Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
Filament Health
Is a natural psychedelic drug development company. Our mission is to see safe, natural psychedelics in the hands of everyone who needs them, as soon as possible.
Filament Health was founded by experts in botanical extraction and commercialization. We honed our expertise at Mazza Innovation, a natural extraction startup, which our team scaled from pre-seed to an exit in 2018. At Mazza, we developed and commercialized patent-protected extraction technologies at a 35,000 ft2 commercial-scale, GMP facility. After...
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...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Top 5 challenges in managing employee absences and how to overcome them
Keeping organisational productivity high can be difficult, particularly when managing employee absences. Manual methods of time recording (e.g., spreadsheets) are famously unreliable, and this is without considering the wealth of issues that come with employee absences! From unclear policies to imbalanced workloads, overcoming these challenges requires a structured approach to...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
SUCCES KOFFIE
A STORY ABOUT NEVER NO COFFEE AND NEW EXPERIENCES
Succes Koffie is a coffee roaster/brand with a never ending passion for nature, experiences and a little rebellion. As a team they channel these interests into their coffees and the way they engage with their customers. Tom Arts, CEO The journey of Succes Koffie started more than 130 years ago...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
VIDYA
ENHANCING SAFETY, EFFICIENCY, AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH AI-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS
Industrial operations rely on data to ensure the efficiency and safety of their processes. However, the information that the operators need to carry out their routines safely and efficiently is spread among a multitude of data sources, reports, systems, and documents. That’s where Vidya Technology comes in. Founded in 2013...
Global Innovation Spotlight
How Soft2Bet Built a Culture of Innovation from the Inside Out
Innovation as a Culture, Not a Department
In the hyper-paced iGaming industry, where change is constant and customer attention fleeting, some companies simply try to keep up. But others reimagine the race altogether. Soft2Bet belongs firmly in the latter camp. Rather than chasing trends, the company has consistently invested in its internal innovation engine — a culture-first,...
INNOVATION Quebec
ISEQ
LE PÔLE D’EXCELLENCE DE L’INDUSTRIE DES SYSTÈMES ÉLECTRONIQUES DU QUÉBEC (ISEQ) CONCERTE LES EN
Soyons le changement des produits électroniques québécois de demainIl agit comme vecteur de collaboration afin de favoriser l’innovation, la reconnaissance de l’industrie, l’élargissement des opportunités, la commercialisation et la compétitivité des entreprises. Il favorise l’exportation des biens, des services et des innovations du secteur de l’électronique pour profiter des opportunités...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Venture Forum
Igniting Innovation and Investment in Atlantic Canada
The Atlantic Venture Forum (AVF) serves as a beacon of innovation and investment in Atlantic Canada, providing a vital platform for high-potential startups to connect with investors, industry leaders, and policymakers. Atlantic Canada’s technology innovators, startups, and leaders come together at AVF to focus on: Mission & Vision The Atlantic...
INNOVATION Quebec
INÉDI
CCTT EN DESIGN INDUSTRIEL
Les designers industriels interviennent dans la conception de produits avec lesquels vous interagissez au quotidien. Que vous soyez agriculteur, athlète, thérapeute, artiste de cirque ou manufacturier, il est fort probable qu’un designer industriel ait été impliqué dans laconception des expériences, des services ou des produits que vous utilisez. Le design...
INNOVATE® Nashville
All American Sitters
Redefining Childcare
In an industry often viewed as a basic necessity rather than a specialized service, All American Sitters has emerged as a true innovator in the world of childcare. Founded by Mrs. Teresa Bowens, a professional with more than two decades of hands-on experience, the company has transformed the way families...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF)
AN INNOVATIVE FORCE-THE PRESERVATION OF DIGNITY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
Canada’s population is growing older. In 2019, the population of seniors 65-years of age and older was almost one-fifth of the overall population, and by 2040 the population of seniors is predicted to reach one-fourth of the overall population, with over one-third of seniors having two or more chronic diseases.1...
INNOVATION Quebec
CHUM
LE CHUM EST UN HÔPITAL INNOVANT AU SERVICE DE LA POPULATION DU QUÉBEC
Près de 18 000 personnes dédiées y travaillent, y pratiquent, y étudient et y œuvrent. Le CHUM offre les meilleurs soins, spécialisés et améliore la santé grâce à des connaissances scientifiques sans cesse mises à jour par une communauté de recherche et d’enseignement. Le Centre de recherche du CHUM est...
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® Gaming & Esports
GAMESAFER
SCALING SAFETY AND FAIR PLAY TO MILLIONS OF PLAYERS
GamerSafer’s mission is to scale safety and fair play experiences to millions of players worldwide. Fraud, crime, and toxicity are present in many online interactions, compromising user experience, lifetime value and engagement. The co-founders of GamerSafer, a former executive from the gaming industry and a social impact entrepreneur, both gamers...
INNOVATE® Detroit
Electric Outdoors
Building Sustainable Off-Grid Camping Systems for a New Era of Outdoor Adventure
Based in Detroit, Michigan, and founded in 2023, clean tech startup Electric Outdoors is on a path to transform off-grid camping and sustainability in the outdoors. Its mission is driven by what the company has identified as a huge gap in the current outdoor recreation market: Connected glamping in remote...
INNOVATE® Nashville
VENDENGINE
DRIVING INNOVATION IN THE CORRECTIONS INDUSTRY
In 2011, VendEngine started as a simple concept — digitizing financial transactions for law enforcement, jails and prisons while providing easy, safe, and secure methods to transmit money between family members and inmates. Once the company got going however, this simple concept, something that had been done in nearly every...
INNOVATE® Georgia
ORTEC AMERICAS
PIONEERING INNOVATION IN ADVANCED ANALYTICSAND OPTIMIZATION
ORTEC Americas, a global leader in advanced analytics and optimization solutions, has a rich history rooted in innovation and a steadfast commitment to driving operational excellence for businesses across diverse industries. A Legacy of Innovation: The Origins of ORTEC Founded in 1981 in the Netherlands, ORTEC emerged as a trailblazer...
INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2
Global Ascent Partners (GAP)
Helping companies grow globally by bridging the GAPs
GAP (Global Ascent Partners) is a business development and international operations advisory firm that offers cross border operations, commercial, strategy and transactional support to technology clients. GAP works with organizations to develop and execute technology initiatives that support specific business objectives to improve their bottom line, competitive advantage and digital...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
MARIMO
INNOVATING LUXURY FASHION THROUGH EDUCATION AND CONSCIOUS CRAFTSMANSHIP
Marimo’s innovation is not just in delivering a personal luxury experience, but in educating the customer toward a new mindset: one that embraces intentionality, sustainability, and long-term value in fashion. Marimo is a small Estonian luxury fashion brand quietly leading a mindset shift in how fashion is worn, understood, and...
Accessing the world of Deutschland casino online platforms is very tricky. It demands a focus on licensed companies that follow tight German rules. Since the 2021 Interstate Treaty on Gambling (Glücksspielstaatsvertrag), only sites holding a German licence from the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) have provided legal access to slots,...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
ACCELERA HUB
IS MUCH MORE THAN A DYNAMIC AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT, IT IS A PLACE OF PROSPERITY.
The Accelera Hub innovation center was born from the vision of traditional entrepreneurs of the building sector in Curitiba – Paládio Group and Daher Technology a vision through which they grasped the opportunity to make a cultural change in their organizations out of innovation. This journey resulted in the bold...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
PARKDALE CENTRE FOR INNOVATION
IS ONE OF THE FIRST INCUBATORS IN TORONTO TO SUPPORT STARTUPS AT THE EARLY-STAGE OF THEIR VENTURES THROUGH THE EARLYSTAGE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND THE WOMEN FOUNDERS PROGRAM
Established in 2017, Parkdale Centre is an incubator & accelerator that supports entrepreneurs to start and grow their business, with a focus on equity, accessibility, and inclusion for underrepresented people, namely women, Black, Indigenous, people of colour, and newcomers to Canada. As an organization, Parkdale Centre works to support entrepreneurs...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
eBOTTLI
WE CARE ABOUT YOUR OPERATIONS- eBottli is a flexible, easy-to-use mobile solution that provides instant visibility of your operations
Nathalie Taquet has worked for 15 years in scientific research and her last position at Nestlé Skin Health was a trigger for her desire to create innovation. She identified the importance of the provenance of chemical compounds and their traceability. She and her husband decided to leave France for Australia...
INNOVATE® Detroit
M1 Concourse
The Heart of Automotive Passion
Along the legendary Woodward Avenue in Pontiac, Michigan, M1 Concourse is a world-class motorsports and automotive event destination. Spanning an impressive 87 acres, it is a hub for high-speed excitement and unmatched automotive culture. Whether you’re a dedicated car enthusiast, an adrenaline junkie looking for high-speed track adventures, or someone...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
Filament Health
Is a natural psychedelic drug development company. Our mission is to see safe, natural psychedelics in the hands of everyone who needs them, as soon as possible.
Filament Health was founded by experts in botanical extraction and commercialization. We honed our expertise at Mazza Innovation, a natural extraction startup, which our team scaled from pre-seed to an exit in 2018. At Mazza, we developed and commercialized patent-protected extraction technologies at a 35,000 ft2 commercial-scale, GMP facility. After...
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...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Top 5 challenges in managing employee absences and how to overcome them
Keeping organisational productivity high can be difficult, particularly when managing employee absences. Manual methods of time recording (e.g., spreadsheets) are famously unreliable, and this is without considering the wealth of issues that come with employee absences! From unclear policies to imbalanced workloads, overcoming these challenges requires a structured approach to...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
SUCCES KOFFIE
A STORY ABOUT NEVER NO COFFEE AND NEW EXPERIENCES
Succes Koffie is a coffee roaster/brand with a never ending passion for nature, experiences and a little rebellion. As a team they channel these interests into their coffees and the way they engage with their customers. Tom Arts, CEO The journey of Succes Koffie started more than 130 years ago...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
VIDYA
ENHANCING SAFETY, EFFICIENCY, AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH AI-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS
Industrial operations rely on data to ensure the efficiency and safety of their processes. However, the information that the operators need to carry out their routines safely and efficiently is spread among a multitude of data sources, reports, systems, and documents. That’s where Vidya Technology comes in. Founded in 2013...
Global Innovation Spotlight
How Soft2Bet Built a Culture of Innovation from the Inside Out
Innovation as a Culture, Not a Department
In the hyper-paced iGaming industry, where change is constant and customer attention fleeting, some companies simply try to keep up. But others reimagine the race altogether. Soft2Bet belongs firmly in the latter camp. Rather than chasing trends, the company has consistently invested in its internal innovation engine — a culture-first,...
INNOVATION Quebec
ISEQ
LE PÔLE D’EXCELLENCE DE L’INDUSTRIE DES SYSTÈMES ÉLECTRONIQUES DU QUÉBEC (ISEQ) CONCERTE LES EN
Soyons le changement des produits électroniques québécois de demainIl agit comme vecteur de collaboration afin de favoriser l’innovation, la reconnaissance de l’industrie, l’élargissement des opportunités, la commercialisation et la compétitivité des entreprises. Il favorise l’exportation des biens, des services et des innovations du secteur de l’électronique pour profiter des opportunités...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Venture Forum
Igniting Innovation and Investment in Atlantic Canada
The Atlantic Venture Forum (AVF) serves as a beacon of innovation and investment in Atlantic Canada, providing a vital platform for high-potential startups to connect with investors, industry leaders, and policymakers. Atlantic Canada’s technology innovators, startups, and leaders come together at AVF to focus on: Mission & Vision The Atlantic...
INNOVATION Quebec
INÉDI
CCTT EN DESIGN INDUSTRIEL
Les designers industriels interviennent dans la conception de produits avec lesquels vous interagissez au quotidien. Que vous soyez agriculteur, athlète, thérapeute, artiste de cirque ou manufacturier, il est fort probable qu’un designer industriel ait été impliqué dans laconception des expériences, des services ou des produits que vous utilisez. Le design...
INNOVATE® Nashville
All American Sitters
Redefining Childcare
In an industry often viewed as a basic necessity rather than a specialized service, All American Sitters has emerged as a true innovator in the world of childcare. Founded by Mrs. Teresa Bowens, a professional with more than two decades of hands-on experience, the company has transformed the way families...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF)
AN INNOVATIVE FORCE-THE PRESERVATION OF DIGNITY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
Canada’s population is growing older. In 2019, the population of seniors 65-years of age and older was almost one-fifth of the overall population, and by 2040 the population of seniors is predicted to reach one-fourth of the overall population, with over one-third of seniors having two or more chronic diseases.1...
INNOVATION Quebec
CHUM
LE CHUM EST UN HÔPITAL INNOVANT AU SERVICE DE LA POPULATION DU QUÉBEC
Près de 18 000 personnes dédiées y travaillent, y pratiquent, y étudient et y œuvrent. Le CHUM offre les meilleurs soins, spécialisés et améliore la santé grâce à des connaissances scientifiques sans cesse mises à jour par une communauté de recherche et d’enseignement. Le Centre de recherche du CHUM est...
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® Gaming & Esports
GAMESAFER
SCALING SAFETY AND FAIR PLAY TO MILLIONS OF PLAYERS
GamerSafer’s mission is to scale safety and fair play experiences to millions of players worldwide. Fraud, crime, and toxicity are present in many online interactions, compromising user experience, lifetime value and engagement. The co-founders of GamerSafer, a former executive from the gaming industry and a social impact entrepreneur, both gamers...
INNOVATE® Detroit
Electric Outdoors
Building Sustainable Off-Grid Camping Systems for a New Era of Outdoor Adventure
Based in Detroit, Michigan, and founded in 2023, clean tech startup Electric Outdoors is on a path to transform off-grid camping and sustainability in the outdoors. Its mission is driven by what the company has identified as a huge gap in the current outdoor recreation market: Connected glamping in remote...
INNOVATE® Nashville
VENDENGINE
DRIVING INNOVATION IN THE CORRECTIONS INDUSTRY
In 2011, VendEngine started as a simple concept — digitizing financial transactions for law enforcement, jails and prisons while providing easy, safe, and secure methods to transmit money between family members and inmates. Once the company got going however, this simple concept, something that had been done in nearly every...
INNOVATE® Georgia
ORTEC AMERICAS
PIONEERING INNOVATION IN ADVANCED ANALYTICSAND OPTIMIZATION
ORTEC Americas, a global leader in advanced analytics and optimization solutions, has a rich history rooted in innovation and a steadfast commitment to driving operational excellence for businesses across diverse industries. A Legacy of Innovation: The Origins of ORTEC Founded in 1981 in the Netherlands, ORTEC emerged as a trailblazer...
INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2
Global Ascent Partners (GAP)
Helping companies grow globally by bridging the GAPs
GAP (Global Ascent Partners) is a business development and international operations advisory firm that offers cross border operations, commercial, strategy and transactional support to technology clients. GAP works with organizations to develop and execute technology initiatives that support specific business objectives to improve their bottom line, competitive advantage and digital...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
MARIMO
INNOVATING LUXURY FASHION THROUGH EDUCATION AND CONSCIOUS CRAFTSMANSHIP
Marimo’s innovation is not just in delivering a personal luxury experience, but in educating the customer toward a new mindset: one that embraces intentionality, sustainability, and long-term value in fashion. Marimo is a small Estonian luxury fashion brand quietly leading a mindset shift in how fashion is worn, understood, and...
Accessing the world of Deutschland casino online platforms is very tricky. It demands a focus on licensed companies that follow tight German rules. Since the 2021 Interstate Treaty on Gambling (Glücksspielstaatsvertrag), only sites holding a German licence from the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) have provided legal access to slots,...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
ACCELERA HUB
IS MUCH MORE THAN A DYNAMIC AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT, IT IS A PLACE OF PROSPERITY.
The Accelera Hub innovation center was born from the vision of traditional entrepreneurs of the building sector in Curitiba – Paládio Group and Daher Technology a vision through which they grasped the opportunity to make a cultural change in their organizations out of innovation. This journey resulted in the bold...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
PARKDALE CENTRE FOR INNOVATION
IS ONE OF THE FIRST INCUBATORS IN TORONTO TO SUPPORT STARTUPS AT THE EARLY-STAGE OF THEIR VENTURES THROUGH THE EARLYSTAGE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND THE WOMEN FOUNDERS PROGRAM
Established in 2017, Parkdale Centre is an incubator & accelerator that supports entrepreneurs to start and grow their business, with a focus on equity, accessibility, and inclusion for underrepresented people, namely women, Black, Indigenous, people of colour, and newcomers to Canada. As an organization, Parkdale Centre works to support entrepreneurs...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
eBOTTLI
WE CARE ABOUT YOUR OPERATIONS- eBottli is a flexible, easy-to-use mobile solution that provides instant visibility of your operations
Nathalie Taquet has worked for 15 years in scientific research and her last position at Nestlé Skin Health was a trigger for her desire to create innovation. She identified the importance of the provenance of chemical compounds and their traceability. She and her husband decided to leave France for Australia...
INNOVATE® Detroit
M1 Concourse
The Heart of Automotive Passion
Along the legendary Woodward Avenue in Pontiac, Michigan, M1 Concourse is a world-class motorsports and automotive event destination. Spanning an impressive 87 acres, it is a hub for high-speed excitement and unmatched automotive culture. Whether you’re a dedicated car enthusiast, an adrenaline junkie looking for high-speed track adventures, or someone...