Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® Detroit

CommuniTee

Your New Favorite Way to Golf with Friends

CommuniTee Golf began with a simple revelation during a college football game:a room full of friends and acquaintances who never realized they shared a love for golf and had never played together. This moment sparked the creation of CommuniTee Golf, a platform designed to help golfers easily connect, find playing...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

RON ARTESANO

RON ARTESANO

Artesano is the product of inspiration, perspiration, hard work and perseverance

This is what we call Ron Artesano. This craft rum brand is hand-made in small batches in the mountains of Jayuya, Puerto Rico. The founders are a solid team of professionals that handle the different aspects of the business: Commercial Operations & Business Development, Distillation, Production & Aging and Rum...

Global Innovation Spotlight

The Rise of Borderless Startups and the Digital Tools Powering Them

Previously, opening a business largely depended on location. A startup owner was expected to establish an office, hire staff in their home city or country, and run their company in that location. However, there’s a growing number of startups that operate internationally from the day they launch, mainly due to...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

SmartBox

SmartBox - Snack Intelligently

Snack Intelligently

How many times have you walked into your office break-room, only to let out a heavy sigh when realizing just how limited your options are? All the junk food and none of the healthy snacks. Ever accidentally leave your lunch at home and have to resort to the candy bar...

INNOVATION Quebec

CENTRE RISC

SPÉCIALISE EN SÉCURITÉ CIVILE ET EN INTERVENTION D’URGENCE EN ADRESSANT LES ENJEUX

Il dispose d’expertises multidisciplinaires à la fois scientifiques et pratiques, ainsi que d’infrastructures uniques faisant converger ses activités de recherche et développement, de formation et d’accompagnement. Son site expérimental multidisciplinaire – véritable laboratoire à ciel ouvert – permet de simuler avec réalisme la réponse aux principaux aléas, ainsi que les...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

SC Thrive

Celebrating 15 Years of Leadership, Impact, and Innovation.

Over the past 15 years, SC Thrive has served as our state’s leader in linking South Carolinians with community and essential resources. In partnership with the Palmetto Institute, the BlueCross BlueShield of SC Foundation, and The Duke Endowment, SC Thrive began as a program of the SC Office of Rural...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

Stone & Chalk Group

Is the largest innovation community in Australia.

Since its inception in 2015, Stone & Chalk’s mission has been to transform Australia into a sustainable, technology-driven economy. As a not-for-profit, purpose-driven, and sustainable organisation, Stone & Chalk works to support startups, scaleups, corporations, and governments through every stage of their innovation journey. The Stone & Chalk capital G...

INNOVATION Quebec

CANADA EXCELLENCE RESEARCH CHAIR IN SMART, SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES AND CITIES

We envision next-generation communities as zero-emission, livable, affordable, equitable and inclusive environments

Zero-emission communities require largescale electrification, retrofitting buildings, integrating renewable energy, developing sustainable mobility concepts, implementing green industry solutions, and transforming cities in a human-centered way. Furthermore, those next-generation communities should be affordable, mixed and inclusive, providing all essential services within walking distance. This also means easy access to green spaces,...

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...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

TRIPLE HELIX GROUP

TRIPLE HELIX GROUP - TURNING WASTE INTO RAW MATERIALS

TURNING WASTE INTO RAW MATERIALS

Material reincarnation or trying to preserve existing molecules at their end of life, is the core business of Triple Helix Molecules as a Service, THX in short. The Antwerp based start-up takes specific waste streams and transforms those back into valuable building blocks for the chemical industry or produces new...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

UNISA AND ACCENTURE PARTNER TO PLUG THE DIGITAL SKILLS GAP

THE BACHELOR OF DIGITAL BUSINESS IS TRAINING THE BUSINESS LEADERS OF THE FUTUREDigital innovation is transforming the business world at an unprecedented rate, and while it is an exciting time in many ways, keeping up with that rapid change is a daunting prospect for many people working in the sector....

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

RFLX

WE’RE A CREATIVE AGENCY DEDICATED TO ESPORTS, SPORTS AND LIFESTYLE MARKETING CONTENT

RFLX is an integrated suite of content marketing expertise, dedicated to the eSports, sports, and lifestyle industries in North America. Our purpose is to create online and offline experiences that are both captivating and exhilarating and allow brands to increase or establish their notoriety. RFLX was born out of a...

INNOVATION Quebec

CTRI

FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE

Our mission at Centre technologique des résidus industriels (CTRI) is to promote socio-economic development by providing support to companies in the mining, forest and agricultural sectors. Through exploring, identifying and achieving innovative solutions for the valorization of industrial waste and underutilized natural resources, we aim to accelerate the implementation of...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

TEDx Jacksonville

TEDx Jacksonville - Greatest Assets Are The Ideas And Dreams Of Its Citizenry

Greatest Assets Are The Ideas And Dreams Of Its Citizenry

Our team has embraced the challenge of bringing the TEDx experience to Jacksonville because we believe our city’s greatest assets are the ideas and dreams of its citizenry. Ideas have the power to reshape minds and change the way people act. Dreams are the birthplace of the possible. But, too...

INNOVATION Quebec

IRCM

IRCM-Over half a century of science inspired by life

Over half a century of science inspired by life, and the adventure is just beginning!

The IRCM is a love story that has endured for over half a century between Quebec and Canada on the one hand, and high-level research and the most advanced clinical care on the other. Founded in 1967 by the great researcher and humanist, Dr. Jacques Genest, the IRCM became the...

INNOVATE® South Florida

NEPTUNYA - OCEAN POWER

OCTOPODZ: REVOLUTIONIZING OCEAN ENERGY WITH MIXED-MODE MARINE POWER SOLUTIONS

OCTOPODZ: REVOLUTIONIZING OCEAN ENERGY WITH MIXED-MODE MARINE POWER SOLUTIONS NEPTUNYA, an innovator in marine renewable energy, is transforming the future of ocean-based power with its OCTOPODZ energy converter—a groundbreaking device combining wind and wave power to deliver affordable and reliable offshore energy. As part of its ongoing development, NEPTUNYA will...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

IMUNOVA

EXPLORE THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN ANIMAL RESEARCH, ALONG WITH BIOTECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS

IMUNOVA-EXPLORE THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN ANIMAL RESEARCH, ALONG WITH BIOTECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND DIAGNOSTICS. Imunova: Pioneering Breakthroughs in Biotechnology for Animal Health Curitiba (Brazil)-based biotechnology firm, Imunova, is at the forefront of innovation in animal health, dedicated to testing and developing cutting edge products for the veterinary...

United Nations Lesotho

UNICEF

A Legacy of Care and Progress

The impactful journey of the United Nations in Lesotho over the past 40 years and the future partnership between the UN and the government of Lesotho. For over four decades, UNICEF has stood alongside Lesotho in its mission to secure a brighter future for its children. From the remote mountain...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

BiaCure Therapies

Redefining Healthcare Standards

BiaCure™ Therapies Redefining Healthcare Standards: The Wisconsin Leaders Bringing Breakthrough Medical Solutions to Life. Innovation isn’t just about discovering new technologies—it’s about assembling the right team of experts to solve the most pressing unmet clinical needs. This belief has fueled every venture led by Laura King. BiaCure is more than...

INNOVATION Quebec

STIQ (SOUS-TRAITANCE INDUSTRIELLE QUÉBEC)

A BENCHMARK IN QUEBEC’S MANUFACTURING ECOSYSTEM

STIQ a multi-industry association of Quebec based manufacturers whose mission is to improve the competitiveness of manufacturing supply chains in order to promote the development of our economy. Since its founding in 1987, STIQ has been a performance activator creating successful business networks and managing custom improvement programs. Innovation: a...

INNOVATION Quebec

ITMI

CCTT IN INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE

Never before have we seen so much talk about digital transformation, predictive maintenance, operational optimization, and both industrial and economic innovation in our industry and SME ecosystem. And that’s just the beginning! At the Institut technologique de maintenance industrielle (ITMI), we are pleased with this trend as it is consistent...

INNOVATION Quebec

OROT

CONNECTED HEALTH INNOVATION HUB

The connected health innovation hub – OROT plays a key role in revolutionizing how health and medical technologies are developed to improve care. Clinicians, researchers, healthcare users and entrepreneurs are challenged to use innovative, human-centred design to create exceptional, lower-cost experiences for healthcare recipients. OROT is part of the Integrated...

INNOVATE® Nashville

Compassus

Where Compassion Meets Innovation in Home-Based Health Care

As more patients and families choose care at home, Compassus is redefining what compassionate, high-quality home-based care looks like. Since its founding in 2006, Compassus has grown from a hospice provider into one of the nation’s largest and most trusted home-based health care organizations. Today, Compassus operates in more than...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

V.I FITNESS

V.I FITNESS: YOUR HEALTH PARTNER

YOUR HEALTH PARTNER

V.I FITNESS IS A HOLISTIC FITNESS COMPANY FOUNDED BY COUSINS COLO TLHONG & LEBOGANG MOIPOAI, AS TEENS THEY BOTH HAD A STRONG DRIVE TO STAY ACTIVE  CHALLENGE THEIR PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS ALBEIT IN VERY DIFFERENT WAYS. Lebogang was a multi-sport athlete who would try any and every sport; basketball, football, rugby...

INNOVATE® Detroit

CommuniTee

Your New Favorite Way to Golf with Friends

CommuniTee Golf began with a simple revelation during a college football game:a room full of friends and acquaintances who never realized they shared a love for golf and had never played together. This moment sparked the creation of CommuniTee Golf, a platform designed to help golfers easily connect, find playing...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

RON ARTESANO

RON ARTESANO

Artesano is the product of inspiration, perspiration, hard work and perseverance

This is what we call Ron Artesano. This craft rum brand is hand-made in small batches in the mountains of Jayuya, Puerto Rico. The founders are a solid team of professionals that handle the different aspects of the business: Commercial Operations & Business Development, Distillation, Production & Aging and Rum...

Global Innovation Spotlight

The Rise of Borderless Startups and the Digital Tools Powering Them

Previously, opening a business largely depended on location. A startup owner was expected to establish an office, hire staff in their home city or country, and run their company in that location. However, there’s a growing number of startups that operate internationally from the day they launch, mainly due to...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

SmartBox

SmartBox - Snack Intelligently

Snack Intelligently

How many times have you walked into your office break-room, only to let out a heavy sigh when realizing just how limited your options are? All the junk food and none of the healthy snacks. Ever accidentally leave your lunch at home and have to resort to the candy bar...

INNOVATION Quebec

CENTRE RISC

SPÉCIALISE EN SÉCURITÉ CIVILE ET EN INTERVENTION D’URGENCE EN ADRESSANT LES ENJEUX

Il dispose d’expertises multidisciplinaires à la fois scientifiques et pratiques, ainsi que d’infrastructures uniques faisant converger ses activités de recherche et développement, de formation et d’accompagnement. Son site expérimental multidisciplinaire – véritable laboratoire à ciel ouvert – permet de simuler avec réalisme la réponse aux principaux aléas, ainsi que les...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

SC Thrive

Celebrating 15 Years of Leadership, Impact, and Innovation.

Over the past 15 years, SC Thrive has served as our state’s leader in linking South Carolinians with community and essential resources. In partnership with the Palmetto Institute, the BlueCross BlueShield of SC Foundation, and The Duke Endowment, SC Thrive began as a program of the SC Office of Rural...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

Stone & Chalk Group

Is the largest innovation community in Australia.

Since its inception in 2015, Stone & Chalk’s mission has been to transform Australia into a sustainable, technology-driven economy. As a not-for-profit, purpose-driven, and sustainable organisation, Stone & Chalk works to support startups, scaleups, corporations, and governments through every stage of their innovation journey. The Stone & Chalk capital G...

INNOVATION Quebec

CANADA EXCELLENCE RESEARCH CHAIR IN SMART, SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES AND CITIES

We envision next-generation communities as zero-emission, livable, affordable, equitable and inclusive environments

Zero-emission communities require largescale electrification, retrofitting buildings, integrating renewable energy, developing sustainable mobility concepts, implementing green industry solutions, and transforming cities in a human-centered way. Furthermore, those next-generation communities should be affordable, mixed and inclusive, providing all essential services within walking distance. This also means easy access to green spaces,...

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...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

TRIPLE HELIX GROUP

TRIPLE HELIX GROUP - TURNING WASTE INTO RAW MATERIALS

TURNING WASTE INTO RAW MATERIALS

Material reincarnation or trying to preserve existing molecules at their end of life, is the core business of Triple Helix Molecules as a Service, THX in short. The Antwerp based start-up takes specific waste streams and transforms those back into valuable building blocks for the chemical industry or produces new...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

UNISA AND ACCENTURE PARTNER TO PLUG THE DIGITAL SKILLS GAP

THE BACHELOR OF DIGITAL BUSINESS IS TRAINING THE BUSINESS LEADERS OF THE FUTUREDigital innovation is transforming the business world at an unprecedented rate, and while it is an exciting time in many ways, keeping up with that rapid change is a daunting prospect for many people working in the sector....

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

RFLX

WE’RE A CREATIVE AGENCY DEDICATED TO ESPORTS, SPORTS AND LIFESTYLE MARKETING CONTENT

RFLX is an integrated suite of content marketing expertise, dedicated to the eSports, sports, and lifestyle industries in North America. Our purpose is to create online and offline experiences that are both captivating and exhilarating and allow brands to increase or establish their notoriety. RFLX was born out of a...

INNOVATION Quebec

CTRI

FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE

Our mission at Centre technologique des résidus industriels (CTRI) is to promote socio-economic development by providing support to companies in the mining, forest and agricultural sectors. Through exploring, identifying and achieving innovative solutions for the valorization of industrial waste and underutilized natural resources, we aim to accelerate the implementation of...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

TEDx Jacksonville

TEDx Jacksonville - Greatest Assets Are The Ideas And Dreams Of Its Citizenry

Greatest Assets Are The Ideas And Dreams Of Its Citizenry

Our team has embraced the challenge of bringing the TEDx experience to Jacksonville because we believe our city’s greatest assets are the ideas and dreams of its citizenry. Ideas have the power to reshape minds and change the way people act. Dreams are the birthplace of the possible. But, too...

INNOVATION Quebec

IRCM

IRCM-Over half a century of science inspired by life

Over half a century of science inspired by life, and the adventure is just beginning!

The IRCM is a love story that has endured for over half a century between Quebec and Canada on the one hand, and high-level research and the most advanced clinical care on the other. Founded in 1967 by the great researcher and humanist, Dr. Jacques Genest, the IRCM became the...

INNOVATE® South Florida

NEPTUNYA - OCEAN POWER

OCTOPODZ: REVOLUTIONIZING OCEAN ENERGY WITH MIXED-MODE MARINE POWER SOLUTIONS

OCTOPODZ: REVOLUTIONIZING OCEAN ENERGY WITH MIXED-MODE MARINE POWER SOLUTIONS NEPTUNYA, an innovator in marine renewable energy, is transforming the future of ocean-based power with its OCTOPODZ energy converter—a groundbreaking device combining wind and wave power to deliver affordable and reliable offshore energy. As part of its ongoing development, NEPTUNYA will...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

IMUNOVA

EXPLORE THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN ANIMAL RESEARCH, ALONG WITH BIOTECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS

IMUNOVA-EXPLORE THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN ANIMAL RESEARCH, ALONG WITH BIOTECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND DIAGNOSTICS. Imunova: Pioneering Breakthroughs in Biotechnology for Animal Health Curitiba (Brazil)-based biotechnology firm, Imunova, is at the forefront of innovation in animal health, dedicated to testing and developing cutting edge products for the veterinary...

United Nations Lesotho

UNICEF

A Legacy of Care and Progress

The impactful journey of the United Nations in Lesotho over the past 40 years and the future partnership between the UN and the government of Lesotho. For over four decades, UNICEF has stood alongside Lesotho in its mission to secure a brighter future for its children. From the remote mountain...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

BiaCure Therapies

Redefining Healthcare Standards

BiaCure™ Therapies Redefining Healthcare Standards: The Wisconsin Leaders Bringing Breakthrough Medical Solutions to Life. Innovation isn’t just about discovering new technologies—it’s about assembling the right team of experts to solve the most pressing unmet clinical needs. This belief has fueled every venture led by Laura King. BiaCure is more than...

INNOVATION Quebec

STIQ (SOUS-TRAITANCE INDUSTRIELLE QUÉBEC)

A BENCHMARK IN QUEBEC’S MANUFACTURING ECOSYSTEM

STIQ a multi-industry association of Quebec based manufacturers whose mission is to improve the competitiveness of manufacturing supply chains in order to promote the development of our economy. Since its founding in 1987, STIQ has been a performance activator creating successful business networks and managing custom improvement programs. Innovation: a...

INNOVATION Quebec

ITMI

CCTT IN INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE

Never before have we seen so much talk about digital transformation, predictive maintenance, operational optimization, and both industrial and economic innovation in our industry and SME ecosystem. And that’s just the beginning! At the Institut technologique de maintenance industrielle (ITMI), we are pleased with this trend as it is consistent...

INNOVATION Quebec

OROT

CONNECTED HEALTH INNOVATION HUB

The connected health innovation hub – OROT plays a key role in revolutionizing how health and medical technologies are developed to improve care. Clinicians, researchers, healthcare users and entrepreneurs are challenged to use innovative, human-centred design to create exceptional, lower-cost experiences for healthcare recipients. OROT is part of the Integrated...

INNOVATE® Nashville

Compassus

Where Compassion Meets Innovation in Home-Based Health Care

As more patients and families choose care at home, Compassus is redefining what compassionate, high-quality home-based care looks like. Since its founding in 2006, Compassus has grown from a hospice provider into one of the nation’s largest and most trusted home-based health care organizations. Today, Compassus operates in more than...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

V.I FITNESS

V.I FITNESS: YOUR HEALTH PARTNER

YOUR HEALTH PARTNER

V.I FITNESS IS A HOLISTIC FITNESS COMPANY FOUNDED BY COUSINS COLO TLHONG & LEBOGANG MOIPOAI, AS TEENS THEY BOTH HAD A STRONG DRIVE TO STAY ACTIVE  CHALLENGE THEIR PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS ALBEIT IN VERY DIFFERENT WAYS. Lebogang was a multi-sport athlete who would try any and every sport; basketball, football, rugby...

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