Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Build Carolina
An agile approach: Academy, Apprenticeship, Advisors
Bridging talent, training, and opportunity across the Palmetto State The team at Build Carolina sees possibilities all around. They see massive talent and drive across South Carolina—from individuals eager to build new careers in technology to companies working to innovate and grow. They see a future shaped by meaningful, sustainable...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
GETTING YOUR Z’S FHMRI SLEEP HEALTH is tech-ing up sleep
Tech and sleep aren’t necessarily always good bedfellows but in this case, they can be. Sleep health is undergoing a digital and technological innovation transformation. Developments are set to revolutionise the way sleep disorders are diagnosed, monitored, and treated. From the development of improved treatment identification platforms for doctors, to...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
NobleReach Foundation
Inspiring the Best to Serve
Our country’s most pressing challenges – from climate change and national security to healthcare and education – demand a renewed partnership across the private and public sectors to connect our greatest national asset: our talent. The NobleReach Foundation inspires, develops, and supports mission-driven entrepreneurship to tackle our society’s biggest challenges...
INNOVATION Quebec
Innofibre
Créé en 1989, Innofibre – Centre d’innovation des produits cellulosiques, est un centre collégial de transfert de technologie qui collabore avec les entreprises, les organismes publics et les institutions de recherche publiques et privées pour le développement et la mise à l’échelle de produits biosourcés et de bioprocédés
Innofibre a pour vision de contribuer au développement de l’économie biosourcée au Québec en accompagnant les PME et les grandes entreprises dans l’innovation. L’équipe d’Innofibre a les habiletés et les aptitudes pour réaliser des projets multidisciplinaires et interordres et réalise chaque année un grand nombre de projets avec plusieurs institutions...
INNOVATION Quebec
PRIMA
Se démarquer sur les marchés grâce aux matériaux avancés et… Prima Quebec
PRIMA Québec, le Pôle de recherche et d’innovation en matériaux avancés, anime et soutient l’écosystème des matériaux avancés en privilégiant l’innovation collaborative pour le développement économique du Québec Il est le catalyseur privilégié entre les milieux industriel et la recherche. En tant que regroupement sectoriel de recherche industrielle (RSRI),...
Global Innovation Spotlight
3 Proven Ways to Get Office Privacy Instantly
3 Proven Ways to Get Office Privacy Instantly Three proven ways to get office privacy instantly include deploying modular acoustic pods, installing flexible acoustic partitions, and adopting smart scheduling protocols. In open-plan offices, 63% of employees report lacking quiet space for focused work, negatively affecting their productivity, satisfaction, and well-being,...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
Maryland Tech Council
Pioneering Innovation in the Heart of Maryland
The Maryland Tech Council (MTC) stands at the crossroads of technology and life sciences, fostering a dynamic ecosystem where innovation thrives and transforms lives. “At the Maryland Tech Council, we believe in saving lives, securing our nation, and improving the quality of life through innovation,” says Kelly Schulz, CEO of...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
ERICSSON
Imagine A World Where Limitless Connectivity Means Limitless Possibility, It’s Possible
Ericsson has been a critical part of Canada’s innovation and R&D story for 69 years. We are committed to driving the country’s digital agenda through turning-point technologies such as 5G. This means enabling Canada’s industries and service providers to lead on the world stage, supporting major service providers on their...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
INNOVATE BC
CHAMPIONING B.C.’S INNOVATION ECONOMY
Across the province, innovators, entrepreneurs, and emerging businesses are evolving industries and creating positive impact for British Columbians and the rest of the world. Whether it’s finding sustainable solutions or creating breakthrough technologies, British Columbia is teeming with great ideas that are advancing how we work and live in exciting...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
CHORUS CALL
CHORUS CALL IS A LEADING PROVIDER IN CONFERENCING, OFFERING AUDIO, VIDEO AND VIRTUAL EVENT SOLUTIONS. WE PROVIDE PERSONALIZED AND CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS TO YOUR CONFERENCING NEEDS
Chorus Call founder, Dr. Giorgio Coraluppi, started with Compunetics in 1968 when they won the US Navy contract for control and communications equipment, employed in the AWS (Anti-Submarine Warfare) program. The original idea grew to three companies that provide hardware, software, and conference services to the international markets. In 1990,...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
MAILPROTECTOR
MOVING OUR WORLD FORWARD WITH EMAIL
Zero Assumptions. Real Trust. The printing press. The telegraph wire. And email. Few inventions have shaped human progress as profoundly as our ability to communicate — sharing ideas, plans, failures, and discoveries across distance and time. Organizations move forward through communication, and so does society itself. Yet as email has...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
DREAMCRAFT
We Are Hands-On Venture Engineers Who Support Dreamers And Crafters Building Legendary Companies
At Dreamcraft, we invest in European tech-driven companies from pre-seed to Series A. We are generalists with a proven track record in iGaming, gaming, esports, D2C, B2B SaaS, and decarbonization. We believe success is created by a team of dreamers and crafters – and we are venture engineers who help...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Explainable Is Too Soft:
in 2026 We Need Forensic Audit Trails in Medical AI
The epiphany didn’t come from a breakthrough in model architecture or a surge in accuracy metrics. It came from watching a physiotherapist from Lviv stare blankly at a screen. Dmytro Grybeniuk and Oleh Ivchenko, specialists in machine learning infrastructure, were attending the MedAI hackathon at Odesa National Polytechnic University not...
INNOVATION Quebec
BIOQuébec
BIOQuébec Your Gateway to the Life Sciences Sector
Through its relationships with organizations in all parts of the life sciences value chain, BIOQuébec helps you explore new business opportunities and connect with key people in Quebec’s ecosystem. Emmanuelle Toussaint, Executive Director, BIOQuébec Since 1991, the biotechnology and life sciences association has been promoting this industry’s growth in Quebec....
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
GREENFUELS
REDUCING GREENHOUSE GASES AND CONTAMINATION ONE LANDFILL AT A TIME!”
Olmar López Vidal has over thirteen years of experience and has been involved with projects in Municipal Non-Hazardous Solid Waste s, primarily in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. His experience includes gas (LFG) systems, gas to energy systems (LFGTE), leachate treatment, leachate pumps, closure, post-closure maintenance and MRF (Materials...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
Imagi
Reimagining Technology Education for an Inclusive Future
In a world increasingly shaped by technology, imagi stands at the forefront of transforming education to ensure that the digital and AI revolution is inclusive, equitable, and future-proof. Founded with the vision of creating an environment where every child, regardless of gender, race or socioeconomic background see themselves as creators...
INNOVATE™ Kitchener Waterloo
VOLTERA
CATALYZING INNOVATION IN ADDITIVE ELECTRONICS
In 2013, Voltera set out to solve a long-standing challenge in the engineering community — creating an easy-to-use desktop PCB printer. By 2015, that vision had come to life with the launch of V-One, a compact PCB printer capable of drilling through-holes, printing conductive materials, dispensing solder paste, and reflowing...
INNOVATE® Blockchain
SHAUN ROWLES
THE GREAT DISTRACTION
On October 31st 2008, a white paper was published by an obscure character named Satoshi Nakamoto. Curiously, this paper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System” came to dominate media headlines and popular consciousness a decade later. The excitement surrounding Bitcoin, and its underlying technology Blockchain, became eerily similar to...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
SUMMERFEST TECH
UNVEILING INNOVATION, CONNECTING COMMUNITIES
Technology’s power to drive collaboration is transformative. Summerfest Tech was created in 2018 to showcase the impactful influence of technology in Milwaukee and the Midwest, and provide a platform to network, educate, and celebrate the evolution of technology. Today, Summerfest Tech continues to leverage the world-class music festival Summerfest, while...
INNOVATION Quebec
CYBERECO
A UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE CYBERSECURITY CATALYST IN QUEBEC AND CANADA
The genesis of CyberecoIn 2018, Desjardins Group, National Bank, Deloitte and RHEA Group decided to join forces to advance cybersecurity by creating Cybereco. The initiative was motivated in particular by the founders’ desire to work together to meet the challenges of the talent shortage, to improve the cyber resilience of...
INNOVATE® Georgia
EY - Shape the Future with Confidence
How has EY US’s century-long legacy in Atlanta shaped the future of business in the region?
Atlanta is home to well-known brands in logistics, retail, transportation, and consumer products, as well as a booming film industry and rapid growth in the technology, biotechnology, and financial sectors. From innovative startups to established global enterprises and a host of companies in between, Atlanta has a wealth of entrepreneurial...
INNOVATION Quebec
CNETE
INNOVATION CENTER IN QUEBEC
Since the industrial fabric of Canada is made up of SMEs, it cannot be thought that each of them has a laboratory or a research department. In fact, very few have the necessary equipment and human resources sensitive to the importance of continuous innovation. The CNETE meets these needs. The...
INNOVATE® Georgia
SOFTPATH SYSTEM’S BOLD PLAY
REDEFINING STAFFING WITH AI
Softpath System, LLC, a trailblazer in the staffing industry, has long been recognized for its commitment to excellence and innovation. Softpath System, LLC is an award-winning technology consulting and talent management company catering to commercial and government agencies nationwide. Founded in 1999, they have since been providing their customers with...
INNOVATE® Georgia
MEPTIK
MEPTIK UPSETS REALITY™ WITH IMMERSIVE VISUAL EXPERIENCES
We are entering a new era of visual experiences. From in-camera visual effects in virtual film production and complex real-time data visualization in broadcasts to fully immersive experiences for live attendees – one thing is clear: audiences are demanding more. More visually stunning content, more intricate installations, and more mesmerizing...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Build Carolina
An agile approach: Academy, Apprenticeship, Advisors
Bridging talent, training, and opportunity across the Palmetto State The team at Build Carolina sees possibilities all around. They see massive talent and drive across South Carolina—from individuals eager to build new careers in technology to companies working to innovate and grow. They see a future shaped by meaningful, sustainable...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
GETTING YOUR Z’S FHMRI SLEEP HEALTH is tech-ing up sleep
Tech and sleep aren’t necessarily always good bedfellows but in this case, they can be. Sleep health is undergoing a digital and technological innovation transformation. Developments are set to revolutionise the way sleep disorders are diagnosed, monitored, and treated. From the development of improved treatment identification platforms for doctors, to...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
NobleReach Foundation
Inspiring the Best to Serve
Our country’s most pressing challenges – from climate change and national security to healthcare and education – demand a renewed partnership across the private and public sectors to connect our greatest national asset: our talent. The NobleReach Foundation inspires, develops, and supports mission-driven entrepreneurship to tackle our society’s biggest challenges...
INNOVATION Quebec
Innofibre
Créé en 1989, Innofibre – Centre d’innovation des produits cellulosiques, est un centre collégial de transfert de technologie qui collabore avec les entreprises, les organismes publics et les institutions de recherche publiques et privées pour le développement et la mise à l’échelle de produits biosourcés et de bioprocédés
Innofibre a pour vision de contribuer au développement de l’économie biosourcée au Québec en accompagnant les PME et les grandes entreprises dans l’innovation. L’équipe d’Innofibre a les habiletés et les aptitudes pour réaliser des projets multidisciplinaires et interordres et réalise chaque année un grand nombre de projets avec plusieurs institutions...
INNOVATION Quebec
PRIMA
Se démarquer sur les marchés grâce aux matériaux avancés et… Prima Quebec
PRIMA Québec, le Pôle de recherche et d’innovation en matériaux avancés, anime et soutient l’écosystème des matériaux avancés en privilégiant l’innovation collaborative pour le développement économique du Québec Il est le catalyseur privilégié entre les milieux industriel et la recherche. En tant que regroupement sectoriel de recherche industrielle (RSRI),...
Global Innovation Spotlight
3 Proven Ways to Get Office Privacy Instantly
3 Proven Ways to Get Office Privacy Instantly Three proven ways to get office privacy instantly include deploying modular acoustic pods, installing flexible acoustic partitions, and adopting smart scheduling protocols. In open-plan offices, 63% of employees report lacking quiet space for focused work, negatively affecting their productivity, satisfaction, and well-being,...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
Maryland Tech Council
Pioneering Innovation in the Heart of Maryland
The Maryland Tech Council (MTC) stands at the crossroads of technology and life sciences, fostering a dynamic ecosystem where innovation thrives and transforms lives. “At the Maryland Tech Council, we believe in saving lives, securing our nation, and improving the quality of life through innovation,” says Kelly Schulz, CEO of...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
ERICSSON
Imagine A World Where Limitless Connectivity Means Limitless Possibility, It’s Possible
Ericsson has been a critical part of Canada’s innovation and R&D story for 69 years. We are committed to driving the country’s digital agenda through turning-point technologies such as 5G. This means enabling Canada’s industries and service providers to lead on the world stage, supporting major service providers on their...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
INNOVATE BC
CHAMPIONING B.C.’S INNOVATION ECONOMY
Across the province, innovators, entrepreneurs, and emerging businesses are evolving industries and creating positive impact for British Columbians and the rest of the world. Whether it’s finding sustainable solutions or creating breakthrough technologies, British Columbia is teeming with great ideas that are advancing how we work and live in exciting...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
CHORUS CALL
CHORUS CALL IS A LEADING PROVIDER IN CONFERENCING, OFFERING AUDIO, VIDEO AND VIRTUAL EVENT SOLUTIONS. WE PROVIDE PERSONALIZED AND CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS TO YOUR CONFERENCING NEEDS
Chorus Call founder, Dr. Giorgio Coraluppi, started with Compunetics in 1968 when they won the US Navy contract for control and communications equipment, employed in the AWS (Anti-Submarine Warfare) program. The original idea grew to three companies that provide hardware, software, and conference services to the international markets. In 1990,...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
MAILPROTECTOR
MOVING OUR WORLD FORWARD WITH EMAIL
Zero Assumptions. Real Trust. The printing press. The telegraph wire. And email. Few inventions have shaped human progress as profoundly as our ability to communicate — sharing ideas, plans, failures, and discoveries across distance and time. Organizations move forward through communication, and so does society itself. Yet as email has...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
DREAMCRAFT
We Are Hands-On Venture Engineers Who Support Dreamers And Crafters Building Legendary Companies
At Dreamcraft, we invest in European tech-driven companies from pre-seed to Series A. We are generalists with a proven track record in iGaming, gaming, esports, D2C, B2B SaaS, and decarbonization. We believe success is created by a team of dreamers and crafters – and we are venture engineers who help...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Explainable Is Too Soft:
in 2026 We Need Forensic Audit Trails in Medical AI
The epiphany didn’t come from a breakthrough in model architecture or a surge in accuracy metrics. It came from watching a physiotherapist from Lviv stare blankly at a screen. Dmytro Grybeniuk and Oleh Ivchenko, specialists in machine learning infrastructure, were attending the MedAI hackathon at Odesa National Polytechnic University not...
INNOVATION Quebec
BIOQuébec
BIOQuébec Your Gateway to the Life Sciences Sector
Through its relationships with organizations in all parts of the life sciences value chain, BIOQuébec helps you explore new business opportunities and connect with key people in Quebec’s ecosystem. Emmanuelle Toussaint, Executive Director, BIOQuébec Since 1991, the biotechnology and life sciences association has been promoting this industry’s growth in Quebec....
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
GREENFUELS
REDUCING GREENHOUSE GASES AND CONTAMINATION ONE LANDFILL AT A TIME!”
Olmar López Vidal has over thirteen years of experience and has been involved with projects in Municipal Non-Hazardous Solid Waste s, primarily in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. His experience includes gas (LFG) systems, gas to energy systems (LFGTE), leachate treatment, leachate pumps, closure, post-closure maintenance and MRF (Materials...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
Imagi
Reimagining Technology Education for an Inclusive Future
In a world increasingly shaped by technology, imagi stands at the forefront of transforming education to ensure that the digital and AI revolution is inclusive, equitable, and future-proof. Founded with the vision of creating an environment where every child, regardless of gender, race or socioeconomic background see themselves as creators...
INNOVATE™ Kitchener Waterloo
VOLTERA
CATALYZING INNOVATION IN ADDITIVE ELECTRONICS
In 2013, Voltera set out to solve a long-standing challenge in the engineering community — creating an easy-to-use desktop PCB printer. By 2015, that vision had come to life with the launch of V-One, a compact PCB printer capable of drilling through-holes, printing conductive materials, dispensing solder paste, and reflowing...
INNOVATE® Blockchain
SHAUN ROWLES
THE GREAT DISTRACTION
On October 31st 2008, a white paper was published by an obscure character named Satoshi Nakamoto. Curiously, this paper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System” came to dominate media headlines and popular consciousness a decade later. The excitement surrounding Bitcoin, and its underlying technology Blockchain, became eerily similar to...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
SUMMERFEST TECH
UNVEILING INNOVATION, CONNECTING COMMUNITIES
Technology’s power to drive collaboration is transformative. Summerfest Tech was created in 2018 to showcase the impactful influence of technology in Milwaukee and the Midwest, and provide a platform to network, educate, and celebrate the evolution of technology. Today, Summerfest Tech continues to leverage the world-class music festival Summerfest, while...
INNOVATION Quebec
CYBERECO
A UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE CYBERSECURITY CATALYST IN QUEBEC AND CANADA
The genesis of CyberecoIn 2018, Desjardins Group, National Bank, Deloitte and RHEA Group decided to join forces to advance cybersecurity by creating Cybereco. The initiative was motivated in particular by the founders’ desire to work together to meet the challenges of the talent shortage, to improve the cyber resilience of...
INNOVATE® Georgia
EY - Shape the Future with Confidence
How has EY US’s century-long legacy in Atlanta shaped the future of business in the region?
Atlanta is home to well-known brands in logistics, retail, transportation, and consumer products, as well as a booming film industry and rapid growth in the technology, biotechnology, and financial sectors. From innovative startups to established global enterprises and a host of companies in between, Atlanta has a wealth of entrepreneurial...
INNOVATION Quebec
CNETE
INNOVATION CENTER IN QUEBEC
Since the industrial fabric of Canada is made up of SMEs, it cannot be thought that each of them has a laboratory or a research department. In fact, very few have the necessary equipment and human resources sensitive to the importance of continuous innovation. The CNETE meets these needs. The...
INNOVATE® Georgia
SOFTPATH SYSTEM’S BOLD PLAY
REDEFINING STAFFING WITH AI
Softpath System, LLC, a trailblazer in the staffing industry, has long been recognized for its commitment to excellence and innovation. Softpath System, LLC is an award-winning technology consulting and talent management company catering to commercial and government agencies nationwide. Founded in 1999, they have since been providing their customers with...
INNOVATE® Georgia
MEPTIK
MEPTIK UPSETS REALITY™ WITH IMMERSIVE VISUAL EXPERIENCES
We are entering a new era of visual experiences. From in-camera visual effects in virtual film production and complex real-time data visualization in broadcasts to fully immersive experiences for live attendees – one thing is clear: audiences are demanding more. More visually stunning content, more intricate installations, and more mesmerizing...