Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
BROOKSOURCE
A RELATIONSHIP-FOCUSED APPROACH TO BUILDING THE FUTURE OF TECH & MILWAUKEE!
Since 2000, Brooksource has established and maintained lasting relationships with its clients, consultants, and the Milwaukee community to create unparalleled experiences. Brooksource is a trusted services provider that specializes in delivering Engineering and IT initiatives for Fortune 500 organizations and the public sector through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, as well...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
ABB - ASEA BROWN BOVERI PORTUGAL
Innovation. We've Been Doing It For Over 100 Years
If there is one thing that characterizes ABB, it is our technological leadership. It has been an intrinsic part of our DNA since we started our journey more than a century ago, and it has been at the heart of everything we have done since then. When everything startedABB results...
INNOVATE® Miami
SkyPlanner
We believe in fully integrating ourselves within our clients’ businesses
SkyPlanner is a 5-star-rated, Silver Salesforce Consulting & AppExchange Partner based in Miami, FL with offices in Bogota, Colombia, and Vitoria, Brazil specialized in helping companies of all shapes and sizes leverage the power of Salesforce to do more with their businesses. At SkyPlanner, we believe in fully integrating ourselves...
INNOVATE® South Florida
Betr Holdings, Inc.
REDEFINING SPORTS GAMING AND MEDIA FROM SOUTH FLORIDA
REDEFINING SPORTS GAMING AND MEDIA FROM SOUTH FLORIDA Betr Holdings, Inc. is a Miami-based sports gaming and media company at the forefront of innovation in the sports betting and entertainment sectors. Co-founded in 2022 by entrepreneur Joey Levy and professional boxer and serial entrepreneur Jake Paul. Betr is revolutionizing how...
INNOVATION Quebec
Alliance Polymères Québec
UNE INDUSTRIE, TROIS FILIÈRES
Matériaux plastiquesLes matériaux plastiques sont des polymères qui peuvent être mis en forme (moulés), par divers procédés, à l’aide d’une contrainte mécanique combinée à l’effet de la chaleur qui permet de les ramollir temporairement. Matériaux compositesLes matériaux composites sont des polymères qui sont formés par la polymérisation de résines habituellement...
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....
INNOVATE® Georgia
HONEYWELL
SOFTWARE THAT POWERS BETTER DECISIONS INNOVATION IS HONEYWELL’S LEGACY, AND ITS FUTURE
Honeywell’s software innovation group, Honeywell Connected Enterprise (HCE), is proud to call Atlanta home. HCE transforms the way the world works, solving tough challenges through relentless innovation that is grounded in Honeywell’s heritage of invention. Honeywell founded HCE in 2018 to develop Honeywell Forge software, solutions that securely unite data...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
CODEBABY
AI THAT ENHANCES HUMAN CAPACITY
As AI reshapes industries, CodeBaby leads in emotionally intelligent, human-centric AI. Specializing in real-time, 3D animated avatars, CodeBaby bridges the gap between automation and authentic interaction—enhancing, rather than replacing, human capacity. Founded to improve communication and accessibility, CodeBaby redefines engagement in education, healthcare, customer service and workforce training. By merging...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
CONNECTPLUG
RETAIL AUTOMATION CAN BE MORE AFFORDABLE AND EFFECTIVE FOR EVERYONE
2014 doesn’t seem like a long time ago, but the technology was very different back then. AI was just science fiction, the internet was much slower — and retail software was expensive and unnecessarily complex. This scenario led to ConnectPlug’s creation by computer engineer Rafael Hasson. Hasson, who has worked...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
LEANKEEP
REVOLUTIONIZING FACILITY MANAGEMENT: THE LEANKEEP SUCCESS STORY
In the dynamic world of facility management and maintenance, one name stands out for its innovative approach and remarkable success: Leankeep. This SaaS company has transformed the way businesses handle their maintenance and facilities management, offering a suite of solutions that cater to a diverse range of sectors including condominium...
INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2
HIGHER STATE TECHNOLOGY
HUMANS HELPING HUMANS MANAGE TECH
CYBER RESILIENCE What we care about: We are all connected. Technology is the current that runs through our businesses and global villages. Higher State Technology (HST) serves SMBs in a “Techno-city” where we can focus on what matters – taking care of employees and clients. Cyber Resilience is at the...
INNOVATION Quebec
ITMI
CCTT IN INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE
Never before have we seen so much talk about digital transformation, predictive maintenance, operational optimization, and both industrial and economic innovation in our industry and SME ecosystem. And that’s just the beginning! At the Institut technologique de maintenance industrielle (ITMI), we are pleased with this trend as it is consistent...
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® Milwaukee
AUGUST BROWN
TRANSFORMING INNOVATION INTO MARKET SUCCESS
INSIGHT. INNOVATE. IMPROVE. August Brown has established itself as a trailblazer in Milwaukee’s innovation ecosystem, bridging the often-daunting gap between research and market execution. Founded by Dr. Gordon Nameni and Erik Vickstrom, this boutique agency has become synonymous with strategic excellence and groundbreaking impact. “It all really started in 2018,”...
INNOVATION Quebec
MYCÉLIUM
Est l’incubateur-accélérateur de la Ville de Québec dédié aux entreprises en transformation alimentaire qui souhaitent améliorer l’offre alimentaire existante par un produit ou un procédé novateur ayant un impact positif et durable sur la santé, l’économie, la société ou sur l’environnement
MYCÉLIUM met de l’avant un modèle d’incubation novateur et bonifié par l’implication du réseau d’affaires régional, par l’expertise de ses intervenants et par son accès au talent de plusieurs scientifiques de l’Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels de l’Université Laval (INAF), le plus grand centre de recherche au...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
BOW VALLEY COLLEGE
TRANSFORMING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE THROUGH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Bow Valley College has been an access college since 1965, earning a reputation for fast-paced programs that quickly respond to the practical needs of adult students and our economy. On May 16, 2023, the College launched a new Digital Strategy, which outlines how technology will enhance the student experience, improve...
YTL DEVELOPMENTS BRABAZON
Join the next generation shaping the future at Brabazon, the most exciting new city district in the South West
For over a century, the former Filton Airfield has been Bristol’s home for innovators and inventors, designers and disruptors. As the birthplace of Concorde, it is recognised worldwide for ingenuity, timeless design, and the collective spirit of a community that stretched the limits of what was possible. Now, YTL Developments...
INNOVATE® Nashville
AllianceBernstein
Focused on Expanding our Talent Pipeline through Strategic Relationship
AllianceBernstein (AB) is a leading global investment management firm, offering diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals, and private wealth clients in major world markets. In 2018, AB announced its relocation from Midtown Manhattan to Nashville, Tennessee, creating 1,000 high-paying jobs. During that process, AB recognized the strength of the...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
REVERSE RESOURCES
THE DIGITAL THREAD: HOW REVERSE RESOURCES IS INDUSTRIALIZING THE GLOBAL TEXTILE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Operating from its headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, Reverse Resources (RR) stands at the intersection of technology, supply chain management, and environmental sustainability. The company’s core mission is to solve one of the fashion industry’s most pressing and complex challenges: textile waste. By focusing on digitalization and transparency, RR is enabling...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Gemba Systems
Empowering People with Smarter Technologies
In the heart of Greenville, South Carolina, Gemba Systems Inc. is redefining what “smart manufacturing” really means. Rather than chasing automation for its own sake, the company focuses on empowering people with smarter technologies – solutions that give manufacturers the visibility, insight, and control they need to perform at their...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
DATAPROM
SMART SOLUTIONS FOR MOBILITY
DATAPROM is a Brazilian company, headquartered in Curitiba/PR and has nine branch offices in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. We were born in August 1988 from the creativity of engineers Marcos Olandoski, Alberto Abujamra and Carlos Perufo, who came together to develop innovative systems, capable of combining applicability and technology. At...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
FROM MEMORY TO MASTERPIECE
MARIA WESTERBERG’S T-SHIRT CHAIR WEAVES STORIES INTO SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Swedish designer Maria Westerberg has long been a pioneer in upcycling and sustainable design, but it was a single chair — woven from worn-out T-shirts — that propelled her into the global spotlight. Known as the “Queen of ReMake design,” Westerberg blends narrative, memory, and sustainability in a way that...
INNOVATE® Georgia
BLACKROCK
CHARTING THE WAY FORWARD
For BlackRock, continuous innovation is key. BlackRock’s Aladdin® business—which provides an investment management platform for institutional investors and wealth managers—is at the heart of the company’s tech innovation. Aladdin provides a unified investment management platform that gives clients a full view of their portfolio, across public and private markets—and enables...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Urban SDK
Helping To Transform Cities’ Mobility, Transportation And Safety Operations
Urban SDK streamlines government and IoT data to automate performance measures and discover insights in real-time, helping to transform cities’ mobility, transportation, and safety operations. Established in 2018 by Justin Dennis and Drew Messer, Urban SDK is a digital government intelligence platform combining real-time location data with predictive analytics. It...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
BROOKSOURCE
A RELATIONSHIP-FOCUSED APPROACH TO BUILDING THE FUTURE OF TECH & MILWAUKEE!
Since 2000, Brooksource has established and maintained lasting relationships with its clients, consultants, and the Milwaukee community to create unparalleled experiences. Brooksource is a trusted services provider that specializes in delivering Engineering and IT initiatives for Fortune 500 organizations and the public sector through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, as well...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
ABB - ASEA BROWN BOVERI PORTUGAL
Innovation. We've Been Doing It For Over 100 Years
If there is one thing that characterizes ABB, it is our technological leadership. It has been an intrinsic part of our DNA since we started our journey more than a century ago, and it has been at the heart of everything we have done since then. When everything startedABB results...
INNOVATE® Miami
SkyPlanner
We believe in fully integrating ourselves within our clients’ businesses
SkyPlanner is a 5-star-rated, Silver Salesforce Consulting & AppExchange Partner based in Miami, FL with offices in Bogota, Colombia, and Vitoria, Brazil specialized in helping companies of all shapes and sizes leverage the power of Salesforce to do more with their businesses. At SkyPlanner, we believe in fully integrating ourselves...
INNOVATE® South Florida
Betr Holdings, Inc.
REDEFINING SPORTS GAMING AND MEDIA FROM SOUTH FLORIDA
REDEFINING SPORTS GAMING AND MEDIA FROM SOUTH FLORIDA Betr Holdings, Inc. is a Miami-based sports gaming and media company at the forefront of innovation in the sports betting and entertainment sectors. Co-founded in 2022 by entrepreneur Joey Levy and professional boxer and serial entrepreneur Jake Paul. Betr is revolutionizing how...
INNOVATION Quebec
Alliance Polymères Québec
UNE INDUSTRIE, TROIS FILIÈRES
Matériaux plastiquesLes matériaux plastiques sont des polymères qui peuvent être mis en forme (moulés), par divers procédés, à l’aide d’une contrainte mécanique combinée à l’effet de la chaleur qui permet de les ramollir temporairement. Matériaux compositesLes matériaux composites sont des polymères qui sont formés par la polymérisation de résines habituellement...
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....
INNOVATE® Georgia
HONEYWELL
SOFTWARE THAT POWERS BETTER DECISIONS INNOVATION IS HONEYWELL’S LEGACY, AND ITS FUTURE
Honeywell’s software innovation group, Honeywell Connected Enterprise (HCE), is proud to call Atlanta home. HCE transforms the way the world works, solving tough challenges through relentless innovation that is grounded in Honeywell’s heritage of invention. Honeywell founded HCE in 2018 to develop Honeywell Forge software, solutions that securely unite data...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
CODEBABY
AI THAT ENHANCES HUMAN CAPACITY
As AI reshapes industries, CodeBaby leads in emotionally intelligent, human-centric AI. Specializing in real-time, 3D animated avatars, CodeBaby bridges the gap between automation and authentic interaction—enhancing, rather than replacing, human capacity. Founded to improve communication and accessibility, CodeBaby redefines engagement in education, healthcare, customer service and workforce training. By merging...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
CONNECTPLUG
RETAIL AUTOMATION CAN BE MORE AFFORDABLE AND EFFECTIVE FOR EVERYONE
2014 doesn’t seem like a long time ago, but the technology was very different back then. AI was just science fiction, the internet was much slower — and retail software was expensive and unnecessarily complex. This scenario led to ConnectPlug’s creation by computer engineer Rafael Hasson. Hasson, who has worked...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
LEANKEEP
REVOLUTIONIZING FACILITY MANAGEMENT: THE LEANKEEP SUCCESS STORY
In the dynamic world of facility management and maintenance, one name stands out for its innovative approach and remarkable success: Leankeep. This SaaS company has transformed the way businesses handle their maintenance and facilities management, offering a suite of solutions that cater to a diverse range of sectors including condominium...
INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2
HIGHER STATE TECHNOLOGY
HUMANS HELPING HUMANS MANAGE TECH
CYBER RESILIENCE What we care about: We are all connected. Technology is the current that runs through our businesses and global villages. Higher State Technology (HST) serves SMBs in a “Techno-city” where we can focus on what matters – taking care of employees and clients. Cyber Resilience is at the...
INNOVATION Quebec
ITMI
CCTT IN INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE
Never before have we seen so much talk about digital transformation, predictive maintenance, operational optimization, and both industrial and economic innovation in our industry and SME ecosystem. And that’s just the beginning! At the Institut technologique de maintenance industrielle (ITMI), we are pleased with this trend as it is consistent...
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® Milwaukee
AUGUST BROWN
TRANSFORMING INNOVATION INTO MARKET SUCCESS
INSIGHT. INNOVATE. IMPROVE. August Brown has established itself as a trailblazer in Milwaukee’s innovation ecosystem, bridging the often-daunting gap between research and market execution. Founded by Dr. Gordon Nameni and Erik Vickstrom, this boutique agency has become synonymous with strategic excellence and groundbreaking impact. “It all really started in 2018,”...
INNOVATION Quebec
MYCÉLIUM
Est l’incubateur-accélérateur de la Ville de Québec dédié aux entreprises en transformation alimentaire qui souhaitent améliorer l’offre alimentaire existante par un produit ou un procédé novateur ayant un impact positif et durable sur la santé, l’économie, la société ou sur l’environnement
MYCÉLIUM met de l’avant un modèle d’incubation novateur et bonifié par l’implication du réseau d’affaires régional, par l’expertise de ses intervenants et par son accès au talent de plusieurs scientifiques de l’Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels de l’Université Laval (INAF), le plus grand centre de recherche au...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
BOW VALLEY COLLEGE
TRANSFORMING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE THROUGH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Bow Valley College has been an access college since 1965, earning a reputation for fast-paced programs that quickly respond to the practical needs of adult students and our economy. On May 16, 2023, the College launched a new Digital Strategy, which outlines how technology will enhance the student experience, improve...
YTL DEVELOPMENTS BRABAZON
Join the next generation shaping the future at Brabazon, the most exciting new city district in the South West
For over a century, the former Filton Airfield has been Bristol’s home for innovators and inventors, designers and disruptors. As the birthplace of Concorde, it is recognised worldwide for ingenuity, timeless design, and the collective spirit of a community that stretched the limits of what was possible. Now, YTL Developments...
INNOVATE® Nashville
AllianceBernstein
Focused on Expanding our Talent Pipeline through Strategic Relationship
AllianceBernstein (AB) is a leading global investment management firm, offering diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals, and private wealth clients in major world markets. In 2018, AB announced its relocation from Midtown Manhattan to Nashville, Tennessee, creating 1,000 high-paying jobs. During that process, AB recognized the strength of the...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
REVERSE RESOURCES
THE DIGITAL THREAD: HOW REVERSE RESOURCES IS INDUSTRIALIZING THE GLOBAL TEXTILE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Operating from its headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, Reverse Resources (RR) stands at the intersection of technology, supply chain management, and environmental sustainability. The company’s core mission is to solve one of the fashion industry’s most pressing and complex challenges: textile waste. By focusing on digitalization and transparency, RR is enabling...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Gemba Systems
Empowering People with Smarter Technologies
In the heart of Greenville, South Carolina, Gemba Systems Inc. is redefining what “smart manufacturing” really means. Rather than chasing automation for its own sake, the company focuses on empowering people with smarter technologies – solutions that give manufacturers the visibility, insight, and control they need to perform at their...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
DATAPROM
SMART SOLUTIONS FOR MOBILITY
DATAPROM is a Brazilian company, headquartered in Curitiba/PR and has nine branch offices in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. We were born in August 1988 from the creativity of engineers Marcos Olandoski, Alberto Abujamra and Carlos Perufo, who came together to develop innovative systems, capable of combining applicability and technology. At...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
FROM MEMORY TO MASTERPIECE
MARIA WESTERBERG’S T-SHIRT CHAIR WEAVES STORIES INTO SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Swedish designer Maria Westerberg has long been a pioneer in upcycling and sustainable design, but it was a single chair — woven from worn-out T-shirts — that propelled her into the global spotlight. Known as the “Queen of ReMake design,” Westerberg blends narrative, memory, and sustainability in a way that...
INNOVATE® Georgia
BLACKROCK
CHARTING THE WAY FORWARD
For BlackRock, continuous innovation is key. BlackRock’s Aladdin® business—which provides an investment management platform for institutional investors and wealth managers—is at the heart of the company’s tech innovation. Aladdin provides a unified investment management platform that gives clients a full view of their portfolio, across public and private markets—and enables...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Urban SDK
Helping To Transform Cities’ Mobility, Transportation And Safety Operations
Urban SDK streamlines government and IoT data to automate performance measures and discover insights in real-time, helping to transform cities’ mobility, transportation, and safety operations. Established in 2018 by Justin Dennis and Drew Messer, Urban SDK is a digital government intelligence platform combining real-time location data with predictive analytics. It...