Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
ABARTYS HEALTH
Healthcare Data, Simplified
What we do: AbartysHealth focuses on improving healthcare by creating patient centric solutions that streamline data, communication, and services for the healthcare industry. The healthcare industry confronts several difficulties in developing interoperable solutions that reliably and accurately collect and communicate data in a complex, dispersed, and unconnected healthcare environment. Founded...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
K STREET CAPITAL (KSC)
FUELING INNOVATION IN HIGH-GROWTH MARKETS
K Street Capital (KSC) is at the heart of Washington, D.C.’s innovation scene, fueling the rise of high-growth startups in industries like fintech, climatetech, and cybersecurity. Since 2012, KSC has been more than just a venture capital firm – it’s a launchpad for groundbreaking companies. With over $65 million in...
INNOVATION Quebec
INVESTISSEMENT QUÉBEC
A STORY OF THE FUTURE
1998. Investissement Québec is created. This organisation gave businesses and investors access to all the programs offered by the Government of Québec. Although it was never stated at the time, the aim of developing Québec’s economy and positioning it as a breeding ground for innovation, productivity and prosperity was truly...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
LOGICALIS
We Are Architects Of Change
At Logicalis Portugal we help our clients transform their business through IT, and their success is our success. We operate as an IT Solution Provider since the year 2000 mainly in the Portuguese market, and we’re now part of a leading global technology group, Logicalis. Logicalis is an international solutions...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
VONDER
TOOL IS VONDER!
With more than 25 years of history, VONDER is proud to offer the best, most complete and award-winning mix of tools, hardware, machinery and equipment for professional use on the market. There are more than 12 thousand items in line, covering segments such as civil construction, mechanics and automotive care,...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
OPERTO
A WORLD-LEADING PROPERTY AUTOMATION PLATFORM FOR THE SHORT-TERM, MULTIFAMILY AND HOTEL INDUSTRIES
By bringing together innovative software and best-in-class hardware solutions, Operto enables property owners/managers to efficiently run, scale and monetize their business, while eliminating common friction points associated with the guest journey. Operto has built a huge global footprint in the accommodation industry, with customers ranging from single Airbnb operators, up...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
WIB CAPITAL
BUILDING A NEW FRONT DOOR TO INVESTMENT; DESIGNED TO REDUCE BIAS
Early-stage investing is often described as data-driven. In practice, first impressions still decide what gets a meeting and what gets ignored. WiB Capital is building a digital front door to investment that helps startups become investor-ready using AI, while reducing identity-based bias by letting the business case speak first. The...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
SIGMA
A TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY IN CYBERSECURITY
Five years ago, Sigma stood at the forefront of a seismic shift. As a telecommunications veteran with over three decades of experience, Sigma faced a bold decision: to embrace the dynamic and complex world of cybersecurity. This pivot, driven by a profound purpose and commitment to client evolution, catapulted Sigma...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
TERA-PRINT
ENABLING INNOVATION THROUGH A DISRUPTIVE NANOFABRICATION TECHNOLOGY
TERA-print is a nanotechnology company that is unlocking the power of ultrahigh precision prototyping with their innovative desktop nanoprinters. This technology is disrupting the way next-generation come to life, such as miniaturized sensors 1/100th the size of your fingernail, highly accurate diagnostic tests for diseases from cancer to Alzheimer’s, and...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Agricultural Software Trends Transforming Industry in 2025 and Beyond
Agtech is changing farming in exciting ways by using smart digital tools and machines to solve old problems. Farmers today face higher costs, fewer workers, and more pressure to farm in ways that protect the environment. To handle these challenges, more farms are using agtech than ever before. At the...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
TARTU
IT’S TIME TO sTARTUp
Don’t tell anyone, but Tartu is like a Steve Jobs’ garage for business. If you have innovative ideas or want to be part of the next great venture, Tartu is the place to be. It is a city that supports innovations with an effective ecosystem, a savvy talent pool, and...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
Alvarado Tax & Business Advisors
20 years providing unparalleled tax compliance and consulting as well as business consulting services
Alvarado Tax & Business Advisors, LLC (“ATBA”), formerly known as Zaragoza & Alvarado LLP, was founded on July 1, 2002, by CPA and Attorney Juan A. Alvarado and CPA Juan Zaragoza as a separate and specialized tax boutique firm. Both Juanes, as commonly referred to, were the tax partners of...
INNOVATION Quebec
Bio.Enviro.In
Innovating for a resilient and adaptive bio-food system
Founded in 2018, the Center for Bio-food and Environmental Innovation, Bio.Enviro.In, is affiliated with the Cégep de Lanaudière à Joliette, an educational and technical college. It has developed extensive expertise in the bio-food sector, from the field to the consumer’s plate and food processing. While integrating into the socio-economic context...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
CLIPSAL
BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC – INDUSTRY-LEADING INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The Clipsal name has proudly been a key part of Adelaide’s thriving business landscape since 1920. The innovative electrical brand has become synonymous with leading electrical accessories in Australian homes and across the wider Asia Pacific region. In 2003, Clipsal was acquired by global technology company Schneider Electric, forming a...
INNOVATION Quebec
CRIAQ
AU CŒUR DE L’INNOVATION EN AÉROSPATIALE
Le CRIAQ joue un rôle clé pour assurer le développement de nouvelles technologies en aérospatiale qui permettent à l’ensemble de l’écosystème de prospérer. Le Québec est l’un des 3 principaux pôles en aérospatiale dans le monde et l’effervescence de ses industriels et ses centres de recherche en font un lieu...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
Grant Thornton
A Truly Global Organisation
Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. These firms help dynamic organisations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range of services. Proactive teams, led by approachable partners in these firms, use insights, experience and...
INNOVATE® Maryland
NPower
Expanding Access to the Talent Driving Tomorrow's Economy
NPower exists to solve one of the technology sector’s biggest challenges: connecting untapped talent with an industry that cannot grow fast enough to meet demand. Employers across Maryland and the United States continue searching for skilled professionals in cybersecurity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and IT support. At the same time,...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
KIUD
TURNING TEXTILE WASTE INTO REUSABLE PACKAGING
The Estonian material technology company KIUD, founded in 2022, is addressing two major global waste problems simultaneously: textile waste and packaging waste. The company has developed a patented mechanical process to transform synthetic and mixed textile waste into rigid, reusable packaging — offering a sustainable alternative to cardboard and plastic....
Practical AI for Non-Techies
Fireflies.AI
The AI-Powered Meeting Assistant That Works While You Work
How to Use Fireflies.ai: The AI-Powered Meeting Assistant That Works While You Work In today’s fast-paced work environment, meetings can feel overwhelming. Managing note-taking, tracking tasks, and ensuring follow-ups can quickly become chaotic. Enter Fireflies.ai, the AI-powered meeting assistant designed to streamline your workflow by automating the most tedious aspects...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Gresham Smith
Pioneering Innovation in Design
Gresham Smith, a leading architecture, engineering, design and consulting firm that has called Nashville home for more than 50 years, is an industry leader in innovation. At Gresham Smith, innovation is not just about adopting emerging technologies—it’s about transforming the design and planning process to create healthier, more connected communities....
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
CuliVino Hospitality Management + Consulting: Chef Tom Gray
OUR STORY Chef Tom Gray is one of North Florida’s most lauded and respected chefs, with two James Beard Award nominations as well as countless awards and accolades. He began his career in his hometown of Jacksonville at the age of 15 at a local country club, with culinary school...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
EsportScholar
Is located at the intersection of esports and education, and is home to the future of learning and competition
Our after-school league coalesces in-game coaching with STEAM instruction into a dynamic, engaging program for organizations, schools and school districts. We’re in the business of building vibrant esports communities with the goal of being the highlight of our students’ days. We believe in recognizing abilities that have (for far too...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
DOMEIN WALTERUS, VINEYARD, WINERY, DISTILLERY
FILLED WITH PURITY, MADE WITH PASSION.”
Your drinks, our life’s work with an eco-conscious mindsetOur vision in making drinks for you. Whether it’s our own label or your private label. We work for every brand as if it were our own. Working with respect of nature’s products, makes us enthusiastic and driven to make your label...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
RUTGERS RESEARCH
Complex societal challenges require innovative solutions that transform and improve lives around the world. As a top 20 public research university with more than 300 research centers and institutions, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, offers a wide variety of programs that drive and support diverse and inclusive research,...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
ABARTYS HEALTH
Healthcare Data, Simplified
What we do: AbartysHealth focuses on improving healthcare by creating patient centric solutions that streamline data, communication, and services for the healthcare industry. The healthcare industry confronts several difficulties in developing interoperable solutions that reliably and accurately collect and communicate data in a complex, dispersed, and unconnected healthcare environment. Founded...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
K STREET CAPITAL (KSC)
FUELING INNOVATION IN HIGH-GROWTH MARKETS
K Street Capital (KSC) is at the heart of Washington, D.C.’s innovation scene, fueling the rise of high-growth startups in industries like fintech, climatetech, and cybersecurity. Since 2012, KSC has been more than just a venture capital firm – it’s a launchpad for groundbreaking companies. With over $65 million in...
INNOVATION Quebec
INVESTISSEMENT QUÉBEC
A STORY OF THE FUTURE
1998. Investissement Québec is created. This organisation gave businesses and investors access to all the programs offered by the Government of Québec. Although it was never stated at the time, the aim of developing Québec’s economy and positioning it as a breeding ground for innovation, productivity and prosperity was truly...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
LOGICALIS
We Are Architects Of Change
At Logicalis Portugal we help our clients transform their business through IT, and their success is our success. We operate as an IT Solution Provider since the year 2000 mainly in the Portuguese market, and we’re now part of a leading global technology group, Logicalis. Logicalis is an international solutions...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
VONDER
TOOL IS VONDER!
With more than 25 years of history, VONDER is proud to offer the best, most complete and award-winning mix of tools, hardware, machinery and equipment for professional use on the market. There are more than 12 thousand items in line, covering segments such as civil construction, mechanics and automotive care,...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
OPERTO
A WORLD-LEADING PROPERTY AUTOMATION PLATFORM FOR THE SHORT-TERM, MULTIFAMILY AND HOTEL INDUSTRIES
By bringing together innovative software and best-in-class hardware solutions, Operto enables property owners/managers to efficiently run, scale and monetize their business, while eliminating common friction points associated with the guest journey. Operto has built a huge global footprint in the accommodation industry, with customers ranging from single Airbnb operators, up...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
WIB CAPITAL
BUILDING A NEW FRONT DOOR TO INVESTMENT; DESIGNED TO REDUCE BIAS
Early-stage investing is often described as data-driven. In practice, first impressions still decide what gets a meeting and what gets ignored. WiB Capital is building a digital front door to investment that helps startups become investor-ready using AI, while reducing identity-based bias by letting the business case speak first. The...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
SIGMA
A TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY IN CYBERSECURITY
Five years ago, Sigma stood at the forefront of a seismic shift. As a telecommunications veteran with over three decades of experience, Sigma faced a bold decision: to embrace the dynamic and complex world of cybersecurity. This pivot, driven by a profound purpose and commitment to client evolution, catapulted Sigma...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
TERA-PRINT
ENABLING INNOVATION THROUGH A DISRUPTIVE NANOFABRICATION TECHNOLOGY
TERA-print is a nanotechnology company that is unlocking the power of ultrahigh precision prototyping with their innovative desktop nanoprinters. This technology is disrupting the way next-generation come to life, such as miniaturized sensors 1/100th the size of your fingernail, highly accurate diagnostic tests for diseases from cancer to Alzheimer’s, and...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Agricultural Software Trends Transforming Industry in 2025 and Beyond
Agtech is changing farming in exciting ways by using smart digital tools and machines to solve old problems. Farmers today face higher costs, fewer workers, and more pressure to farm in ways that protect the environment. To handle these challenges, more farms are using agtech than ever before. At the...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
TARTU
IT’S TIME TO sTARTUp
Don’t tell anyone, but Tartu is like a Steve Jobs’ garage for business. If you have innovative ideas or want to be part of the next great venture, Tartu is the place to be. It is a city that supports innovations with an effective ecosystem, a savvy talent pool, and...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
Alvarado Tax & Business Advisors
20 years providing unparalleled tax compliance and consulting as well as business consulting services
Alvarado Tax & Business Advisors, LLC (“ATBA”), formerly known as Zaragoza & Alvarado LLP, was founded on July 1, 2002, by CPA and Attorney Juan A. Alvarado and CPA Juan Zaragoza as a separate and specialized tax boutique firm. Both Juanes, as commonly referred to, were the tax partners of...
INNOVATION Quebec
Bio.Enviro.In
Innovating for a resilient and adaptive bio-food system
Founded in 2018, the Center for Bio-food and Environmental Innovation, Bio.Enviro.In, is affiliated with the Cégep de Lanaudière à Joliette, an educational and technical college. It has developed extensive expertise in the bio-food sector, from the field to the consumer’s plate and food processing. While integrating into the socio-economic context...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
CLIPSAL
BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC – INDUSTRY-LEADING INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The Clipsal name has proudly been a key part of Adelaide’s thriving business landscape since 1920. The innovative electrical brand has become synonymous with leading electrical accessories in Australian homes and across the wider Asia Pacific region. In 2003, Clipsal was acquired by global technology company Schneider Electric, forming a...
INNOVATION Quebec
CRIAQ
AU CŒUR DE L’INNOVATION EN AÉROSPATIALE
Le CRIAQ joue un rôle clé pour assurer le développement de nouvelles technologies en aérospatiale qui permettent à l’ensemble de l’écosystème de prospérer. Le Québec est l’un des 3 principaux pôles en aérospatiale dans le monde et l’effervescence de ses industriels et ses centres de recherche en font un lieu...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
Grant Thornton
A Truly Global Organisation
Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. These firms help dynamic organisations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range of services. Proactive teams, led by approachable partners in these firms, use insights, experience and...
INNOVATE® Maryland
NPower
Expanding Access to the Talent Driving Tomorrow's Economy
NPower exists to solve one of the technology sector’s biggest challenges: connecting untapped talent with an industry that cannot grow fast enough to meet demand. Employers across Maryland and the United States continue searching for skilled professionals in cybersecurity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and IT support. At the same time,...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
KIUD
TURNING TEXTILE WASTE INTO REUSABLE PACKAGING
The Estonian material technology company KIUD, founded in 2022, is addressing two major global waste problems simultaneously: textile waste and packaging waste. The company has developed a patented mechanical process to transform synthetic and mixed textile waste into rigid, reusable packaging — offering a sustainable alternative to cardboard and plastic....
Practical AI for Non-Techies
Fireflies.AI
The AI-Powered Meeting Assistant That Works While You Work
How to Use Fireflies.ai: The AI-Powered Meeting Assistant That Works While You Work In today’s fast-paced work environment, meetings can feel overwhelming. Managing note-taking, tracking tasks, and ensuring follow-ups can quickly become chaotic. Enter Fireflies.ai, the AI-powered meeting assistant designed to streamline your workflow by automating the most tedious aspects...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Gresham Smith
Pioneering Innovation in Design
Gresham Smith, a leading architecture, engineering, design and consulting firm that has called Nashville home for more than 50 years, is an industry leader in innovation. At Gresham Smith, innovation is not just about adopting emerging technologies—it’s about transforming the design and planning process to create healthier, more connected communities....
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
CuliVino Hospitality Management + Consulting: Chef Tom Gray
OUR STORY Chef Tom Gray is one of North Florida’s most lauded and respected chefs, with two James Beard Award nominations as well as countless awards and accolades. He began his career in his hometown of Jacksonville at the age of 15 at a local country club, with culinary school...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
EsportScholar
Is located at the intersection of esports and education, and is home to the future of learning and competition
Our after-school league coalesces in-game coaching with STEAM instruction into a dynamic, engaging program for organizations, schools and school districts. We’re in the business of building vibrant esports communities with the goal of being the highlight of our students’ days. We believe in recognizing abilities that have (for far too...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
DOMEIN WALTERUS, VINEYARD, WINERY, DISTILLERY
FILLED WITH PURITY, MADE WITH PASSION.”
Your drinks, our life’s work with an eco-conscious mindsetOur vision in making drinks for you. Whether it’s our own label or your private label. We work for every brand as if it were our own. Working with respect of nature’s products, makes us enthusiastic and driven to make your label...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
RUTGERS RESEARCH
Complex societal challenges require innovative solutions that transform and improve lives around the world. As a top 20 public research university with more than 300 research centers and institutions, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, offers a wide variety of programs that drive and support diverse and inclusive research,...