Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® Nashville

GEEQ

FROM THE VULNERABLE ECONOMY TO THE VERIFIED ECONOMY

It’s Time for a Major Change For two decades, the digital economy has been driven by growth at any cost. Platforms built fortunes by selling data first and asking forgiveness later. Success was measured by clicks and likes – often at the expense of genuine value. That playbook is collapsing....

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

CUBISMI

A Vanguard of Healthcare’s Transformation

“Grassroots physician leadership will be vital for patient-centered transformative innovation.” – Dr. Moira Schieke Cubismi is redefining the frontiers of healthcare through the synergy of AI, cloud, and physician-led human-centered design. Guided by the visionary leadership of Dr. Moira Schieke, Cubismi is leading transformative innovation to usher in a new...

INNOVATE® South Florida

WAG - Workplace Accessibility Group 

BREAKING BARRIERS: HOW THE WORKPLACE ACCESSIBILITY GROUP EMPOWERS BUSINESSES TO CREATE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS

BREAKING BARRIERS: HOW THE WORKPLACE ACCESSIBILITY GROUP EMPOWERS BUSINESSES TO CREATE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS In the United States, the employment disparity between deaf and hearing individuals highlights a significant accessibility gap. According to the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC), only 48%ofdeaf individuals aged 25-64 are employed, compared to 72%...

INNOVATION Quebec

Pharmabio Développement

Depuis 1999, Pharmabio Développement, le Comité sectoriel de maind’œuvre des industries des produits pharmaceutiques et biotechnologiques, porte fièrement sa mission de participer activement au développement de la main-d’œuvre et de l’emploi des entreprises de son secteur

Afin de soutenir sa mission, le mandat de Pharmabio Développement se définit comme suit : • Soutenir et conseiller les partenaires de l’industrie et de l’éducation dans le développement de solutions.• Approvisionner l’ensemble de ses partenaires en outils, en programmes et en information.• Jouer un rôle de premier plan dans...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

BRISTOL ROBOTICS LABORATORY

BRISTOL ROBOTICS LABORATORY-THE PRIMARY MISSION OF BRL IS TO UNDERSTAND THE SCIENCE

THE PRIMARY MISSION OF BRL IS TO UNDERSTAND THE SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND SOCIAL ROLE OF ROBOTICS AND EMBEDDED INTELLIGENCE

Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) is the most comprehensive academic centre for multi-disciplinary robotics research in the UK, and one of the largest co-located robotics research centres in Europe. It is a partnership between the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and the University of Bristol and home to...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

CAPIO

CHANGE AS A RESPONSE TO HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES

Swedish healthcare is in the midst of profound change. An ageing population, rising demand for care, and persistent staff shortages mean that resources must be used differently. For the system to remain sustainable, both new organisational models and more efficient ways of working are needed. Capio, one of Sweden’s largest...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

FACIAP

INNOVATION: THE CORE OF FACIAP’S PHILOSOPHY

Innovation and the promotion of corporate development are ingrained in the ethos of the Trade and Business Associations Federation of the State of Paraná (FACIAP). Headquartered in Curitiba, FACIAP represents over 75% of the municipalities in Paraná. Since its establishment in 1959, FACIAP has recognized innovation as a crucial factor...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

NTT DATA

A TRUSTED GLOBAL INNOVATOR

Between the Top 10 Global IT Services Providers NTT DATA helps your clients to transform their businesses and society for the digital future. As a part of NTT Group, one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies, NTT DATA leverages its global reach and local expertise to serve clients in over...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

RITUAL MOTION

IS THE LEADING WELLNESS MEDIA BRAND SERVING AN AUDIENCE OF MILLIONS IN THE GAMING AND ESPORTS COMMUNITIES

The products and services we offer are all aligned with our strategic mission: creating products and content for the good of gamers. Dana Paul, the co-founder and CEO of Ritual Motion, realized there was a gap in the gaming and esports industry around health, wellness, diversity, and true human connectivity...

INNOVATE® Georgia

UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA

INNOVATING TOMORROW: UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA’S CUTTING-EDGE APPROACH TO EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Nestled in the heart of Georgia, the University of West Georgia (UWG) stands as a beacon of innovation and research, setting the stage for a future in which creativity and entrepreneurial spirit thrive. As the seventh-largest public university in the state, UWG is not just an institution of higher learning;...

INNOVATION Quebec

CONSEIL DE L’INNOVATION DU QUÉBEC

LA RÉVOLUTION DE L’INNOVATION POUR L’AVENIR DU QUÉBEC

Le Conseil de l’innovation du Québec a pour mission de dynamiser l’innovation au sein des entreprises et de la société québécoise. Son équipe multiplie les actions afin d’insuffler une culture de l’innovation plus forte, partout à travers la province. Qu’il s’agisse d’innovation sociale, d’intelligence artificielle, de développement durable, de prospérité...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

Babbasa

Babbasa - A Bristol-Based Nonprofit Which Supports Young People From Less Advantaged Backgrounds to Achieve Their Professional Ambitions

A Bristol-Based Nonprofit Which Supports Young People From Less Advantaged Backgrounds to Achieve Their Professional Ambitions

The Challenge While Bristol continues to have one of the UK’s fastest growing economies, not all of Bristol’s citizens have been sharing in the city’s success. Sixty per cent of Bristol’s ethnic minority population live in areas of economic disadvantage; two-thirds of whom live in Bristol’s most disadvantaged inner-city wards....

INNOVATION Quebec

RQIS

THE BEATING HEART OF QUEBEC’S SOCIAL INNOVATION SYSTEM

The Réseau québécois en innovation sociale (RQIS) is a space for sharing and mobilizing knowledge and experience, helping to make social innovation an essential lever for sustainable development in Quebec. Created in 2005 as part of the Université du Québec network, RQIS first focused on gaining a better understanding of...

Ingram Advisory Group

CATALYZING CHANGE FROM WITHIN: THE INGRAM ADVISORY GROUP APPROACH

CATALYZING CHANGE FROM WITHIN: THE INGRAM ADVISORY GROUP APPROACH Transformation in business is no longer about observing from the sidelines — it’s about igniting meaningful change from within. At Ingram Advisory Group, we’ve redefined the advisory model by embedding ourselves within organizations to drive sustainable, tangible results. This immersive approach,...

INNOVATE® Nashville

OVYL

OVYL-MAKING HIGH-END

MAKING HIGH-END, HIGH-TECH PRODUCTS

THE QUESTIONHave you ever had to throw your best work away? I have. It’s demoralizing, but sometimes things you can’t control go wrong and there’s nothing to do but let it go. You can start to think, “why bother?” I’ve seen it happen to our clients too. As a device...

INNOVATION Quebec

LLIO

CCTT EN INNOVATION OUVERTE

Le Laboratoire en innovation ouverte (LLio) est un centre collégial de transfert lié au Cégep de Rivièredu-Loup. Son champ d’expertise est l’innovation ouverte et collaborative. Sa mission est de faciliter l’adoption de pratiques d’innovation ouverte, notamment celles impliquant les usagers. Le LLio s’intéresse aux pratiques, acteurs et espaces d’innovation ouverte....

INNOVATION Quebec

CQRDA

About the CQRDAAmong the first organizations in Quebec to promote and encourage the transformation of Quebec’s green aluminium, the CQRDA is the intermediary between public research centers and aluminium producers and transformers. With funding from the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie (MEIE), the CQRDA provides financial assistance,...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

GOTCARE

GOTCARE-The Next Frontier Of Home Care

The Next Frontier Of Home Care

Accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis, families are in dire need of home care, but labour shortages make accessible home care a challenge for most people in Canada and many suffer in silence. Take for example Mr. Jones*, who sustained a spinal cord injury in a car accident. After spending several...

Global Innovation Spotlight

GUILLERMO LLIBRE

GUILLERMO LLIBRE

CEO, HOUSELL

Los cambios que se han producido a raíz de algunos de los últimos acontecimientos que hemos vivido (la pandemia, la guerra…) ya han marcado un antes y un después en el sector inmobiliario. La consultora CBRE publicó un estudio a comienzos del año 2020 con datos muy esclarecedores acerca de...

INNOVATION Quebec

BAS-SAINT-LAURENT

L’ESPACE D’ACCÉLÉRATION ET DE CROISSANCE DU BAS-SAINT-LAURENT (EAC BSL) FACILITE LES PROJETS

Nos interventions comprennent le réseautage, la collaboration et le référencement des experts·es qui offrent aux entrepreneurs·es des services d’accompagnement technique et d’affaires. Une concertation régionale exemplaireL’EAC BSL est animé par le Collectif régional de développement (CRD). Créé par les huit MRC du Bas-Saint-Laurent, cet organisme de concertation et de planification...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

ASSOCIATED BANK

MAKING BANKING BETTER FOR EVERYONE

Associated Bank (Associated) operates under the guiding principle of being the “Champion of You.” Every choice and investment made is inspired by customer feedback and aims to strengthen their financial health and simplify their financial lives. The bank’s ranking as #1 for Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction in the Upper Midwest...

INNOVATE® Nashville

MEMBERS HEALTH CO

DOCTOR LED PROACTIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS DESIGNED TO SAVE MONEY, TIME, & IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES

The Future of Healthcare is Here At Members Health Co, we believe the future of healthcare looks a lot like its past — when your neighborhood doctor truly knew you, advocated for you, and focused on prevention, not billing codes. By removing the middlemen and restoring direct doctor-patient relationships, we...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

GUARDIANGAMER

GUARDIANGAMER-GAMING FROM A DIFFERENT VIEW

GAMING FROM A DIFFERENT VIEW

Heidi is an entrepreneur and computer scientist who anticipates the needs of businesses and society as they’re transformed by digital technology. She earned her Master’s in Computer Science at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. She is constantly seeking the edge of change and where she finds it, she...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

EMERGE BUILDING SOLUTIONS

A FULLY INTEGRATED CONSTRUCTION COMPANY THAT FOCUSES ON THE RESIDENTIAL MULTI-UNIT MARKET

With over 27 years of experience delivering high-quality construction projects. Emerge starts construction by building components of the project in a manufacturing plant for the above-ground portion of a multi-story building at the time of groundbreaking. While the underground foundation and parking structure is being constructed, concrete and steel precast...

INNOVATE® Nashville

GEEQ

FROM THE VULNERABLE ECONOMY TO THE VERIFIED ECONOMY

It’s Time for a Major Change For two decades, the digital economy has been driven by growth at any cost. Platforms built fortunes by selling data first and asking forgiveness later. Success was measured by clicks and likes – often at the expense of genuine value. That playbook is collapsing....

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

CUBISMI

A Vanguard of Healthcare’s Transformation

“Grassroots physician leadership will be vital for patient-centered transformative innovation.” – Dr. Moira Schieke Cubismi is redefining the frontiers of healthcare through the synergy of AI, cloud, and physician-led human-centered design. Guided by the visionary leadership of Dr. Moira Schieke, Cubismi is leading transformative innovation to usher in a new...

INNOVATE® South Florida

WAG - Workplace Accessibility Group 

BREAKING BARRIERS: HOW THE WORKPLACE ACCESSIBILITY GROUP EMPOWERS BUSINESSES TO CREATE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS

BREAKING BARRIERS: HOW THE WORKPLACE ACCESSIBILITY GROUP EMPOWERS BUSINESSES TO CREATE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS In the United States, the employment disparity between deaf and hearing individuals highlights a significant accessibility gap. According to the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC), only 48%ofdeaf individuals aged 25-64 are employed, compared to 72%...

INNOVATION Quebec

Pharmabio Développement

Depuis 1999, Pharmabio Développement, le Comité sectoriel de maind’œuvre des industries des produits pharmaceutiques et biotechnologiques, porte fièrement sa mission de participer activement au développement de la main-d’œuvre et de l’emploi des entreprises de son secteur

Afin de soutenir sa mission, le mandat de Pharmabio Développement se définit comme suit : • Soutenir et conseiller les partenaires de l’industrie et de l’éducation dans le développement de solutions.• Approvisionner l’ensemble de ses partenaires en outils, en programmes et en information.• Jouer un rôle de premier plan dans...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

BRISTOL ROBOTICS LABORATORY

BRISTOL ROBOTICS LABORATORY-THE PRIMARY MISSION OF BRL IS TO UNDERSTAND THE SCIENCE

THE PRIMARY MISSION OF BRL IS TO UNDERSTAND THE SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND SOCIAL ROLE OF ROBOTICS AND EMBEDDED INTELLIGENCE

Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) is the most comprehensive academic centre for multi-disciplinary robotics research in the UK, and one of the largest co-located robotics research centres in Europe. It is a partnership between the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and the University of Bristol and home to...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

CAPIO

CHANGE AS A RESPONSE TO HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES

Swedish healthcare is in the midst of profound change. An ageing population, rising demand for care, and persistent staff shortages mean that resources must be used differently. For the system to remain sustainable, both new organisational models and more efficient ways of working are needed. Capio, one of Sweden’s largest...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

FACIAP

INNOVATION: THE CORE OF FACIAP’S PHILOSOPHY

Innovation and the promotion of corporate development are ingrained in the ethos of the Trade and Business Associations Federation of the State of Paraná (FACIAP). Headquartered in Curitiba, FACIAP represents over 75% of the municipalities in Paraná. Since its establishment in 1959, FACIAP has recognized innovation as a crucial factor...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

NTT DATA

A TRUSTED GLOBAL INNOVATOR

Between the Top 10 Global IT Services Providers NTT DATA helps your clients to transform their businesses and society for the digital future. As a part of NTT Group, one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies, NTT DATA leverages its global reach and local expertise to serve clients in over...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

RITUAL MOTION

IS THE LEADING WELLNESS MEDIA BRAND SERVING AN AUDIENCE OF MILLIONS IN THE GAMING AND ESPORTS COMMUNITIES

The products and services we offer are all aligned with our strategic mission: creating products and content for the good of gamers. Dana Paul, the co-founder and CEO of Ritual Motion, realized there was a gap in the gaming and esports industry around health, wellness, diversity, and true human connectivity...

INNOVATE® Georgia

UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA

INNOVATING TOMORROW: UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA’S CUTTING-EDGE APPROACH TO EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Nestled in the heart of Georgia, the University of West Georgia (UWG) stands as a beacon of innovation and research, setting the stage for a future in which creativity and entrepreneurial spirit thrive. As the seventh-largest public university in the state, UWG is not just an institution of higher learning;...

INNOVATION Quebec

CONSEIL DE L’INNOVATION DU QUÉBEC

LA RÉVOLUTION DE L’INNOVATION POUR L’AVENIR DU QUÉBEC

Le Conseil de l’innovation du Québec a pour mission de dynamiser l’innovation au sein des entreprises et de la société québécoise. Son équipe multiplie les actions afin d’insuffler une culture de l’innovation plus forte, partout à travers la province. Qu’il s’agisse d’innovation sociale, d’intelligence artificielle, de développement durable, de prospérité...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

Babbasa

Babbasa - A Bristol-Based Nonprofit Which Supports Young People From Less Advantaged Backgrounds to Achieve Their Professional Ambitions

A Bristol-Based Nonprofit Which Supports Young People From Less Advantaged Backgrounds to Achieve Their Professional Ambitions

The Challenge While Bristol continues to have one of the UK’s fastest growing economies, not all of Bristol’s citizens have been sharing in the city’s success. Sixty per cent of Bristol’s ethnic minority population live in areas of economic disadvantage; two-thirds of whom live in Bristol’s most disadvantaged inner-city wards....

INNOVATION Quebec

RQIS

THE BEATING HEART OF QUEBEC’S SOCIAL INNOVATION SYSTEM

The Réseau québécois en innovation sociale (RQIS) is a space for sharing and mobilizing knowledge and experience, helping to make social innovation an essential lever for sustainable development in Quebec. Created in 2005 as part of the Université du Québec network, RQIS first focused on gaining a better understanding of...

Ingram Advisory Group

CATALYZING CHANGE FROM WITHIN: THE INGRAM ADVISORY GROUP APPROACH

CATALYZING CHANGE FROM WITHIN: THE INGRAM ADVISORY GROUP APPROACH Transformation in business is no longer about observing from the sidelines — it’s about igniting meaningful change from within. At Ingram Advisory Group, we’ve redefined the advisory model by embedding ourselves within organizations to drive sustainable, tangible results. This immersive approach,...

INNOVATE® Nashville

OVYL

OVYL-MAKING HIGH-END

MAKING HIGH-END, HIGH-TECH PRODUCTS

THE QUESTIONHave you ever had to throw your best work away? I have. It’s demoralizing, but sometimes things you can’t control go wrong and there’s nothing to do but let it go. You can start to think, “why bother?” I’ve seen it happen to our clients too. As a device...

INNOVATION Quebec

LLIO

CCTT EN INNOVATION OUVERTE

Le Laboratoire en innovation ouverte (LLio) est un centre collégial de transfert lié au Cégep de Rivièredu-Loup. Son champ d’expertise est l’innovation ouverte et collaborative. Sa mission est de faciliter l’adoption de pratiques d’innovation ouverte, notamment celles impliquant les usagers. Le LLio s’intéresse aux pratiques, acteurs et espaces d’innovation ouverte....

INNOVATION Quebec

CQRDA

About the CQRDAAmong the first organizations in Quebec to promote and encourage the transformation of Quebec’s green aluminium, the CQRDA is the intermediary between public research centers and aluminium producers and transformers. With funding from the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie (MEIE), the CQRDA provides financial assistance,...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

GOTCARE

GOTCARE-The Next Frontier Of Home Care

The Next Frontier Of Home Care

Accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis, families are in dire need of home care, but labour shortages make accessible home care a challenge for most people in Canada and many suffer in silence. Take for example Mr. Jones*, who sustained a spinal cord injury in a car accident. After spending several...

Global Innovation Spotlight

GUILLERMO LLIBRE

GUILLERMO LLIBRE

CEO, HOUSELL

Los cambios que se han producido a raíz de algunos de los últimos acontecimientos que hemos vivido (la pandemia, la guerra…) ya han marcado un antes y un después en el sector inmobiliario. La consultora CBRE publicó un estudio a comienzos del año 2020 con datos muy esclarecedores acerca de...

INNOVATION Quebec

BAS-SAINT-LAURENT

L’ESPACE D’ACCÉLÉRATION ET DE CROISSANCE DU BAS-SAINT-LAURENT (EAC BSL) FACILITE LES PROJETS

Nos interventions comprennent le réseautage, la collaboration et le référencement des experts·es qui offrent aux entrepreneurs·es des services d’accompagnement technique et d’affaires. Une concertation régionale exemplaireL’EAC BSL est animé par le Collectif régional de développement (CRD). Créé par les huit MRC du Bas-Saint-Laurent, cet organisme de concertation et de planification...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

ASSOCIATED BANK

MAKING BANKING BETTER FOR EVERYONE

Associated Bank (Associated) operates under the guiding principle of being the “Champion of You.” Every choice and investment made is inspired by customer feedback and aims to strengthen their financial health and simplify their financial lives. The bank’s ranking as #1 for Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction in the Upper Midwest...

INNOVATE® Nashville

MEMBERS HEALTH CO

DOCTOR LED PROACTIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS DESIGNED TO SAVE MONEY, TIME, & IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES

The Future of Healthcare is Here At Members Health Co, we believe the future of healthcare looks a lot like its past — when your neighborhood doctor truly knew you, advocated for you, and focused on prevention, not billing codes. By removing the middlemen and restoring direct doctor-patient relationships, we...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

GUARDIANGAMER

GUARDIANGAMER-GAMING FROM A DIFFERENT VIEW

GAMING FROM A DIFFERENT VIEW

Heidi is an entrepreneur and computer scientist who anticipates the needs of businesses and society as they’re transformed by digital technology. She earned her Master’s in Computer Science at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. She is constantly seeking the edge of change and where she finds it, she...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

EMERGE BUILDING SOLUTIONS

A FULLY INTEGRATED CONSTRUCTION COMPANY THAT FOCUSES ON THE RESIDENTIAL MULTI-UNIT MARKET

With over 27 years of experience delivering high-quality construction projects. Emerge starts construction by building components of the project in a manufacturing plant for the above-ground portion of a multi-story building at the time of groundbreaking. While the underground foundation and parking structure is being constructed, concrete and steel precast...

Ecosystems