Stories of Innovation
INNOVATION Quebec
CRBM
Une organisation de haute technologie en biotechnologies marines!
La mission du CRBM est de supporter et de contribuer à la croissance de la filière des biotechnologies marines par des activités de recherche et développement scientifique et de transfert industriel, notamment pour le secteur des sciences de la vie. Le CRBM est reconnu pour son positionnement unique comme...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
GIGHOUND
Temp Labour for the 21st Century
In today’s fast-paced economy, employers are facing a major challenge: how to handle their changing day-to-day labour needs without over-hiring full-time staff. Finding, screening, and training new employees can be a costly and time-consuming process for companies. GigHound solves these problems by providing a flexible, reliable, and cost-effective solution that...
Global Innovation Spotlight
LINGOKIDS
Donde El Aprendizaje Se Hace Jugando
Lingokids es una aplicación 100 % segura y divertida con contenido exclusivo de Playlearning™ para niños de entre 2 y 8 años. Nació en 2016, cuando nuestro CEO, Cristóbal Viedma, buscaba una herramienta educativa para enseñar inglés a su sobrina pequeña. Ese mismo año, en Lingokids comenzamos una asociación con...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
Beacon HR
MAINTAINING PEACE OF MIND FOR FOUNDERS WITH FLEXIBLE TALENT SOLUTIONS
Beacon HR is in the business of transforming companies to help them become stronger, more modern, and more resilient. Change seems to be the only constant in this era of the Great Resignation, followed by a recessionary environment. Scrambling to come up with short-term actions and pivots to stay competitive...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Disruption on the Drive: How Mobile Tire Services is Solving the $30 Billion Fragmentation Problem
Disruption on the Drive: How Mobile Tire Services is Solving the $30 Billion Fragmentation Problem The automotive aftermarket has long been a bastion of traditionalism. For decades, the consumer experience has remained unchanged: a slow drive to a brick-and-mortar shop, a three-hour wait in a stale room, and a bill...
INNOVATE® Nashville
SHANE MAC
INVESTING IN THE SWITCHBOARD CITY
I have lived to work and, believe me, that’s no way to live… or work. This doesn’t mean don’t work hard. I’ve just discovered that when you love where you live you have a longer-term view of how you work. I spend my days supporting people who are in the...
INNOVATION Quebec
PÔLE D’EXCELLENCE MINIER, GROUPE MISA
VOTRE INNOVATION, NOTRE ÉVOLUTION MINIÈRE
Notre cœur de métier est la gestion opérationnelle de l’innovation technologique. Depuis le temps que nous nous y consacrons, nous sommes devenus maîtres dans l’art de la chose. Votre intention innovante est notre inspiration. Votre intuition est le déclencheur d’un parcours que nous accomplirons ensemble. Nous avons développé une stratégie...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
TECHNOLOGY ALBERTA
BUILDING COMMUNITY, SUPPORTING TECH SECTOR GROWTH
Technology Alberta is an industry-business association that supports the growth of Alberta’s tech sector, by building community. With an entrepreneur-led approach, we coordinate efforts and collaborate with key stakeholders – so that together, we deliver greater value for all of Alberta’s advanced technology growth companies. As a province-wide organization, our...
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™ Stockholm
SSES
ORCHESTRATING A DISCIPLINARY SYMPHONY OF SIX LEADING UNIVERSITIES
The Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship (SSES) is an intriguing invention from Sweden’s capital. Much like Stockholm—a city comprised of several islands, each with its distinct character, yet contributing to a cohesive whole—SSES unites six leading universities to create a globally-unique nexus of entrepreneurial education. Established in 1999 with the support...
Global Innovation Spotlight
DUBAI TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEUR CAMPUS
THE UAE’S LEADING HUB FOR TECH STARTUPS
Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec) is the leading technology hub and coworking space within the UAE. Wholly owned by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body of Dubai Silicon Oasis, an integrated free zone technology park, Dtec is designed to serve as a one-stop-shop for technology entrepreneurs and startups...
INNOVATION Quebec
INSTITUT DE RECHERCHE SUR L’HYDROGÈNE (IRH)
Created in 1994, the Hydrogen Research Institute (HRI) of the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières is one of the most experienced and recognized centers in the field of research and development of hydrogen technologies. The HRI’s mission is to respond to the climate emergency through education, research and innovation in...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
LIFT99
AT THE HEART OF ESTONIA’S STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
A startup usually starts with a simple vision. So did LIFT99, meant as a hub where startups take shape and founders can grow, connect and inspire one another. And like a startup itself, LIFT99 has grown to something much more powerful. LIFT99 stands today as one of the most influential...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
FORECHECK
THE SECRET WEAPON IN WINNING THE CYBERCRIME WAR
Cyber security is an arms race that is positioned to continue indefinitely. New technologies are constantly emerging to combat cyber criminals, but regardless, criminals discover how to exploit them. Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and other security-focused vendors detect many of these attacks and alert their customers and the community,...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
LEADS 2B
A SALES-FOCUSED TECH COMPANY
Founded by three experienced systems developers and sales professionals, the company was born with the goal to offer the market a platform with all the features that a marketing and sales department need to achieve its goals. During the previous experiences of its founders, an opportunity was noticed in providing...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
UWE BRISTOL
WORKFORCE FOR THE FUTURE
Skills for economic and inclusive growth UWE Bristol is a large, diverse university with over 3,500 staff and 27,000 students, contributing over £400m to the West of England economy – equivalent to 1.3% of the region’s economic output. Every year more than 50% of the University’s graduates remain in the...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
MPS INFORMÁTICA
FOUNDED IN 1984, MPS INFORMÁTICA HAS A CONSOLIDATED POSITION AS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZED COMPANIES
FOUNDED IN 1984, MPS INFORMÁTICA HAS A CONSOLIDATED POSITION AS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZED COMPANIES IN BRAZIL, SPECIALIZED IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) CONSULTANCY. As a traditional provider of corporate services and systems for the public and private sectors, MPS’ purpose is to help its customers develop,...
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...
INNOVATION Quebec
CIRRELT
CIRRELT Interuniversity Research Center on Enterprise Networks, Logistics and Transportation
What does challenges such as climate change, labor shortage, health logistics and economic uncertainty have in common? Certainly, then need to better understand these phenomena, to accurately predict trends, and design efficient, resilient, sustainable and safer systems, that guide our future actions towards a more prosperous and fairer world. For...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
BALANCE
SECURES BILLIONS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF DIGITAL ASSETS
Balance is Canada’s largest digital asset custodian. Our solution powers financial services companies such as over-the-counter trading desks, exchanges, lenders, and ATM networks. The assets are kept secure on specialized hardware, kept fully offline in geographically distributed bank grade vaults that are access controlled, monitored, and guarded 24/7. Our internal...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
HALCYON HOUSE
A Haven for Big Risks and Bold Ideas
Halcyon, a non-profit incubator for early-stage start-ups, stands as a lighthouse of innovation. It is a unique and impactful organization dedicated to fostering the growth and development of impact-driven businesses. Halcyon accelerates the future of business by focusing on ventures that integrate a social mission into their core that also...
INNOVATE® Kansas City
UMKC Innovation Center
THE UMKC INNOVATION CENTER UNLOCKS THE POTENTIAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP BY HELPING PEOPLE TURN THEIR IDEAS AND INNOVATIONS INTO VENTURES THAT SHAPE AN ECONOMY OF HOPE.
Founded with the vision of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship,the UMKC Innovation Center was established in 2003 to transform Kansas City into a thriving hub of entrepreneurial activity. The center’s purpose is to nurture and support entrepreneurs, from fledgling startups to established businesses, by providing vital resources, coaching, and connections. By...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
McNair Aerospace
USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing
The McNAIR Aerospace Center, in partnership with the USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, engages university students in innovative, industry-led research in fields such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, automation, 3D printing, and materials manufacturing. This world-class, hands-on education, along with our commitment to cutting-edge innovation, actively creates leaders...
INNOVATION Quebec
CRBM
Une organisation de haute technologie en biotechnologies marines!
La mission du CRBM est de supporter et de contribuer à la croissance de la filière des biotechnologies marines par des activités de recherche et développement scientifique et de transfert industriel, notamment pour le secteur des sciences de la vie. Le CRBM est reconnu pour son positionnement unique comme...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
GIGHOUND
Temp Labour for the 21st Century
In today’s fast-paced economy, employers are facing a major challenge: how to handle their changing day-to-day labour needs without over-hiring full-time staff. Finding, screening, and training new employees can be a costly and time-consuming process for companies. GigHound solves these problems by providing a flexible, reliable, and cost-effective solution that...
Global Innovation Spotlight
LINGOKIDS
Donde El Aprendizaje Se Hace Jugando
Lingokids es una aplicación 100 % segura y divertida con contenido exclusivo de Playlearning™ para niños de entre 2 y 8 años. Nació en 2016, cuando nuestro CEO, Cristóbal Viedma, buscaba una herramienta educativa para enseñar inglés a su sobrina pequeña. Ese mismo año, en Lingokids comenzamos una asociación con...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
Beacon HR
MAINTAINING PEACE OF MIND FOR FOUNDERS WITH FLEXIBLE TALENT SOLUTIONS
Beacon HR is in the business of transforming companies to help them become stronger, more modern, and more resilient. Change seems to be the only constant in this era of the Great Resignation, followed by a recessionary environment. Scrambling to come up with short-term actions and pivots to stay competitive...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Disruption on the Drive: How Mobile Tire Services is Solving the $30 Billion Fragmentation Problem
Disruption on the Drive: How Mobile Tire Services is Solving the $30 Billion Fragmentation Problem The automotive aftermarket has long been a bastion of traditionalism. For decades, the consumer experience has remained unchanged: a slow drive to a brick-and-mortar shop, a three-hour wait in a stale room, and a bill...
INNOVATE® Nashville
SHANE MAC
INVESTING IN THE SWITCHBOARD CITY
I have lived to work and, believe me, that’s no way to live… or work. This doesn’t mean don’t work hard. I’ve just discovered that when you love where you live you have a longer-term view of how you work. I spend my days supporting people who are in the...
INNOVATION Quebec
PÔLE D’EXCELLENCE MINIER, GROUPE MISA
VOTRE INNOVATION, NOTRE ÉVOLUTION MINIÈRE
Notre cœur de métier est la gestion opérationnelle de l’innovation technologique. Depuis le temps que nous nous y consacrons, nous sommes devenus maîtres dans l’art de la chose. Votre intention innovante est notre inspiration. Votre intuition est le déclencheur d’un parcours que nous accomplirons ensemble. Nous avons développé une stratégie...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
TECHNOLOGY ALBERTA
BUILDING COMMUNITY, SUPPORTING TECH SECTOR GROWTH
Technology Alberta is an industry-business association that supports the growth of Alberta’s tech sector, by building community. With an entrepreneur-led approach, we coordinate efforts and collaborate with key stakeholders – so that together, we deliver greater value for all of Alberta’s advanced technology growth companies. As a province-wide organization, our...
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™ Stockholm
SSES
ORCHESTRATING A DISCIPLINARY SYMPHONY OF SIX LEADING UNIVERSITIES
The Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship (SSES) is an intriguing invention from Sweden’s capital. Much like Stockholm—a city comprised of several islands, each with its distinct character, yet contributing to a cohesive whole—SSES unites six leading universities to create a globally-unique nexus of entrepreneurial education. Established in 1999 with the support...
Global Innovation Spotlight
DUBAI TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEUR CAMPUS
THE UAE’S LEADING HUB FOR TECH STARTUPS
Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec) is the leading technology hub and coworking space within the UAE. Wholly owned by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body of Dubai Silicon Oasis, an integrated free zone technology park, Dtec is designed to serve as a one-stop-shop for technology entrepreneurs and startups...
INNOVATION Quebec
INSTITUT DE RECHERCHE SUR L’HYDROGÈNE (IRH)
Created in 1994, the Hydrogen Research Institute (HRI) of the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières is one of the most experienced and recognized centers in the field of research and development of hydrogen technologies. The HRI’s mission is to respond to the climate emergency through education, research and innovation in...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
LIFT99
AT THE HEART OF ESTONIA’S STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
A startup usually starts with a simple vision. So did LIFT99, meant as a hub where startups take shape and founders can grow, connect and inspire one another. And like a startup itself, LIFT99 has grown to something much more powerful. LIFT99 stands today as one of the most influential...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
FORECHECK
THE SECRET WEAPON IN WINNING THE CYBERCRIME WAR
Cyber security is an arms race that is positioned to continue indefinitely. New technologies are constantly emerging to combat cyber criminals, but regardless, criminals discover how to exploit them. Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and other security-focused vendors detect many of these attacks and alert their customers and the community,...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
LEADS 2B
A SALES-FOCUSED TECH COMPANY
Founded by three experienced systems developers and sales professionals, the company was born with the goal to offer the market a platform with all the features that a marketing and sales department need to achieve its goals. During the previous experiences of its founders, an opportunity was noticed in providing...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
UWE BRISTOL
WORKFORCE FOR THE FUTURE
Skills for economic and inclusive growth UWE Bristol is a large, diverse university with over 3,500 staff and 27,000 students, contributing over £400m to the West of England economy – equivalent to 1.3% of the region’s economic output. Every year more than 50% of the University’s graduates remain in the...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
MPS INFORMÁTICA
FOUNDED IN 1984, MPS INFORMÁTICA HAS A CONSOLIDATED POSITION AS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZED COMPANIES
FOUNDED IN 1984, MPS INFORMÁTICA HAS A CONSOLIDATED POSITION AS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZED COMPANIES IN BRAZIL, SPECIALIZED IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) CONSULTANCY. As a traditional provider of corporate services and systems for the public and private sectors, MPS’ purpose is to help its customers develop,...
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...
INNOVATION Quebec
CIRRELT
CIRRELT Interuniversity Research Center on Enterprise Networks, Logistics and Transportation
What does challenges such as climate change, labor shortage, health logistics and economic uncertainty have in common? Certainly, then need to better understand these phenomena, to accurately predict trends, and design efficient, resilient, sustainable and safer systems, that guide our future actions towards a more prosperous and fairer world. For...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
BALANCE
SECURES BILLIONS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF DIGITAL ASSETS
Balance is Canada’s largest digital asset custodian. Our solution powers financial services companies such as over-the-counter trading desks, exchanges, lenders, and ATM networks. The assets are kept secure on specialized hardware, kept fully offline in geographically distributed bank grade vaults that are access controlled, monitored, and guarded 24/7. Our internal...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
HALCYON HOUSE
A Haven for Big Risks and Bold Ideas
Halcyon, a non-profit incubator for early-stage start-ups, stands as a lighthouse of innovation. It is a unique and impactful organization dedicated to fostering the growth and development of impact-driven businesses. Halcyon accelerates the future of business by focusing on ventures that integrate a social mission into their core that also...
INNOVATE® Kansas City
UMKC Innovation Center
THE UMKC INNOVATION CENTER UNLOCKS THE POTENTIAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP BY HELPING PEOPLE TURN THEIR IDEAS AND INNOVATIONS INTO VENTURES THAT SHAPE AN ECONOMY OF HOPE.
Founded with the vision of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship,the UMKC Innovation Center was established in 2003 to transform Kansas City into a thriving hub of entrepreneurial activity. The center’s purpose is to nurture and support entrepreneurs, from fledgling startups to established businesses, by providing vital resources, coaching, and connections. By...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
McNair Aerospace
USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing
The McNAIR Aerospace Center, in partnership with the USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, engages university students in innovative, industry-led research in fields such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, automation, 3D printing, and materials manufacturing. This world-class, hands-on education, along with our commitment to cutting-edge innovation, actively creates leaders...