Stories of Innovation

Haskell, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida since its inception in 1965, is a leading global architecture, engineering, construction, and consulting firm with $1+ billion in annual revenue, 1,500 employees, and 20+ office locations around the globe. The company was founded by a single visionary named Preston Haskell who saw inefficiencies in...

Mitacs aide les organisations à atteindre leurs objectifs commerciaux, finance l’innovation et crée des possibilités d’emploi dans le but de favoriser la croissance économique et la productivité, et d’améliorer la qualité de vie des Canadiennes et Canadiens. Ces efforts sont soutenus par le financement généreux du gouvernement du Québec et...

Enhancing Sustainable Business Growth Via Digital MarketingGROW BY CREATING VALUE IS OUR MOTTO.We believe in producing meaningful outcomes that impact our customers’ bottom line, not in winning awards for flashy campaigns.   OUR STORY The Digital ConnectionWe recognized the awesome reach and power of digital marketing and what it could...

FINCLUSION GROUP IS ENHANCING FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN AFRICA BY COMBINING A WORLD-CLASS PRODUCT OFFERING WITH TOP OF THE LINE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES TO CATER FOR THE NEEDS OF THOSE TRADITIONALLY EXCLUDED FROM THE FORMAL FINANCIAL SECTOR. Finclusion Group is a diverse team of fintech professionals and entrepreneurs. They are passionate about...

Are you working hard, but not getting the results you want or expect? You’re probably wondering how some people make it look so easy. The answer might surprise you – they’ve found a way to tap into their inner power and potential.   When thinking about ways to grow your...

Artificial intelligence is moving faster than almost any technology shift before it. Organizations are adopting generative tools at scale, automating workflows, accelerating output, and celebrating efficiency gains. Yet beneath the surface of this rapid adoption, a quieter problem is emerging. As AI becomes more capable and more accessible, ideas are...

The shared kitchen industry, also known as commissaries, is a rapidly growing sector that is changing how people think about food and culinary entrepreneurship. When starting or scaling a business, food and beverage based entrepreneurs face significant challenges and risks and require significant investment in space, equipment, and overhead costs....

In the realm of janitorial management, few stories are as compelling as that of TRAX Analytics, a company that has swiftly risen to prominence since its inception. Founded by Tracy Davis, TRAX Analytics originated as an integral part of Infax, Inc., a family business known for its innovative solutions in...

SSE Business Lab is the startup incubator of the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), one of Europe’s top business schools. Since its founding in 2001, the incubator has supported more than 300 startups, including some of Sweden’s most recognized success stories such as Klarna, Voi, Instabee (formerly Budbee), and Legora....

Leading the Industry Clark Nuber, the largest locally owned CPA firm in Washington state, proudly stands as a majority women-owned firm. The firm consistently ranks among Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting’s national lists of “Top 100 Firms.” These lists include the Big 4 and many multi-office, national firms, highlighting...

Fondé au Québec en 1986, le Centre de recherche sur les innovations sociales (CRISES) fut un pionnier de la recherche sur les innovations sociales et il est aujourd’hui le principal centre de recherche francophone dans ce domaine à l’échelle internationale. Sa programmation scientifique actuelle étudie la contribution des innovations sociales...

John Oberg Advisory and Investment (JOA) partners with organizations that are on a mission to positively impact our daily lives. Our clients and investments are primarily those that serve others across healthcare, technology, nonprofits, and institutions. Dr. John Oberg and the experienced team at JOA balance strategic direction and tactical...

Founded in 2018, company CEO / Managing Director, Kimal Singh, and COO / Director, Joshua Cleary, met onsite as contract technicians. The pair recognised flaws in the industry standard technology and methods when they discovered an opportunity to transform the non-destructive testing industry. Once NDE Solutions was created, it became...

Zero-emission communities require largescale electrification, retrofitting buildings, integrating renewable energy, developing sustainable mobility concepts, implementing green industry solutions, and transforming cities in a human-centered way. Furthermore, those next-generation communities should be affordable, mixed and inclusive, providing all essential services within walking distance. This also means easy access to green spaces,...

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,...

FOUNDED IN 2008 IN MARYLAND WASHINGTON DC, 2U, INC. SET OUT TO CREATE THE WORLD’S BEST ONLINE EDUCATION AND THEY’VE BEEN DEFYING THE ODDS EVER SINCE. ALSO AROUND THE EXACT SAME TIME AND COINCIDING WITH THE BEGINNING OF THE MOOC REVOLUTION, GETSMARTER WAS ALSO FOUNDED. Early on in the industry,...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Southeastern United States, DC BLOX has positioned itself as a linchpin in the accelerating digital transformation that is sweeping across industries. The urgency of this transformation is underscored by several key factors, each playing a crucial role in shaping the digital future of...

Founded in 2017, the Maison de l’innovation sociale (MIS) is an NFP whose mission is to eliminate the obstacles between an idea with a positive social and environmental impact and its implementation. At MIS, we are interested in the precursor stage of a social innovation. We help very early-stage projects...

OCTOPODZ: REVOLUTIONIZING OCEAN ENERGY WITH MIXED-MODE MARINE POWER SOLUTIONS NEPTUNYA, an innovator in marine renewable energy, is transforming the future of ocean-based power with its OCTOPODZ energy converter—a groundbreaking device combining wind and wave power to deliver affordable and reliable offshore energy. As part of its ongoing development, NEPTUNYA will...

FOUNDING STORYTindo Solar has been making solar PV modules in South Australia since 2011, producing more than 280,000 panels and even exporting to Asia. The company was aptly named with ‘Tindo’ meaning ‘sun’ in the Kaurna language. Australians are now demanding sovereign capability for high-quality, durable panels that are custom-made...

HERAN empowered and took the investment experience and track record of its founders into the future. As an investment firm active in the Venture Capital space, HERAN aims to fuel growth of innovative technologies by supporting start-ups & scale-ups. HERAN’s sole focus lies within the healthcare market with investments ranging...

EMPOWERING VETERANS: THE VETERANS FLORIDA ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY A Decade of Innovation and Veteran Success The Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program at Florida Atlantic University is a transformative initiative designed to equip veterans with the skills, resources, and support needed to launch and grow successful businesses. Now entering...

CIRANO is the leading institution in Quebec for knowledge enhancement in the economic evaluation of decisions on major societal issues, and for the development and evaluation of public policies. Nathalie de Marcellis-Warin, Polytechnique Montreal professor, President and CEO, CIRANO Catherine Beaudry Polytechnique Montréal “CIRANO plays a crucial role in Quebec’s...

What never changes: Christ-centeredness and transformative experiences.What drives change: Curiosity and courage. For more than 134 years, Lipscomb University has been a Christ-centered academic institution rooted in purpose-driven education. Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Lipscomb is one of the few institutions in the nation offering educational pathways from...