Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® Seattle

SYNDIO

SYNDIO HELPS HR LEADERS NAVIGATE THIS NEW WORLD WITH TECHNOLOGY

SYNDIO HELPS HR LEADERS NAVIGATE THIS NEW WORLD WITH TECHNOLOGY Companies with great cultures win in the market. Yet today, vital  elements that define culture — like how a company values its employees through pay and advancement — are on full display. In this environment of growing transparency requirements, it’s...

INNOVATION Quebec

INÉDI

CCTT EN DESIGN INDUSTRIEL

Les designers industriels interviennent dans la conception de produits avec lesquels vous interagissez au quotidien. Que vous soyez agriculteur, athlète, thérapeute, artiste de cirque ou manufacturier, il est fort probable qu’un designer industriel ait été impliqué dans laconception des expériences, des services ou des produits que vous utilisez. Le design...

INNOVATION Quebec

CERASP

CCTT IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

CERASP is a centre for applied research in pharmaceutical sciences located in the Montreal Innovation Centre in Saint-Laurent. Our CCTT is a unique partner that provides innovative and sustainable turnkey solutions with tangible results, guiding you from concept to market via research and development, technical support, testing, consulting, piloting and...

INNOVATION Quebec

Université de Sherbrooke

L’innovation fait partie intégrante de l’ADN de l’Université de Sherbrooke. Pour innover, elle ose penser autrement et prendre appui dans sa culture partenariale. Depuis sa création, l’UdeS a développé une étroite collaboration avec les différents milieux, tant celui des affaires, des industries que le monde communautaire. Aujourd’hui, cette proximité en...

INNOVATE® Miami

City Of Coral Gables - Recognized Nationwide As A Pioneering Smart City

City Of Coral Gables - Recognized Nationwide As A Pioneering Smart City

Coral Gables was founded on innovation, being one of the very first planned communities in the United States. Today, we’re known nationwide as a Smart City, leveraging information and communication technologies to benefit our residents, employees, businesses and visitors, as well as make our city more resilient and sustainable. First...

INNOVATION Quebec

CDCQ

CCTT IN COMPOSITES DEVELOPMENT

Founded in 1989, the Centre de développement des composites du Québec (CDCQ) is an applied research centre affiliated and integrated with the Cégep de Saint-Jérôme—the only college in Quebec offering a technical program in composite materials engineering. The CDCQ’s research facilities are adjacent to the CEGEP. Our mission and visionThrough...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

NOVAFAST HOLDINGS

BEYOND PIPE DREAMS

Chev. Charles Figallo OAM OSJ is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian-owned private equity business, Novafast Holdings, and its three subsidiaries: DSA, Novafast, and Basetec Services. Based in Kilkenny, South Australia, Novafast Holdings, through its group of companies, offer project management, engineering, design, construction and maintenance services for the...

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...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

Filament Health

Filament Health- Is a natural psychedelic drug development company. Our mission is to see safe

Is a natural psychedelic drug development company. Our mission is to see safe, natural psychedelics in the hands of everyone who needs them, as soon as possible.

Filament Health was founded by experts in botanical extraction and commercialization. We honed our expertise at Mazza Innovation, a natural extraction startup, which our team scaled from pre-seed to an exit in 2018. At Mazza, we developed and commercialized patent-protected extraction technologies at a 35,000 ft2 commercial-scale, GMP facility. After...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

THE JACOBSON FIRM, P.C.

THE JACOBSON FIRM

Strives To Provide Industry Leading Legal Services For The Entertainment, Esports And Video Gaming Industries That Are Both Cost Efficient And Highly Effective

The Jacobson Firm, P.C. is an intellectual property, entertainment and esports business law firm located in New York City. The Firm handles all domestic and international trademarks, copyrights, and licensing matters for companies and entertainment influencers. They provide services to the esports, video game, music, and entertainment industries, as well...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation

Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia

Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia flag raising ceremony at City Hall

Bridging Cultures, Building Prosperity

In the vibrant mosaic of Philadelphia, where generations of Asian immigrants have shaped the city’s restaurants, corner stores, tech startups, and professional services, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia (AACCGP) serves as a vital bridge between heritage and horizon. Founded in 1999 as a volunteer-led initiative, the...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

dunden

A Community of Innovators: dunden’s Vision for Healthcare Impact

In the vibrant heart of Antwerp, nestled within the enchanting Botanical Garden, dunden is revolutionizing healthcare innovation as Flanders’ dynamic epicenter for tech-driven startups and scale-ups. Blending historical charms with contemporary amenities, dunden isn’t just a workspace – it’s a curated tech community dedicated to impacting lives through groundbreaking healthcare...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation

CITADEL CREDIT UNION

INNOVATION WITH PURPOSE

Citadel’s Member-Owned Growth Story in Philadelphia Innovation in financial services is often measured by speed: faster payments, faster approvals, faster digital access. For Citadel Credit Union, innovation begins with a more human question: how can financial services help people build stronger lives, businesses, and communities? That question is guiding Citadel’s...

INNOVATION Quebec

LA VAGUE

THE ISLAND ACCELERATOR

The Corporation d’innovation et de développement des Îles, LA VAGUE, is an organization that creates a place of excellence to foster synergy between socio-economic stakeholders from the Magdalen Islands and elsewhere. Its vision is oriented towards a sustainable and wealth-creating Island economy. It offers specialized support to accelerate innovative projects...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE

GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE- The True Definition Of Innovation Can Be Found At GiGi’s Playhouse

The True Definition Of Innovation Can Be Found At GiGi’s Playhouse, Where Changing The World Is In The Palm Of Your Hand

What started in 2003 as a mother’s vision to change the world’s perception of individuals with Down syndrome and create opportunities for her daughter, GiGi, evolved into a global movement of acceptance for all. GiGi’s Playhouse started in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, and has catapulted to an entrepreneurial network of 60...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

OMC

OMC-OPEN INNOVATION: THE WAY TO PRODUCE LOCALLY

OPEN INNOVATION: THE WAY TO PRODUCE LOCALLY

Marc is a passionate engineer who has been active for more than 40 years in first-of-a-kind product development from the first multi-media computers to DVD recorders to smartphone chipsets and EUV light sources for the newest chip making machines of ASML. Marc spent most of his international career in The...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Auditmacs

Auditmacs - Digital transformation in the IOT age is more about people and the multiplier effect than it is about Technology

Digital transformation in the IOT age is more about people and the multiplier effect than it is about Technology

As the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital transformation sweep rapidly across the globe, people often focus too much on the technology. Sometimes we need to ask the question … “Why?” Why are we doing this? Just because we can do something with technology isn’t always a good reason that...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton - A Truly Global Organisation

A Truly Global Organisation

Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. These firms help dynamic organisations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range of services. Proactive teams, led by approachable partners in these firms, use insights, experience and...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

STRATIPATH

THE RIGHT TREATMENT FOR EVERY PATIENT

AI-BASED PRECISION DIAGNOSTICS TO IMPROVE CANCER TREATMENT DECISIONS AND PATIENT OUTCOMES Stratipath is an AI company dedicated to revolutionising cancer treatment decisions and improving patient outcomes by assisting physicians in delivering optimal treatment to every patient. Stratipath’s pioneering solutions transform tissue sample analysis, enabling breakthrough insights for enhanced and faster...

Global Innovation Spotlight

6 Technologies Changing Historical Reenactment

Augsburg functional full suit of steel plate armour on a display stand

Six technologies improving research, safety, authenticity and audience participation in living history.

Modern historical interpretation now blends research tools, safer equipment, authentic material culture, and audience-facing technology. This roundup examines six technology categories that improve research, safety, authenticity, and audience participation. Each entry weighs cost, training, fit, maintenance, and safety trade-offs. A closing checklist ties the choices together. 1. Digitized Museum and...

INNOVATE® Nashville

BAKER DONELSON

FROM STARTUP TO STANDOUT

Baker Donelson’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice Fuels the Future of Emerging Companies. With a deep bench of attorneys who understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage companies and rapid-growth ventures, Baker Donelson’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) team is a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

SONGFINCH

SONGFINCH - Is a Platform to Discover and Collaborate With Thousands of Musicians to Create Personalized

Is a Platform to Discover and Collaborate With Thousands of Musicians to Create Personalized, One-of-a-Kind Songs

Since launching, Songfinch has grown into the leading creator marketplace for musicians touting some of the most influential names in music and tech as investors, including music icon Quincy Jones, current music superstars Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye and Amala ‘Doja Cat’ Dlamini, Atlantic Records CEO Craig Kallman, School of Rock...

INNOVATE® Nashville

UnityAI

The Future of Smarter, More Efficient Healthcare Operations

Hospitals are some of the most profound institutions in America — places where nearly everyone begins and ends their lives. The complexity of these institutions, operationally and administratively, is immense. While no individual or team can optimize this complexity, UnityAI believes AI can. UnityAI didn’t start with a grand vision...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

Local Initiatives Support Corporation DC (LISC)

Catalysts for Community Change

Catalysts for Community Change For over four decades, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has been a transformative force in the Washington, D.C., area, empowering underinvested communities and fostering innovative solutions to complex urban challenges. As Executive Director Ramon Jacobson eloquently puts it: “Our mission is to help people uncover...

INNOVATE® Seattle

SYNDIO

SYNDIO HELPS HR LEADERS NAVIGATE THIS NEW WORLD WITH TECHNOLOGY

SYNDIO HELPS HR LEADERS NAVIGATE THIS NEW WORLD WITH TECHNOLOGY Companies with great cultures win in the market. Yet today, vital  elements that define culture — like how a company values its employees through pay and advancement — are on full display. In this environment of growing transparency requirements, it’s...

INNOVATION Quebec

INÉDI

CCTT EN DESIGN INDUSTRIEL

Les designers industriels interviennent dans la conception de produits avec lesquels vous interagissez au quotidien. Que vous soyez agriculteur, athlète, thérapeute, artiste de cirque ou manufacturier, il est fort probable qu’un designer industriel ait été impliqué dans laconception des expériences, des services ou des produits que vous utilisez. Le design...

INNOVATION Quebec

CERASP

CCTT IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

CERASP is a centre for applied research in pharmaceutical sciences located in the Montreal Innovation Centre in Saint-Laurent. Our CCTT is a unique partner that provides innovative and sustainable turnkey solutions with tangible results, guiding you from concept to market via research and development, technical support, testing, consulting, piloting and...

INNOVATION Quebec

Université de Sherbrooke

L’innovation fait partie intégrante de l’ADN de l’Université de Sherbrooke. Pour innover, elle ose penser autrement et prendre appui dans sa culture partenariale. Depuis sa création, l’UdeS a développé une étroite collaboration avec les différents milieux, tant celui des affaires, des industries que le monde communautaire. Aujourd’hui, cette proximité en...

INNOVATE® Miami

City Of Coral Gables - Recognized Nationwide As A Pioneering Smart City

City Of Coral Gables - Recognized Nationwide As A Pioneering Smart City

Coral Gables was founded on innovation, being one of the very first planned communities in the United States. Today, we’re known nationwide as a Smart City, leveraging information and communication technologies to benefit our residents, employees, businesses and visitors, as well as make our city more resilient and sustainable. First...

INNOVATION Quebec

CDCQ

CCTT IN COMPOSITES DEVELOPMENT

Founded in 1989, the Centre de développement des composites du Québec (CDCQ) is an applied research centre affiliated and integrated with the Cégep de Saint-Jérôme—the only college in Quebec offering a technical program in composite materials engineering. The CDCQ’s research facilities are adjacent to the CEGEP. Our mission and visionThrough...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

NOVAFAST HOLDINGS

BEYOND PIPE DREAMS

Chev. Charles Figallo OAM OSJ is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian-owned private equity business, Novafast Holdings, and its three subsidiaries: DSA, Novafast, and Basetec Services. Based in Kilkenny, South Australia, Novafast Holdings, through its group of companies, offer project management, engineering, design, construction and maintenance services for the...

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...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

Filament Health

Filament Health- Is a natural psychedelic drug development company. Our mission is to see safe

Is a natural psychedelic drug development company. Our mission is to see safe, natural psychedelics in the hands of everyone who needs them, as soon as possible.

Filament Health was founded by experts in botanical extraction and commercialization. We honed our expertise at Mazza Innovation, a natural extraction startup, which our team scaled from pre-seed to an exit in 2018. At Mazza, we developed and commercialized patent-protected extraction technologies at a 35,000 ft2 commercial-scale, GMP facility. After...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

THE JACOBSON FIRM, P.C.

THE JACOBSON FIRM

Strives To Provide Industry Leading Legal Services For The Entertainment, Esports And Video Gaming Industries That Are Both Cost Efficient And Highly Effective

The Jacobson Firm, P.C. is an intellectual property, entertainment and esports business law firm located in New York City. The Firm handles all domestic and international trademarks, copyrights, and licensing matters for companies and entertainment influencers. They provide services to the esports, video game, music, and entertainment industries, as well...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation

Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia

Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia flag raising ceremony at City Hall

Bridging Cultures, Building Prosperity

In the vibrant mosaic of Philadelphia, where generations of Asian immigrants have shaped the city’s restaurants, corner stores, tech startups, and professional services, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia (AACCGP) serves as a vital bridge between heritage and horizon. Founded in 1999 as a volunteer-led initiative, the...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

dunden

A Community of Innovators: dunden’s Vision for Healthcare Impact

In the vibrant heart of Antwerp, nestled within the enchanting Botanical Garden, dunden is revolutionizing healthcare innovation as Flanders’ dynamic epicenter for tech-driven startups and scale-ups. Blending historical charms with contemporary amenities, dunden isn’t just a workspace – it’s a curated tech community dedicated to impacting lives through groundbreaking healthcare...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation

CITADEL CREDIT UNION

INNOVATION WITH PURPOSE

Citadel’s Member-Owned Growth Story in Philadelphia Innovation in financial services is often measured by speed: faster payments, faster approvals, faster digital access. For Citadel Credit Union, innovation begins with a more human question: how can financial services help people build stronger lives, businesses, and communities? That question is guiding Citadel’s...

INNOVATION Quebec

LA VAGUE

THE ISLAND ACCELERATOR

The Corporation d’innovation et de développement des Îles, LA VAGUE, is an organization that creates a place of excellence to foster synergy between socio-economic stakeholders from the Magdalen Islands and elsewhere. Its vision is oriented towards a sustainable and wealth-creating Island economy. It offers specialized support to accelerate innovative projects...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE

GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE- The True Definition Of Innovation Can Be Found At GiGi’s Playhouse

The True Definition Of Innovation Can Be Found At GiGi’s Playhouse, Where Changing The World Is In The Palm Of Your Hand

What started in 2003 as a mother’s vision to change the world’s perception of individuals with Down syndrome and create opportunities for her daughter, GiGi, evolved into a global movement of acceptance for all. GiGi’s Playhouse started in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, and has catapulted to an entrepreneurial network of 60...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

OMC

OMC-OPEN INNOVATION: THE WAY TO PRODUCE LOCALLY

OPEN INNOVATION: THE WAY TO PRODUCE LOCALLY

Marc is a passionate engineer who has been active for more than 40 years in first-of-a-kind product development from the first multi-media computers to DVD recorders to smartphone chipsets and EUV light sources for the newest chip making machines of ASML. Marc spent most of his international career in The...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Auditmacs

Auditmacs - Digital transformation in the IOT age is more about people and the multiplier effect than it is about Technology

Digital transformation in the IOT age is more about people and the multiplier effect than it is about Technology

As the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital transformation sweep rapidly across the globe, people often focus too much on the technology. Sometimes we need to ask the question … “Why?” Why are we doing this? Just because we can do something with technology isn’t always a good reason that...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton - A Truly Global Organisation

A Truly Global Organisation

Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. These firms help dynamic organisations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range of services. Proactive teams, led by approachable partners in these firms, use insights, experience and...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

STRATIPATH

THE RIGHT TREATMENT FOR EVERY PATIENT

AI-BASED PRECISION DIAGNOSTICS TO IMPROVE CANCER TREATMENT DECISIONS AND PATIENT OUTCOMES Stratipath is an AI company dedicated to revolutionising cancer treatment decisions and improving patient outcomes by assisting physicians in delivering optimal treatment to every patient. Stratipath’s pioneering solutions transform tissue sample analysis, enabling breakthrough insights for enhanced and faster...

Global Innovation Spotlight

6 Technologies Changing Historical Reenactment

Augsburg functional full suit of steel plate armour on a display stand

Six technologies improving research, safety, authenticity and audience participation in living history.

Modern historical interpretation now blends research tools, safer equipment, authentic material culture, and audience-facing technology. This roundup examines six technology categories that improve research, safety, authenticity, and audience participation. Each entry weighs cost, training, fit, maintenance, and safety trade-offs. A closing checklist ties the choices together. 1. Digitized Museum and...

INNOVATE® Nashville

BAKER DONELSON

FROM STARTUP TO STANDOUT

Baker Donelson’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice Fuels the Future of Emerging Companies. With a deep bench of attorneys who understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage companies and rapid-growth ventures, Baker Donelson’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) team is a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

SONGFINCH

SONGFINCH - Is a Platform to Discover and Collaborate With Thousands of Musicians to Create Personalized

Is a Platform to Discover and Collaborate With Thousands of Musicians to Create Personalized, One-of-a-Kind Songs

Since launching, Songfinch has grown into the leading creator marketplace for musicians touting some of the most influential names in music and tech as investors, including music icon Quincy Jones, current music superstars Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye and Amala ‘Doja Cat’ Dlamini, Atlantic Records CEO Craig Kallman, School of Rock...

INNOVATE® Nashville

UnityAI

The Future of Smarter, More Efficient Healthcare Operations

Hospitals are some of the most profound institutions in America — places where nearly everyone begins and ends their lives. The complexity of these institutions, operationally and administratively, is immense. While no individual or team can optimize this complexity, UnityAI believes AI can. UnityAI didn’t start with a grand vision...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

Local Initiatives Support Corporation DC (LISC)

Catalysts for Community Change

Catalysts for Community Change For over four decades, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has been a transformative force in the Washington, D.C., area, empowering underinvested communities and fostering innovative solutions to complex urban challenges. As Executive Director Ramon Jacobson eloquently puts it: “Our mission is to help people uncover...

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