Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE™ Alberta

STARTUP TNT

HAVE FUN. MAKE FRIENDS. BUILD COMPANIES.

That’s the motto of Startup TNT. An organization that fosters community, connection, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the tech ecosystem while raising millions of dollars for local startups from local investors. Through a range of engaging events and programs, Startup TNT aims to empower entrepreneurs, connect new and seasoned investors with...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

CONDOR CONNECT

CONNECTING GREAT IDEAS TO GREAT OPPORTUNITIES

The Condor Connect accelerator has been working for over 4-years leading to growth and investing in the acceleration of startups focused on retail and trends. Today, there are nine businesses in acceleration and six in VC investments. It found Curitiba’s innovation ecosystem the ideal place to consolidate its operation, adding...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

UNIVERSITY STARTUPS

Empowering Tomorrow

In the early, uncertain days of the pandemic, two Georgetown University McDonough School of Business professors found themselves contemplating a way to bring more purpose to their work and students’ lives. Marc Steren and John Jabara, both seasoned academics and entrepreneurs, decided to channel their expertise into something transformative. What...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

CGI FEDERAL

SHADMAN HOSSAIN: DRIVING WEB3 ADOPTION IN GOVERNMENT AND BEYOND”

Shadman Hossain, Manager of Emerging Technologies Practice at CGI Federal, is playing a key role in bringing Web3 technology to government. As a leader in the fi eld of digital transformation, CGI Federal specializes in providing cutting-edge technology solutions to government and commercial clients. Hossain, with his expertise in emerging...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

HANINI GROUP

INNOVATING NEWARK’S SKYLINE: HANINI GROUP’S TWO DECADES OF TRANSFORMATIVE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT.

It’s been over two decades since Hanini Group began contributing to Newark’s skyline. Our commitment to restoring and upholding Newark’s historic character is reflected in over $750 million worth of projects successfully delivered. We’ve been a part of this community since 2004 and, through careful restoration and rehabilitation projects, have...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

CITY OF SALISBURY

THE ECONOMIC HEART OF NORTHERN ADELAIDE

The City of Salisbury covers 158km2 and stretches from Valley View in the south to Edinburgh in the north, St Kilda in the west and Salisbury Heights in the east. It contributes $8.65 billion to the State economy and nearly 61,994 jobs. Significant employment hubs are located in: • Vicinity...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

INNOVATIONS IN SPINAL SURGERY DR. DAVID VAN SCHAIK

INNOVATIONS IN SPINAL SURGERY DR. DAVID VAN SCHAIK

CONSULTANT SPINE SURGEON AZ RIVIERENLAND (RUMST) AND UZ BRUSSELS (VUB)

STATUS QUO IN SPINAL SURGERY IS NOT AN OPTION!No status quo is synonymous with innovation. Innovation must transform the way we deliver care to patients. On one side this has to involve patient-centered improvement by careful listening and precise information. On the other hand, surgical procedures must apply the principle...

INNOVATION Quebec

CRIM

L’innovation, c’est ici que ça se passe

Innover c’est transformer une idée en valeur, c’est transposer l’idée dans l’environnement de l’entreprise avec ses réalités, c’est permettre à l’entreprise de devenir plus compétitive. CRIM, le partenaire en innovationLes clients du CRIM ont en commun le désir d’innover et de garder le cap sur la concurrence. Ils nous viennent...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

Altus

Altus - Making Financial Services Faster

Making Financial Services Faster

Our mission is to eliminate paper from financial services; leaving our clients free to focus on a digital future and reducing costs for consumers. In 2005 a small group of technical evangelists concluded it was time to tackle the mountains of paper still driving large parts of the financial services...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

FINCLUSION GROUP

WHO ARE THE FINCLUSION GROUP?

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...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

SANEPAR

INNOVABILITY IN WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES FOR CURITIBA PEOPLE

The Water and Sanitation Company of Paraná State (Sanepar), a Brazilian mixed economy and publicly traded company, marked its 60th anniversary in 2023, reaffirming its steadfast dedication to innovability the seamless integration of sustainability and innovation – deeply ingrained in its corporate culture focused on generating societal value. Sanepar consistently...

INNOVATION Quebec

LA GUILDE

DU JEU VIDÉO DU QUÉBEC : ACTEUR MAJEUR DE L’INDUSTRIE

La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec, issue de la fusion entre l’Alliance numérique et La Guilde des développeurs de jeux vidéo indépendants du Québec. est une coopérative qui regroupe les studios de jeux vidéo, les établissements d’enseignement et les entrepreneur.euse.s de milieux connexes établis au Québec. Regroupant aujourd’hui plus...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

LOGGERHEAD TOOLS

LOGGERHEAD TOOLS- Award-Winning American Innovation

Award-Winning American Innovation

LoggerHead Tools’ mission is to create innovative hand tools manufactured in America. The company’s flagship product is the Bionic Wrench™, a tool that combines the convenience of pliers with the performance of a wrench. The company launched the Bionic Wrench at the National Hardware Show in 2005 and has since...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

So Kids SOAR (SKS)

What is one thing shared by all of the innovators within these pages?

THEIR DESIRE TO IMPACT THIS WORLD. One of the most fulfilling ways to feel that impact is by watching the beneficiaries of that impact excel in their lives—and making their own ripple of change in the world. Like a successful rocket launch into space, So Kids SOAR (Formerly Dreams For...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

VOIMA VENTURES

SCALING SCIENCE: HOW VOIMA VENTURES POWERS DEEP TECH INNOVATION IN THE NORDICS

Voima Ventures has emerged as one of the Nordic region’s most distinctive venture capital firms, focusing on the commercialization and scaling of science-based innovation. Founded in 2019, with offices in Helsinki and Stockholm, the firm invests in early-stage companies developing breakthrough technologies with the potential to address global challenges and...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

SC Competes | SC Tech

South Carolina’s Technology & Cybersecurity Cluster

SC Tech sits at the center supporting South Carolina’s successful push as a tech-driven, future-focused state. An initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes), the cluster helps to accelerate growth and innovation while giving the statewide technology community a unified voice. The work is deliberately broad: strengthen...

INNOVATE® Georgia

OGEECHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

GREAT THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES

Despite being one of the smallest technical colleges in the state, Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) has carved out a significant niche in the educational landscape of Georgia, standing as a beacon of technical education and workforce development. Under the forward-thinking leadership of Lori Durden, the college’s president since 2016, OTC...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

CONNECTPLUG

RETAIL AUTOMATION CAN BE MORE AFFORDABLE AND EFFECTIVE FOR EVERYONE

2014 doesn’t seem like a long time ago, but the technology was very different back then. AI was just science fiction, the internet was much slower — and retail software was expensive and unnecessarily complex. This scenario led to ConnectPlug’s creation by computer engineer Rafael Hasson. Hasson, who has worked...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

ANTHOR

THE FUTURE OF WORK IS ANTHOR

ANTHOR IS A CURITIBA BASED STARTUP THAT IS CREATING THE FUTURE OF WORK, REVOLUTIONIZING COMPANIES STAFFING, & CONNECTING GIG WORKERS AND COMPANIES FOR EFFICIENT WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS AND SERVICE LEVELS. Anthor is transforming the retail staffing landscapeLet’s start with a statement: “When you request an Uber, it doesn’t take you three...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

CareerBeacon

A Human Approach to HR Technology

While the recruitment industry changes faster than ever, CareerBeacon stands apart through a fundamental principle often overlooked in tech innovation: empathy. When Yves Boudreau and co-founder Benoit Bourque acquired CareerBeacon in 2021, they saw more than just a job board – they saw the opportunity to transform how talent connects...

INNOVATION Quebec

CHUM

THE CHUM IS AN INNOVATIVE HOSPITAL SERVING THE PEOPLE OF QUEBEC.

Nearly 18,000 people work, practice, study and work here. The CHUM offers the best specialized and super specialized care to all Quebecers and improves their health, based on scientific knowledge that is constantly updated by a research and teaching community. The CHUM Research Centre is the largest research center in...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

CAREGILITY

IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF A NEW FRONTIER IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY WHERE CARE KNOWS NO BOUNDS

When you hear about the benefits of telehealth, talking points often center on improved patient access to care through virtual visits with providers from home. Meanwhile, telehealth has been fueling a less talked about hybrid care movement that’s transforming patient care in inpatient settings as well. Caregility, a leading provider...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

PRITS

PRITS is Innovation: A Path to Puerto Rico’s Digital Government

A Path to Puerto Rico’s Digital Government

The Puerto Rico Innovation & Technology Service, created by Act 75- 2019, is the government office in charge of overseeing and implementing technology across the Executive Branch. The office’s mission is to create a new and innovative government framework, consistent with the demands of the 21st century, and capable of...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

Buro Happold

Buro Happold-Touching the Earth Lightly

Touching the Earth Lightly

WHO WE AREWith over 40 years’ experience, we have been involved in some of the most influential and innovative projects around the world. As a practice of engineers, consultants and advisers in all aspects of builtenvironments, we are inspired by how we can achieve better outcomes.Our global capability offers consultancy...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

STARTUP TNT

HAVE FUN. MAKE FRIENDS. BUILD COMPANIES.

That’s the motto of Startup TNT. An organization that fosters community, connection, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the tech ecosystem while raising millions of dollars for local startups from local investors. Through a range of engaging events and programs, Startup TNT aims to empower entrepreneurs, connect new and seasoned investors with...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

CONDOR CONNECT

CONNECTING GREAT IDEAS TO GREAT OPPORTUNITIES

The Condor Connect accelerator has been working for over 4-years leading to growth and investing in the acceleration of startups focused on retail and trends. Today, there are nine businesses in acceleration and six in VC investments. It found Curitiba’s innovation ecosystem the ideal place to consolidate its operation, adding...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

UNIVERSITY STARTUPS

Empowering Tomorrow

In the early, uncertain days of the pandemic, two Georgetown University McDonough School of Business professors found themselves contemplating a way to bring more purpose to their work and students’ lives. Marc Steren and John Jabara, both seasoned academics and entrepreneurs, decided to channel their expertise into something transformative. What...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

CGI FEDERAL

SHADMAN HOSSAIN: DRIVING WEB3 ADOPTION IN GOVERNMENT AND BEYOND”

Shadman Hossain, Manager of Emerging Technologies Practice at CGI Federal, is playing a key role in bringing Web3 technology to government. As a leader in the fi eld of digital transformation, CGI Federal specializes in providing cutting-edge technology solutions to government and commercial clients. Hossain, with his expertise in emerging...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

HANINI GROUP

INNOVATING NEWARK’S SKYLINE: HANINI GROUP’S TWO DECADES OF TRANSFORMATIVE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT.

It’s been over two decades since Hanini Group began contributing to Newark’s skyline. Our commitment to restoring and upholding Newark’s historic character is reflected in over $750 million worth of projects successfully delivered. We’ve been a part of this community since 2004 and, through careful restoration and rehabilitation projects, have...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

CITY OF SALISBURY

THE ECONOMIC HEART OF NORTHERN ADELAIDE

The City of Salisbury covers 158km2 and stretches from Valley View in the south to Edinburgh in the north, St Kilda in the west and Salisbury Heights in the east. It contributes $8.65 billion to the State economy and nearly 61,994 jobs. Significant employment hubs are located in: • Vicinity...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

INNOVATIONS IN SPINAL SURGERY DR. DAVID VAN SCHAIK

INNOVATIONS IN SPINAL SURGERY DR. DAVID VAN SCHAIK

CONSULTANT SPINE SURGEON AZ RIVIERENLAND (RUMST) AND UZ BRUSSELS (VUB)

STATUS QUO IN SPINAL SURGERY IS NOT AN OPTION!No status quo is synonymous with innovation. Innovation must transform the way we deliver care to patients. On one side this has to involve patient-centered improvement by careful listening and precise information. On the other hand, surgical procedures must apply the principle...

INNOVATION Quebec

CRIM

L’innovation, c’est ici que ça se passe

Innover c’est transformer une idée en valeur, c’est transposer l’idée dans l’environnement de l’entreprise avec ses réalités, c’est permettre à l’entreprise de devenir plus compétitive. CRIM, le partenaire en innovationLes clients du CRIM ont en commun le désir d’innover et de garder le cap sur la concurrence. Ils nous viennent...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

Altus

Altus - Making Financial Services Faster

Making Financial Services Faster

Our mission is to eliminate paper from financial services; leaving our clients free to focus on a digital future and reducing costs for consumers. In 2005 a small group of technical evangelists concluded it was time to tackle the mountains of paper still driving large parts of the financial services...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

FINCLUSION GROUP

WHO ARE THE FINCLUSION GROUP?

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...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

SANEPAR

INNOVABILITY IN WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES FOR CURITIBA PEOPLE

The Water and Sanitation Company of Paraná State (Sanepar), a Brazilian mixed economy and publicly traded company, marked its 60th anniversary in 2023, reaffirming its steadfast dedication to innovability the seamless integration of sustainability and innovation – deeply ingrained in its corporate culture focused on generating societal value. Sanepar consistently...

INNOVATION Quebec

LA GUILDE

DU JEU VIDÉO DU QUÉBEC : ACTEUR MAJEUR DE L’INDUSTRIE

La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec, issue de la fusion entre l’Alliance numérique et La Guilde des développeurs de jeux vidéo indépendants du Québec. est une coopérative qui regroupe les studios de jeux vidéo, les établissements d’enseignement et les entrepreneur.euse.s de milieux connexes établis au Québec. Regroupant aujourd’hui plus...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

LOGGERHEAD TOOLS

LOGGERHEAD TOOLS- Award-Winning American Innovation

Award-Winning American Innovation

LoggerHead Tools’ mission is to create innovative hand tools manufactured in America. The company’s flagship product is the Bionic Wrench™, a tool that combines the convenience of pliers with the performance of a wrench. The company launched the Bionic Wrench at the National Hardware Show in 2005 and has since...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

So Kids SOAR (SKS)

What is one thing shared by all of the innovators within these pages?

THEIR DESIRE TO IMPACT THIS WORLD. One of the most fulfilling ways to feel that impact is by watching the beneficiaries of that impact excel in their lives—and making their own ripple of change in the world. Like a successful rocket launch into space, So Kids SOAR (Formerly Dreams For...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

VOIMA VENTURES

SCALING SCIENCE: HOW VOIMA VENTURES POWERS DEEP TECH INNOVATION IN THE NORDICS

Voima Ventures has emerged as one of the Nordic region’s most distinctive venture capital firms, focusing on the commercialization and scaling of science-based innovation. Founded in 2019, with offices in Helsinki and Stockholm, the firm invests in early-stage companies developing breakthrough technologies with the potential to address global challenges and...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

SC Competes | SC Tech

South Carolina’s Technology & Cybersecurity Cluster

SC Tech sits at the center supporting South Carolina’s successful push as a tech-driven, future-focused state. An initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes), the cluster helps to accelerate growth and innovation while giving the statewide technology community a unified voice. The work is deliberately broad: strengthen...

INNOVATE® Georgia

OGEECHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

GREAT THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES

Despite being one of the smallest technical colleges in the state, Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) has carved out a significant niche in the educational landscape of Georgia, standing as a beacon of technical education and workforce development. Under the forward-thinking leadership of Lori Durden, the college’s president since 2016, OTC...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

CONNECTPLUG

RETAIL AUTOMATION CAN BE MORE AFFORDABLE AND EFFECTIVE FOR EVERYONE

2014 doesn’t seem like a long time ago, but the technology was very different back then. AI was just science fiction, the internet was much slower — and retail software was expensive and unnecessarily complex. This scenario led to ConnectPlug’s creation by computer engineer Rafael Hasson. Hasson, who has worked...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

ANTHOR

THE FUTURE OF WORK IS ANTHOR

ANTHOR IS A CURITIBA BASED STARTUP THAT IS CREATING THE FUTURE OF WORK, REVOLUTIONIZING COMPANIES STAFFING, & CONNECTING GIG WORKERS AND COMPANIES FOR EFFICIENT WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS AND SERVICE LEVELS. Anthor is transforming the retail staffing landscapeLet’s start with a statement: “When you request an Uber, it doesn’t take you three...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

CareerBeacon

A Human Approach to HR Technology

While the recruitment industry changes faster than ever, CareerBeacon stands apart through a fundamental principle often overlooked in tech innovation: empathy. When Yves Boudreau and co-founder Benoit Bourque acquired CareerBeacon in 2021, they saw more than just a job board – they saw the opportunity to transform how talent connects...

INNOVATION Quebec

CHUM

THE CHUM IS AN INNOVATIVE HOSPITAL SERVING THE PEOPLE OF QUEBEC.

Nearly 18,000 people work, practice, study and work here. The CHUM offers the best specialized and super specialized care to all Quebecers and improves their health, based on scientific knowledge that is constantly updated by a research and teaching community. The CHUM Research Centre is the largest research center in...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

CAREGILITY

IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF A NEW FRONTIER IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY WHERE CARE KNOWS NO BOUNDS

When you hear about the benefits of telehealth, talking points often center on improved patient access to care through virtual visits with providers from home. Meanwhile, telehealth has been fueling a less talked about hybrid care movement that’s transforming patient care in inpatient settings as well. Caregility, a leading provider...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

PRITS

PRITS is Innovation: A Path to Puerto Rico’s Digital Government

A Path to Puerto Rico’s Digital Government

The Puerto Rico Innovation & Technology Service, created by Act 75- 2019, is the government office in charge of overseeing and implementing technology across the Executive Branch. The office’s mission is to create a new and innovative government framework, consistent with the demands of the 21st century, and capable of...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

Buro Happold

Buro Happold-Touching the Earth Lightly

Touching the Earth Lightly

WHO WE AREWith over 40 years’ experience, we have been involved in some of the most influential and innovative projects around the world. As a practice of engineers, consultants and advisers in all aspects of builtenvironments, we are inspired by how we can achieve better outcomes.Our global capability offers consultancy...

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