Stories of Innovation
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® Blockchain
BITCOIN.COM
Helping to Build and Expose the Works of Africa’s Fintech Innovators to the World
There is no question that the global financial services industry has failed to serve everyone and has for a long time not been for everyone. The fact that more than 1.5 billion people are still without a bank account or have no access to banking services is ample evidence of...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
IDERIS
6-YEARS OF HISTORY OF BRAZIL’S LARGEST MARKETPLACE INTEGRATOR
Ideris was born in Curitiba, the capital of the state of Paraná, located in the southern region of Brazil, in the year 2017. The company is the result of the Tecnoparque program, which drives innovative local projects. Curitiba is a reference for innovation in Brazil, and in 2023, it was...
INNOVATE® Nashville
COUTURE TECHNOLOGIES
Virtual Try On Technology is Reshaping How Customers Shop for Clothing Online
You know when you shop for clothes online, but you don’t know which size to buy or if an item will look good on your body? Couture Technologies helps apparel brands solve this massive financial and sustainability challenge by seamlessly integrating its patent-pending virtual try on technology with a brand’s...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
EXACT IMAGING
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Transformed by EXACT IMAGING TECHNOLOGY
Exact Imaging was incorporated in Ontario in 2013, and is the world’s leader in high resolution micro-ultrasound systems enabling real-time imaging and biopsy guidance for the prostate. Exact Imaging’s ExactVu™ micro-ultrasound system, operates up to 29 MHz and enables a new level of resolution compared to conventional urological ultrasound...
INNOVATE® Detroit
SOUTHWEST DETROIT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (SDBA)
Powering Progress, Building Legacy
Since 1957, the Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA) has been the backbone of economic development in one of Detroit’s most dynamic and culturally rich areas. With a steadfast commitment to championing local businesses, revitalizing infrastructure, and fostering a thriving community, SDBA has evolved into a powerhouse for equitable economic growth...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
COLDS Collective
LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR A NEW AGE
COLDS Collective is a creator collective and digital native organisation helping people of African descent navigate and harness Web3 and other emerging technologies. United by the mission to educate, grow and innovate collectively, COLDS Collective is harnessing the power of bits (technology) to make tangible, positive changes in atoms (real...
INNOVATE® Nashville
GraphiteRx
HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT & DISTRIBUTION, REIMAGINED
After spending several years in the San Francisco Bay Area as a consultant for a pharmaceutical distributor, GraphiteRx Founder and CEO David Zilberman resolved to tackle some crucial challenges facing the healthcare industry: high distribution costs and limited access to critical medications. Many small- to medium-sized pharmaceutical manufacturers sell their...
INNOVATION Quebec
CHUM
THE CHUM IS AN INNOVATIVE HOSPITAL SERVING THE PEOPLE OF QUEBEC.
Nearly 18,000 people work, practice, study and work here. The CHUM offers the best specialized and super specialized care to all Quebecers and improves their health, based on scientific knowledge that is constantly updated by a research and teaching community. The CHUM Research Centre is the largest research center in...
INNOVATION Quebec
NOVIKA
40 ans à créer demain. Ensemble.
La physique chez Novika, c’est bien plus qu’une science; c’est le quotidien. Le nôtre et le vôtre. Depuis quarante ans, nous appliquons nos compétences au développement de produits technologiques et de procédés industriels d’exception. Nous mesurons, comprenons, contrôlons et utilisons les phénomènes physiques pour qu’ils deviennent votre compétitivité, votre qualité...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
VIKING VILLAGE
KEEPING ESTONIA’S VIKING SPIRIT ALIVE
Just 15 minutes from Tallinn, in the village of Saula, lies one of Northern Estonia’s most renowned holiday centres: Viking Village. Here, history, legend, and adventure merge into an unforgettable experience. With free admission and open doors year-round, the village welcomes individuals, families, school groups, and corporate teams alike. A...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
XP LEAGUE
NORTH AMERICA’S PREMIER COACH-LED COMPETITIVE YOUTH ESPORTS LEAGUE
Despite launching in September 2020, during the height of a global pandemic, XP League quickly caught the attention of tech-savvy franchisees looking to turn their passion into a career. And esports are certainly a lucrative activity worthy of franchise investment; by 2023, it’s predicted that the industry could see revenues...
United Nations Lesotho
ILO
THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION
The United Nations agency for the world of work. The ILO was founded in 1919 on the conviction that universal and lasting peace can be established only if it is based on social justice. The ILO brings together governments, employers and workers from its 187 Member States in a human-centred...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
PRNEWS.IO
CONNECTING BRANDS AND MEDIA GLOBALLY: PRNEWS.IO’S MISSION TO UPLIFT THE EDITORIAL ADVERTISING MARKET.
CONNECTING BRANDS AND MEDIA GLOBALLY: PRNEWS.IO’S MISSION TO UPLIFT THE EDITORIAL ADVERTISING MARKET. Founded by Ukrainian entrepreneur Alexander Storozhuk and his business partner Alexander Nigmatulin, PRNEWS.IO emerged to bridge the gap between brands and news media. Initially launched as a newswire distribution service called B2Blogger.com, PRNEWS.IO recognized that brands needed...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Compassus
Where Compassion Meets Innovation in Home-Based Health Care
As more patients and families choose care at home, Compassus is redefining what compassionate, high-quality home-based care looks like. Since its founding in 2006, Compassus has grown from a hospice provider into one of the nation’s largest and most trusted home-based health care organizations. Today, Compassus operates in more than...
INNOVATION Quebec
CHAUDIÈRES-APPALACHES ÉCONOMIQUE
ESPACE RÉGIONAL ACCÉLÉRATION ET CROISSANCE DES ENTREPRISES
Depuis près de 15 ans, Chaudière-Appalaches Économique (CAÉ) a pour mission de stimuler le développement économique en soutenant la cohérence et la mise en commun des actions et des services de ses membres, en concertation avec les organismes partenaires du développement économique et dans le respect de leurs mandats. Parmi...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL)-Is The Largest Co-Located Multidisciplinary Robotics Research Centre In The UK
ELEVATOR PITCH Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) is the largest co-located multi-disciplinary robotics research centre in the UK. It is a collaborative partnership between UWE Bristol and the University of Bristol and home to over 300 academics, industry practitioners, and researchers from all over the world. Together, they are world leaders...
INNOVATION Quebec
HEC MONTRÉAL
A hub of management knowledge that inspires, innovates, and makes its mark worldwide
One of the most renowned business schools in the world for the quality of its programs, for the success rate of its alumni and for its influence in research, HEC Montréal does much more than just move your career forward. It drives new ideas. HEC Montréal is that place of...
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...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
ART4L
SMARTPICK CONNECTS THE WAREHOUSE OPERATOR OF THE FUTURE
ART4L is a Belgian software technology company based in Ghent. Its flagship product is Smartpick and the companion Smartpick SDK. Smartpick aims to connect and guide warehouse operators in the best possible way. This is an important goal because the tasks of warehouse operators become increasingly difficult, while the availability...
INNOVATION Quebec
PME MTL
AU SERVICE DE L’ENTREPRENEURIAT MONTRÉALAIS
PME MTL, le réseau de soutien aux entreprises de la Ville de Montréal, a pour mission d’anticiper et de soutenir le développement ocioéconomique de nos collectivités, de manière intégrée, concertée et durable. À travers son offre de financement et d’accompagnement, PME MTL intervient : Il offre du soutien aux entrepreneuses...
INNOVATION Quebec
REAI
TRANSFORMER LES MANUFACTURIERS-UN PROJET À LA FOIS
Le REAI est un organisme à but non lucratif regroupant depuis 18 ans des membres spécialisés en automatisation, robotique et services de tous les pôles de compétences en automatisation et de créneaux de fabrication. C’est dans le cadre de l’offensive de transformation numérique du MEIE que nous poursuivons notre mission...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
SMARTMIRROR
Shaping the Future of Dentistry
The dental mirror is the single-most important tool for dentists and hygienists alike, but it hasn’t changed in form or function for more than 100 years. SmartMirror looks, feels and acts like a traditional dental mirror, but features pioneering technology that meets the needs of today’s dentists and patients alike....
INNOVATE® Georgia
AETOS
COME SOAR WITH US
“Our vision is to revolutionize the built environment by using3D scanning technology to enhance how facilities train their staff, manage their assets, and collaborate online.” Named after the Greek word for “eagle” (αετός) we believe that clear sight is the medium through which learning, navigation, safety, and collaboration are most...
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® Blockchain
BITCOIN.COM
Helping to Build and Expose the Works of Africa’s Fintech Innovators to the World
There is no question that the global financial services industry has failed to serve everyone and has for a long time not been for everyone. The fact that more than 1.5 billion people are still without a bank account or have no access to banking services is ample evidence of...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
IDERIS
6-YEARS OF HISTORY OF BRAZIL’S LARGEST MARKETPLACE INTEGRATOR
Ideris was born in Curitiba, the capital of the state of Paraná, located in the southern region of Brazil, in the year 2017. The company is the result of the Tecnoparque program, which drives innovative local projects. Curitiba is a reference for innovation in Brazil, and in 2023, it was...
INNOVATE® Nashville
COUTURE TECHNOLOGIES
Virtual Try On Technology is Reshaping How Customers Shop for Clothing Online
You know when you shop for clothes online, but you don’t know which size to buy or if an item will look good on your body? Couture Technologies helps apparel brands solve this massive financial and sustainability challenge by seamlessly integrating its patent-pending virtual try on technology with a brand’s...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
EXACT IMAGING
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Transformed by EXACT IMAGING TECHNOLOGY
Exact Imaging was incorporated in Ontario in 2013, and is the world’s leader in high resolution micro-ultrasound systems enabling real-time imaging and biopsy guidance for the prostate. Exact Imaging’s ExactVu™ micro-ultrasound system, operates up to 29 MHz and enables a new level of resolution compared to conventional urological ultrasound...
INNOVATE® Detroit
SOUTHWEST DETROIT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (SDBA)
Powering Progress, Building Legacy
Since 1957, the Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA) has been the backbone of economic development in one of Detroit’s most dynamic and culturally rich areas. With a steadfast commitment to championing local businesses, revitalizing infrastructure, and fostering a thriving community, SDBA has evolved into a powerhouse for equitable economic growth...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
COLDS Collective
LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR A NEW AGE
COLDS Collective is a creator collective and digital native organisation helping people of African descent navigate and harness Web3 and other emerging technologies. United by the mission to educate, grow and innovate collectively, COLDS Collective is harnessing the power of bits (technology) to make tangible, positive changes in atoms (real...
INNOVATE® Nashville
GraphiteRx
HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT & DISTRIBUTION, REIMAGINED
After spending several years in the San Francisco Bay Area as a consultant for a pharmaceutical distributor, GraphiteRx Founder and CEO David Zilberman resolved to tackle some crucial challenges facing the healthcare industry: high distribution costs and limited access to critical medications. Many small- to medium-sized pharmaceutical manufacturers sell their...
INNOVATION Quebec
CHUM
THE CHUM IS AN INNOVATIVE HOSPITAL SERVING THE PEOPLE OF QUEBEC.
Nearly 18,000 people work, practice, study and work here. The CHUM offers the best specialized and super specialized care to all Quebecers and improves their health, based on scientific knowledge that is constantly updated by a research and teaching community. The CHUM Research Centre is the largest research center in...
INNOVATION Quebec
NOVIKA
40 ans à créer demain. Ensemble.
La physique chez Novika, c’est bien plus qu’une science; c’est le quotidien. Le nôtre et le vôtre. Depuis quarante ans, nous appliquons nos compétences au développement de produits technologiques et de procédés industriels d’exception. Nous mesurons, comprenons, contrôlons et utilisons les phénomènes physiques pour qu’ils deviennent votre compétitivité, votre qualité...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
VIKING VILLAGE
KEEPING ESTONIA’S VIKING SPIRIT ALIVE
Just 15 minutes from Tallinn, in the village of Saula, lies one of Northern Estonia’s most renowned holiday centres: Viking Village. Here, history, legend, and adventure merge into an unforgettable experience. With free admission and open doors year-round, the village welcomes individuals, families, school groups, and corporate teams alike. A...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
XP LEAGUE
NORTH AMERICA’S PREMIER COACH-LED COMPETITIVE YOUTH ESPORTS LEAGUE
Despite launching in September 2020, during the height of a global pandemic, XP League quickly caught the attention of tech-savvy franchisees looking to turn their passion into a career. And esports are certainly a lucrative activity worthy of franchise investment; by 2023, it’s predicted that the industry could see revenues...
United Nations Lesotho
ILO
THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION
The United Nations agency for the world of work. The ILO was founded in 1919 on the conviction that universal and lasting peace can be established only if it is based on social justice. The ILO brings together governments, employers and workers from its 187 Member States in a human-centred...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
PRNEWS.IO
CONNECTING BRANDS AND MEDIA GLOBALLY: PRNEWS.IO’S MISSION TO UPLIFT THE EDITORIAL ADVERTISING MARKET.
CONNECTING BRANDS AND MEDIA GLOBALLY: PRNEWS.IO’S MISSION TO UPLIFT THE EDITORIAL ADVERTISING MARKET. Founded by Ukrainian entrepreneur Alexander Storozhuk and his business partner Alexander Nigmatulin, PRNEWS.IO emerged to bridge the gap between brands and news media. Initially launched as a newswire distribution service called B2Blogger.com, PRNEWS.IO recognized that brands needed...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Compassus
Where Compassion Meets Innovation in Home-Based Health Care
As more patients and families choose care at home, Compassus is redefining what compassionate, high-quality home-based care looks like. Since its founding in 2006, Compassus has grown from a hospice provider into one of the nation’s largest and most trusted home-based health care organizations. Today, Compassus operates in more than...
INNOVATION Quebec
CHAUDIÈRES-APPALACHES ÉCONOMIQUE
ESPACE RÉGIONAL ACCÉLÉRATION ET CROISSANCE DES ENTREPRISES
Depuis près de 15 ans, Chaudière-Appalaches Économique (CAÉ) a pour mission de stimuler le développement économique en soutenant la cohérence et la mise en commun des actions et des services de ses membres, en concertation avec les organismes partenaires du développement économique et dans le respect de leurs mandats. Parmi...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL)-Is The Largest Co-Located Multidisciplinary Robotics Research Centre In The UK
ELEVATOR PITCH Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) is the largest co-located multi-disciplinary robotics research centre in the UK. It is a collaborative partnership between UWE Bristol and the University of Bristol and home to over 300 academics, industry practitioners, and researchers from all over the world. Together, they are world leaders...
INNOVATION Quebec
HEC MONTRÉAL
A hub of management knowledge that inspires, innovates, and makes its mark worldwide
One of the most renowned business schools in the world for the quality of its programs, for the success rate of its alumni and for its influence in research, HEC Montréal does much more than just move your career forward. It drives new ideas. HEC Montréal is that place of...
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...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
ART4L
SMARTPICK CONNECTS THE WAREHOUSE OPERATOR OF THE FUTURE
ART4L is a Belgian software technology company based in Ghent. Its flagship product is Smartpick and the companion Smartpick SDK. Smartpick aims to connect and guide warehouse operators in the best possible way. This is an important goal because the tasks of warehouse operators become increasingly difficult, while the availability...
INNOVATION Quebec
PME MTL
AU SERVICE DE L’ENTREPRENEURIAT MONTRÉALAIS
PME MTL, le réseau de soutien aux entreprises de la Ville de Montréal, a pour mission d’anticiper et de soutenir le développement ocioéconomique de nos collectivités, de manière intégrée, concertée et durable. À travers son offre de financement et d’accompagnement, PME MTL intervient : Il offre du soutien aux entrepreneuses...
INNOVATION Quebec
REAI
TRANSFORMER LES MANUFACTURIERS-UN PROJET À LA FOIS
Le REAI est un organisme à but non lucratif regroupant depuis 18 ans des membres spécialisés en automatisation, robotique et services de tous les pôles de compétences en automatisation et de créneaux de fabrication. C’est dans le cadre de l’offensive de transformation numérique du MEIE que nous poursuivons notre mission...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
SMARTMIRROR
Shaping the Future of Dentistry
The dental mirror is the single-most important tool for dentists and hygienists alike, but it hasn’t changed in form or function for more than 100 years. SmartMirror looks, feels and acts like a traditional dental mirror, but features pioneering technology that meets the needs of today’s dentists and patients alike....
INNOVATE® Georgia
AETOS
COME SOAR WITH US
“Our vision is to revolutionize the built environment by using3D scanning technology to enhance how facilities train their staff, manage their assets, and collaborate online.” Named after the Greek word for “eagle” (αετός) we believe that clear sight is the medium through which learning, navigation, safety, and collaboration are most...