Stories of Innovation
INNOVATION Quebec
DISTRIQ QUANTUM INNOVATION ZONE
DistriQ, Quantum Innovation Zone, is an organization that provides expertise and infrastructure to foster the emergence and acceleration of innovation in the quantum science and technology sector. DistriQ supports the development of one of the first innovation zones ofthe Quebec government, the Sherbrooke Quantum Innovation Zone. Since its designation in...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
Bristol Media - A Force For Championing The Region On The National And International Stage
Bristol Media is the membership body combining Bristol’s creative sectors into a force for championing the region on the national and international stage. About Bristol MediaCreated in 2005, Bristol Media is a non-profit CIC and one of the largest creative networks in the UK. We are a membership organisation, whose...
INNOVATE® Nashville
AN EXCERPT FROM CLIFF GOLDMACHER'S BOOK THE REASON FOR THE RHYMES
MASTERING THE SEVEN ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF INNOVATION BY LEARNING TO WRITE SONGS
“The leader of this team has been skeptical all day, they’re pretty much afraid of him and they do whatever he says. Oh, and before this job he was a prison warden for almost twenty years.” That was the last thing my liaison said to me before she introduced me...
INNOVATION Quebec
2 DEGRÉS
IS A CLEANTECH SPECIALIZED INCUBATOR IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC
2 Degres supports early-stage startups that propose an innovative solution showing a strong potential for growth and impact in the energy, waste and water sectors. Based in Quebec City, 2 Degres was cofounded in 2019 by young business people driven by a strong desire to have a concrete impact and...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Why Your Video Advertising Gets Rejected
A 7-Point Technical Checklist for Paid Social Media
Pouring time, effort, and money into creating your video ads only to see them rejected — that’s a nightmare for every marketer. Why does it happen? See the video marketing checklist for Facebook and other social media platforms below, and you’ll forget what rejection means. Why Technical Rejections Are Killing...
INNOVATION Quebec
IRDQ
A free gateway to Quebec’s R&D infrastructures
In an effort to facilitate its use when developing new applications, the Infrastructure en recherche et développement du Québec (IRDQ) [Quebec research and development infrastructure] portal brings together worldclass facilities and state-of-the-art equipment from universities, college technology transfer centres (CTTC), and public research centres. The IRDQ’s objective is to provide...
INNOVATE® Seattle
First Mode
Accelerating a Diesel-Free Future - For People and Planet
ON THE PATH TO ZERO™ Decarbonization innovator First Mode develops and manufactures clean energy solutions for heavy industry, including the mining sector, which contributes 4-7% of global greenhouse gas emissions annually. In 2022, First Mode in partnership with Anglo American debuted the world’s largest zero-emissions truck by retrofitting a Komatsu...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
7SENSE
TELEHAPTIC TECHNOLOGY: REDEFINING SIGHT THROUGH A REMOTE SENSE OF TOUCH
7Sense is a deep-tech and life science start-up developing telehaptic technology for the blind. It allows users to feel their surrounding environment through a sense of touch on the forehead. In simple words, the user feels surrounding objects—their shape, size, motion, speed, and distance. Traditionally, haptics has meant small vibrating...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
KING PRICE INSURANCE
MAKING A DIFFERENCE, ONE DECREASING PREMIUM AT A TIME
King Price Insurance launched with a world-first innovation – premiums that automatically decrease monthly as cars depreciate in value – and hasn’t stopped since. When they opened their doors in 2012, South Africa’s conservative insurance industry didn’t think they’d last three months. But, a decade later, the R100 million start-up...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
ZAMA Health
"ZAMA’s robust advisory board features experts from global technology, mental health, and fitness organizations”
“ZAMA’s robust advisory board features experts from global technology, mental health, and fitness organizations” ZAMA Health (translated “to exist”) serves as the premier mental wellness hub for athletes and the fitness community. The company was founded by DC resident Brendan Sullivan, based on his experiences as the captain of Yale’s...
INNOVATIONS in Pharmaceutical Development®
MBQ PHARMA
The first biopharmaceutical drug development company started in Puerto Rico based on proprietary research in cancer, autoimmune and fibrotic diseases
Selective Targeting of GTPases – A novel, promising approach to treating Cancer, Autoimmune Conditions and Chronic Fibrotic DiseaseMBQ PHARMA – The Company and its missionMBQ Pharma is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing treatments with high unmet medical needs such as Cancer, Autoimmune Disease and Chronic Fibrotic Syndromes. Our...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
CSC CORPTAX
MORE THAN 45 YEARS OF TAX TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
CSC Corptax® provides technology-based tax solutions to corporate tax departments worldwide. We transform tax reporting for clients through software, business process expertise, and award-winning support, helping them achieve breakthrough performance using the first and only single system on the market for end-to-end tax. Our unmatched automation aligns tax processes, enhances...
INNOVATION Quebec
Cteau
THE FUTURE OF WATER: A GLOBAL CONCERN!
Cteau – The Water Technology Centre has been devoting all its efforts to this issue since 2008. It is the only technology transfer centre dedicated to water technologies and ecological water management. With its multidisciplinary team of microbiologists, chemists, engineers (water, civil, process and mechanical) and test and analytical chemistry...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
NERD STREET GAMERS
THERE’S A NERD IN EVERYONE
Nerd Street Gamers is a national esports infrastructure that puts accessibility, integrity and opportunity at the forefront of everything they do. As gaming communities slowly began to gain traction on a small scale, the CEO of Nerd Street Gamers and Localhost, John Fazio, knew that individuals nationwide would soon realize...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
FUTURE LEAP
We Give Organisations The Space, Knowledge, Contacts And Tools To Accelerate Their Sustainability Journey And Progress Towards Carbon Neutrality
WE DO THIS BY SHOWCASING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, FACILITATING FUTURE THINKING DISCUSSIONS AND COLLABORATING WITH ONE ANOTHER. Future Leap brings together a community of change-makers that Discover, Innovate and Collaborate on all things sustainability focussed. They have a carbon-neutral business hub in Bristol, the first of its kind in the country...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
Imagine Chaleur
Driving Innovation in the Chaleur Region
Something exciting is happening in northeastern New Brunswick. A new wave of economic development is taking shape, blending the region’s traditional strengths with fresh, forward-thinking initiatives. At the heart of this transformation is Imagine Chaleur, the regional economic development agency for the Chaleur Region, working to create a thriving business...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
AMCHAM
AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR BRAZIL
The American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) is a non-profit institution present in the Brazilian market since 1919. In more than 100 years of history, it has sought to develop the market in various fronts and currently has branches in 16 cities across the country. Not neglecting its American roots and...
INNOVATION Quebec
VECTOR INSTITUTE
CONNECTING ACADEMIA AND INDUSTRY TO ADVANCE RESEARCH AND ACCELERATE RESPONSIBLE ADOPTION OF AI
As the city where Geoffrey Hinton pioneered deep learning, Toronto has deep roots in artificial intelligence research. The Vector Institute amplifies and leverages this strength in fundamental research for Ontario’s economic benefit by smoothing the path from lab discovery to commercial use. With marquee facilities for collaboration, Vector hosts...
INNOVATE® Georgia
GEORGIA TECH MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE
INNOVATION AT THE SPEED OF THOUGHT
Whether it’s developing new products, reducing costs, or increasing accessibility, innovations in manufacturing can improve the lives of companies and consumers alike. The Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute (GTMI) is leading that charge with a mission to cultivate, scale, and integrate those innovations into the market — and develop the workforce...
United Nations Lesotho
UNICEF
A Legacy of Care and Progress
The impactful journey of the United Nations in Lesotho over the past 40 years and the future partnership between the UN and the government of Lesotho. For over four decades, UNICEF has stood alongside Lesotho in its mission to secure a brighter future for its children. From the remote mountain...
INNOVATE® Seattle
WYZE
REVOLUTIONIZING SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY WITH INNOVATION AND AFFORDABILITY
In an era where technology is advancing at breakneck speed, Wyze has emerged as a leader in the smart home revolution. Since 2017, the company has been committed to making cutting-edge products that allow more people to experience the benefits of modern technology in their everyday lives. With an array...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
ZAGITAS
THE ZAGITAS STORY ACTUALLY BEGAN MANY YEARS AGO BECAUSE OF THE FOUNDER’S PASSION TO SIMPLIFY AND IMPROVE PEOPLE’S WORK THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Carlos Secada as a child with his parents and sister lived alone in the middle of the Amazon jungle. He grew up deprived of any initiative coming from modernity and technology. It was only after returning to the city and studying, that he managed to start working for Accenture, and...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
BRISTOL ROBOTICS LABORATORY
THE PRIMARY MISSION OF BRL IS TO UNDERSTAND THE SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND SOCIAL ROLE OF ROBOTICS AND EMBEDDED INTELLIGENCE
Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) is the most comprehensive academic centre for multi-disciplinary robotics research in the UK, and one of the largest co-located robotics research centres in Europe. It is a partnership between the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and the University of Bristol and home to...
INNOVATE™ Logistics
OMP
THE ROAD TO RESILIENCE: HOW BUSINESSES STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE WITH ADVANCED SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING
The world today is dynamic and disruptive, making supply chains more complex than ever before. With the rise of globalization, collaboration among different players in the supply chain is crucial. Business leaders, supply chain planners, financial teams, and technology teams all have their own concerns. As if that weren’t enough,...
INNOVATION Quebec
DISTRIQ QUANTUM INNOVATION ZONE
DistriQ, Quantum Innovation Zone, is an organization that provides expertise and infrastructure to foster the emergence and acceleration of innovation in the quantum science and technology sector. DistriQ supports the development of one of the first innovation zones ofthe Quebec government, the Sherbrooke Quantum Innovation Zone. Since its designation in...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
Bristol Media - A Force For Championing The Region On The National And International Stage
Bristol Media is the membership body combining Bristol’s creative sectors into a force for championing the region on the national and international stage. About Bristol MediaCreated in 2005, Bristol Media is a non-profit CIC and one of the largest creative networks in the UK. We are a membership organisation, whose...
INNOVATE® Nashville
AN EXCERPT FROM CLIFF GOLDMACHER'S BOOK THE REASON FOR THE RHYMES
MASTERING THE SEVEN ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF INNOVATION BY LEARNING TO WRITE SONGS
“The leader of this team has been skeptical all day, they’re pretty much afraid of him and they do whatever he says. Oh, and before this job he was a prison warden for almost twenty years.” That was the last thing my liaison said to me before she introduced me...
INNOVATION Quebec
2 DEGRÉS
IS A CLEANTECH SPECIALIZED INCUBATOR IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC
2 Degres supports early-stage startups that propose an innovative solution showing a strong potential for growth and impact in the energy, waste and water sectors. Based in Quebec City, 2 Degres was cofounded in 2019 by young business people driven by a strong desire to have a concrete impact and...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Why Your Video Advertising Gets Rejected
A 7-Point Technical Checklist for Paid Social Media
Pouring time, effort, and money into creating your video ads only to see them rejected — that’s a nightmare for every marketer. Why does it happen? See the video marketing checklist for Facebook and other social media platforms below, and you’ll forget what rejection means. Why Technical Rejections Are Killing...
INNOVATION Quebec
IRDQ
A free gateway to Quebec’s R&D infrastructures
In an effort to facilitate its use when developing new applications, the Infrastructure en recherche et développement du Québec (IRDQ) [Quebec research and development infrastructure] portal brings together worldclass facilities and state-of-the-art equipment from universities, college technology transfer centres (CTTC), and public research centres. The IRDQ’s objective is to provide...
INNOVATE® Seattle
First Mode
Accelerating a Diesel-Free Future - For People and Planet
ON THE PATH TO ZERO™ Decarbonization innovator First Mode develops and manufactures clean energy solutions for heavy industry, including the mining sector, which contributes 4-7% of global greenhouse gas emissions annually. In 2022, First Mode in partnership with Anglo American debuted the world’s largest zero-emissions truck by retrofitting a Komatsu...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
7SENSE
TELEHAPTIC TECHNOLOGY: REDEFINING SIGHT THROUGH A REMOTE SENSE OF TOUCH
7Sense is a deep-tech and life science start-up developing telehaptic technology for the blind. It allows users to feel their surrounding environment through a sense of touch on the forehead. In simple words, the user feels surrounding objects—their shape, size, motion, speed, and distance. Traditionally, haptics has meant small vibrating...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
KING PRICE INSURANCE
MAKING A DIFFERENCE, ONE DECREASING PREMIUM AT A TIME
King Price Insurance launched with a world-first innovation – premiums that automatically decrease monthly as cars depreciate in value – and hasn’t stopped since. When they opened their doors in 2012, South Africa’s conservative insurance industry didn’t think they’d last three months. But, a decade later, the R100 million start-up...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
ZAMA Health
"ZAMA’s robust advisory board features experts from global technology, mental health, and fitness organizations”
“ZAMA’s robust advisory board features experts from global technology, mental health, and fitness organizations” ZAMA Health (translated “to exist”) serves as the premier mental wellness hub for athletes and the fitness community. The company was founded by DC resident Brendan Sullivan, based on his experiences as the captain of Yale’s...
INNOVATIONS in Pharmaceutical Development®
MBQ PHARMA
The first biopharmaceutical drug development company started in Puerto Rico based on proprietary research in cancer, autoimmune and fibrotic diseases
Selective Targeting of GTPases – A novel, promising approach to treating Cancer, Autoimmune Conditions and Chronic Fibrotic DiseaseMBQ PHARMA – The Company and its missionMBQ Pharma is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing treatments with high unmet medical needs such as Cancer, Autoimmune Disease and Chronic Fibrotic Syndromes. Our...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
CSC CORPTAX
MORE THAN 45 YEARS OF TAX TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
CSC Corptax® provides technology-based tax solutions to corporate tax departments worldwide. We transform tax reporting for clients through software, business process expertise, and award-winning support, helping them achieve breakthrough performance using the first and only single system on the market for end-to-end tax. Our unmatched automation aligns tax processes, enhances...
INNOVATION Quebec
Cteau
THE FUTURE OF WATER: A GLOBAL CONCERN!
Cteau – The Water Technology Centre has been devoting all its efforts to this issue since 2008. It is the only technology transfer centre dedicated to water technologies and ecological water management. With its multidisciplinary team of microbiologists, chemists, engineers (water, civil, process and mechanical) and test and analytical chemistry...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
NERD STREET GAMERS
THERE’S A NERD IN EVERYONE
Nerd Street Gamers is a national esports infrastructure that puts accessibility, integrity and opportunity at the forefront of everything they do. As gaming communities slowly began to gain traction on a small scale, the CEO of Nerd Street Gamers and Localhost, John Fazio, knew that individuals nationwide would soon realize...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
FUTURE LEAP
We Give Organisations The Space, Knowledge, Contacts And Tools To Accelerate Their Sustainability Journey And Progress Towards Carbon Neutrality
WE DO THIS BY SHOWCASING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, FACILITATING FUTURE THINKING DISCUSSIONS AND COLLABORATING WITH ONE ANOTHER. Future Leap brings together a community of change-makers that Discover, Innovate and Collaborate on all things sustainability focussed. They have a carbon-neutral business hub in Bristol, the first of its kind in the country...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
Imagine Chaleur
Driving Innovation in the Chaleur Region
Something exciting is happening in northeastern New Brunswick. A new wave of economic development is taking shape, blending the region’s traditional strengths with fresh, forward-thinking initiatives. At the heart of this transformation is Imagine Chaleur, the regional economic development agency for the Chaleur Region, working to create a thriving business...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
AMCHAM
AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR BRAZIL
The American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) is a non-profit institution present in the Brazilian market since 1919. In more than 100 years of history, it has sought to develop the market in various fronts and currently has branches in 16 cities across the country. Not neglecting its American roots and...
INNOVATION Quebec
VECTOR INSTITUTE
CONNECTING ACADEMIA AND INDUSTRY TO ADVANCE RESEARCH AND ACCELERATE RESPONSIBLE ADOPTION OF AI
As the city where Geoffrey Hinton pioneered deep learning, Toronto has deep roots in artificial intelligence research. The Vector Institute amplifies and leverages this strength in fundamental research for Ontario’s economic benefit by smoothing the path from lab discovery to commercial use. With marquee facilities for collaboration, Vector hosts...
INNOVATE® Georgia
GEORGIA TECH MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE
INNOVATION AT THE SPEED OF THOUGHT
Whether it’s developing new products, reducing costs, or increasing accessibility, innovations in manufacturing can improve the lives of companies and consumers alike. The Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute (GTMI) is leading that charge with a mission to cultivate, scale, and integrate those innovations into the market — and develop the workforce...
United Nations Lesotho
UNICEF
A Legacy of Care and Progress
The impactful journey of the United Nations in Lesotho over the past 40 years and the future partnership between the UN and the government of Lesotho. For over four decades, UNICEF has stood alongside Lesotho in its mission to secure a brighter future for its children. From the remote mountain...
INNOVATE® Seattle
WYZE
REVOLUTIONIZING SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY WITH INNOVATION AND AFFORDABILITY
In an era where technology is advancing at breakneck speed, Wyze has emerged as a leader in the smart home revolution. Since 2017, the company has been committed to making cutting-edge products that allow more people to experience the benefits of modern technology in their everyday lives. With an array...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
ZAGITAS
THE ZAGITAS STORY ACTUALLY BEGAN MANY YEARS AGO BECAUSE OF THE FOUNDER’S PASSION TO SIMPLIFY AND IMPROVE PEOPLE’S WORK THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Carlos Secada as a child with his parents and sister lived alone in the middle of the Amazon jungle. He grew up deprived of any initiative coming from modernity and technology. It was only after returning to the city and studying, that he managed to start working for Accenture, and...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
BRISTOL ROBOTICS LABORATORY
THE PRIMARY MISSION OF BRL IS TO UNDERSTAND THE SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND SOCIAL ROLE OF ROBOTICS AND EMBEDDED INTELLIGENCE
Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) is the most comprehensive academic centre for multi-disciplinary robotics research in the UK, and one of the largest co-located robotics research centres in Europe. It is a partnership between the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and the University of Bristol and home to...
INNOVATE™ Logistics
OMP
THE ROAD TO RESILIENCE: HOW BUSINESSES STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE WITH ADVANCED SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING
The world today is dynamic and disruptive, making supply chains more complex than ever before. With the rise of globalization, collaboration among different players in the supply chain is crucial. Business leaders, supply chain planners, financial teams, and technology teams all have their own concerns. As if that weren’t enough,...