Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
Holberton School
CHANGING THE FACE OF TECH IN PUERTO RICO
Puerto Rico’s technology scene has been a prominent driver of economic growth over the last few years. The changes driven by the global pandemic have made it evident that we rely on technology for our everyday lives. These conditions are creating a higher-than-ever demand for tech skilled professionals. For Puerto...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
AQUÁRIO VASCO DA GAMA
Heart And Science For All Generations/Ciência Com Coração Para Todas As Gerações
Vasco da Gama Aquarium belongs to the extended family of the first public aquariums created around the world, between the late 19th century and the 1st World War. From this first “boom,” most of them were closed or converted into modern aquariums. Built in 1898, the Aquarium celebrates 400 years...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia
BESTMOW
FOR 250 YEARS, PHILADELPHIA HAS TRANSFORMED IDEAS INTO INFRASTRUCTURE. BESTMOW CONTINUES THAT TRADITION. THIS TIME, THE INFRASTRUCTURE IS AUTONOMOUS.
Engineering the Autonomous Garden Industrial revolutions rarely announce themselves. They begin quietly – inside laboratories, within algorithms, in the convergence of disciplines that once appeared unrelated. BESTMOW represents such a convergence. What appears, on the surface, to be a robotic lawn mower is in fact a distributed low-speed autonomous driving...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
COOPERATIVA HIDROELECTRICA DE LA MONTAÑA
Puerto Rico’s first electric power cooperative brings 21st century innovation to the rural center of the island
THE COOPERATIVA HIDROELÉCTRICA DE LA MONTAÑAThe Cooperativa Hidroeléctrica de la Montaña (the Hydroelectric Cooperative of the Mountain, in English) is Puerto Rico’s first electric power cooperative. The Cooperativa Hidroeléctrica de la Montaña is organized with the purpose of providing business owners and residents in the municipalities of Adjuntas, Jayuya, Lares...
Global Innovation Spotlight
The Dangerous Myth of "All-Season"
Why Your Tires Aren't Safe for Winter
The tires that came with your vehicle are likely labeled “All-Season.” It’s a comforting term that suggests they are ready for anything the calendar throws at them—from the heat of summer to the chill of winter. However, for drivers on the Vancouver North Shore and across Canada, relying on All-Season...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
The GDI Hub Brand
In 2019 GDI Hub Is Born With Its Own Identity, Located In The Building That Was Grundig’s Headquarters In Portugal. A Project Developed “in Loco” With A Technological Startup Concept And Completely Out Of The Box When Talking About “Real Estate”.
The initials GDI comes from the concept “Ground Digital Interface”, not dropping the story, keeping three letters of the company “GrunDIg”. Founded by three people and with the support of Corex Web, a technology startup, was the embarkment of a project without any investment capital. Something that would certainly...
INNOVATION Quebec
FINTECH MONTRÉAL
FINTECH MONTRÉAL « L’INDUSTRIE QUÉBÉCOISE DES FINTECHS EST FLORISSANTE. AVEC LE PLUS IMPORTANT HUB FINTECH AU CANADA ET LE FORUM FINTECH CANADA, LE GRAND RENDEZ-VOUS ANNUEL DE L’INDUSTRIE, LA TABLE EST MISE POUR QUE L’INNOVATION RENCONTRE LES BESOINS RÉELS D’UNE INDUSTRIE EN TRANSFORMATION. » Sebastian Boisjoly, vice-président, FinTech et Innovations...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
ENVISIONING LABS
PIONEERING SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION
In the face of climate change, the need for sustainable solutions has never been greater. Envisioning Labs, a Vancouver based deep tech firm, is at the forefront of this challenge, developing social and technological solutions that counter climate change and foster a carbon neutral future. Their focus on first principles-based,...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Southeastern Freight Lines
Serving the Sunbelt since 1950
Southeastern Freight Lines, a privately-owned company, has been a trusted name in South Carolina’s business community since its founding in 1950. Established in Columbia by W.T. Cassels, Sr., the company began with 14 trucks, 20 associates, and a $5,000 loan. From the very beginning, Cassels emphasized a simple yet powerful...
INNOVATION Quebec
CENTRE RISC
SPÉCIALISE EN SÉCURITÉ CIVILE ET EN INTERVENTION D’URGENCE EN ADRESSANT LES ENJEUX
Il dispose d’expertises multidisciplinaires à la fois scientifiques et pratiques, ainsi que d’infrastructures uniques faisant converger ses activités de recherche et développement, de formation et d’accompagnement. Son site expérimental multidisciplinaire – véritable laboratoire à ciel ouvert – permet de simuler avec réalisme la réponse aux principaux aléas, ainsi que les...
INNOVATE® Georgia
PrimeRevenues
THE IDEAL PARTNER FOR FINANCIAL SUPPLY CHAINS
Best-in-class SCF Payments & Services Our Team With over 20 years of experience in the supply chain finance (SCF)industry, we have processed trillions of dollars in payments and earned the reputation of a trusted partner who deeply understands the supply chain finance needs of businesses worldwide. Our premier team, combined...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
AZUMO
Manufacturer of LCD 2.0, A Breakthrough Display Technology Revolutionizing A $130B Industry
Displays have become ubiquitous in our society. We find them in smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs, drive through restaurants, ATM machines, thermostats, gas station pumps…the list is endless. Even still, there are notable negative impacts of displays which we have become accustomed to – excessive power consumption, subpar viewability in bright...
INNOVATION Quebec
In-Sec-M
A source of innovation in cybersecurity
Digital innovation is constantly pushing back the limits of what is possible. At the same time, cybersecurity stands as a bulwark against all the vulnerabilities caused by these technological advances. It protects these innovations so that they can play their role as levers of economic growth. The challenges and issues...
United Nations Lesotho
FAO
THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION
A specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945, leading international efforts to defeat hunger. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
FOUNDERSBOOST TORONTO
PROVES THAT GRASSROOTS EFFORTS CAN DEMOCRATIZE ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT FOUNDERS NEED TO SUCCEED
FoundersBoost Toronto is the city’s only 100% free, not-for-profit preaccelerator program for early-stage founders. We are a volunteer-only organization that runs six-week boot camps that prepare founders for accelerators, investment, and revenue. We take no equity and charge no fees from any of our startups. FoundersBoost Toronto is led by...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
OSCARS ARC
DOG ADOPTION. INSPIRED ADOPTION RATES IN SOUTH AFRICA ARE LESS THAN 10%. WOOF PROJECT IS CHANGING THE STATUS QUO
WOOF Project is a dynamic ‘pop–up’ mobile dog adoption initiative by Oscars Arc, a NPO born to inspire dog adoption and to save dogs’ lives. It was founded by Joanne Lefson in honour of Oscar, the adopted dog with whom she travelled around the world, visiting 43 countries across 5...
INNOVATION Quebec
MAIN
IS THE MOVEMENT OF QUEBEC INNOVATION ACCELERATORS
Since 2016, we have firmly embraced the notion that by promoting collaboration and the mutual exchange of practices and resources (movement) among all those involved in accelerating startup growth (accelerators), we can amplify the impact of startups (innovation) from all regions of Quebec. Our goal is to ensure that every...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Nashville Stars
Building a Brand, Creating a Venue, Inspiring a City
When the story of Nashville’s first Major League Baseball franchise is finally written, one theme will stand above the rest: innovation. Music City Baseball (MCB), the local ownership foundation behind the Nashville Stars, has approached the challenge of bringing MLB to Tennessee with a strategy that goes beyond the traditional...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
ORGANIKA
ORGANIKA-A SINCERE PASSION FOR DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY CUSTOMER CARE
ORGANIKA-A SINCERE PASSION FOR DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY CUSTOMER CARE AND LEADING WITH INNOVATION, HAS BECOME ORGANIKA’S KEYDIFFERENTIATOR IN THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPACE. It has led Organika to achieve uncapped market success and global growth, even amidst a pandemic. Breaking out into 7,000 stores across the world, Organika has grown...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
UNISA AND ACCENTURE PARTNER TO PLUG THE DIGITAL SKILLS GAP
THE BACHELOR OF DIGITAL BUSINESS IS TRAINING THE BUSINESS LEADERS OF THE FUTUREDigital innovation is transforming the business world at an unprecedented rate, and while it is an exciting time in many ways, keeping up with that rapid change is a daunting prospect for many people working in the sector....
INNOVATE® Philadelphia
SW BIO CARE, LLC
BRIDGING THE GAP
A New Paradigm for Equitable Life Science Innovation in Southwest Philadelphia The establishment of the SW Biotech Park in Southwest Philadelphia represents a transformative shift in urban development, moving beyond traditional real estate to a mission-driven model of “equitable bio-innovation.” Spearheaded by SW BIO CARE, LLC—a strategic joint venture between...
SharpSpring
The company, built in Gainesville, is committed to fueling growth and deepening roots in its hometown
When SharpSpring CEO Rick Carlson gets questions about moving his growing tech company to a larger, more metropolitan city, his answer is always the same. “We have no plans to go anywhere. The talent coming out of the university is fueling the emergence of a true tech center in Gainesville,...
INNOVATE® Detroit
PURPOSE JOBS
The Startup Storytellers
Everyone has heard about Apple, or Meta, or Uber. But what about StockX, or Autobooks, or KLA? When the economy crashed in 2008, it was standard for Michiganders to graduate from school here and find work in another state. Many flocked to tech jobs on the coasts. But in the...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
Holberton School
CHANGING THE FACE OF TECH IN PUERTO RICO
Puerto Rico’s technology scene has been a prominent driver of economic growth over the last few years. The changes driven by the global pandemic have made it evident that we rely on technology for our everyday lives. These conditions are creating a higher-than-ever demand for tech skilled professionals. For Puerto...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
AQUÁRIO VASCO DA GAMA
Heart And Science For All Generations/Ciência Com Coração Para Todas As Gerações
Vasco da Gama Aquarium belongs to the extended family of the first public aquariums created around the world, between the late 19th century and the 1st World War. From this first “boom,” most of them were closed or converted into modern aquariums. Built in 1898, the Aquarium celebrates 400 years...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia
BESTMOW
FOR 250 YEARS, PHILADELPHIA HAS TRANSFORMED IDEAS INTO INFRASTRUCTURE. BESTMOW CONTINUES THAT TRADITION. THIS TIME, THE INFRASTRUCTURE IS AUTONOMOUS.
Engineering the Autonomous Garden Industrial revolutions rarely announce themselves. They begin quietly – inside laboratories, within algorithms, in the convergence of disciplines that once appeared unrelated. BESTMOW represents such a convergence. What appears, on the surface, to be a robotic lawn mower is in fact a distributed low-speed autonomous driving...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
COOPERATIVA HIDROELECTRICA DE LA MONTAÑA
Puerto Rico’s first electric power cooperative brings 21st century innovation to the rural center of the island
THE COOPERATIVA HIDROELÉCTRICA DE LA MONTAÑAThe Cooperativa Hidroeléctrica de la Montaña (the Hydroelectric Cooperative of the Mountain, in English) is Puerto Rico’s first electric power cooperative. The Cooperativa Hidroeléctrica de la Montaña is organized with the purpose of providing business owners and residents in the municipalities of Adjuntas, Jayuya, Lares...
Global Innovation Spotlight
The Dangerous Myth of "All-Season"
Why Your Tires Aren't Safe for Winter
The tires that came with your vehicle are likely labeled “All-Season.” It’s a comforting term that suggests they are ready for anything the calendar throws at them—from the heat of summer to the chill of winter. However, for drivers on the Vancouver North Shore and across Canada, relying on All-Season...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
The GDI Hub Brand
In 2019 GDI Hub Is Born With Its Own Identity, Located In The Building That Was Grundig’s Headquarters In Portugal. A Project Developed “in Loco” With A Technological Startup Concept And Completely Out Of The Box When Talking About “Real Estate”.
The initials GDI comes from the concept “Ground Digital Interface”, not dropping the story, keeping three letters of the company “GrunDIg”. Founded by three people and with the support of Corex Web, a technology startup, was the embarkment of a project without any investment capital. Something that would certainly...
INNOVATION Quebec
FINTECH MONTRÉAL
FINTECH MONTRÉAL « L’INDUSTRIE QUÉBÉCOISE DES FINTECHS EST FLORISSANTE. AVEC LE PLUS IMPORTANT HUB FINTECH AU CANADA ET LE FORUM FINTECH CANADA, LE GRAND RENDEZ-VOUS ANNUEL DE L’INDUSTRIE, LA TABLE EST MISE POUR QUE L’INNOVATION RENCONTRE LES BESOINS RÉELS D’UNE INDUSTRIE EN TRANSFORMATION. » Sebastian Boisjoly, vice-président, FinTech et Innovations...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
ENVISIONING LABS
PIONEERING SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION
In the face of climate change, the need for sustainable solutions has never been greater. Envisioning Labs, a Vancouver based deep tech firm, is at the forefront of this challenge, developing social and technological solutions that counter climate change and foster a carbon neutral future. Their focus on first principles-based,...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Southeastern Freight Lines
Serving the Sunbelt since 1950
Southeastern Freight Lines, a privately-owned company, has been a trusted name in South Carolina’s business community since its founding in 1950. Established in Columbia by W.T. Cassels, Sr., the company began with 14 trucks, 20 associates, and a $5,000 loan. From the very beginning, Cassels emphasized a simple yet powerful...
INNOVATION Quebec
CENTRE RISC
SPÉCIALISE EN SÉCURITÉ CIVILE ET EN INTERVENTION D’URGENCE EN ADRESSANT LES ENJEUX
Il dispose d’expertises multidisciplinaires à la fois scientifiques et pratiques, ainsi que d’infrastructures uniques faisant converger ses activités de recherche et développement, de formation et d’accompagnement. Son site expérimental multidisciplinaire – véritable laboratoire à ciel ouvert – permet de simuler avec réalisme la réponse aux principaux aléas, ainsi que les...
INNOVATE® Georgia
PrimeRevenues
THE IDEAL PARTNER FOR FINANCIAL SUPPLY CHAINS
Best-in-class SCF Payments & Services Our Team With over 20 years of experience in the supply chain finance (SCF)industry, we have processed trillions of dollars in payments and earned the reputation of a trusted partner who deeply understands the supply chain finance needs of businesses worldwide. Our premier team, combined...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
AZUMO
Manufacturer of LCD 2.0, A Breakthrough Display Technology Revolutionizing A $130B Industry
Displays have become ubiquitous in our society. We find them in smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs, drive through restaurants, ATM machines, thermostats, gas station pumps…the list is endless. Even still, there are notable negative impacts of displays which we have become accustomed to – excessive power consumption, subpar viewability in bright...
INNOVATION Quebec
In-Sec-M
A source of innovation in cybersecurity
Digital innovation is constantly pushing back the limits of what is possible. At the same time, cybersecurity stands as a bulwark against all the vulnerabilities caused by these technological advances. It protects these innovations so that they can play their role as levers of economic growth. The challenges and issues...
United Nations Lesotho
FAO
THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION
A specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945, leading international efforts to defeat hunger. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
FOUNDERSBOOST TORONTO
PROVES THAT GRASSROOTS EFFORTS CAN DEMOCRATIZE ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT FOUNDERS NEED TO SUCCEED
FoundersBoost Toronto is the city’s only 100% free, not-for-profit preaccelerator program for early-stage founders. We are a volunteer-only organization that runs six-week boot camps that prepare founders for accelerators, investment, and revenue. We take no equity and charge no fees from any of our startups. FoundersBoost Toronto is led by...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
OSCARS ARC
DOG ADOPTION. INSPIRED ADOPTION RATES IN SOUTH AFRICA ARE LESS THAN 10%. WOOF PROJECT IS CHANGING THE STATUS QUO
WOOF Project is a dynamic ‘pop–up’ mobile dog adoption initiative by Oscars Arc, a NPO born to inspire dog adoption and to save dogs’ lives. It was founded by Joanne Lefson in honour of Oscar, the adopted dog with whom she travelled around the world, visiting 43 countries across 5...
INNOVATION Quebec
MAIN
IS THE MOVEMENT OF QUEBEC INNOVATION ACCELERATORS
Since 2016, we have firmly embraced the notion that by promoting collaboration and the mutual exchange of practices and resources (movement) among all those involved in accelerating startup growth (accelerators), we can amplify the impact of startups (innovation) from all regions of Quebec. Our goal is to ensure that every...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Nashville Stars
Building a Brand, Creating a Venue, Inspiring a City
When the story of Nashville’s first Major League Baseball franchise is finally written, one theme will stand above the rest: innovation. Music City Baseball (MCB), the local ownership foundation behind the Nashville Stars, has approached the challenge of bringing MLB to Tennessee with a strategy that goes beyond the traditional...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
ORGANIKA
ORGANIKA-A SINCERE PASSION FOR DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY CUSTOMER CARE
ORGANIKA-A SINCERE PASSION FOR DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY CUSTOMER CARE AND LEADING WITH INNOVATION, HAS BECOME ORGANIKA’S KEYDIFFERENTIATOR IN THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPACE. It has led Organika to achieve uncapped market success and global growth, even amidst a pandemic. Breaking out into 7,000 stores across the world, Organika has grown...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
UNISA AND ACCENTURE PARTNER TO PLUG THE DIGITAL SKILLS GAP
THE BACHELOR OF DIGITAL BUSINESS IS TRAINING THE BUSINESS LEADERS OF THE FUTUREDigital innovation is transforming the business world at an unprecedented rate, and while it is an exciting time in many ways, keeping up with that rapid change is a daunting prospect for many people working in the sector....
INNOVATE® Philadelphia
SW BIO CARE, LLC
BRIDGING THE GAP
A New Paradigm for Equitable Life Science Innovation in Southwest Philadelphia The establishment of the SW Biotech Park in Southwest Philadelphia represents a transformative shift in urban development, moving beyond traditional real estate to a mission-driven model of “equitable bio-innovation.” Spearheaded by SW BIO CARE, LLC—a strategic joint venture between...
SharpSpring
The company, built in Gainesville, is committed to fueling growth and deepening roots in its hometown
When SharpSpring CEO Rick Carlson gets questions about moving his growing tech company to a larger, more metropolitan city, his answer is always the same. “We have no plans to go anywhere. The talent coming out of the university is fueling the emergence of a true tech center in Gainesville,...
INNOVATE® Detroit
PURPOSE JOBS
The Startup Storytellers
Everyone has heard about Apple, or Meta, or Uber. But what about StockX, or Autobooks, or KLA? When the economy crashed in 2008, it was standard for Michiganders to graduate from school here and find work in another state. Many flocked to tech jobs on the coasts. But in the...