Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® Nashville

INSEQUENCE

INSEQUENCE

INDUSTRY LEADER IN AUTOMOTIVE JUST-IN-SEQUENCE MANUFACTURING FOR OVER 25 YEARS

What exactly is innovation? It’s more than a brand new way of thinking, though that is definitely a key part of the equation. Genuine innovation also must have a practical application; that is, be impactfully useful. Sometimes the combination of novel idea and usefulness reach the summit and forge a...

INNOVATION Quebec

AXELYS

DÉVELOPPEMENT ET TRANSFERT DE L’INNOVATION DU QUÉBEC

UNE MISSION ESSENTIELLE POUR L’AVENIR DU QUÉBECAxelys intègre l’innovation issue de la recherche publique du Québec dans la société. Notre mission se retrouve d’ailleurs au cœur de la Stratégie québécoise de recherche et d’investissement en innovation 2022-2027, lancée en mai 2022 par le gouvernement du Québec. Chez Axelys, notre métier...

INNOVATION Quebec

STIQ (SOUS-TRAITANCE INDUSTRIELLE QUÉBEC)

INCONTOURNABLE DANS L’ÉCOSYSTÈME MANUFACTURIER QUÉBÉCOIS

STIQ est une association multisectorielle d’entreprises québécoises qui a pour mission de développer les relations d’affaires et améliorer la compétitivité des entreprises manufacturières afin de favoriser l’essor de l’économie québécoise. Depuis sa fondation en 1987, STIQ agit comme activateur de performance en créant des maillages fructueux et en déployant des...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

TO ENGAGE WITH OUR COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS WITH GAMING AND ESPORTS TOPICS WHILE PROMOTING EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN THIS SPACE

As is common with many of the great things that universities do, it all started with the students. The UK Esports Club was organized around 2017 by students who were interested in growing the community and helping different clubs focused on individual games to pool their resources and better leverage...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

TESE TECHNOLOGY

ARCHITECTURE URBANISM AND CULTURE

Located in the city of Curitiba, Brazil, and affiliated with the Tecnoparque, a City Hall program, TESE Technology Architecture Urban Planning and Culture is part of a group of companies founded by Mirna Cortopassi Lobo, Rodrigo and Diogo Cortopassi Lobo in 1987. The scope of TESE is wide and operates...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

BITCOIN.COM

BITCOIN.COM

Helping to Build and Expose the Works of Africa’s Fintech Innovators to the World

There is no question that the global financial services industry has failed to serve everyone and has for a long time not been for everyone. The fact that more than 1.5 billion people are still without a bank account or have no access to banking services is ample evidence of...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

CREATOMUS

REPROGRAMMING THE FUTURE OF CITIES

Across Europe, cities face growing pressure: build schools and kindergartens faster, adapt public spaces to changing needs, and cut the environmental cost of construction. Estonian company Creatomus believes it has a solution. By combining modular design with digital precision, Creatomus offers municipalities a way to build smarter, more transparent, and...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

There are a million public relations agencies all catering to different needs, industries, and the like. Want to get your new app in front of gen-z? Get a PR agency to connect you with influencers. Launching a new product? A press release can help. If it sounds a little too...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

FIBENOL

DEFOSSILIZING THE FUTURE OF MATERIALS AND CHEMICALS

In Estonia, where wood has shaped livelihoods for centuries, one company is reimagining its potential for the next industrial era. Fibenol is transforming undervalued hardwood and plywood industry residues into high-purity biomaterials that offer sustainable alternatives to fossil-based inputs. Its mission is both simple and bold: To help industries defossilize...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

STARTUP GARAGE

PUTTING STUDENTS IN CHARGE TO LEAD ESTONIA’S NEXT TECH WAVE

We hear more and more talks about the scarcity of startups and the risk-averseness of young people who will be responsible for a future that seems ever more uncertain. However, there are vast opportunities everywhere, especially in Estonia. Whether it be defence, cleantech or deeptech as a whole, we possess...

INNOVATE® Georgia

SPLITIT

REVOLUTIONIZING INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS

In a world dominated by ever-evolving financial technology, Splitit emerged as a beacon of innovation, ushering in a new era of responsible shopping. While the ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) industry surged forward, Splitit stood out as a trailblazer, transforming the landscape through their merchant-branded Installments-as-a-Service platform. Their mission was...

INNOVATE® Georgia

EVANS GENERAL CONTRACTORS

SHAPING SKYLINES TO BUILD TOMORROW’S FUTURE

Commercial construction is a critical part of Georgia’s economy as it creates buildings and spaces that connect communities, provide jobs, and improve society. Evans General Contractors is contributing by designing and building facilities that are home to some of the most innovative and forward-thinking companies. Founded in Georgia in 2001,...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

THE MANUSIS4

STANDS OUT AS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT PLATFORM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET

THE MANUSIS4 -STANDS OUT AS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT PLATFORM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET,REPRESENTING A PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENT IN THE FIELD. This sophisticated platform is the brainchild of internationally certified experts, a testament to its quality and reliability. What sets our asset management platform apart is its ability to...

INNOVATE® Nashville

CELERO COMMERCE

CELERO COMMERCE

WAS FOUNDED WITH ONE PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE: TO HELP SMALL AND MID-SIZED BUSINESSES WIN

We know that we can deliver that by leveraging our investment in FinTech and our commitment to partnerships with community /regional banks. It is this combination that truly empowers local businesses in a way that enables them to compete and win in this ever more complex and competitive market.  ...

INNOVATE® Georgia

DATABANK

TAG25TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK

“Atlanta is one of the most sought-after markets for data center capacity across all segments of our customer base – enterprises, technology, and hyperscale public cloud providers,” said Raul Martynek, DataBank CEO. “And now with new AI applications coming online, we’re seeing an entirely new driver of demand that promises...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

CONPRMETIDOS

CONPRMETIDOS-MORE THAN WORDS: INNOVATING OUR WAY TO A STABLE

MORE THAN WORDS: INNOVATING OUR WAY TO A STABLE, PRODUCTIVE AND SELF-SUFFICIENT PUERTO RICO TEN YEARS OF COMMITMENT AND PROGRESS

Founded in 2012, ConPRmetidos is a female-led non-profit that is proving that Puerto Ricans can build a global model of community-driven success. By harnessing the talent and energy of individuals, organizations and the private sector, in Puerto Rico and abroad, ConPRmetidos consistently supports the most impactful grassroots organizations while breaking...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

TOPSTEP

INNOVATORS OF THE WORLD

Our Mission At Topstep, our goal is to be where the world goes to safely engage in and profit from the financial markets. In a nutshell, what we do at Topstep is break down the barriers to entry in what has historically been a very exclusive industry. Our mission is...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

Driving Economic Growth and Career Success Through Innovative Education

In today’s rapidly evolving workforce landscape, the need for skilled, job-ready employees has never been greater. Industries are facing critical labor shortages and actively seeking workers who can contribute from day one. At the same time, students and job seekers are increasingly looking for fast, flexible training that leads directly...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

BEATDAPP

THE BUGGLES TOLD THE WORLD THAT VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR. RELEASED IN 1980, THEIR HIT SONG, “VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR,” MAY NOT BE ACCURATE TODAY. MORE THAN 10% OF ALL STREAMED MUSIC IS FRAUDULENTLY STREAMED, WIPING OUT BILLIONS OF DOLLARS THAT WOULD HAVE OTHERWISE BEEN PAID TO ARTISTS AND LABELS

Beatdapp is a streaming fraud detection company. It helps music labels and artists track their songs to collect royalties. Think of it as a PWC for music play count. The company has a set of machine learning and predictive algorithms to detect streaming manipulation and has over 30 patents across...

INNOVATE® Georgia

CGI

AI without fear or favor

Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. We are insights-driven and outcomes-based to help accelerate returns on your investments. Across 21 industry sectors in 400 locations worldwide, our 90,000 professionals provide comprehensive, scalable, and sustainable IT and business consulting services...

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® South Carolina

AstenJohnson

Weaving at Warp Speed

AstenJohnson’s Clinton, South Carolina location is making a significant capital investment to expand its advanced high-speed weaving capabilities and fully transition away from traditional production methods. This upgrade is designed to maximize asset utilization, standardize manufacturing processes, and elevate product quality while improving overall operational efficiency. The investment fundamentally changes...

INNOVATE® South Florida

FAU TECH RUNWAY® Florida Atlantic University

INNOVATION AND NTREPRENEURSHIP AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY Florida Atlantic UniversityFounded in 1961, Florida Atlantic University has become a catalyst for innovation across its six campuses. Spanning six campuses with over 30,000 students, Florida Atlantic has earned recognition as a top public university. By doubling research expenditures and enhancing student achievement,...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

PROMMAC

PROMMAC- LEADS INNOVATION IN THE PROJECT SERVICES INDUSTRY

LEADS INNOVATION IN THE PROJECT SERVICES INDUSTRY

Leading South African multidisciplinary technical services business, Prommac, has been excelling in the petrochemical and heavy industry sectors since 2012 providing mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and welding services in execution of maintenance, shutdowns and turnarounds, as well as construction projects. If this sounds like just another company, think again. For a...

INNOVATE® Nashville

INSEQUENCE

INSEQUENCE

INDUSTRY LEADER IN AUTOMOTIVE JUST-IN-SEQUENCE MANUFACTURING FOR OVER 25 YEARS

What exactly is innovation? It’s more than a brand new way of thinking, though that is definitely a key part of the equation. Genuine innovation also must have a practical application; that is, be impactfully useful. Sometimes the combination of novel idea and usefulness reach the summit and forge a...

INNOVATION Quebec

AXELYS

DÉVELOPPEMENT ET TRANSFERT DE L’INNOVATION DU QUÉBEC

UNE MISSION ESSENTIELLE POUR L’AVENIR DU QUÉBECAxelys intègre l’innovation issue de la recherche publique du Québec dans la société. Notre mission se retrouve d’ailleurs au cœur de la Stratégie québécoise de recherche et d’investissement en innovation 2022-2027, lancée en mai 2022 par le gouvernement du Québec. Chez Axelys, notre métier...

INNOVATION Quebec

STIQ (SOUS-TRAITANCE INDUSTRIELLE QUÉBEC)

INCONTOURNABLE DANS L’ÉCOSYSTÈME MANUFACTURIER QUÉBÉCOIS

STIQ est une association multisectorielle d’entreprises québécoises qui a pour mission de développer les relations d’affaires et améliorer la compétitivité des entreprises manufacturières afin de favoriser l’essor de l’économie québécoise. Depuis sa fondation en 1987, STIQ agit comme activateur de performance en créant des maillages fructueux et en déployant des...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

TO ENGAGE WITH OUR COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS WITH GAMING AND ESPORTS TOPICS WHILE PROMOTING EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN THIS SPACE

As is common with many of the great things that universities do, it all started with the students. The UK Esports Club was organized around 2017 by students who were interested in growing the community and helping different clubs focused on individual games to pool their resources and better leverage...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

TESE TECHNOLOGY

ARCHITECTURE URBANISM AND CULTURE

Located in the city of Curitiba, Brazil, and affiliated with the Tecnoparque, a City Hall program, TESE Technology Architecture Urban Planning and Culture is part of a group of companies founded by Mirna Cortopassi Lobo, Rodrigo and Diogo Cortopassi Lobo in 1987. The scope of TESE is wide and operates...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

BITCOIN.COM

BITCOIN.COM

Helping to Build and Expose the Works of Africa’s Fintech Innovators to the World

There is no question that the global financial services industry has failed to serve everyone and has for a long time not been for everyone. The fact that more than 1.5 billion people are still without a bank account or have no access to banking services is ample evidence of...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

CREATOMUS

REPROGRAMMING THE FUTURE OF CITIES

Across Europe, cities face growing pressure: build schools and kindergartens faster, adapt public spaces to changing needs, and cut the environmental cost of construction. Estonian company Creatomus believes it has a solution. By combining modular design with digital precision, Creatomus offers municipalities a way to build smarter, more transparent, and...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

There are a million public relations agencies all catering to different needs, industries, and the like. Want to get your new app in front of gen-z? Get a PR agency to connect you with influencers. Launching a new product? A press release can help. If it sounds a little too...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

FIBENOL

DEFOSSILIZING THE FUTURE OF MATERIALS AND CHEMICALS

In Estonia, where wood has shaped livelihoods for centuries, one company is reimagining its potential for the next industrial era. Fibenol is transforming undervalued hardwood and plywood industry residues into high-purity biomaterials that offer sustainable alternatives to fossil-based inputs. Its mission is both simple and bold: To help industries defossilize...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

STARTUP GARAGE

PUTTING STUDENTS IN CHARGE TO LEAD ESTONIA’S NEXT TECH WAVE

We hear more and more talks about the scarcity of startups and the risk-averseness of young people who will be responsible for a future that seems ever more uncertain. However, there are vast opportunities everywhere, especially in Estonia. Whether it be defence, cleantech or deeptech as a whole, we possess...

INNOVATE® Georgia

SPLITIT

REVOLUTIONIZING INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS

In a world dominated by ever-evolving financial technology, Splitit emerged as a beacon of innovation, ushering in a new era of responsible shopping. While the ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) industry surged forward, Splitit stood out as a trailblazer, transforming the landscape through their merchant-branded Installments-as-a-Service platform. Their mission was...

INNOVATE® Georgia

EVANS GENERAL CONTRACTORS

SHAPING SKYLINES TO BUILD TOMORROW’S FUTURE

Commercial construction is a critical part of Georgia’s economy as it creates buildings and spaces that connect communities, provide jobs, and improve society. Evans General Contractors is contributing by designing and building facilities that are home to some of the most innovative and forward-thinking companies. Founded in Georgia in 2001,...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

THE MANUSIS4

STANDS OUT AS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT PLATFORM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET

THE MANUSIS4 -STANDS OUT AS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT PLATFORM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET,REPRESENTING A PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENT IN THE FIELD. This sophisticated platform is the brainchild of internationally certified experts, a testament to its quality and reliability. What sets our asset management platform apart is its ability to...

INNOVATE® Nashville

CELERO COMMERCE

CELERO COMMERCE

WAS FOUNDED WITH ONE PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE: TO HELP SMALL AND MID-SIZED BUSINESSES WIN

We know that we can deliver that by leveraging our investment in FinTech and our commitment to partnerships with community /regional banks. It is this combination that truly empowers local businesses in a way that enables them to compete and win in this ever more complex and competitive market.  ...

INNOVATE® Georgia

DATABANK

TAG25TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK

“Atlanta is one of the most sought-after markets for data center capacity across all segments of our customer base – enterprises, technology, and hyperscale public cloud providers,” said Raul Martynek, DataBank CEO. “And now with new AI applications coming online, we’re seeing an entirely new driver of demand that promises...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

CONPRMETIDOS

CONPRMETIDOS-MORE THAN WORDS: INNOVATING OUR WAY TO A STABLE

MORE THAN WORDS: INNOVATING OUR WAY TO A STABLE, PRODUCTIVE AND SELF-SUFFICIENT PUERTO RICO TEN YEARS OF COMMITMENT AND PROGRESS

Founded in 2012, ConPRmetidos is a female-led non-profit that is proving that Puerto Ricans can build a global model of community-driven success. By harnessing the talent and energy of individuals, organizations and the private sector, in Puerto Rico and abroad, ConPRmetidos consistently supports the most impactful grassroots organizations while breaking...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

TOPSTEP

INNOVATORS OF THE WORLD

Our Mission At Topstep, our goal is to be where the world goes to safely engage in and profit from the financial markets. In a nutshell, what we do at Topstep is break down the barriers to entry in what has historically been a very exclusive industry. Our mission is...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

Driving Economic Growth and Career Success Through Innovative Education

In today’s rapidly evolving workforce landscape, the need for skilled, job-ready employees has never been greater. Industries are facing critical labor shortages and actively seeking workers who can contribute from day one. At the same time, students and job seekers are increasingly looking for fast, flexible training that leads directly...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

BEATDAPP

THE BUGGLES TOLD THE WORLD THAT VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR. RELEASED IN 1980, THEIR HIT SONG, “VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR,” MAY NOT BE ACCURATE TODAY. MORE THAN 10% OF ALL STREAMED MUSIC IS FRAUDULENTLY STREAMED, WIPING OUT BILLIONS OF DOLLARS THAT WOULD HAVE OTHERWISE BEEN PAID TO ARTISTS AND LABELS

Beatdapp is a streaming fraud detection company. It helps music labels and artists track their songs to collect royalties. Think of it as a PWC for music play count. The company has a set of machine learning and predictive algorithms to detect streaming manipulation and has over 30 patents across...

INNOVATE® Georgia

CGI

AI without fear or favor

Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. We are insights-driven and outcomes-based to help accelerate returns on your investments. Across 21 industry sectors in 400 locations worldwide, our 90,000 professionals provide comprehensive, scalable, and sustainable IT and business consulting services...

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® South Carolina

AstenJohnson

Weaving at Warp Speed

AstenJohnson’s Clinton, South Carolina location is making a significant capital investment to expand its advanced high-speed weaving capabilities and fully transition away from traditional production methods. This upgrade is designed to maximize asset utilization, standardize manufacturing processes, and elevate product quality while improving overall operational efficiency. The investment fundamentally changes...

INNOVATE® South Florida

FAU TECH RUNWAY® Florida Atlantic University

INNOVATION AND NTREPRENEURSHIP AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY Florida Atlantic UniversityFounded in 1961, Florida Atlantic University has become a catalyst for innovation across its six campuses. Spanning six campuses with over 30,000 students, Florida Atlantic has earned recognition as a top public university. By doubling research expenditures and enhancing student achievement,...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

PROMMAC

PROMMAC- LEADS INNOVATION IN THE PROJECT SERVICES INDUSTRY

LEADS INNOVATION IN THE PROJECT SERVICES INDUSTRY

Leading South African multidisciplinary technical services business, Prommac, has been excelling in the petrochemical and heavy industry sectors since 2012 providing mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and welding services in execution of maintenance, shutdowns and turnarounds, as well as construction projects. If this sounds like just another company, think again. For a...

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