventure merge into an unforgettable experience. With free admission and open doors year-round, the village welcomes individuals, families, school groups, and corporate teams alike. A...

INNOVATION Quebec

PME MTL

SERVING MONTRÉAL ENTREPRENEURS

The mission of PME MTL, Ville de Montréal support network for businesses, is to anticipate and foster the socioeconomic development of our communities in an integrated, concerted and sustainable manner. PME MTL offers financing and support for: It offers support to private sector and social economy entrepreneurs on the Island...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

BT INDUSTRIAL

CHALLENGES CREATE OPPORTUNITIES

BT Industrial isn’t a company name you’ve come across in your day-to-day activities....

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

zizzl health

Igniting a Revolution in the Traditional Benefits Landscape

A recent breakthrough is making it more affordable for employers to offer high quality group health insurance benefits. At the forefront of this benefits innovation stands zizzl health, a trailblazer in the field of Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs). When the Executive Order solidifying ICHRA as an ACA-compliant health...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

GTR

GTR-ACCELERATE YOUR GAME DEVELOPMENT We Are Dedicated To Finding Talented Game Startups Around The World

ACCELERATE YOUR GAME DEVELOPMENT- We Are Dedicated To Finding Talented Game Startups Around The World

CREATIVE, SUSTAINABLE FUTURESGTR is an interactive accelerator program dedicated to supporting independent studios from all over the world. With the development, publishing and fundraising expertise they need to take their content global and towards a more sustainable business.     The interactive era is upon us. Independent developers all over...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

CURITIBA ANGELS

PROUDLY STANDS AS THE FOREMOST ANGEL INVESTMENT GROUP IN THE STATE OF PARANÁ

CURITIBA ANGELS PROUDLY STANDS AS THE FOREMOST ANGEL INVESTMENT GROUP IN THE STATE OF PARANÁ, DISTINGUISHED BY ITS EXPANSIVE NETWORK COMPRISING OVER 90 ACTIVE ANGEL INVESTORS AND AN IMPRESSIVE PORTFOLIO OF 17 INVESTEES. Our group is composed of esteemed professionals, including renowned tech entrepreneurs and high-ranking enterprise executives. Our commitment...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

BETTERFLYBOX

BIODIVERSITY RESTAURATION

Biodiversity Biodiversity, short for ‘biological diversity’, refers to the variety and variability of life forms on Earth. It encompasses the full range of species of plants, animals, micro-organisms and ecosystems, as well as the genetic differences within these species. Biodiversity encompasses not only the diversity of species, but also their...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

CSC CORPTAX

CSC CORPTAX — MORE THAN 45 YEARS OF TAX TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

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...

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