Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Nashville
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
The Vanderbilt Vaccine Center -Improving human health through next-generation antibody science
The Vanderbilt Vaccine Center (VVC) was founded in 2004, with James E. Crowe, Jr, M.D. as director. The mission of this internationally recognized biomedical research and development team is to transform infectious disease prevention approaches using instant immunity achieved by use of naturally occurring molecules form the human immune system...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
86 REPAIRS
TAKE REPAIRS OFF YOUR PLATE
86 Repairs is the repair and maintenance management platform built for the restaurant industry. Our tech-enabled solution includes on-demand repair management and preventative maintenance. With 86 Repairs, restaurants have access to data-driven insights and 24/7 support to control their facilities, reduce their R&M costs, and spend less of their team’s...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Venture Forum
Igniting Innovation and Investment in Atlantic Canada
The Atlantic Venture Forum (AVF) serves as a beacon of innovation and investment in Atlantic Canada, providing a vital platform for high-potential startups to connect with investors, industry leaders, and policymakers. Atlantic Canada’s technology innovators, startups, and leaders come together at AVF to focus on: Mission & Vision The Atlantic...
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...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
VIDCRUITER
FROM A TEAM OF TWO TO 100+ – VIDCRUITER DRIVES THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL RECRUITMENT
When Sean Fahey, CEO of VidCruiter, was faced with a challenge of hiring 200 people in a time crunch, he learned how frustrating and inefficient it was to find and hire candidates the traditional way. He asked, “What if there’s a way to improve and scale the interviewing process for...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
THE MANUSIS4
STANDS OUT AS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT PLATFORM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET
THE MANUSIS4 -STANDS OUT AS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT PLATFORM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET,REPRESENTING A PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENT IN THE FIELD. This sophisticated platform is the brainchild of internationally certified experts, a testament to its quality and reliability. What sets our asset management platform apart is its ability to...
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...
INNOVATION Quebec
LE CENTRE D’OPTIQUE, PHOTONIQUE ET LASERS (COPL)
LE COPL EST UN ENVIRONNEMENT INTÉGRÉ DE RECHERCHE COLLABORATIVE ET DE FORMATION INCLUSIVE RASSEMBLANT DES EXPERTISES MULTIDISCIPLINAIRES
Son leadership au niveau national contribue grandement à l’essor scientifique et économique des technologies de l’optique et de la photonique au Québec. Depuis 1989, le COPL facilite les collaborations entre des équipes de recherche multidisciplinaires et favorise la mise en commun d’infrastructures et d’expertises de recherche. Sa contribution a permis...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
MASC
Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence: The Maritime Association of South Carolina’s Journey into the Future.
The Maritime Association of South Carolina (MASC) is proud to celebrate a century of service to the maritime community in 2026. For almost 100 years, MASC has been at the heart of South Carolina’s dynamic maritime industry, forging strong connections, advancing critical issues & paving the way for a prosperous...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
KLABIN IN PARANÁ
ROOTS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
The largest producer and exporter of paper for packaging and sustainable solutions in paper packaging in Brazil, Klabin is a protagonist in a history characterized by innovation and a commitment with sustainable development. Founded in 1899, the Company stands out as the only one in Brazil offering solutions in softwood,...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
INVEST BRISTOL + BATH
How Invest Bristol & Bath Can Help You
Invest Bristol & Bath (IBB) is the inward investment agency for the West of England Combined Authority. Our team is here to support businesses interested in growing, innovating and collaborating in the West of England through a range of tailored services to help your business thrive. Our team is experienced,...
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 Carolina
SC TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SOUTH CAROLINA’S TECHNICAL COLLEGES ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE
In a state known for its industrious spirit and manufacturing strength, the South Carolina Technical College System has quietly – and powerfully – become the engine driving economic growth, workforce transformation, and social mobility. With 16 colleges strategically located across the state, this system isn’t just preparing students for jobs...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
START ME UP
SPEAK YOUR TRUTH. OWN YOUR STORY.
In a galaxy far, far away but closer than you may think lived a company called Start Me Up PR. Landing in YYC first — because even extraterrestrials love the mountains — to invade the local and global tech scene, they set off to support emerging-founders, the investors who help...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
Sasol’s Green Hydrogen is set to transform the South African energy economy
IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY COLLECTIVELY SEEK TO TRANSFORM ECONOMIES IN A WAY THAT ENABLES A SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE ENERGY FUTURE.
Having placed climate change at the centre of our strategy, Sasol has committed to bold targets that will enable South Africa’s nationally determined contribution (NDC) by reducing our emissions by 30% by 2030 and achieving Net Zero by 2050. The innovative commercialisation of Hydrogen is a core lever in enabling...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
INEOS
POWER TO METHANOL, FUTUREPROOF INNOVATION IN FUEL AND FEEDSTOCK
In 2022 the construction of the Power to Methanol Antwerp plant starts in the Port of Antwerp. The plant has a production capacity of 8,000 tonnes of sustainable methanol, produced from hydrogen generated from renewable energy and captured CO2. A consortium of seven companies is setting up the pilot plant...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
BROCCOLI CITY
Mission for a Healthier Tomorrow
Broccoli City is spearheading a transformative movement in the DMV region and nationally. Founded on the principles of impact, innovation, and empowerment, Broccoli City stands as a beacon of change, redefining what it means to be cool and conscious in today’s urban communities. With this organization, founders Brand McEachern and...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
ORGANIKA
ORGANIKA-A SINCERE PASSION FOR DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY CUSTOMER CARE
ORGANIKA-A SINCERE PASSION FOR DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY CUSTOMER CARE AND LEADING WITH INNOVATION, HAS BECOME ORGANIKA’S KEYDIFFERENTIATOR IN THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPACE. It has led Organika to achieve uncapped market success and global growth, even amidst a pandemic. Breaking out into 7,000 stores across the world, Organika has grown...
INNOVATE® Nashville
INSEQUENCE
INDUSTRY LEADER IN AUTOMOTIVE JUST-IN-SEQUENCE MANUFACTURING FOR OVER 25 YEARS
What exactly is innovation? It’s more than a brand new way of thinking, though that is definitely a key part of the equation. Genuine innovation also must have a practical application; that is, be impactfully useful. Sometimes the combination of novel idea and usefulness reach the summit and forge a...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
ULTIMATE ENDGAMERS LEAGUE
Unleashing the Future of Esports
“Our mission is to elevate esports to a global phenomenon, ensuring longevity and inclusivity in competitive gaming.” The world of esports is rapidly evolving. Staying ahead of the game, one company stands out not just for its innovative approach but for its vision to redefine the gaming industry: Ultimate Endgamers...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
VARSITY ESPORTS FOUNDATION
YOU CAN DONATE NOW TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION
WHO WE ARE The Varsity Esports Foundation is a global non-profit organization established to offer financial assistance to schools and to provide a pipeline for students to reach their potential through esports. We strive to increase literacy around the esports industry’s positive impact on healthy lifestyles, mental health, community, and...
INNOVATION Quebec
CISA
CCTT D’INNOVATION SOCIALE EN AGRICULTURE
Créé en 2009, le Centre d’innovation sociale en agriculture (CISA) du Cégep de Victoriaville est un centre de recherche collégial dont la mission consiste à piloter des réflexions et des projets de recherche-action misant sur les innovations sociales, dans le but de générer desrésultats ayant une pertinence pratique pour le...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
adMare BioInnovations
Drives Life Sciences Innovation by Building Companies, Ecosystems, and Talent
Drawing its name from Canada’s national motto, A Mari Usque Ad Mare (From Sea to Sea), adMare is a pan-Canadian organization created in 2019, answering the need to align and optimize the Canadian life sciences commercialization landscape. Since its creation, adMare has firmly established itself as a national leader that...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
RENOVATIO GLOBAL
DRIVING SUCCESS THROUGH PEOPLE-LED “PLUG AND PLAY” PARTNERSHIPS AND BRINGING VISIONARY TO LIFE
Renovatio Global (“Renovatio”) is a strategic business development consulting firm that helps “abundance mentality” CEOs hone vision, relationships, and resources into a force that hyper grows companies and redirects markets. The company is actively engaged in sectors including Technology, Defense, Energy, Healthcare, Media, and Internet Platforms. Renovatio is a Latin...
INNOVATE® Nashville
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
The Vanderbilt Vaccine Center -Improving human health through next-generation antibody science
The Vanderbilt Vaccine Center (VVC) was founded in 2004, with James E. Crowe, Jr, M.D. as director. The mission of this internationally recognized biomedical research and development team is to transform infectious disease prevention approaches using instant immunity achieved by use of naturally occurring molecules form the human immune system...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
86 REPAIRS
TAKE REPAIRS OFF YOUR PLATE
86 Repairs is the repair and maintenance management platform built for the restaurant industry. Our tech-enabled solution includes on-demand repair management and preventative maintenance. With 86 Repairs, restaurants have access to data-driven insights and 24/7 support to control their facilities, reduce their R&M costs, and spend less of their team’s...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Venture Forum
Igniting Innovation and Investment in Atlantic Canada
The Atlantic Venture Forum (AVF) serves as a beacon of innovation and investment in Atlantic Canada, providing a vital platform for high-potential startups to connect with investors, industry leaders, and policymakers. Atlantic Canada’s technology innovators, startups, and leaders come together at AVF to focus on: Mission & Vision The Atlantic...
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...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
VIDCRUITER
FROM A TEAM OF TWO TO 100+ – VIDCRUITER DRIVES THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL RECRUITMENT
When Sean Fahey, CEO of VidCruiter, was faced with a challenge of hiring 200 people in a time crunch, he learned how frustrating and inefficient it was to find and hire candidates the traditional way. He asked, “What if there’s a way to improve and scale the interviewing process for...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
THE MANUSIS4
STANDS OUT AS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT PLATFORM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET
THE MANUSIS4 -STANDS OUT AS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT PLATFORM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET,REPRESENTING A PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENT IN THE FIELD. This sophisticated platform is the brainchild of internationally certified experts, a testament to its quality and reliability. What sets our asset management platform apart is its ability to...
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...
INNOVATION Quebec
LE CENTRE D’OPTIQUE, PHOTONIQUE ET LASERS (COPL)
LE COPL EST UN ENVIRONNEMENT INTÉGRÉ DE RECHERCHE COLLABORATIVE ET DE FORMATION INCLUSIVE RASSEMBLANT DES EXPERTISES MULTIDISCIPLINAIRES
Son leadership au niveau national contribue grandement à l’essor scientifique et économique des technologies de l’optique et de la photonique au Québec. Depuis 1989, le COPL facilite les collaborations entre des équipes de recherche multidisciplinaires et favorise la mise en commun d’infrastructures et d’expertises de recherche. Sa contribution a permis...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
MASC
Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence: The Maritime Association of South Carolina’s Journey into the Future.
The Maritime Association of South Carolina (MASC) is proud to celebrate a century of service to the maritime community in 2026. For almost 100 years, MASC has been at the heart of South Carolina’s dynamic maritime industry, forging strong connections, advancing critical issues & paving the way for a prosperous...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
KLABIN IN PARANÁ
ROOTS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
The largest producer and exporter of paper for packaging and sustainable solutions in paper packaging in Brazil, Klabin is a protagonist in a history characterized by innovation and a commitment with sustainable development. Founded in 1899, the Company stands out as the only one in Brazil offering solutions in softwood,...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
INVEST BRISTOL + BATH
How Invest Bristol & Bath Can Help You
Invest Bristol & Bath (IBB) is the inward investment agency for the West of England Combined Authority. Our team is here to support businesses interested in growing, innovating and collaborating in the West of England through a range of tailored services to help your business thrive. Our team is experienced,...
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 Carolina
SC TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SOUTH CAROLINA’S TECHNICAL COLLEGES ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE
In a state known for its industrious spirit and manufacturing strength, the South Carolina Technical College System has quietly – and powerfully – become the engine driving economic growth, workforce transformation, and social mobility. With 16 colleges strategically located across the state, this system isn’t just preparing students for jobs...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
START ME UP
SPEAK YOUR TRUTH. OWN YOUR STORY.
In a galaxy far, far away but closer than you may think lived a company called Start Me Up PR. Landing in YYC first — because even extraterrestrials love the mountains — to invade the local and global tech scene, they set off to support emerging-founders, the investors who help...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
Sasol’s Green Hydrogen is set to transform the South African energy economy
IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY COLLECTIVELY SEEK TO TRANSFORM ECONOMIES IN A WAY THAT ENABLES A SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE ENERGY FUTURE.
Having placed climate change at the centre of our strategy, Sasol has committed to bold targets that will enable South Africa’s nationally determined contribution (NDC) by reducing our emissions by 30% by 2030 and achieving Net Zero by 2050. The innovative commercialisation of Hydrogen is a core lever in enabling...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
INEOS
POWER TO METHANOL, FUTUREPROOF INNOVATION IN FUEL AND FEEDSTOCK
In 2022 the construction of the Power to Methanol Antwerp plant starts in the Port of Antwerp. The plant has a production capacity of 8,000 tonnes of sustainable methanol, produced from hydrogen generated from renewable energy and captured CO2. A consortium of seven companies is setting up the pilot plant...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
BROCCOLI CITY
Mission for a Healthier Tomorrow
Broccoli City is spearheading a transformative movement in the DMV region and nationally. Founded on the principles of impact, innovation, and empowerment, Broccoli City stands as a beacon of change, redefining what it means to be cool and conscious in today’s urban communities. With this organization, founders Brand McEachern and...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
ORGANIKA
ORGANIKA-A SINCERE PASSION FOR DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY CUSTOMER CARE
ORGANIKA-A SINCERE PASSION FOR DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY CUSTOMER CARE AND LEADING WITH INNOVATION, HAS BECOME ORGANIKA’S KEYDIFFERENTIATOR IN THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPACE. It has led Organika to achieve uncapped market success and global growth, even amidst a pandemic. Breaking out into 7,000 stores across the world, Organika has grown...
INNOVATE® Nashville
INSEQUENCE
INDUSTRY LEADER IN AUTOMOTIVE JUST-IN-SEQUENCE MANUFACTURING FOR OVER 25 YEARS
What exactly is innovation? It’s more than a brand new way of thinking, though that is definitely a key part of the equation. Genuine innovation also must have a practical application; that is, be impactfully useful. Sometimes the combination of novel idea and usefulness reach the summit and forge a...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
ULTIMATE ENDGAMERS LEAGUE
Unleashing the Future of Esports
“Our mission is to elevate esports to a global phenomenon, ensuring longevity and inclusivity in competitive gaming.” The world of esports is rapidly evolving. Staying ahead of the game, one company stands out not just for its innovative approach but for its vision to redefine the gaming industry: Ultimate Endgamers...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
VARSITY ESPORTS FOUNDATION
YOU CAN DONATE NOW TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION
WHO WE ARE The Varsity Esports Foundation is a global non-profit organization established to offer financial assistance to schools and to provide a pipeline for students to reach their potential through esports. We strive to increase literacy around the esports industry’s positive impact on healthy lifestyles, mental health, community, and...
INNOVATION Quebec
CISA
CCTT D’INNOVATION SOCIALE EN AGRICULTURE
Créé en 2009, le Centre d’innovation sociale en agriculture (CISA) du Cégep de Victoriaville est un centre de recherche collégial dont la mission consiste à piloter des réflexions et des projets de recherche-action misant sur les innovations sociales, dans le but de générer desrésultats ayant une pertinence pratique pour le...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
adMare BioInnovations
Drives Life Sciences Innovation by Building Companies, Ecosystems, and Talent
Drawing its name from Canada’s national motto, A Mari Usque Ad Mare (From Sea to Sea), adMare is a pan-Canadian organization created in 2019, answering the need to align and optimize the Canadian life sciences commercialization landscape. Since its creation, adMare has firmly established itself as a national leader that...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
RENOVATIO GLOBAL
DRIVING SUCCESS THROUGH PEOPLE-LED “PLUG AND PLAY” PARTNERSHIPS AND BRINGING VISIONARY TO LIFE
Renovatio Global (“Renovatio”) is a strategic business development consulting firm that helps “abundance mentality” CEOs hone vision, relationships, and resources into a force that hyper grows companies and redirects markets. The company is actively engaged in sectors including Technology, Defense, Energy, Healthcare, Media, and Internet Platforms. Renovatio is a Latin...