Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

MONLLOR CAPITAL PARTNERS

MONLLOR CAPITAL PARTNERS-INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF PUERTO

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF PUERTO RICO

With over 27 years of global private equity and investment banking experience, Jose A. Torres returns to Puerto Rico to bring innovation to the alternative assets and private equity industry. INNOVATION IN ALTERNATIVE ASSETSMonllor Capital Partners LLC (“MCP”) was founded in 2018 by Jose A. Torres, as a minority-owned alternative...

INNOVATION Quebec

LE « RÉSEAU SDG INNOVATION™ NETWORK »

Grâce à un leadership de huit institutions universitaires québécoises, le Réseau SmartDigital-Green Innovation™ (SDGInnov), un premier au Canada, a été créé le 16 janvier 2019, dans l’optique de répondre à des besoins industriels nécessitant la collaboration interuniversitaire en recherche et développement (R&D), ainsi que la formation de personnel hautement qualifié...

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™ Curitiba

VIASOFT

AND THE TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION IN CURITIBA

A Vision for the Future Visionary Beginnings and National Expansion of VIASOFTSince 1990, VIASOFT has been a pillar of innovation in Brazil, born from the vision of Itamir Viola and Roberto Elias da Silva. Originating in Pato Branco, a small city in Paraná, and initially focused on enterprise systems, the...

INNOVATION Quebec

Espace d’accélération et de croissance de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue (EACAT)

Espace d’accélération et de croissance de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue (EACAT) is part of the Espaces régionaux d’accélération et de croissance

is part of the Espaces régionaux d’accélération et de croissance, implemented by the ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation du Québec in 2018

The organization was created in 2018, following a regional consultation and consensus-building process to establish the proper positioning of the organization. The complementarity of the organization’s mission along with all the partners of the development and innovation ecosystem in the region led to the creation of a new entity in...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

CORCENTRIC

IS A LEADING GLOBAL PROVIDER OF PAYMENTS, PROCUREMENT, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, AND ACCOUNTS REC

Corcentric Inc., headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., is a global provider of best-in-class procurement, payments, and finance solutions coupled with expert guidance to enterprise and mid-market companies. The company reduces stress and increase savings for procurement and finance business leaders by forming a strategic partnership to diagnose pain points and...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

TECHARENA

WHERE INNOVATION BEGINS WITH HUMAN CONNECTION

Techarena is a Nordic-born platform for innovation and entrepreneurship that brings together thousands of founders, investors, business leaders, and policymakers every year. Through high-impact events, accelerator programs, and media channels, Techarena creates opportunities for cross-border collaboration and sustainable growth. From Local Competition to Global Platform What began in 2014 as...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

ADPO

REVOLUTIONIZING CHEMICAL LOGISTICS IN EUROPE

Future-forward. Future-focused. ADPO is committed to accelerating the energy transition by decarbonizing the supply chain for its customers. “If you want to begin to reduce your environmental footprint, the quickest way to start is to find those suppliers who’ve already reduced theirs,” says Filip De Dijcker, Managing Director at ADPO....

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

BMM TESTLABS

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE A BEACON OF INNOVATION IN MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK

Nestled amidst the vibrant community and picturesque landscapes of Moncton, New Brunswick, an eastern Canadian city, BMM Testlabs’ Center of Excellence is setting a new benchmark in testing, product certification, and partnership for the global land-based and digital gaming industry. A Vision for Excellence BMM Testlabs, founded in 1981, is...

INNOVATION Quebec

ERAC DU SAGUENAY-LAC ST-JEAN

Les racinesDepuis près de 20 ans qu’au Saguenay–LacSaint-Jean – une région de plus de 275 000 habitants située à 500 km au nord-est de Montréal – des initiatives concertées sont déployées afin de stimuler l’innovation auprès des PME. Idéa innovation PME (2004-2010), puis Innovation 02 (2011-2019) ont généré tour à...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

MSOE

INNOVATION AT THE FOREFRONT

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) stands as a beacon of innovation, driving forward the boundaries of what’s possible in engineering, business, technology and nursing. With a legacy that intertwines with the heart of Milwaukee’s development, MSOE has become synonymous with excellence, opportunity, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. At the...

INNOVATE® Nashville

OVYL

OVYL-MAKING HIGH-END

MAKING HIGH-END, HIGH-TECH PRODUCTS

THE QUESTIONHave you ever had to throw your best work away? I have. It’s demoralizing, but sometimes things you can’t control go wrong and there’s nothing to do but let it go. You can start to think, “why bother?” I’ve seen it happen to our clients too. As a device...

INNOVATION Quebec

INNOVLOG

CCTT IN LOGISTICS THE INSTITUT D’INNOVATION EN LOGISTIQUE DU QUÉBEC : A HELPING HAND FOR QUEBEC

For many years, innovation in logistics took a back seat to other priorities: market expansion, financial profitability, new product development, etc. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a collective realization of how important logistics is for territorial development, local autonomy, supply chain resilience and agility, and of course,...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

ECOPIA

ECOPIA-CREATING A DIGITAL TWIN OF THE EARTH LEVERAGING AI-BASED MAPPING SYSTEMS TO ENHANCE DECISION-MAKING

CREATING A DIGITAL TWIN OF THE EARTH LEVERAGING AI-BASED MAPPING SYSTEMS TO ENHANCE DECISION-MAKING

Since 2013, Ecopia AI has been on a mission to create a digital twin of the world using artificial intelligence (AI). Originally spun out of a Ph.D project at the University of Waterloo, Ecopia’s maps have grown from detailing a single small city to mapping entire continents while evolving from...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

CITY OF SALISBURY

THE ECONOMIC HEART OF NORTHERN ADELAIDE

The City of Salisbury covers 158km2 and stretches from Valley View in the south to Edinburgh in the north, St Kilda in the west and Salisbury Heights in the east. It contributes $8.65 billion to the State economy and nearly 61,994 jobs. Significant employment hubs are located in: • Vicinity...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

PFL

PERSISTS IN BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE!

innovationsoftheworld.com

...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

SFU’s CHARLES CHANG INSTITUTE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

INNOVATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION

World-Class Spirit & InnovationAs the World’s #1 university for Entrepreneurial Spirit and #1 in Canada for Innovation*, Simon Fraser University is recognized as one of Canada’s most supportive post-secondary ecosystems for innovative research and education across disciplines. The heart of its entrepreneurship education pillar beats in the Charles Chang Institute...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

NUMEDICO

THIS ADELAIDE-BASED MEDTECH START-UP HAS FOUND GLOBAL RECOGNITION

THIS ADELAIDE-BASED MEDTECH START-UP HAS FOUND GLOBAL RECOGNITION WITH MORE EFFICIENT, SAFER AND AFFORDABLE DRUG DELIVERY METHODS. SPACE RESEARCH FOR REAL-WORLD PROBLEMSPushing the boundaries of medical research all the way into orbit, Numedico’s latest business venture is a partnership with satellite infrastructure provider ResearchSat to explore newmethods to administer medication....

INNOVATE® Georgia

CANTALOUPE

REVOLUTIONIZING SELF-SERVICE: EMPOWERING CUSTOMERS TO BUY IT AND GO

“We are seeing a huge surge in consumer demand for cashless and contactless payment options” As consumer demands evolve and the world embraces self-service as a means of fast, convenient, and secure transactions, Cantaloupe, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTLP), a leading provider of end-to-end technology solutions for self-service commerce, stands at the...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

INNOVATE BC

CHAMPIONING B.C.’S INNOVATION ECONOMY

Across the province, innovators, entrepreneurs, and emerging businesses are evolving industries and creating positive impact for British Columbians and the rest of the world. Whether it’s finding sustainable solutions or creating breakthrough technologies, British Columbia is teeming with great ideas that are advancing how we work and live in exciting...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

GIRLS FLY PROGRAM AFRICA FOUNDATION

GIRLS FLY PROGRAM AFRICA FOUNDATION- AVIATION AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY FOR SOUTH AFRICAN GIRLS – UNLEASHING THEIR POTENTIAL

AVIATION AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY FOR SOUTH AFRICAN GIRLS – UNLEASHING THEIR POTENTIAL

In SA, despite the gains girls have made in access and efficiency markers of education, they still lag boys in quality of performance in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Even though, more girls than boys sat the Grade 12 examination in math and physical science, boys outperformed girls...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

TEDCO

LEADING INNOVATION TO MARKET

TEDCO is Maryland’s powerhouse of technology and innovation, driving progress and creating boundless opportunities. Founded by the Maryland General Assembly in 1998, TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation) has been at the forefront of fostering an inclusive and entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. Under the visionary leadership of CEO Troy A. LeMaile-Stovall, TEDCO...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

GREENVILLE CITY

POWERED BY INNOVATION, TO PUNCH ABOVE OUR WEIGHT

WE THRIVE ON COLLABORATION Public-private partnerships are how we do business. Our established clusters — Automotive, Production Technology/Heavy Machinery, Advanced Materials, Life Sciences, Business Services and Fintech — provide a solid foundation for a resilient economy. Our fastest-growing cluster, Life Sciences, increased by 33% over the past five years. We’re...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

CLINICARX

HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN PHARMACIES: THE ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY OF CLINICARX IN CURITIBA

Clinicarx, a pioneer health-tech company based in Curitiba/Brazil, revolutionizes the drugstores and healthcare market with its innovative platform. Offering services like rapid tests, vaccines, consultations, and chronic patient management, the company enables pharmacies to provide primary healthcare services, connecting patients, pharmacists, and pharmacies through its clinical record system and appointment...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

MONLLOR CAPITAL PARTNERS

MONLLOR CAPITAL PARTNERS-INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF PUERTO

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF PUERTO RICO

With over 27 years of global private equity and investment banking experience, Jose A. Torres returns to Puerto Rico to bring innovation to the alternative assets and private equity industry. INNOVATION IN ALTERNATIVE ASSETSMonllor Capital Partners LLC (“MCP”) was founded in 2018 by Jose A. Torres, as a minority-owned alternative...

INNOVATION Quebec

LE « RÉSEAU SDG INNOVATION™ NETWORK »

Grâce à un leadership de huit institutions universitaires québécoises, le Réseau SmartDigital-Green Innovation™ (SDGInnov), un premier au Canada, a été créé le 16 janvier 2019, dans l’optique de répondre à des besoins industriels nécessitant la collaboration interuniversitaire en recherche et développement (R&D), ainsi que la formation de personnel hautement qualifié...

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™ Curitiba

VIASOFT

AND THE TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION IN CURITIBA

A Vision for the Future Visionary Beginnings and National Expansion of VIASOFTSince 1990, VIASOFT has been a pillar of innovation in Brazil, born from the vision of Itamir Viola and Roberto Elias da Silva. Originating in Pato Branco, a small city in Paraná, and initially focused on enterprise systems, the...

INNOVATION Quebec

Espace d’accélération et de croissance de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue (EACAT)

Espace d’accélération et de croissance de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue (EACAT) is part of the Espaces régionaux d’accélération et de croissance

is part of the Espaces régionaux d’accélération et de croissance, implemented by the ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation du Québec in 2018

The organization was created in 2018, following a regional consultation and consensus-building process to establish the proper positioning of the organization. The complementarity of the organization’s mission along with all the partners of the development and innovation ecosystem in the region led to the creation of a new entity in...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

CORCENTRIC

IS A LEADING GLOBAL PROVIDER OF PAYMENTS, PROCUREMENT, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, AND ACCOUNTS REC

Corcentric Inc., headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., is a global provider of best-in-class procurement, payments, and finance solutions coupled with expert guidance to enterprise and mid-market companies. The company reduces stress and increase savings for procurement and finance business leaders by forming a strategic partnership to diagnose pain points and...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

TECHARENA

WHERE INNOVATION BEGINS WITH HUMAN CONNECTION

Techarena is a Nordic-born platform for innovation and entrepreneurship that brings together thousands of founders, investors, business leaders, and policymakers every year. Through high-impact events, accelerator programs, and media channels, Techarena creates opportunities for cross-border collaboration and sustainable growth. From Local Competition to Global Platform What began in 2014 as...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

ADPO

REVOLUTIONIZING CHEMICAL LOGISTICS IN EUROPE

Future-forward. Future-focused. ADPO is committed to accelerating the energy transition by decarbonizing the supply chain for its customers. “If you want to begin to reduce your environmental footprint, the quickest way to start is to find those suppliers who’ve already reduced theirs,” says Filip De Dijcker, Managing Director at ADPO....

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

BMM TESTLABS

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE A BEACON OF INNOVATION IN MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK

Nestled amidst the vibrant community and picturesque landscapes of Moncton, New Brunswick, an eastern Canadian city, BMM Testlabs’ Center of Excellence is setting a new benchmark in testing, product certification, and partnership for the global land-based and digital gaming industry. A Vision for Excellence BMM Testlabs, founded in 1981, is...

INNOVATION Quebec

ERAC DU SAGUENAY-LAC ST-JEAN

Les racinesDepuis près de 20 ans qu’au Saguenay–LacSaint-Jean – une région de plus de 275 000 habitants située à 500 km au nord-est de Montréal – des initiatives concertées sont déployées afin de stimuler l’innovation auprès des PME. Idéa innovation PME (2004-2010), puis Innovation 02 (2011-2019) ont généré tour à...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

MSOE

INNOVATION AT THE FOREFRONT

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) stands as a beacon of innovation, driving forward the boundaries of what’s possible in engineering, business, technology and nursing. With a legacy that intertwines with the heart of Milwaukee’s development, MSOE has become synonymous with excellence, opportunity, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. At the...

INNOVATE® Nashville

OVYL

OVYL-MAKING HIGH-END

MAKING HIGH-END, HIGH-TECH PRODUCTS

THE QUESTIONHave you ever had to throw your best work away? I have. It’s demoralizing, but sometimes things you can’t control go wrong and there’s nothing to do but let it go. You can start to think, “why bother?” I’ve seen it happen to our clients too. As a device...

INNOVATION Quebec

INNOVLOG

CCTT IN LOGISTICS THE INSTITUT D’INNOVATION EN LOGISTIQUE DU QUÉBEC : A HELPING HAND FOR QUEBEC

For many years, innovation in logistics took a back seat to other priorities: market expansion, financial profitability, new product development, etc. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a collective realization of how important logistics is for territorial development, local autonomy, supply chain resilience and agility, and of course,...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

ECOPIA

ECOPIA-CREATING A DIGITAL TWIN OF THE EARTH LEVERAGING AI-BASED MAPPING SYSTEMS TO ENHANCE DECISION-MAKING

CREATING A DIGITAL TWIN OF THE EARTH LEVERAGING AI-BASED MAPPING SYSTEMS TO ENHANCE DECISION-MAKING

Since 2013, Ecopia AI has been on a mission to create a digital twin of the world using artificial intelligence (AI). Originally spun out of a Ph.D project at the University of Waterloo, Ecopia’s maps have grown from detailing a single small city to mapping entire continents while evolving from...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

CITY OF SALISBURY

THE ECONOMIC HEART OF NORTHERN ADELAIDE

The City of Salisbury covers 158km2 and stretches from Valley View in the south to Edinburgh in the north, St Kilda in the west and Salisbury Heights in the east. It contributes $8.65 billion to the State economy and nearly 61,994 jobs. Significant employment hubs are located in: • Vicinity...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

PFL

PERSISTS IN BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE!

innovationsoftheworld.com

...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

SFU’s CHARLES CHANG INSTITUTE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

INNOVATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION

World-Class Spirit & InnovationAs the World’s #1 university for Entrepreneurial Spirit and #1 in Canada for Innovation*, Simon Fraser University is recognized as one of Canada’s most supportive post-secondary ecosystems for innovative research and education across disciplines. The heart of its entrepreneurship education pillar beats in the Charles Chang Institute...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

NUMEDICO

THIS ADELAIDE-BASED MEDTECH START-UP HAS FOUND GLOBAL RECOGNITION

THIS ADELAIDE-BASED MEDTECH START-UP HAS FOUND GLOBAL RECOGNITION WITH MORE EFFICIENT, SAFER AND AFFORDABLE DRUG DELIVERY METHODS. SPACE RESEARCH FOR REAL-WORLD PROBLEMSPushing the boundaries of medical research all the way into orbit, Numedico’s latest business venture is a partnership with satellite infrastructure provider ResearchSat to explore newmethods to administer medication....

INNOVATE® Georgia

CANTALOUPE

REVOLUTIONIZING SELF-SERVICE: EMPOWERING CUSTOMERS TO BUY IT AND GO

“We are seeing a huge surge in consumer demand for cashless and contactless payment options” As consumer demands evolve and the world embraces self-service as a means of fast, convenient, and secure transactions, Cantaloupe, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTLP), a leading provider of end-to-end technology solutions for self-service commerce, stands at the...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

INNOVATE BC

CHAMPIONING B.C.’S INNOVATION ECONOMY

Across the province, innovators, entrepreneurs, and emerging businesses are evolving industries and creating positive impact for British Columbians and the rest of the world. Whether it’s finding sustainable solutions or creating breakthrough technologies, British Columbia is teeming with great ideas that are advancing how we work and live in exciting...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

GIRLS FLY PROGRAM AFRICA FOUNDATION

GIRLS FLY PROGRAM AFRICA FOUNDATION- AVIATION AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY FOR SOUTH AFRICAN GIRLS – UNLEASHING THEIR POTENTIAL

AVIATION AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY FOR SOUTH AFRICAN GIRLS – UNLEASHING THEIR POTENTIAL

In SA, despite the gains girls have made in access and efficiency markers of education, they still lag boys in quality of performance in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Even though, more girls than boys sat the Grade 12 examination in math and physical science, boys outperformed girls...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

TEDCO

LEADING INNOVATION TO MARKET

TEDCO is Maryland’s powerhouse of technology and innovation, driving progress and creating boundless opportunities. Founded by the Maryland General Assembly in 1998, TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation) has been at the forefront of fostering an inclusive and entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. Under the visionary leadership of CEO Troy A. LeMaile-Stovall, TEDCO...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

GREENVILLE CITY

POWERED BY INNOVATION, TO PUNCH ABOVE OUR WEIGHT

WE THRIVE ON COLLABORATION Public-private partnerships are how we do business. Our established clusters — Automotive, Production Technology/Heavy Machinery, Advanced Materials, Life Sciences, Business Services and Fintech — provide a solid foundation for a resilient economy. Our fastest-growing cluster, Life Sciences, increased by 33% over the past five years. We’re...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

CLINICARX

HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN PHARMACIES: THE ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY OF CLINICARX IN CURITIBA

Clinicarx, a pioneer health-tech company based in Curitiba/Brazil, revolutionizes the drugstores and healthcare market with its innovative platform. Offering services like rapid tests, vaccines, consultations, and chronic patient management, the company enables pharmacies to provide primary healthcare services, connecting patients, pharmacists, and pharmacies through its clinical record system and appointment...

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