Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

FINAN3

FOCUSES ON ENGAGING WITH COMPANIES

FINAN3 FOCUSES ON ENGAGING WITH COMPANIES WITH AN INNOVATIVE BIAS, EITHER BY MAINTAINING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS OR BY BEING FULLY FOCUSED ON TECHNOLOGY AND THE SEARCH FOR NEW SOLUTIONS. The opportunity to facilitate business involving innovation and technology drives Finan3 Securitizadora, founded in 2021 by Pedro Henrique Reis, Rafael Maia, and...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

REVOLUTION

Pioneering the Next Wave of Innovation

Founded by AOL co-founder Steve Case, the DC-based investment firm Revolution emerged in 2005 with a bold mission: to invest in startups around the country – highlighting venture opportunity beyond Silicon Valley and partnering with founders who recognize thetransformative impact of policy and regulation in helping them build market-defining companies....

INNOVATE™ Estonia

IMPACT BUILDERS

TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND HUMAN-CENTERED EUROPE

Europe stands at a turning point. Global supply chains are increasingly shaped by geopolitical shifts, critical technologies are still developed elsewhere, and many European industries struggle with succession and growth. To safeguard prosperity, the continent needs to build its own strength. A Europe-first economy means homegrown technologies, resilient supply chains,...

INNOVATE® Nashville

Care Sherpa

Bridging the Gap Between Interest and Action

Transforming how healthcare organizations connect, convert, and grow. In the heart of Nashville’s thriving healthcare innovation scene, Care Sherpa is making a measurable difference—both in patient access and in how healthcare organizations grow. Founded by CEO Jessica Walker, Care Sherpa was built to solve one of the industry’s most persistent...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

CALGARY TECH JOURNAL

WHERE INNOVATORS MEET

Launched in 2022, Calgary Tech Journal (CTJ) strives to provide the most complete coverage of Calgary’s innovation ecosystem. CTJ builds and supports the local community, delivering the top tech and innovation stories and can’t miss links from around YYC, twice a week. Its articles and newsletters not only cover breaking...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

ODTH FIRST CLASS LOGISTICS

ODTH FIRST CLASS LOGISTICS-WHERE PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY JOIN FORCES

WHERE PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY JOIN FORCES

Logistics service provider ODTH First Class Logistics offers tailor-made, flexible logistics services with well-trained employees and global multimodal possibilities. All sites are easily accessible and the Willebroek location is adjacent to the Hutchison Ports Terminal, a trimodal container terminal with direct connections to the ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam. ODTH...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

WUNDERMAN THOMPSON

WUNDERMAN THOMPSON-BUILDING GROWTH FOR AMBITIOUS BRANDS

BUILDING GROWTH FOR AMBITIOUS BRANDS

Something has changed in the last two years in Puerto Rico, and we are not talking about the pandemic. J. Walter Thompson, a pioneer agency in strategy and creativity, merged with Wunderman, a leading agency in data and technology. In 2019, Wunderman Thompson Puerto Rico was born, an agency that...

INNOVATION Quebec

ALLIANCE MÉTAL QUÉBEC

METAL MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE IN INNOVATION MODE

In Quebec, the industrial metal fabrication (IMF) sector is the most important manufacturing sector. Metal Manufacturing Alliance/Alliance Métal Québec (MMA/AMQ), has nearly 100 companies specializing in complex structures and metal components. Its mission is to create synergies between companies in order to solve common problems. THE METAL MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE NETWORKThe...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

NEDBANK

NEDBANK -A SIGNIFICANT FOCUS ON DIGITISATION ALLOWS NEDBANK TO MEET FAST-CHANGING BANKING CUSTOMER NEEDS

A SIGNIFICANT FOCUS ON DIGITISATION ALLOWS NEDBANK TO MEET FAST-CHANGING BANKING CUSTOMER NEEDS

Digitisation and technological innovation are nothing new to the South African banking industry, but those banks that had made significant progress on their digital journeys before the Covid-19 pandemic, have been best placed to meet the fast-changing needs of their clients and, as is the case with Nedbank, gain efficiencies...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

MITACS

MAKING WAVES AND BUILDING HOMES: THE IMPACT OF MITACS IN ATLANTIC CANADA

THE IMPACT OF MITACS IN ATLANTIC CANADA Mitacs, a national not-for-profit organization, drives innovation across Atlantic Canada through strategic collaborations. With a network of over 197 postsecondary institutions across the country and more than 25 years of experience, Mitacs employs a collaborative approach to research and innovation, matching need with...

INNOVATION Quebec

ERAC DU SAGUENAY-LAC ST-JEAN

The rootsFor nearly 20 years, in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean – a region of more than 275,000 inhabitants located 500 km northeast of Montréal – concerted initiatives have been deployed to stimulate innovation among SMEs. Idéa innovation PME (2004-2010), then Innovation 02 (2011-2019) generated activities in turn to support innovation. It was when...

INNOVATE® Miami

Brazil Society

Brazil Society - Born Of Its Founders’ Passion For Entrepreneurship And Brazilian Culture

Born Of Its Founders’ Passion For Entrepreneurship And Brazilian Culture

Brazil Society is the mastermind behind Brazil Fashion Forum and Sounds of Brazil, two of Miami’s most-anticipated events that bring high-level Brazilian culture and lifestyle into the heart of the city. Brazil Society curates not just special moments but also provides important, real sales and marketing results to its clients,...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

BLUHAUS CAPITAL

EMPOWERING BUSINESSES TO ACCELERATE THEIR FUTURE

The one-stop shop for local businesses on the move. Whether the business is looking to expand, diversify, restructure, acquire, or a sale, Bluhaus provides the financial advice and capital solutions to execute its plans. Founded in 2014 by Eduardo Inclán, Alberto Toro and Waldemar González, Bluhaus Capital is a Puerto...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

C-MORE

C-MORE - Human Rights Are The Foundation Of A Healthy Society And Sustainable Business

Human Rights Are The Foundation Of A Healthy Society And Sustainable Business

Who are We? C-MORE is a socially-driven company supporting international organizations, companies and NGO’s in reaching their objectives on creating sustainable impact from their activities. Our Manifesto We are humans, all of us. It is almost absurd stating such a fact. Do we sometimes forget that? Are we creating the...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Beeline

Beeline - A story of true innovation

A story of true innovation, perseverance, and grit

Ours is a story of true innovation, perseverance, and grit, which eventually led the company to be one of the two dominant forces in workforce management. ,     Beeline is a Jacksonville-based company just exiting its teenage years. Beeline isn’t a household name; in fact, most of the Jacksonville...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

UTFPR

TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION TEAM BY UTFPR

The Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR) – Brazil, is a century-old center for technological education, founded in 1909. In 2005, it became the first Technological University in Brazil. In 2023, it has approximately 35,000 students in various undergraduate courses across 13 campuses distributed throughout the state of Paraná. The...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

XElement Technology 

TACKLING THE CHALLENGES OF WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT: XELEMENT TECHNOLOGY LEADS THE WAY

TACKLING THE CHALLENGES OF WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT: XELEMENT TECHNOLOGY LEADS THE WAY As climate change accelerates, the effects on our environment become more pronounced. Rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and dwindling resources create a host of problems, with water quality being acritical concern. Warmer temperatures and oxygen depletion disrupt the...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

THE FIRST NATIONS TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL

CONNECTING INDIGENOUS LEARNERS TO A DIGITAL FUTURE

The First Nations Technology Council (The Technology Council) is an Indigenous-led organization that serves all 204 First Nations communities across the Province of British Columbia. Established in 2002, they are mandated by BC First Nations Leadership to provide digital skills training to Indigenous learners, realize digital equity, and ensure Indigenous...

Vykon Performance Exhausts

From Humble Beginnings to a Global Brand

A New Chapter in Performance Excellence. Vykon Exhausts is not just a company; it’s a testament to a legacy of innovation, passion, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Founded by Brad Anassis, Vykon is a continuation and evolution of the remarkable engineering prowess that began with his late father, Gerry, and...

INNOVATE® Georgia

SLALOM

A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE: SLALOM’S PURSUIT OF A BETTER TOMORROW FOR ALL

Better tomorrows, together. That’s the future that Slalom, a next generation professional services company, is striving to build with its customers. For Slalom, better tomorrows are found at the intersection of business, technology, and humanity. This might mean developing a data hub that accelerates research for childhood brain cancer, launching...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

TELUS POLLINATOR FUND FOR GOOD

TELUS POLLINATOR FUND FOR GOOD-INVESTING IN IMPACT

INVESTING IN IMPACT

In the spring of 2020, just as the devastating first wave of the pandemic began to hit businesses, healthcare and our communities, the TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good was born. At $100 million, the Pollinator Fund is one of the world’s largest corporate impact funds. The Pollinator Fund invests in...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

ACELERA BRASIL

TRANSFORMING CORPORATE TRAVEL INTO UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

The corporate travel agency market closed 2023 with a record turnover, indicating a promising future for the sector. It is in this context that Acelera Brasil has been operating since 2017, with a keen focus on the use of Advanced Technology, Service Personalization, Sustainability, Risk Management, Value-Added Offer, Service Integration,...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

The University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing - MPOWERING THE STATE

Institute for Health Computing Primed to Partner with Life Science Companies.

Institute for Health Computing Primed to Partner with Life Science Companies. The University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing (IHC) is a new academic health research institute in North Bethesda, Maryland, that serves as a hub for health computing innovation and collaboration in Montgomery County. Founded in November 2022, the...

INNOVATION Quebec

INNOVLOG CCTT EN LOGISTIQUE

L’INSTITUT D’INNOVATION EN LOGISTIQUE DU QUÉBEC (INNOVLOG) AU SERVICE DE L’INNOVATION QUÉBÉCOISE!

Depuis plusieurs années, l’innovation dans le domaine de la logistique est restée dans l’ombre, laissant place à d’autres priorités : expansion du marché, rentabilité financière, développement de nouveaux produits, etc. Cependant, avec la pandémie COVID-19, il y a eu une prise de conscience collective de l’importance de la logistique sur...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

FINAN3

FOCUSES ON ENGAGING WITH COMPANIES

FINAN3 FOCUSES ON ENGAGING WITH COMPANIES WITH AN INNOVATIVE BIAS, EITHER BY MAINTAINING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS OR BY BEING FULLY FOCUSED ON TECHNOLOGY AND THE SEARCH FOR NEW SOLUTIONS. The opportunity to facilitate business involving innovation and technology drives Finan3 Securitizadora, founded in 2021 by Pedro Henrique Reis, Rafael Maia, and...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

REVOLUTION

Pioneering the Next Wave of Innovation

Founded by AOL co-founder Steve Case, the DC-based investment firm Revolution emerged in 2005 with a bold mission: to invest in startups around the country – highlighting venture opportunity beyond Silicon Valley and partnering with founders who recognize thetransformative impact of policy and regulation in helping them build market-defining companies....

INNOVATE™ Estonia

IMPACT BUILDERS

TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND HUMAN-CENTERED EUROPE

Europe stands at a turning point. Global supply chains are increasingly shaped by geopolitical shifts, critical technologies are still developed elsewhere, and many European industries struggle with succession and growth. To safeguard prosperity, the continent needs to build its own strength. A Europe-first economy means homegrown technologies, resilient supply chains,...

INNOVATE® Nashville

Care Sherpa

Bridging the Gap Between Interest and Action

Transforming how healthcare organizations connect, convert, and grow. In the heart of Nashville’s thriving healthcare innovation scene, Care Sherpa is making a measurable difference—both in patient access and in how healthcare organizations grow. Founded by CEO Jessica Walker, Care Sherpa was built to solve one of the industry’s most persistent...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

CALGARY TECH JOURNAL

WHERE INNOVATORS MEET

Launched in 2022, Calgary Tech Journal (CTJ) strives to provide the most complete coverage of Calgary’s innovation ecosystem. CTJ builds and supports the local community, delivering the top tech and innovation stories and can’t miss links from around YYC, twice a week. Its articles and newsletters not only cover breaking...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

ODTH FIRST CLASS LOGISTICS

ODTH FIRST CLASS LOGISTICS-WHERE PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY JOIN FORCES

WHERE PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY JOIN FORCES

Logistics service provider ODTH First Class Logistics offers tailor-made, flexible logistics services with well-trained employees and global multimodal possibilities. All sites are easily accessible and the Willebroek location is adjacent to the Hutchison Ports Terminal, a trimodal container terminal with direct connections to the ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam. ODTH...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

WUNDERMAN THOMPSON

WUNDERMAN THOMPSON-BUILDING GROWTH FOR AMBITIOUS BRANDS

BUILDING GROWTH FOR AMBITIOUS BRANDS

Something has changed in the last two years in Puerto Rico, and we are not talking about the pandemic. J. Walter Thompson, a pioneer agency in strategy and creativity, merged with Wunderman, a leading agency in data and technology. In 2019, Wunderman Thompson Puerto Rico was born, an agency that...

INNOVATION Quebec

ALLIANCE MÉTAL QUÉBEC

METAL MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE IN INNOVATION MODE

In Quebec, the industrial metal fabrication (IMF) sector is the most important manufacturing sector. Metal Manufacturing Alliance/Alliance Métal Québec (MMA/AMQ), has nearly 100 companies specializing in complex structures and metal components. Its mission is to create synergies between companies in order to solve common problems. THE METAL MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE NETWORKThe...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

NEDBANK

NEDBANK -A SIGNIFICANT FOCUS ON DIGITISATION ALLOWS NEDBANK TO MEET FAST-CHANGING BANKING CUSTOMER NEEDS

A SIGNIFICANT FOCUS ON DIGITISATION ALLOWS NEDBANK TO MEET FAST-CHANGING BANKING CUSTOMER NEEDS

Digitisation and technological innovation are nothing new to the South African banking industry, but those banks that had made significant progress on their digital journeys before the Covid-19 pandemic, have been best placed to meet the fast-changing needs of their clients and, as is the case with Nedbank, gain efficiencies...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

MITACS

MAKING WAVES AND BUILDING HOMES: THE IMPACT OF MITACS IN ATLANTIC CANADA

THE IMPACT OF MITACS IN ATLANTIC CANADA Mitacs, a national not-for-profit organization, drives innovation across Atlantic Canada through strategic collaborations. With a network of over 197 postsecondary institutions across the country and more than 25 years of experience, Mitacs employs a collaborative approach to research and innovation, matching need with...

INNOVATION Quebec

ERAC DU SAGUENAY-LAC ST-JEAN

The rootsFor nearly 20 years, in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean – a region of more than 275,000 inhabitants located 500 km northeast of Montréal – concerted initiatives have been deployed to stimulate innovation among SMEs. Idéa innovation PME (2004-2010), then Innovation 02 (2011-2019) generated activities in turn to support innovation. It was when...

INNOVATE® Miami

Brazil Society

Brazil Society - Born Of Its Founders’ Passion For Entrepreneurship And Brazilian Culture

Born Of Its Founders’ Passion For Entrepreneurship And Brazilian Culture

Brazil Society is the mastermind behind Brazil Fashion Forum and Sounds of Brazil, two of Miami’s most-anticipated events that bring high-level Brazilian culture and lifestyle into the heart of the city. Brazil Society curates not just special moments but also provides important, real sales and marketing results to its clients,...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

BLUHAUS CAPITAL

EMPOWERING BUSINESSES TO ACCELERATE THEIR FUTURE

The one-stop shop for local businesses on the move. Whether the business is looking to expand, diversify, restructure, acquire, or a sale, Bluhaus provides the financial advice and capital solutions to execute its plans. Founded in 2014 by Eduardo Inclán, Alberto Toro and Waldemar González, Bluhaus Capital is a Puerto...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

C-MORE

C-MORE - Human Rights Are The Foundation Of A Healthy Society And Sustainable Business

Human Rights Are The Foundation Of A Healthy Society And Sustainable Business

Who are We? C-MORE is a socially-driven company supporting international organizations, companies and NGO’s in reaching their objectives on creating sustainable impact from their activities. Our Manifesto We are humans, all of us. It is almost absurd stating such a fact. Do we sometimes forget that? Are we creating the...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Beeline

Beeline - A story of true innovation

A story of true innovation, perseverance, and grit

Ours is a story of true innovation, perseverance, and grit, which eventually led the company to be one of the two dominant forces in workforce management. ,     Beeline is a Jacksonville-based company just exiting its teenage years. Beeline isn’t a household name; in fact, most of the Jacksonville...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

UTFPR

TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION TEAM BY UTFPR

The Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR) – Brazil, is a century-old center for technological education, founded in 1909. In 2005, it became the first Technological University in Brazil. In 2023, it has approximately 35,000 students in various undergraduate courses across 13 campuses distributed throughout the state of Paraná. The...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

XElement Technology 

TACKLING THE CHALLENGES OF WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT: XELEMENT TECHNOLOGY LEADS THE WAY

TACKLING THE CHALLENGES OF WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT: XELEMENT TECHNOLOGY LEADS THE WAY As climate change accelerates, the effects on our environment become more pronounced. Rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and dwindling resources create a host of problems, with water quality being acritical concern. Warmer temperatures and oxygen depletion disrupt the...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

THE FIRST NATIONS TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL

CONNECTING INDIGENOUS LEARNERS TO A DIGITAL FUTURE

The First Nations Technology Council (The Technology Council) is an Indigenous-led organization that serves all 204 First Nations communities across the Province of British Columbia. Established in 2002, they are mandated by BC First Nations Leadership to provide digital skills training to Indigenous learners, realize digital equity, and ensure Indigenous...

Vykon Performance Exhausts

From Humble Beginnings to a Global Brand

A New Chapter in Performance Excellence. Vykon Exhausts is not just a company; it’s a testament to a legacy of innovation, passion, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Founded by Brad Anassis, Vykon is a continuation and evolution of the remarkable engineering prowess that began with his late father, Gerry, and...

INNOVATE® Georgia

SLALOM

A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE: SLALOM’S PURSUIT OF A BETTER TOMORROW FOR ALL

Better tomorrows, together. That’s the future that Slalom, a next generation professional services company, is striving to build with its customers. For Slalom, better tomorrows are found at the intersection of business, technology, and humanity. This might mean developing a data hub that accelerates research for childhood brain cancer, launching...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

TELUS POLLINATOR FUND FOR GOOD

TELUS POLLINATOR FUND FOR GOOD-INVESTING IN IMPACT

INVESTING IN IMPACT

In the spring of 2020, just as the devastating first wave of the pandemic began to hit businesses, healthcare and our communities, the TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good was born. At $100 million, the Pollinator Fund is one of the world’s largest corporate impact funds. The Pollinator Fund invests in...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

ACELERA BRASIL

TRANSFORMING CORPORATE TRAVEL INTO UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

The corporate travel agency market closed 2023 with a record turnover, indicating a promising future for the sector. It is in this context that Acelera Brasil has been operating since 2017, with a keen focus on the use of Advanced Technology, Service Personalization, Sustainability, Risk Management, Value-Added Offer, Service Integration,...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

The University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing - MPOWERING THE STATE

Institute for Health Computing Primed to Partner with Life Science Companies.

Institute for Health Computing Primed to Partner with Life Science Companies. The University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing (IHC) is a new academic health research institute in North Bethesda, Maryland, that serves as a hub for health computing innovation and collaboration in Montgomery County. Founded in November 2022, the...

INNOVATION Quebec

INNOVLOG CCTT EN LOGISTIQUE

L’INSTITUT D’INNOVATION EN LOGISTIQUE DU QUÉBEC (INNOVLOG) AU SERVICE DE L’INNOVATION QUÉBÉCOISE!

Depuis plusieurs années, l’innovation dans le domaine de la logistique est restée dans l’ombre, laissant place à d’autres priorités : expansion du marché, rentabilité financière, développement de nouveaux produits, etc. Cependant, avec la pandémie COVID-19, il y a eu une prise de conscience collective de l’importance de la logistique sur...

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