Stories of Innovation
INNOVATION Quebec
C2MI
LE PLUS GRAND CENTRE DE RECHERCHE ET DÉVELOPPEMENT EN SYSTÈMES ÉLECTRONIQUES AU CANADA
ON FABRIQUE LE VISAGE NUMÉRIQUE DU QUÉBEC DEPUIS 10 ANS !Né d’une collaboration entre l’Université de Sherbrooke, Teledyne DALSA et IBM Canada, inauguré en juillet 2012, le Centre de Collaboration MiQro Innovation est le plus important centre de recherche de classe mondiale dans le domaine de la microélectronique au Canada....
INNOVATION Quebec
JACOBB
INNOVATION ET RECHERCHE APPLIQUÉE EN INTELLIGENCE ARTIFICIELLE (IA)
JACOBB est un centre d’innovation et de recherche appliquée en Intelligence Artificielle (IA) ayant pour mission d’accélérer l’intégration de l’intelligence artificielle dans le tissu économique québécois. Établi en 2019, le centre connait depuis sa création une croissance rapide avec plus d’une douzaine de spécialistes à son bord, sous la supervision...
INNOVATE® South Florida
GUIDENT
WE MAKE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES SAFER
The rapid growth of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) adoption across various industries presents significant opportunities but raises safety concerns. Guident addresses these challenges by providing a Remote Monitor and Control Center (RMCC) solution, which is crucial for operating AVs safely and efficiently in compliance with regulations. Guident is a Florida corporation...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Apple Rose
Spa-quality organic beauty products with the mission of supporting the fight to end human trafficking
Apple Rose Beauty is a natural skincare company that creates spa-quality organic beauty products with the tangible mission of supporting the fight to end human trafficking. Products are sold on Amazon, at boutiques, and through an e-commerce website with ingredients that are natural, certified organic, and wildcrafted, with a focus...
INNOVATE® Nashville
NTT DATA
INVENTING WITH PURPOSE: How NTT DATA Powers Innovation in Nashville and Beyond
NTT DATA is a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services and a catalyst for transformation. With a presence in more than 70 countries and a legacy of innovation spanning decades, NTT DATA brings together deep industry expertise, cutting-edge technology and a human-centered approach to help clients solve...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
LANTIS
THE INNOVATIVE NATURE OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE OOSTERWEEL LINK IN ANTWERP
The Oosterweel Link is a monumental infrastructure project aimed at completing the ringway around Antwerp, Belgium. This project, coordinated by Lantis (www.lantis.be), is designed to alleviate traffic congestion and improve connectivity, integrating groundbreaking techniques and sustainable practices. The innovative approach of this megaproject sets a new standard in Belgium with...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
TOAST
IS ADDRESSING THE GENDER PAY GAP BY INCREASING THE REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN THE TECH SECTOR
We know that women approach job applications differently than men do. They are far less likely to apply for positions that are more senior than the one they’re in currently, whereas men are less concerned by that. Still, recruiters and hiring managers are comfortable accepting “women aren’t applying” as a...
Global Innovation Spotlight
REALITAPP A.S.
DIGITAL REAL ESTATE
DIGITAL REAL ESTATE A groundbreaking online tool for both the office and the field – RealitApp. Three quarters of real estate agencies in Slovakia would welcome the opportunity to make their work easier through a mobile interface, instead of the old school use of notebooks or Excel. When the creators...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
18LOOP
DEPLOYS VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSETS TO KIDS WITH CANCER TO HELP FIGHT THE DISEASE
18Loop deploys advanced virtual reality (VR) headsets to kids with cancer to help them tolerate treatment, recover and thrive. 18Loop has distributed over 100 VR headsets to children with cancer in 32 states.18Loop reaches its children through a partnership with the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO). Virtual reality is vital...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
The UNF Step Lab - A Major Contributor To The STEM Education Ecosystem
The UNF Step Lab, housed in the UNF College of Education and Human Services, positions UNF to continue to be a major contributor to the STEM Education ecosystem in the Northeast Florida community. It is a place where regional preK-12 students, teachers, university faculty and students, and community/business partners can...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
ROUTEIQUE™
THE GLOBAL OPERATING SYSTEM FOR CONNECTED SUPPLY CHAINS
Creating Connected Supply NetworksSince 2017, Routeique® has developed industry-leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) products, IoT hardware, and apps for businesses in the supply chain space. “We’re building solutions to problems that have traditionally been difficult to solve,” says CEO Mike Allan. Routeique tools enable companies of all...
INNOVATION Quebec
ÉCONOMIE DU SAVOIR MAURICIE (ESM)
STIMULATING INNOVATION IN THE MAURICIE: THE HEART OF OUR MISSION
In 2011, economic development actors in the Mauricie region were visionary in creating an organization dedicated to innovation. Claude Bourassa, General Manager “Innovation is no longer optional, but rather a mandatory management method for business sustainability and growth!”– Claude Bourassa, General Manager of ESM and ERAC Mauricie Over the years, Économie...
INNOVATE® Miami
Sustalytics
A Platform For Fashion Brands And Retailers That Predicts Customer Demand By Leveraging Artificial Intelligence.
Sustalytics is a service platform for fashion brands and retailers that predicts customer demand by leveraging artificial intelligence. We empower fashion companies to understand their customers’ needs to produce effectively and to be profitable and sustainable. Retail fashion companies overproduce because they are not able to accurately forecast for tomorrow...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY NEW BRUNSWICK
Excellence in Scholarly Leadership, Innovative Research, Student Success, and Community Engagement
Rutgers University–New Brunswick, a top 20 public university (U.S. News and World Report), is proud to show the world what excellence looks like. What fuels our innovation? Membership in the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the Association of American Universities. More than 20 programs and schools in the nation’s top...
INNOVATION Quebec
HACKING HEALTH
MONTRÉAL ET VILLE DE QUÉBEC
FACILITATEURS D’ÉCOSYSTÈMES LOCAUX D’INNOVATION EN SANTÉ LIÉS À 40 CHAPITRES HH AU CANADA ET DANS LE MONDE Hacking Health est un mouvement bénévole, à but non lucratif, né à Montréal en 2012. Aujourd’hui, l’organisation compte 40 chapitres sur les cinq continents et anime une communauté internationale de facilitateurs d’écosystèmes locaux...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
TOPSTEP
INNOVATORS OF THE WORLD
Our Mission At Topstep, our goal is to be where the world goes to safely engage in and profit from the financial markets. In a nutshell, what we do at Topstep is break down the barriers to entry in what has historically been a very exclusive industry. Our mission is...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
TRENDALYZE
The industrial internet is vast but can be monetized fast with intelligent search. We are the leading knowledge management system for IoT data
In today’s world, business professionals understand that knowledge is power and want to be able to intelligently monitor and predict events leveraging data. However, data is accumulating at an unprecedented rate, pouring in from all sources. We help business professionals and organizations navigate the industrial internet and organize data to...
INNOVATION Quebec
CCTT
IN ORGANIC AND LOCAL FARMING ADVANCING ORGANIC FARMING IN QUEBEC THROUGH AGRONOMY
In Victoriaville, a team of agronomists, biologists and technicians is striving to develop clean and modern agricultural production methods. Affiliated with the Cégep de Victoriaville and with an influence in several regions in Quebec, the Centre d’expertise et de transfert en agriculture biologique et de proximité (CETAB+) has been working...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
Saunum
Revolution in Sauna Technology
SAUNUM’S UNIQUE BENEFITS SAUNUM’S UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION: HEALTH, INNOVATION, AND MARKET DIFFERENTIATION The Story of Saunum Andrus Vare, Thermal Engineer and The Creator of Saunum: “Inspired by the experience of my grandparents’ 100-year-old smoke sauna, I set out to create an innovative solution that combines the best features of a...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
HIPE
INNOVATION CENTER CURITIBA DRIVING INNOVATION IN RETAIL.
HIPE Innovation Center is the only innovation ecosystem in Brazil that drives and invests in every step of the retail entrepreneuring cycle. In over 22,000 square feet of workspace, HIPE houses about 300 workers between traditional companies, startups and independent professionals using a shared space model. According to HIPE’s CCO,...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
BLK WOMEN IN EXCELLENCE SOCIETY
In a World Where Entrepreneurship Can Be a Daunting Journey, the Canadian BLK Women in Excellence Society has Emerged as a Beacon of Support, empowerment, and Innovation.
Founded in 2020, BWIE is a pioneering organization dedicated to providing Black women with the tools, resources, and community necessary to thrive in the business world. Through a combination of mentorship, education, and funding opportunities, BWIE has cultivated an ecosystem that uplifts Black women and fosters economic development in Canada....
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...
INNOVATION Quebec
MEDTEQ+
SUPPORTING AND ACCELERATING THE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES
How can we ensure that the healthcare technologies we develop are robust enough to break into different markets? How can we support, and coach Quebec entrepreneurs as well as help stimulate the innovation ecosystem? This is the mission of MEDTEQ+ , a panCanadian consortium for industrial research and innovation in...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
DIGITRANS
REVOLUTIONIZING LOGISTICS
REVOLUTIONIZING LOGISTICS DIGITRANS UNVEILS ONE OF THE FIRST AI-POWERED APPLICATIONS FOR THE TRANSPORT SECTOR IN ANTWERP In a world where efficiency is paramount and time is of the essence, the transport and logistics sector stands as a beacon of constant movement and coordination. Amidst this bustling industry, DigiTrans emerges as...
INNOVATION Quebec
C2MI
LE PLUS GRAND CENTRE DE RECHERCHE ET DÉVELOPPEMENT EN SYSTÈMES ÉLECTRONIQUES AU CANADA
ON FABRIQUE LE VISAGE NUMÉRIQUE DU QUÉBEC DEPUIS 10 ANS !Né d’une collaboration entre l’Université de Sherbrooke, Teledyne DALSA et IBM Canada, inauguré en juillet 2012, le Centre de Collaboration MiQro Innovation est le plus important centre de recherche de classe mondiale dans le domaine de la microélectronique au Canada....
INNOVATION Quebec
JACOBB
INNOVATION ET RECHERCHE APPLIQUÉE EN INTELLIGENCE ARTIFICIELLE (IA)
JACOBB est un centre d’innovation et de recherche appliquée en Intelligence Artificielle (IA) ayant pour mission d’accélérer l’intégration de l’intelligence artificielle dans le tissu économique québécois. Établi en 2019, le centre connait depuis sa création une croissance rapide avec plus d’une douzaine de spécialistes à son bord, sous la supervision...
INNOVATE® South Florida
GUIDENT
WE MAKE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES SAFER
The rapid growth of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) adoption across various industries presents significant opportunities but raises safety concerns. Guident addresses these challenges by providing a Remote Monitor and Control Center (RMCC) solution, which is crucial for operating AVs safely and efficiently in compliance with regulations. Guident is a Florida corporation...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Apple Rose
Spa-quality organic beauty products with the mission of supporting the fight to end human trafficking
Apple Rose Beauty is a natural skincare company that creates spa-quality organic beauty products with the tangible mission of supporting the fight to end human trafficking. Products are sold on Amazon, at boutiques, and through an e-commerce website with ingredients that are natural, certified organic, and wildcrafted, with a focus...
INNOVATE® Nashville
NTT DATA
INVENTING WITH PURPOSE: How NTT DATA Powers Innovation in Nashville and Beyond
NTT DATA is a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services and a catalyst for transformation. With a presence in more than 70 countries and a legacy of innovation spanning decades, NTT DATA brings together deep industry expertise, cutting-edge technology and a human-centered approach to help clients solve...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
LANTIS
THE INNOVATIVE NATURE OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE OOSTERWEEL LINK IN ANTWERP
The Oosterweel Link is a monumental infrastructure project aimed at completing the ringway around Antwerp, Belgium. This project, coordinated by Lantis (www.lantis.be), is designed to alleviate traffic congestion and improve connectivity, integrating groundbreaking techniques and sustainable practices. The innovative approach of this megaproject sets a new standard in Belgium with...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
TOAST
IS ADDRESSING THE GENDER PAY GAP BY INCREASING THE REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN THE TECH SECTOR
We know that women approach job applications differently than men do. They are far less likely to apply for positions that are more senior than the one they’re in currently, whereas men are less concerned by that. Still, recruiters and hiring managers are comfortable accepting “women aren’t applying” as a...
Global Innovation Spotlight
REALITAPP A.S.
DIGITAL REAL ESTATE
DIGITAL REAL ESTATE A groundbreaking online tool for both the office and the field – RealitApp. Three quarters of real estate agencies in Slovakia would welcome the opportunity to make their work easier through a mobile interface, instead of the old school use of notebooks or Excel. When the creators...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
18LOOP
DEPLOYS VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSETS TO KIDS WITH CANCER TO HELP FIGHT THE DISEASE
18Loop deploys advanced virtual reality (VR) headsets to kids with cancer to help them tolerate treatment, recover and thrive. 18Loop has distributed over 100 VR headsets to children with cancer in 32 states.18Loop reaches its children through a partnership with the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO). Virtual reality is vital...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
The UNF Step Lab - A Major Contributor To The STEM Education Ecosystem
The UNF Step Lab, housed in the UNF College of Education and Human Services, positions UNF to continue to be a major contributor to the STEM Education ecosystem in the Northeast Florida community. It is a place where regional preK-12 students, teachers, university faculty and students, and community/business partners can...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
ROUTEIQUE™
THE GLOBAL OPERATING SYSTEM FOR CONNECTED SUPPLY CHAINS
Creating Connected Supply NetworksSince 2017, Routeique® has developed industry-leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) products, IoT hardware, and apps for businesses in the supply chain space. “We’re building solutions to problems that have traditionally been difficult to solve,” says CEO Mike Allan. Routeique tools enable companies of all...
INNOVATION Quebec
ÉCONOMIE DU SAVOIR MAURICIE (ESM)
STIMULATING INNOVATION IN THE MAURICIE: THE HEART OF OUR MISSION
In 2011, economic development actors in the Mauricie region were visionary in creating an organization dedicated to innovation. Claude Bourassa, General Manager “Innovation is no longer optional, but rather a mandatory management method for business sustainability and growth!”– Claude Bourassa, General Manager of ESM and ERAC Mauricie Over the years, Économie...
INNOVATE® Miami
Sustalytics
A Platform For Fashion Brands And Retailers That Predicts Customer Demand By Leveraging Artificial Intelligence.
Sustalytics is a service platform for fashion brands and retailers that predicts customer demand by leveraging artificial intelligence. We empower fashion companies to understand their customers’ needs to produce effectively and to be profitable and sustainable. Retail fashion companies overproduce because they are not able to accurately forecast for tomorrow...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY NEW BRUNSWICK
Excellence in Scholarly Leadership, Innovative Research, Student Success, and Community Engagement
Rutgers University–New Brunswick, a top 20 public university (U.S. News and World Report), is proud to show the world what excellence looks like. What fuels our innovation? Membership in the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the Association of American Universities. More than 20 programs and schools in the nation’s top...
INNOVATION Quebec
HACKING HEALTH
MONTRÉAL ET VILLE DE QUÉBEC
FACILITATEURS D’ÉCOSYSTÈMES LOCAUX D’INNOVATION EN SANTÉ LIÉS À 40 CHAPITRES HH AU CANADA ET DANS LE MONDE Hacking Health est un mouvement bénévole, à but non lucratif, né à Montréal en 2012. Aujourd’hui, l’organisation compte 40 chapitres sur les cinq continents et anime une communauté internationale de facilitateurs d’écosystèmes locaux...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
TOPSTEP
INNOVATORS OF THE WORLD
Our Mission At Topstep, our goal is to be where the world goes to safely engage in and profit from the financial markets. In a nutshell, what we do at Topstep is break down the barriers to entry in what has historically been a very exclusive industry. Our mission is...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
TRENDALYZE
The industrial internet is vast but can be monetized fast with intelligent search. We are the leading knowledge management system for IoT data
In today’s world, business professionals understand that knowledge is power and want to be able to intelligently monitor and predict events leveraging data. However, data is accumulating at an unprecedented rate, pouring in from all sources. We help business professionals and organizations navigate the industrial internet and organize data to...
INNOVATION Quebec
CCTT
IN ORGANIC AND LOCAL FARMING ADVANCING ORGANIC FARMING IN QUEBEC THROUGH AGRONOMY
In Victoriaville, a team of agronomists, biologists and technicians is striving to develop clean and modern agricultural production methods. Affiliated with the Cégep de Victoriaville and with an influence in several regions in Quebec, the Centre d’expertise et de transfert en agriculture biologique et de proximité (CETAB+) has been working...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
Saunum
Revolution in Sauna Technology
SAUNUM’S UNIQUE BENEFITS SAUNUM’S UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION: HEALTH, INNOVATION, AND MARKET DIFFERENTIATION The Story of Saunum Andrus Vare, Thermal Engineer and The Creator of Saunum: “Inspired by the experience of my grandparents’ 100-year-old smoke sauna, I set out to create an innovative solution that combines the best features of a...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
HIPE
INNOVATION CENTER CURITIBA DRIVING INNOVATION IN RETAIL.
HIPE Innovation Center is the only innovation ecosystem in Brazil that drives and invests in every step of the retail entrepreneuring cycle. In over 22,000 square feet of workspace, HIPE houses about 300 workers between traditional companies, startups and independent professionals using a shared space model. According to HIPE’s CCO,...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
BLK WOMEN IN EXCELLENCE SOCIETY
In a World Where Entrepreneurship Can Be a Daunting Journey, the Canadian BLK Women in Excellence Society has Emerged as a Beacon of Support, empowerment, and Innovation.
Founded in 2020, BWIE is a pioneering organization dedicated to providing Black women with the tools, resources, and community necessary to thrive in the business world. Through a combination of mentorship, education, and funding opportunities, BWIE has cultivated an ecosystem that uplifts Black women and fosters economic development in Canada....
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...
INNOVATION Quebec
MEDTEQ+
SUPPORTING AND ACCELERATING THE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES
How can we ensure that the healthcare technologies we develop are robust enough to break into different markets? How can we support, and coach Quebec entrepreneurs as well as help stimulate the innovation ecosystem? This is the mission of MEDTEQ+ , a panCanadian consortium for industrial research and innovation in...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
DIGITRANS
REVOLUTIONIZING LOGISTICS
REVOLUTIONIZING LOGISTICS DIGITRANS UNVEILS ONE OF THE FIRST AI-POWERED APPLICATIONS FOR THE TRANSPORT SECTOR IN ANTWERP In a world where efficiency is paramount and time is of the essence, the transport and logistics sector stands as a beacon of constant movement and coordination. Amidst this bustling industry, DigiTrans emerges as...