Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE™ Toronto
MUSE
EEG-POWERED MEDITATION & SLEEP MUSE® IS A BRAIN-SENSING HEADBAND THAT HELPS YOU REFOCUS DURING THE DAY AND RECOVER OVERNIGHT
At Muse®, we live at the heart of personal transformation through human-centered technology. We are a team of engineers, scientists, artists, marketers, and developers with a mission to help people live happier, healthier, and more connected lives through leading brainwave technologies and experiences. Muse has worked with top-tier goods, transportation,...
INNOVATION Quebec
ÉCONOMIE DU SAVOIR MAURICIE (ESM)
STIMULATING INNOVATION IN THE MAURICIE: THE HEART OF OUR MISSION
In 2011, economic development actors in the Mauricie region were visionary in creating an organization dedicated to innovation. Claude Bourassa, General Manager “Innovation is no longer optional, but rather a mandatory management method for business sustainability and growth!”– Claude Bourassa, General Manager of ESM and ERAC Mauricie Over the years, Économie...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
ECOURT REPORTERS
TECHNOLOGY TO LOCATE AND BOOK LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS
eCourt Reporters is a court reporter/women-owned company. eCourt Reporters was created out of a need for locating qualified, experienced court reporters and legal videographers. eCourt Reporters’ app is a custom-built, high-tech, innovative technology to schedule court reporters and other legal services. Karen Renee, CEO; Judy Gerulat, COO; and Justin Furst,...
INNOVATE® Detroit
AUTOMATION ALLEY
TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT EMBRACING DIGITAL INNOVATION WITH AUTOMATION ALLEY
In the heart of Detroit, Automation Alley propels Michigan into a future defined by digital innovation. Explore the transformative impact of Industry 4.0 through the lens of our groundbreaking initiatives. In collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Automation Alley is a key player in a signature Industry 4.0...
INNOVATION Quebec
DigiHub
Créée en 2014, le DigiHub Shawinigan est un organisme à but non lucratif, un écosystème complet conçu pour favoriser l’innovation, la concertation, le développement des entreprises et des projets liés au numérique
Depuis sa fondation, le DigiHub est devenu un innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem and by enabling modèle, reconnu comme étant le 3e pôle du numérique au Québec, et de ce fait, un acteur de premier plan, qui a participé activement au tournant économique de la Ville de Shawinigan vers le numérique et...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
Artsana Portugal
An Empire Of Love
Artsana Portugal is a subsidiary of the Italian Artsana Group which in our country represents leading brands such as Chicco, Control, PIC Solution, and additional emerging brands like Recaro, Boppy and Neobaby. Chicco is the company’s most iconic brand, and its history helps us understand the brand’s DNA and the...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
RAFAEL SANTA ANA ARCHITECTURE WORKSHOP
CHALLENGING CREATIVITY THROUGH DIVERSITY
Rafael Santa Ana Architecture Workshop (RSAAW) is a Vancouver-based architectural practice that creates expressive, contemporary interventions that contribute to our communities in thoughtful and meaningful ways. The practice’s diverse team pursues projects where design can be developed, including residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and mixed use development programs. RSAAW seeks creative...
INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2
TROY JESSEE CONSTRUCTION
CARE BY DESIGN
“An emphasis on long-term relationships, coupled with an ethic that treats everyone with the highest degree of respect, has created beautiful construction and bonds that enrich the community.” How much architecture can you fit in a building? That’s a line as old as the construction industry itself – and one...
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...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
Every Single Degree That We Have Is Touching Esports In Some Capacity. We’re Seeing It Everywhere
For Full Sail University, esports came naturally. Since the school has offered gaming degrees for over 25 years, it came as no surprise when esports culture became widespread among Full Sail’s students. The wildly popular degree programs have made gaming just as prevalent on campus as music or film. And...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
ACTIVECAMPAIGN
We Help Businesses Grow and Build Better Customer Experiences
ActiveCampaign is the leader in Customer Experience Automation (CXA), helping businesses across the world meaningfully engage with their customers. Our platform gives businesses of all sizes access to 820+ prebuilt automations that combine email marketing, marketing automation and CRM for powerful segmentation and personalization across social, email, messaging, chat and...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
BASTIEN LLAMAS
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND READER INHUMAN GENETICS, AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR ANCIENT DNA AT THE UNIVERSITY
Who are we? Where do we come from? The history of humanity is a complex affair full of twists and turns that shaped our genetic diversity and cultural identity. To unveil or rewrite some of that history, I use ancient DNA extracted from the skeletons of long-dead ancestors as a...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia
Global Philadelphia Association
Connecting Heritage, People, and Global Ideas
Innovation as Civic Infrastructure in America’s First World Heritage City In a global landscape where cities compete for visibility, talent, and influence, innovation is often defined narrowly—through technology, startups, or commercial growth. The Global Philadelphia Association (GPA) offers a broader, more civic-minded model. Rather than innovating through a single product...
INNOVATION Quebec
C2MI
LE PLUS GRAND CENTRE DE RECHERCHE ET DÉVELOPPEMENT EN SYSTÈMES ÉLECTRONIQUES AU CANADA
ON FABRIQUE LE VISAGE NUMÉRIQUE DU QUÉBEC DEPUIS 10 ANS !Né d’une collaboration entre l’Université de Sherbrooke, Teledyne DALSA et IBM Canada, inauguré en juillet 2012, le Centre de Collaboration MiQro Innovation est le plus important centre de recherche de classe mondiale dans le domaine de la microélectronique au Canada....
INNOVATE™ Estonia
3PARK
GROWING ADVENTURES IN HARMONY WITH NATURE
What if playgrounds could grow with the forest instead of replacing it? At 3park, the team designs and builds adventure parks that blend safety, creativity, and sustainability. Born in Estonia, 3park believes play should bring people together and strengthen communities. Their parks are more than climbing frames: they are safe...
INNOVATION Quebec
GOSEC
20 YEARS OF INNOVATION EXCELLENCE, GOSEC SETS THE STANDARD FOR THE SHAPING OF THE FUTURE OF CYBERSEC
Back for its 20th year, GoSec is an annual conference where the best and brightest experts in IT security from across various sectors facilitate the exchange of ideas, open discussion, disseminate insights and develop lasting relationships that strengthen the cybersecurity community. Set in the world class city of Montréal in...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia
BUILT ON VISION. DRIVEN BY EXECUTION
The Business of Hi-Impact Experiences
As Philadelphia celebrates 250 years of innovation, independence, and impact, HiTouch Enterprises marks a milestone of its own — ten years of building experiences that move communities, elevate brands, and deliver measurable results. Founded in 2016 by marketing and event strategist Felicia D. Williams, HiTouch Enterprises has grown into a...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
SKILLS NATION
https://skillsnation.org/
If you’re a young person in the District of Columbia, this is where your aspirations take shape.Skills Nation is your go-to source to explore a variety of innovative tools and resources designed to elevate your potential and uncover exciting career opportunities. Skills Nation, an initiative of the federal workforce programs...
INNOVATE® Georgia
JOULEA
REDEFINING ENERGY EFFICIENCY - MAXIMIZING PROFITABILITY WHILE MINIMIZING CARBON FOOTPRINT.
The building sector, which accounts for 40% of all U.S. energy use and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, wastes $150 billion annually due to inefficient design, operation, and maintenance of buildings. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, buildings are responsible for 76% of the nation’s electricity consumption. Moreover, the...
INNOVATE® Kansas City
BRILLIANCY QUANTUM BRANDS
ENGINEERING DECISION INTELLIGENCE FOR A WORLD DEFINED BY COMPLEXITY
Brilliancy Deep Tech views AI transformation not as a mere software upgrade, but as a fundamental structural shift enabling organizations to navigate uncertainty. This evolution integrates deep technologies like complexity science, global supply chain decision intelligence, quantum AI, encrypted blockchain, and applications in defense, intelligence, national security, space, and healthcare....
INNOVATE® Maryland
Upace
Revolutionizing How Members Engage with Recreation Centers
In 2014, Rachel Koretsky founded Upace, which has since skyrocketed to become the top mobile app engagement and reservation platform, supporting over one million members of community recreation centers across the US and Canada. Her journey started at American University, driven by a mission to make going to a recreation...
INNOVATION Quebec
ACCORD
FAIRE CROÎTRE LES ENTREPRISES ET LES RENDRE PLUS COMPÉTITIVES GRÂCE À LA DÉMARCHE ACCORD
Lancée en avril 2002, la démarche ACCORD vise à créer un environnement propice au développement des entreprises. Elle favorise la collaboration entre celles-ci et des organisations dans un domaine particulier et un territoire précis. Depuis plus de 20 ans, cette stratégiede développement régional demeure un outil important pour stimuler l’économie...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Signature Transportation Services
Because the Experience Matters
Founded in January 2001, Signature Transportation Services – originally known as Nashville Livery, Inc. – has become synonymous with luxury, professionalism, and reliability. From its beginnings on Music Row, the company has grown into Nashville’s premier limousine and chauffeured transportation provider, now operating nationwide through an extensive affiliate network. “We’re...
INNOVATION Quebec
Entrepreneuriat ULaval (EUL)
Is the incubator for innovative andresponsible businesses at Université Laval, in Québec
EUL provides coaching and support to entrepreneurs from the university community who dream big, and whose businesses show high potential in terms of growth and societal impact, to propel them toward success. Louis-Philippe Pleau, CEO & Co-Founder of LumIR Lasers EUL supports start-ups in the field of high technology applied...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
MUSE
EEG-POWERED MEDITATION & SLEEP MUSE® IS A BRAIN-SENSING HEADBAND THAT HELPS YOU REFOCUS DURING THE DAY AND RECOVER OVERNIGHT
At Muse®, we live at the heart of personal transformation through human-centered technology. We are a team of engineers, scientists, artists, marketers, and developers with a mission to help people live happier, healthier, and more connected lives through leading brainwave technologies and experiences. Muse has worked with top-tier goods, transportation,...
INNOVATION Quebec
ÉCONOMIE DU SAVOIR MAURICIE (ESM)
STIMULATING INNOVATION IN THE MAURICIE: THE HEART OF OUR MISSION
In 2011, economic development actors in the Mauricie region were visionary in creating an organization dedicated to innovation. Claude Bourassa, General Manager “Innovation is no longer optional, but rather a mandatory management method for business sustainability and growth!”– Claude Bourassa, General Manager of ESM and ERAC Mauricie Over the years, Économie...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
ECOURT REPORTERS
TECHNOLOGY TO LOCATE AND BOOK LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS
eCourt Reporters is a court reporter/women-owned company. eCourt Reporters was created out of a need for locating qualified, experienced court reporters and legal videographers. eCourt Reporters’ app is a custom-built, high-tech, innovative technology to schedule court reporters and other legal services. Karen Renee, CEO; Judy Gerulat, COO; and Justin Furst,...
INNOVATE® Detroit
AUTOMATION ALLEY
TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT EMBRACING DIGITAL INNOVATION WITH AUTOMATION ALLEY
In the heart of Detroit, Automation Alley propels Michigan into a future defined by digital innovation. Explore the transformative impact of Industry 4.0 through the lens of our groundbreaking initiatives. In collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Automation Alley is a key player in a signature Industry 4.0...
INNOVATION Quebec
DigiHub
Créée en 2014, le DigiHub Shawinigan est un organisme à but non lucratif, un écosystème complet conçu pour favoriser l’innovation, la concertation, le développement des entreprises et des projets liés au numérique
Depuis sa fondation, le DigiHub est devenu un innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem and by enabling modèle, reconnu comme étant le 3e pôle du numérique au Québec, et de ce fait, un acteur de premier plan, qui a participé activement au tournant économique de la Ville de Shawinigan vers le numérique et...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
Artsana Portugal
An Empire Of Love
Artsana Portugal is a subsidiary of the Italian Artsana Group which in our country represents leading brands such as Chicco, Control, PIC Solution, and additional emerging brands like Recaro, Boppy and Neobaby. Chicco is the company’s most iconic brand, and its history helps us understand the brand’s DNA and the...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
RAFAEL SANTA ANA ARCHITECTURE WORKSHOP
CHALLENGING CREATIVITY THROUGH DIVERSITY
Rafael Santa Ana Architecture Workshop (RSAAW) is a Vancouver-based architectural practice that creates expressive, contemporary interventions that contribute to our communities in thoughtful and meaningful ways. The practice’s diverse team pursues projects where design can be developed, including residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and mixed use development programs. RSAAW seeks creative...
INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2
TROY JESSEE CONSTRUCTION
CARE BY DESIGN
“An emphasis on long-term relationships, coupled with an ethic that treats everyone with the highest degree of respect, has created beautiful construction and bonds that enrich the community.” How much architecture can you fit in a building? That’s a line as old as the construction industry itself – and one...
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...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
Every Single Degree That We Have Is Touching Esports In Some Capacity. We’re Seeing It Everywhere
For Full Sail University, esports came naturally. Since the school has offered gaming degrees for over 25 years, it came as no surprise when esports culture became widespread among Full Sail’s students. The wildly popular degree programs have made gaming just as prevalent on campus as music or film. And...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
ACTIVECAMPAIGN
We Help Businesses Grow and Build Better Customer Experiences
ActiveCampaign is the leader in Customer Experience Automation (CXA), helping businesses across the world meaningfully engage with their customers. Our platform gives businesses of all sizes access to 820+ prebuilt automations that combine email marketing, marketing automation and CRM for powerful segmentation and personalization across social, email, messaging, chat and...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
BASTIEN LLAMAS
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND READER INHUMAN GENETICS, AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR ANCIENT DNA AT THE UNIVERSITY
Who are we? Where do we come from? The history of humanity is a complex affair full of twists and turns that shaped our genetic diversity and cultural identity. To unveil or rewrite some of that history, I use ancient DNA extracted from the skeletons of long-dead ancestors as a...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia
Global Philadelphia Association
Connecting Heritage, People, and Global Ideas
Innovation as Civic Infrastructure in America’s First World Heritage City In a global landscape where cities compete for visibility, talent, and influence, innovation is often defined narrowly—through technology, startups, or commercial growth. The Global Philadelphia Association (GPA) offers a broader, more civic-minded model. Rather than innovating through a single product...
INNOVATION Quebec
C2MI
LE PLUS GRAND CENTRE DE RECHERCHE ET DÉVELOPPEMENT EN SYSTÈMES ÉLECTRONIQUES AU CANADA
ON FABRIQUE LE VISAGE NUMÉRIQUE DU QUÉBEC DEPUIS 10 ANS !Né d’une collaboration entre l’Université de Sherbrooke, Teledyne DALSA et IBM Canada, inauguré en juillet 2012, le Centre de Collaboration MiQro Innovation est le plus important centre de recherche de classe mondiale dans le domaine de la microélectronique au Canada....
INNOVATE™ Estonia
3PARK
GROWING ADVENTURES IN HARMONY WITH NATURE
What if playgrounds could grow with the forest instead of replacing it? At 3park, the team designs and builds adventure parks that blend safety, creativity, and sustainability. Born in Estonia, 3park believes play should bring people together and strengthen communities. Their parks are more than climbing frames: they are safe...
INNOVATION Quebec
GOSEC
20 YEARS OF INNOVATION EXCELLENCE, GOSEC SETS THE STANDARD FOR THE SHAPING OF THE FUTURE OF CYBERSEC
Back for its 20th year, GoSec is an annual conference where the best and brightest experts in IT security from across various sectors facilitate the exchange of ideas, open discussion, disseminate insights and develop lasting relationships that strengthen the cybersecurity community. Set in the world class city of Montréal in...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia
BUILT ON VISION. DRIVEN BY EXECUTION
The Business of Hi-Impact Experiences
As Philadelphia celebrates 250 years of innovation, independence, and impact, HiTouch Enterprises marks a milestone of its own — ten years of building experiences that move communities, elevate brands, and deliver measurable results. Founded in 2016 by marketing and event strategist Felicia D. Williams, HiTouch Enterprises has grown into a...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
SKILLS NATION
https://skillsnation.org/
If you’re a young person in the District of Columbia, this is where your aspirations take shape.Skills Nation is your go-to source to explore a variety of innovative tools and resources designed to elevate your potential and uncover exciting career opportunities. Skills Nation, an initiative of the federal workforce programs...
INNOVATE® Georgia
JOULEA
REDEFINING ENERGY EFFICIENCY - MAXIMIZING PROFITABILITY WHILE MINIMIZING CARBON FOOTPRINT.
The building sector, which accounts for 40% of all U.S. energy use and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, wastes $150 billion annually due to inefficient design, operation, and maintenance of buildings. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, buildings are responsible for 76% of the nation’s electricity consumption. Moreover, the...
INNOVATE® Kansas City
BRILLIANCY QUANTUM BRANDS
ENGINEERING DECISION INTELLIGENCE FOR A WORLD DEFINED BY COMPLEXITY
Brilliancy Deep Tech views AI transformation not as a mere software upgrade, but as a fundamental structural shift enabling organizations to navigate uncertainty. This evolution integrates deep technologies like complexity science, global supply chain decision intelligence, quantum AI, encrypted blockchain, and applications in defense, intelligence, national security, space, and healthcare....
INNOVATE® Maryland
Upace
Revolutionizing How Members Engage with Recreation Centers
In 2014, Rachel Koretsky founded Upace, which has since skyrocketed to become the top mobile app engagement and reservation platform, supporting over one million members of community recreation centers across the US and Canada. Her journey started at American University, driven by a mission to make going to a recreation...
INNOVATION Quebec
ACCORD
FAIRE CROÎTRE LES ENTREPRISES ET LES RENDRE PLUS COMPÉTITIVES GRÂCE À LA DÉMARCHE ACCORD
Lancée en avril 2002, la démarche ACCORD vise à créer un environnement propice au développement des entreprises. Elle favorise la collaboration entre celles-ci et des organisations dans un domaine particulier et un territoire précis. Depuis plus de 20 ans, cette stratégiede développement régional demeure un outil important pour stimuler l’économie...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Signature Transportation Services
Because the Experience Matters
Founded in January 2001, Signature Transportation Services – originally known as Nashville Livery, Inc. – has become synonymous with luxury, professionalism, and reliability. From its beginnings on Music Row, the company has grown into Nashville’s premier limousine and chauffeured transportation provider, now operating nationwide through an extensive affiliate network. “We’re...
INNOVATION Quebec
Entrepreneuriat ULaval (EUL)
Is the incubator for innovative andresponsible businesses at Université Laval, in Québec
EUL provides coaching and support to entrepreneurs from the university community who dream big, and whose businesses show high potential in terms of growth and societal impact, to propel them toward success. Louis-Philippe Pleau, CEO & Co-Founder of LumIR Lasers EUL supports start-ups in the field of high technology applied...