Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

UNLEASHING INNOVATION

THE THINKNIMBLE REVOLUTION

“We are a product design and software development agency that turns clients into confident tech leaders who understand their customers and build great tech.” ThinkNimble is a guiding light of innovation. It’s carved out a niche that’s as unique as its approach to technology and entrepreneurship. Founded on the principle...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

#THISISMINING

#THISISMINING -PRESENTED BY THE ONTARIO MINING ASSOCIATION

PRESENTED BY THE ONTARIO MINING ASSOCIATION

The Ontario Mining Association is proud to represent an industry that provides the world with the building blocks of modern life and innovation. Minerals and metals are essential, irreplaceable components of everything from lifesaving medical devices to clean technologies, such as solar panels and EV batteries. We cannot have a...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

GEYSEN GROUP

GEYSEN GROUP- BEST TCO ON THE MARKET: GEYSEN GROUP DEVELOPED A SPILLFREE (BULK) CONVEYOR BELT CALLED CLEAN CONVEYOR BELT (CCB)

BEST TCO ON THE MARKET: GEYSEN GROUP DEVELOPED A SPILLFREE (BULK) CONVEYOR BELT CALLED CLEAN CONVEYOR BELT (CCB)

Traditional (open or closed) conveyor belts for bulk transport often deal with material spills. These spills have a significant impact on the cost, productivity, safety and the overall production environment. Depending on the fractions transported, belts can stand still for cleaning, maintenance and repair up to 20% of the time....

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

BioHub Maryland Training and Education Center at Montgomery County

ON THE RISE - Making Maryland the Biomanufacturing Global Leader

ON THE RISE – Making Maryland the Biomanufacturing Global Leader WORKFORCE INNOVATION STARTSWITH BIOHUB MARYLAND BioHub Maryland, a workforce initiative of the Maryland Tech Council, is set to bridge gaps in the state’s life sciences ecosystem and propel biomanufacturing in the National Capital Region. BioHub Maryland Training and Education Center...

INNOVATION Quebec

PÔLE D’EXCELLENCE MINIER, GROUPE MISA

VOTRE INNOVATION, NOTRE ÉVOLUTION MINIÈRE

Notre cœur de métier est la gestion opérationnelle de l’innovation technologique. Depuis le temps que nous nous y consacrons, nous sommes devenus maîtres dans l’art de la chose. Votre intention innovante est notre inspiration. Votre intuition est le déclencheur d’un parcours que nous accomplirons ensemble. Nous avons développé une stratégie...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

CREATIVITYWILLSAVEUS

NEED WE SAY MORE?

Hope is one of the most powerful forces in our lives. Without it, we struggle to move forward, to progress, to thrive....

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

CREATIVEYEWORKS

CREATIVEYEWORKS- HAVING THE GREATEST POSSIBLE SOCIAL IMPACT AND CREATING A REALISTIC SOCIAL

HAVING THE GREATEST POSSIBLE SOCIAL IMPACT AND CREATING A REALISTIC SOCIAL, CIRCULARECONOMIC SELF-SUSTAINING SYSTEM. THIS IS THE MISSION OF THE CREATIVEYEWORKS PROJECT. THE PROJECT AIMS TO CREATE A GREAT ADDED VALUE THAT FLOWS COMPLETELY BACK TO SOCIETY

I am Koen Van Pottelbergh and due to a serious accident where I lost half of my sight, my view on life changed drastically. That is why I created the concept “CreativEyeworks”. Because everyone in the world has the right to see well, and to take all opportunities life has...

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...

INNOVATE® Maryland

BioHealth Innovation

Translating Breakthroughs into Impact

In Maryland, scientific discovery rarely slows progress. Laboratories across the state generate breakthrough therapeutics, diagnostics, and medical technologies at remarkable speed. Moving those innovations beyond the lab and into the hands of patients and investors requires a different kind of expertise, grounded in market insight, capital strategy, and disciplined execution....

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY NEW BRUNSWICK

Excellence in Scholarly Leadership, Innovative Research, Student Success, and Community Engagement

Rutgers University–New Brunswick, a top 20 public university (U.S. News and World Report), is proud to show the world what excellence looks like. What fuels our innovation? Membership in the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the Association of American Universities. More than 20 programs and schools in the nation’s top...

INNOVATE® Georgia

SOUTHERN COMPANY

BUILDING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY

Plant Vogtle, co-owned and operated by Southern Company subsidiary Georgia Power, is the largest producer of carbon-free energy in the United States. Southern Company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to customers and communities, through its electric utilities in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

CARAVELA

A VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM SPECIALIZING IN EARLY-STAGE INVESTMENTS ACROSS LATIN AMERICA

CARAVELA-A VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM SPECIALIZING IN EARLY-STAGE INVESTMENTS ACROSS LATIN AMERICA, FOCUSING ON PRE-SEED, SEED, AND SERIES A ROUNDS. They employ a sector-agnostic strategy, aiming to build a diverse portfolio of 25-30 companies in each of their funds. Caravela is known both for their go-to market approach, having analyzed more...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

ECOMsquare

COWORKING SPACE AND COMMUNITY FOR ECOMMERCE IN VANCOUVER

A community project since day one.You might think of ECOMsquare as a place. To its founder, Steve Krueger, the distinctive blue building on West 8th Ave represents the latest evolution of a community he’s been building since June 12, 2014. Krueger hosted an Ecommerce Town Hall to connect with professionals...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

DCI MARKETING

CELEBRATING ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2024, DCI MARKETING FOSTERS A CULTURE OF INNOVATION FOCUSED ON SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS FOR FORTUNE 50 COMPANIES, MAJOR RETAILERS AND CONSUMERS.

As American forces crossed the English Channel to liberate France in June 1944, Milwaukee native Lloyd A. Sauer was thinking forward to a post-war era. Sauer purchased a small company called ColorPrint Products Printing and began producing window signage for shoe stores. But it was Cadillac and Harley-Davidson that propelled...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Canadian Choice

Windows and Doors that continues to prove why it's the number one option in Canada

A Commitment to Quality, Service, and Community Founded in 1997, Canadian Choice Windows and Doors is Canada’s #1 window and door manufacturer and installation company. They owe their success to their unique window technology, customer-centric service, and dedication to growth and community support. From manufacturing to servicing, they take a...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

TRIBE LABEL

TRIBE LABEL-VIDEO GAME FASHION DONE RIGHT. BY GAMERS. FOR GAMERS

VIDEO GAME FASHION DONE RIGHT. BY GAMERS. FOR GAMERS

Tribe Label is a lifestyle brand with a focus around gaming but with community at its’ core. We’re creating a brand that you can connect with and be proud to wear. When you’re searching through your closet for something to wear and you see a Tribe Label piece, we want...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

ODTH FIRST CLASS LOGISTICS

ODTH FIRST CLASS LOGISTICS-WHERE PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY JOIN FORCES

WHERE PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY JOIN FORCES

Logistics service provider ODTH First Class Logistics offers tailor-made, flexible logistics services with well-trained employees and global multimodal possibilities. All sites are easily accessible and the Willebroek location is adjacent to the Hutchison Ports Terminal, a trimodal container terminal with direct connections to the ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam. ODTH...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

BRASTORNE ENTERPRISES

BRASTORNE ENTERPRISES - SELECTED AS A WINNER FOR THE MIT SOLVE 2021 INITIATIVE.

SELECTED AS A WINNER FOR THE MIT SOLVE 2021 INITIATIVE.

CONNECTING THE UNCONNECTED. Brastorne Enterprises has been selected as a winning solver team for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve 2021 Initiative. Solve is an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States of America with a mission to solve world challenges. Through open innovation...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

ANALYTIX ENGINE

OUR PURPOSE IS TO HELP ORGANISATIONS MAKE BETTER DECISIONS USING DATA AND ANALYTICS

Most organisations have more data than they realise. The problem is usually the disconnect between business decision making and the curated data warehouse...

INNOVATE® Georgia

3CI

HAS BEEN EMPOWERING BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION WITH PEOPLE, PROCESSES, AND TECHNOLOGY FOROVER 40 YEARS, SERVING ATLANTA AND BEYOND.

Atlanta is quickly emerging as one of the premier tech hubs in the nation. Known for its rich history and vibrant culture, the city is now gaining recognition for its innovative spirit and thriving tech ecosystem. Home to a diverse range of startups, established tech giants, and a robust infrastructure,...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

PRNEWS.IO

CONNECTING BRANDS AND MEDIA GLOBALLY: PRNEWS.IO’S MISSION TO UPLIFT THE EDITORIAL ADVERTISING MARKET.

CONNECTING BRANDS AND MEDIA GLOBALLY: PRNEWS.IO’S MISSION TO UPLIFT THE EDITORIAL ADVERTISING MARKET. Founded by Ukrainian entrepreneur Alexander Storozhuk and his business partner Alexander Nigmatulin, PRNEWS.IO emerged to bridge the gap between brands and news media. Initially launched as a newswire distribution service called B2Blogger.com, PRNEWS.IO recognized that brands needed...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

TREE TOOLS

INNOVATIVE CUSTOMER SERVICE TOOLS

In 2001, Tree Tools built its headquarters in the Curitiba Software Park, an area dedicated to software production, and since then has been part of the Curitiba City Council’s Tecnoparque program. Curitiba is an innovative city and was chosen in Barcelona, Spain, as the Smartest City in the World in...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

OMC

OMC-OPEN INNOVATION: THE WAY TO PRODUCE LOCALLY

OPEN INNOVATION: THE WAY TO PRODUCE LOCALLY

Marc is a passionate engineer who has been active for more than 40 years in first-of-a-kind product development from the first multi-media computers to DVD recorders to smartphone chipsets and EUV light sources for the newest chip making machines of ASML. Marc spent most of his international career in The...

INNOVATE® Seattle

SYNDIO

SYNDIO HELPS HR LEADERS NAVIGATE THIS NEW WORLD WITH TECHNOLOGY

SYNDIO HELPS HR LEADERS NAVIGATE THIS NEW WORLD WITH TECHNOLOGY Companies with great cultures win in the market. Yet today, vital  elements that define culture — like how a company values its employees through pay and advancement — are on full display. In this environment of growing transparency requirements, it’s...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

UNLEASHING INNOVATION

THE THINKNIMBLE REVOLUTION

“We are a product design and software development agency that turns clients into confident tech leaders who understand their customers and build great tech.” ThinkNimble is a guiding light of innovation. It’s carved out a niche that’s as unique as its approach to technology and entrepreneurship. Founded on the principle...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

#THISISMINING

#THISISMINING -PRESENTED BY THE ONTARIO MINING ASSOCIATION

PRESENTED BY THE ONTARIO MINING ASSOCIATION

The Ontario Mining Association is proud to represent an industry that provides the world with the building blocks of modern life and innovation. Minerals and metals are essential, irreplaceable components of everything from lifesaving medical devices to clean technologies, such as solar panels and EV batteries. We cannot have a...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

GEYSEN GROUP

GEYSEN GROUP- BEST TCO ON THE MARKET: GEYSEN GROUP DEVELOPED A SPILLFREE (BULK) CONVEYOR BELT CALLED CLEAN CONVEYOR BELT (CCB)

BEST TCO ON THE MARKET: GEYSEN GROUP DEVELOPED A SPILLFREE (BULK) CONVEYOR BELT CALLED CLEAN CONVEYOR BELT (CCB)

Traditional (open or closed) conveyor belts for bulk transport often deal with material spills. These spills have a significant impact on the cost, productivity, safety and the overall production environment. Depending on the fractions transported, belts can stand still for cleaning, maintenance and repair up to 20% of the time....

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

BioHub Maryland Training and Education Center at Montgomery County

ON THE RISE - Making Maryland the Biomanufacturing Global Leader

ON THE RISE – Making Maryland the Biomanufacturing Global Leader WORKFORCE INNOVATION STARTSWITH BIOHUB MARYLAND BioHub Maryland, a workforce initiative of the Maryland Tech Council, is set to bridge gaps in the state’s life sciences ecosystem and propel biomanufacturing in the National Capital Region. BioHub Maryland Training and Education Center...

INNOVATION Quebec

PÔLE D’EXCELLENCE MINIER, GROUPE MISA

VOTRE INNOVATION, NOTRE ÉVOLUTION MINIÈRE

Notre cœur de métier est la gestion opérationnelle de l’innovation technologique. Depuis le temps que nous nous y consacrons, nous sommes devenus maîtres dans l’art de la chose. Votre intention innovante est notre inspiration. Votre intuition est le déclencheur d’un parcours que nous accomplirons ensemble. Nous avons développé une stratégie...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

CREATIVITYWILLSAVEUS

NEED WE SAY MORE?

Hope is one of the most powerful forces in our lives. Without it, we struggle to move forward, to progress, to thrive....

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

CREATIVEYEWORKS

CREATIVEYEWORKS- HAVING THE GREATEST POSSIBLE SOCIAL IMPACT AND CREATING A REALISTIC SOCIAL

HAVING THE GREATEST POSSIBLE SOCIAL IMPACT AND CREATING A REALISTIC SOCIAL, CIRCULARECONOMIC SELF-SUSTAINING SYSTEM. THIS IS THE MISSION OF THE CREATIVEYEWORKS PROJECT. THE PROJECT AIMS TO CREATE A GREAT ADDED VALUE THAT FLOWS COMPLETELY BACK TO SOCIETY

I am Koen Van Pottelbergh and due to a serious accident where I lost half of my sight, my view on life changed drastically. That is why I created the concept “CreativEyeworks”. Because everyone in the world has the right to see well, and to take all opportunities life has...

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...

INNOVATE® Maryland

BioHealth Innovation

Translating Breakthroughs into Impact

In Maryland, scientific discovery rarely slows progress. Laboratories across the state generate breakthrough therapeutics, diagnostics, and medical technologies at remarkable speed. Moving those innovations beyond the lab and into the hands of patients and investors requires a different kind of expertise, grounded in market insight, capital strategy, and disciplined execution....

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY NEW BRUNSWICK

Excellence in Scholarly Leadership, Innovative Research, Student Success, and Community Engagement

Rutgers University–New Brunswick, a top 20 public university (U.S. News and World Report), is proud to show the world what excellence looks like. What fuels our innovation? Membership in the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the Association of American Universities. More than 20 programs and schools in the nation’s top...

INNOVATE® Georgia

SOUTHERN COMPANY

BUILDING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY

Plant Vogtle, co-owned and operated by Southern Company subsidiary Georgia Power, is the largest producer of carbon-free energy in the United States. Southern Company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to customers and communities, through its electric utilities in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

CARAVELA

A VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM SPECIALIZING IN EARLY-STAGE INVESTMENTS ACROSS LATIN AMERICA

CARAVELA-A VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM SPECIALIZING IN EARLY-STAGE INVESTMENTS ACROSS LATIN AMERICA, FOCUSING ON PRE-SEED, SEED, AND SERIES A ROUNDS. They employ a sector-agnostic strategy, aiming to build a diverse portfolio of 25-30 companies in each of their funds. Caravela is known both for their go-to market approach, having analyzed more...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

ECOMsquare

COWORKING SPACE AND COMMUNITY FOR ECOMMERCE IN VANCOUVER

A community project since day one.You might think of ECOMsquare as a place. To its founder, Steve Krueger, the distinctive blue building on West 8th Ave represents the latest evolution of a community he’s been building since June 12, 2014. Krueger hosted an Ecommerce Town Hall to connect with professionals...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

DCI MARKETING

CELEBRATING ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2024, DCI MARKETING FOSTERS A CULTURE OF INNOVATION FOCUSED ON SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS FOR FORTUNE 50 COMPANIES, MAJOR RETAILERS AND CONSUMERS.

As American forces crossed the English Channel to liberate France in June 1944, Milwaukee native Lloyd A. Sauer was thinking forward to a post-war era. Sauer purchased a small company called ColorPrint Products Printing and began producing window signage for shoe stores. But it was Cadillac and Harley-Davidson that propelled...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Canadian Choice

Windows and Doors that continues to prove why it's the number one option in Canada

A Commitment to Quality, Service, and Community Founded in 1997, Canadian Choice Windows and Doors is Canada’s #1 window and door manufacturer and installation company. They owe their success to their unique window technology, customer-centric service, and dedication to growth and community support. From manufacturing to servicing, they take a...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

TRIBE LABEL

TRIBE LABEL-VIDEO GAME FASHION DONE RIGHT. BY GAMERS. FOR GAMERS

VIDEO GAME FASHION DONE RIGHT. BY GAMERS. FOR GAMERS

Tribe Label is a lifestyle brand with a focus around gaming but with community at its’ core. We’re creating a brand that you can connect with and be proud to wear. When you’re searching through your closet for something to wear and you see a Tribe Label piece, we want...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

ODTH FIRST CLASS LOGISTICS

ODTH FIRST CLASS LOGISTICS-WHERE PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY JOIN FORCES

WHERE PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY JOIN FORCES

Logistics service provider ODTH First Class Logistics offers tailor-made, flexible logistics services with well-trained employees and global multimodal possibilities. All sites are easily accessible and the Willebroek location is adjacent to the Hutchison Ports Terminal, a trimodal container terminal with direct connections to the ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam. ODTH...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

BRASTORNE ENTERPRISES

BRASTORNE ENTERPRISES - SELECTED AS A WINNER FOR THE MIT SOLVE 2021 INITIATIVE.

SELECTED AS A WINNER FOR THE MIT SOLVE 2021 INITIATIVE.

CONNECTING THE UNCONNECTED. Brastorne Enterprises has been selected as a winning solver team for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve 2021 Initiative. Solve is an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States of America with a mission to solve world challenges. Through open innovation...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

ANALYTIX ENGINE

OUR PURPOSE IS TO HELP ORGANISATIONS MAKE BETTER DECISIONS USING DATA AND ANALYTICS

Most organisations have more data than they realise. The problem is usually the disconnect between business decision making and the curated data warehouse...

INNOVATE® Georgia

3CI

HAS BEEN EMPOWERING BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION WITH PEOPLE, PROCESSES, AND TECHNOLOGY FOROVER 40 YEARS, SERVING ATLANTA AND BEYOND.

Atlanta is quickly emerging as one of the premier tech hubs in the nation. Known for its rich history and vibrant culture, the city is now gaining recognition for its innovative spirit and thriving tech ecosystem. Home to a diverse range of startups, established tech giants, and a robust infrastructure,...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

PRNEWS.IO

CONNECTING BRANDS AND MEDIA GLOBALLY: PRNEWS.IO’S MISSION TO UPLIFT THE EDITORIAL ADVERTISING MARKET.

CONNECTING BRANDS AND MEDIA GLOBALLY: PRNEWS.IO’S MISSION TO UPLIFT THE EDITORIAL ADVERTISING MARKET. Founded by Ukrainian entrepreneur Alexander Storozhuk and his business partner Alexander Nigmatulin, PRNEWS.IO emerged to bridge the gap between brands and news media. Initially launched as a newswire distribution service called B2Blogger.com, PRNEWS.IO recognized that brands needed...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

TREE TOOLS

INNOVATIVE CUSTOMER SERVICE TOOLS

In 2001, Tree Tools built its headquarters in the Curitiba Software Park, an area dedicated to software production, and since then has been part of the Curitiba City Council’s Tecnoparque program. Curitiba is an innovative city and was chosen in Barcelona, Spain, as the Smartest City in the World in...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

OMC

OMC-OPEN INNOVATION: THE WAY TO PRODUCE LOCALLY

OPEN INNOVATION: THE WAY TO PRODUCE LOCALLY

Marc is a passionate engineer who has been active for more than 40 years in first-of-a-kind product development from the first multi-media computers to DVD recorders to smartphone chipsets and EUV light sources for the newest chip making machines of ASML. Marc spent most of his international career in The...

INNOVATE® Seattle

SYNDIO

SYNDIO HELPS HR LEADERS NAVIGATE THIS NEW WORLD WITH TECHNOLOGY

SYNDIO HELPS HR LEADERS NAVIGATE THIS NEW WORLD WITH TECHNOLOGY Companies with great cultures win in the market. Yet today, vital  elements that define culture — like how a company values its employees through pay and advancement — are on full display. In this environment of growing transparency requirements, it’s...

Ecosystems