Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

OMNICHAT

LEADER IN CHAT COMMERCE IN BRAZIL

OmniChat is a company founded in Curitiba, in 2017, with the mission of transforming conversations into sales through chat commerce. Official provider of Meta since 2021, the startup offers the most advanced conversational technology on the market, capable of centralizing the management of all chat channels, including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

V ARCHITECTURE

V ARCHITECTURE-PURSUING EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN

PURSUING EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN - In its pursuit of excellence, V Architecture continues to innovate, lead, make headlines, and push boundaries.

Anyone can be an architect, but few can be visionaries, as brilliant architecture can translate the needs, desires, and language of a brand into a physical space that is efficient, beautiful, and ultimately, well built. This is what clients have come to expect from V Architecture. It’s no secret that...

INNOVATE® Georgia

THIS DOT LABS

BRINGING THE SILICON VALLEY TO ATLANTA - DIGITAL INNOVATION FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES INDUSTRY

Innovation is the lifeblood of progress, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Atlanta’s burgeoning tech scene. As the city continues to transform into a hub of technological advancement, it is imperative to focus on industries that have a profound impact on human well-being, such as life sciences. To...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

ROUTEIQUE

X-RAY VISION FOR SUPPLY CHAIN VISIONARIES

Unprecedented supply chain insight, foresight and oversight.Since 2017, Routeique® has developed industry-leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) products, IoT hardware, and apps for businesses in the supply chain space. We’re building solutions to problems that have traditionally been difficult to solve,” says CEO Mike Allan. Routeique’s vision is...

INNOVATE® South Florida

35 MULES

FROM ICE PLANT TO INNOVATION POWERHOUSE: THE INSPIRING JOURNEY OF 35 MULES

Nearly a century ago, an ice plant, sponge fishing boat, and 35 hard-working mules formed the foundation of what is today a global energy leader. Fast forward to today, and that humble beginning has paved the way for a groundbreaking innovation hub: 35 Mules. This energetic initiative, backed by NextEra...

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™ South Africa

BT INDUSTRIAL

CHALLENGES CREATE OPPORTUNITIES

BT Industrial isn’t a company name you’ve come across in your day-to-day activities....

INNOVATE™ South Africa

FLOW COMMUNICATIONS

FLOW COMMUNICATIONS- WHERE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MAGIC HAPPENS

WHERE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MAGIC HAPPENS

Flow Communications believes in working with great people, on work it loves, and on work that will make the world a better place. That’s not a glib statement. Indeed, it goes to the very heart of what kind of company Flow is: it speaks to its values and integrity, how...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Cybersecurity Innovations: How to Quickly Spot and Remove a Fake Virus Alert

Social engineering attacks are becoming more convincing. Understand how they work and how you can safely remove a fake virus alert.

Fake virus alerts used to be easy to ignore. They were clumsy pop-ups with broken design. We could immediately recognize their exaggerated claims. But these warnings evolved into something way more convincing. They mimic real system notifications and appear at moments when you’re already distracted. Social engineering attacks don’t aim...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

LIMPID FROG

LIMPID FROG-AN ENTERTAINMENT STUDIO FOCUSED ON CREATING STORIES THAT TRANSCEND MEDIA - INTER-KNIT NARRATIVES AND CHARACTERS ACROSS FILMS

AN ENTERTAINMENT STUDIO FOCUSED ON CREATING STORIES THAT TRANSCEND MEDIA - INTER-KNIT NARRATIVES AND CHARACTERS ACROSS FILMS, VIDEO GAMES, AR, VR & BEYOND

THE INCEPTION Founded in 2014, LimpidFrog emerged as an Art & Design service to gaming companies. In the beginning, our office was a 1-room apartment with a cooking stove for a table. A team of innovative minds and the common goal to take design to the next level got together...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TALLINN

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION IN ESTONIA

WHERE INNOVATION MEETS EDUCATION At the International School of Tallinn (IST), we do more than teach—we shape globally-minded, tech-savvy changemakers. We are Estonia’s most international and fastest-growing International Baccalaureate (IB) school, located in Ülemiste City—Estonia’s innovation hub. We nurture young minds through future-focused learning, cutting-edge technology, and a community that...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

UNBOUNDED THINKING

FROM BUZZWORD TO BLUEPRINT: Unbounded Thinking’s Structured Approach to Innovation

In the broad and often nebulous world of innovation, one company in Alberta aims to change how we think about innovation with its unique approach: Unbounded Thinking. With a mission to transform ‘innovation’ from a vague buzzword into a scientific discipline, the team at Unbounded Thinking brings a refreshing perspective...

INNOVATE® Detroit

MUSIC HALL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Shaping Detroit’s Cultural and Educational Future

For nearly a century, the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts has been a cornerstone of Detroit’s artistic and cultural community. Founded in 1928 by visionary philanthropist Matilda Rausch Dodge Wilson, Music Hall has played a pivotal role in enriching Detroit with performances and educational programs that reflect the...

INNOVATION Quebec

CIMMI

CENTRE EN IMAGERIE NUMÉRIQUE ET MÉDIAS INTÉRACTIFS

Founded in 2008, the Centre en imagerie numérique et médias interactifs (CIMMI) is a technology transfer centre located in Cégep de Sainte-Foy’s Pavillon de la recherche in Quebec City. Our mission is to help Quebec and Canadian businesses and public institutions develop innovative solutions in the field of digital technologies....

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

CHICAGO HOPES FOR KIDS

CHICAGO HOPES FOR KIDS - IS CHANGING ACADEMIC TRAJECTORIES FOR STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

IS CHANGING ACADEMIC TRAJECTORIES FOR STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

Chicago HOPES for Kids is the only organization in Chicago that provides educational after school and remote learning programs for students experiencing homelessness in grades Kindergarten through 9th, directly to the shelters and communities where they live. It is our mission to provide students with the resources and encouragement they...

INNOVATE® Georgia

SPLITIT

REVOLUTIONIZING INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS

In a world dominated by ever-evolving financial technology, Splitit emerged as a beacon of innovation, ushering in a new era of responsible shopping. While the ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) industry surged forward, Splitit stood out as a trailblazer, transforming the landscape through their merchant-branded Installments-as-a-Service platform. Their mission was...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

Freeborn & Peters LLP

Freeborn & Peters LLP-Is A Chambers-Ranked

Is A Chambers-Ranked, Leading Mid-Size Law Firm With Global Capabilities And A Vast Array Of Practice Areas

Freeborn is proud to deliver sector-specific legal advice that stems from decades of experience and a rich understanding of business and industry perspectives. Along with providing exceptional legal services, each Freeborn attorney embodies the firm’s five Core Values, integrity, caring, effectiveness, teamwork, and commitment, through high standards of client service...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY-FOLLOW YOUR PASSION

FOLLOW YOUR PASSION

Bath Spa University is where creative minds meet. We teach and research across art, sciences, education, social science, and business. The University employs outstanding creative professionals who support its aim to be a leading educational institution in creativity, culture and enterprise. We are a small university with 8000 students spread...

INNOVATE® Miami

Social Impact Movement

Social Impact Movement - Builds partnerships to promote social change in Miami

Builds partnerships to promote social change in Miami

Social Impact Movement builds partnerships to promote social change in Miami by highlighting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Connecting business leaders, enterprises, organizations, and government, linking local social responsibility actions to the global goals. Social Impact Movement was founded in 2016 with the mission to connect people to social-related topics....

INNOVATION Quebec

PRODUCTIQUE QUÉBEC

CCTT IN DIGITAL STRATEGY AND PRODUCTIVITY

Productique Québec is Cégep de Sherbrooke’s centre for technology transfer. Our mission is to improve productivity and drive innovation in businesses by promoting the development of knowledge and expertise in digital technologies and quantum technology applications. When our centre was founded in 1986, our work mainly consisted in providing Quebec...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

MODERN MEADOW

A PROTEIN DESIGN AND APPLICATION POWERHOUSE USING SYNBIO TO POWER NEXT-GEN SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

A LEADER IN BIOFABRICATIONModern Meadow, headquartered in Nutley, NJ, is a sustainable bio-design technology company that uses nature-inspired proteins to develop solutions that reduce our reliance on petrochemical and animal-derived inputs. The company creates solutions that make sustainable high-performance materials possible. Modern Meadow is a protein design and application powerhouse,...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

REVOOU

Searching For Product Information On The Internet In Spanish Isn’t Easy, But Revoou Wants To Change That, At Least For Online Shopping

Revoou is a product review and product recommendation content producer and website that provides Spanish-language online shoppers with independent and trustworthy, easy-to-digest information and comparison tables about products and services to make the most informed online purchasing decisions. It’s a model English-speakers have seen dozens of times, but the team...

INNOVATION Quebec

CYBERQUÉBEC

A HUB FOR SPECIALIZED EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN CYBERSECURITY

CyberQuébec is one of 59 college centres for technology transfer (CCTT) in the Synchronex CCTT Network. As part of the Cégep de l’Outaouais, we offer a wide range of cybersecurity services to help SMEs meet the technological challenges of digital security and support the development of a skilled technical workforce....

INNOVATION Quebec

LE CTS

L’ACCÉLÉRATEUR DE CROISSANCE LE PLUS SPÉCIALISÉ EN TECHNOLOGIE DE LA SANTÉ AU QUÉBEC

Le Catalyseur des Technologies de la Santé (CTS), fondé en 2008, est un organisme à but non-lucratif qui se démarque par son approche d’accompagnement sur mesure afin de répondre aux défis et besoins de chaque entreprise. Sa mission : catalyser la croissance des startups en sciences de la vie plus...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

OMNICHAT

LEADER IN CHAT COMMERCE IN BRAZIL

OmniChat is a company founded in Curitiba, in 2017, with the mission of transforming conversations into sales through chat commerce. Official provider of Meta since 2021, the startup offers the most advanced conversational technology on the market, capable of centralizing the management of all chat channels, including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

V ARCHITECTURE

V ARCHITECTURE-PURSUING EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN

PURSUING EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN - In its pursuit of excellence, V Architecture continues to innovate, lead, make headlines, and push boundaries.

Anyone can be an architect, but few can be visionaries, as brilliant architecture can translate the needs, desires, and language of a brand into a physical space that is efficient, beautiful, and ultimately, well built. This is what clients have come to expect from V Architecture. It’s no secret that...

INNOVATE® Georgia

THIS DOT LABS

BRINGING THE SILICON VALLEY TO ATLANTA - DIGITAL INNOVATION FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES INDUSTRY

Innovation is the lifeblood of progress, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Atlanta’s burgeoning tech scene. As the city continues to transform into a hub of technological advancement, it is imperative to focus on industries that have a profound impact on human well-being, such as life sciences. To...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

ROUTEIQUE

X-RAY VISION FOR SUPPLY CHAIN VISIONARIES

Unprecedented supply chain insight, foresight and oversight.Since 2017, Routeique® has developed industry-leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) products, IoT hardware, and apps for businesses in the supply chain space. We’re building solutions to problems that have traditionally been difficult to solve,” says CEO Mike Allan. Routeique’s vision is...

INNOVATE® South Florida

35 MULES

FROM ICE PLANT TO INNOVATION POWERHOUSE: THE INSPIRING JOURNEY OF 35 MULES

Nearly a century ago, an ice plant, sponge fishing boat, and 35 hard-working mules formed the foundation of what is today a global energy leader. Fast forward to today, and that humble beginning has paved the way for a groundbreaking innovation hub: 35 Mules. This energetic initiative, backed by NextEra...

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™ South Africa

BT INDUSTRIAL

CHALLENGES CREATE OPPORTUNITIES

BT Industrial isn’t a company name you’ve come across in your day-to-day activities....

INNOVATE™ South Africa

FLOW COMMUNICATIONS

FLOW COMMUNICATIONS- WHERE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MAGIC HAPPENS

WHERE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MAGIC HAPPENS

Flow Communications believes in working with great people, on work it loves, and on work that will make the world a better place. That’s not a glib statement. Indeed, it goes to the very heart of what kind of company Flow is: it speaks to its values and integrity, how...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Cybersecurity Innovations: How to Quickly Spot and Remove a Fake Virus Alert

Social engineering attacks are becoming more convincing. Understand how they work and how you can safely remove a fake virus alert.

Fake virus alerts used to be easy to ignore. They were clumsy pop-ups with broken design. We could immediately recognize their exaggerated claims. But these warnings evolved into something way more convincing. They mimic real system notifications and appear at moments when you’re already distracted. Social engineering attacks don’t aim...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

LIMPID FROG

LIMPID FROG-AN ENTERTAINMENT STUDIO FOCUSED ON CREATING STORIES THAT TRANSCEND MEDIA - INTER-KNIT NARRATIVES AND CHARACTERS ACROSS FILMS

AN ENTERTAINMENT STUDIO FOCUSED ON CREATING STORIES THAT TRANSCEND MEDIA - INTER-KNIT NARRATIVES AND CHARACTERS ACROSS FILMS, VIDEO GAMES, AR, VR & BEYOND

THE INCEPTION Founded in 2014, LimpidFrog emerged as an Art & Design service to gaming companies. In the beginning, our office was a 1-room apartment with a cooking stove for a table. A team of innovative minds and the common goal to take design to the next level got together...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TALLINN

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION IN ESTONIA

WHERE INNOVATION MEETS EDUCATION At the International School of Tallinn (IST), we do more than teach—we shape globally-minded, tech-savvy changemakers. We are Estonia’s most international and fastest-growing International Baccalaureate (IB) school, located in Ülemiste City—Estonia’s innovation hub. We nurture young minds through future-focused learning, cutting-edge technology, and a community that...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

UNBOUNDED THINKING

FROM BUZZWORD TO BLUEPRINT: Unbounded Thinking’s Structured Approach to Innovation

In the broad and often nebulous world of innovation, one company in Alberta aims to change how we think about innovation with its unique approach: Unbounded Thinking. With a mission to transform ‘innovation’ from a vague buzzword into a scientific discipline, the team at Unbounded Thinking brings a refreshing perspective...

INNOVATE® Detroit

MUSIC HALL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Shaping Detroit’s Cultural and Educational Future

For nearly a century, the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts has been a cornerstone of Detroit’s artistic and cultural community. Founded in 1928 by visionary philanthropist Matilda Rausch Dodge Wilson, Music Hall has played a pivotal role in enriching Detroit with performances and educational programs that reflect the...

INNOVATION Quebec

CIMMI

CENTRE EN IMAGERIE NUMÉRIQUE ET MÉDIAS INTÉRACTIFS

Founded in 2008, the Centre en imagerie numérique et médias interactifs (CIMMI) is a technology transfer centre located in Cégep de Sainte-Foy’s Pavillon de la recherche in Quebec City. Our mission is to help Quebec and Canadian businesses and public institutions develop innovative solutions in the field of digital technologies....

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

CHICAGO HOPES FOR KIDS

CHICAGO HOPES FOR KIDS - IS CHANGING ACADEMIC TRAJECTORIES FOR STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

IS CHANGING ACADEMIC TRAJECTORIES FOR STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

Chicago HOPES for Kids is the only organization in Chicago that provides educational after school and remote learning programs for students experiencing homelessness in grades Kindergarten through 9th, directly to the shelters and communities where they live. It is our mission to provide students with the resources and encouragement they...

INNOVATE® Georgia

SPLITIT

REVOLUTIONIZING INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS

In a world dominated by ever-evolving financial technology, Splitit emerged as a beacon of innovation, ushering in a new era of responsible shopping. While the ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) industry surged forward, Splitit stood out as a trailblazer, transforming the landscape through their merchant-branded Installments-as-a-Service platform. Their mission was...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

Freeborn & Peters LLP

Freeborn & Peters LLP-Is A Chambers-Ranked

Is A Chambers-Ranked, Leading Mid-Size Law Firm With Global Capabilities And A Vast Array Of Practice Areas

Freeborn is proud to deliver sector-specific legal advice that stems from decades of experience and a rich understanding of business and industry perspectives. Along with providing exceptional legal services, each Freeborn attorney embodies the firm’s five Core Values, integrity, caring, effectiveness, teamwork, and commitment, through high standards of client service...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY-FOLLOW YOUR PASSION

FOLLOW YOUR PASSION

Bath Spa University is where creative minds meet. We teach and research across art, sciences, education, social science, and business. The University employs outstanding creative professionals who support its aim to be a leading educational institution in creativity, culture and enterprise. We are a small university with 8000 students spread...

INNOVATE® Miami

Social Impact Movement

Social Impact Movement - Builds partnerships to promote social change in Miami

Builds partnerships to promote social change in Miami

Social Impact Movement builds partnerships to promote social change in Miami by highlighting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Connecting business leaders, enterprises, organizations, and government, linking local social responsibility actions to the global goals. Social Impact Movement was founded in 2016 with the mission to connect people to social-related topics....

INNOVATION Quebec

PRODUCTIQUE QUÉBEC

CCTT IN DIGITAL STRATEGY AND PRODUCTIVITY

Productique Québec is Cégep de Sherbrooke’s centre for technology transfer. Our mission is to improve productivity and drive innovation in businesses by promoting the development of knowledge and expertise in digital technologies and quantum technology applications. When our centre was founded in 1986, our work mainly consisted in providing Quebec...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

MODERN MEADOW

A PROTEIN DESIGN AND APPLICATION POWERHOUSE USING SYNBIO TO POWER NEXT-GEN SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

A LEADER IN BIOFABRICATIONModern Meadow, headquartered in Nutley, NJ, is a sustainable bio-design technology company that uses nature-inspired proteins to develop solutions that reduce our reliance on petrochemical and animal-derived inputs. The company creates solutions that make sustainable high-performance materials possible. Modern Meadow is a protein design and application powerhouse,...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

REVOOU

Searching For Product Information On The Internet In Spanish Isn’t Easy, But Revoou Wants To Change That, At Least For Online Shopping

Revoou is a product review and product recommendation content producer and website that provides Spanish-language online shoppers with independent and trustworthy, easy-to-digest information and comparison tables about products and services to make the most informed online purchasing decisions. It’s a model English-speakers have seen dozens of times, but the team...

INNOVATION Quebec

CYBERQUÉBEC

A HUB FOR SPECIALIZED EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN CYBERSECURITY

CyberQuébec is one of 59 college centres for technology transfer (CCTT) in the Synchronex CCTT Network. As part of the Cégep de l’Outaouais, we offer a wide range of cybersecurity services to help SMEs meet the technological challenges of digital security and support the development of a skilled technical workforce....

INNOVATION Quebec

LE CTS

L’ACCÉLÉRATEUR DE CROISSANCE LE PLUS SPÉCIALISÉ EN TECHNOLOGIE DE LA SANTÉ AU QUÉBEC

Le Catalyseur des Technologies de la Santé (CTS), fondé en 2008, est un organisme à but non-lucratif qui se démarque par son approche d’accompagnement sur mesure afin de répondre aux défis et besoins de chaque entreprise. Sa mission : catalyser la croissance des startups en sciences de la vie plus...

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