Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
THE PUERTO RICO 5G ZONE
IS ADVANCING THE TRANSFORMATION OF PHYSICAL INDUSTRIES BY POWERING SMART CITIES, SMART LOGISTICS , AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
The only ZTA enabled research lab for development, testing, training, and research on next gen communications applications in the U.S. that is open source, publicly owned, and has resident interface of foreign/domestic, terrestrial/non-terrestrial, and cooperative non-cooperative networks. Dedicated to providing cost-effective access to government, industry and academia to better understand...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
ESFERA
DELIGHTING CUSTOMERS, SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY WITH PERSONALIZED INNOVATION
ESFERA-DELIGHTING CUSTOMERS, SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY WITH PERSONALIZED INNOVATION AND IMPACTFUL SOLUTIONS! With a history that spans three decades, Esfera Informática establishes itself as an institution committed to excellence, with advanced technologies and innovation as its fundamental pillars. Certified by MPSBr, the company constantly improves the development of software...
INNOVATION Quebec
PARI-G
PLATEFORME D’APPUI RÉGIONAL À L’INNOVATION – GÉNIE (PARI-G)
La nécessité d’innover des entreprises n’est plus à démontrer dans un monde où le développement des produits se fait sur des cycles de plus en plus courts et où la concurrence est plus vive et moins prévisible. L’innovation, qu’elle soit liée aux produits de l’entreprise ou à ses procédés et...
INNOVATE® Nashville
JULIE LILLISTON COMMUNICATIONS
WHEN INNOVATION MEETS EXPERTISE
Julie Lilliston Communications Shapes the Future of PR. When Julie Lilliston founded Julie Lilliston Communications in 2014, she envisioned more than just another public relations firm. Drawing from more than two decades of corporate communications expertise at global agencies Weber Shandwick and MSL Group, she set out to revolutionize how...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
VizworX
Creating Visibly Better Enterprise Software Solutions Through Advanced Technology
Delivering enterprise-class digital experiences, VizworX is an advanced software solutions services company. Leveraging the latest in augmented reality, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, complex data visualization, web and mobile technologies and techniques, VizworX supports several industries around the world by turning complex data into easily understandable and actionable information. We enable...
INNOVATION Quebec
CETAB+
L’AGRONOMIE POUR FAIRE AVANCER L’AGRICULTURE BIO AU QUÉBEC
À Victoriaville, et rayonnant dans plusieurs régions du Québec, une équipe d’agronomes, de biologistes et de techniciens s’affaire à l’amélioration de méthodes de production agricole propres et modernes. Le Centre d’expertise et de transfert en agriculture biologique et de proximité (CETAB+), affilié au Cégep de Victoriaville, œuvre depuis 2010 de...
INNOVATION Quebec
RÉSEAU ENVIRONNEMENT
DES ACTIONS CONCRÈTES POUR CATALYSER L’ÉCONOMIE VERTE* AU QUÉBEC
Grâce à l’expertise de ses membres des domaines public, privé et académique, Réseau Environnement fait le pont entre l’expertise technique et les politiques publiques. Par sa place dans le secteur environnemental, notre association se doit d’être à l’avant-garde, et cela passe aussi par une collaboration avec les entrepreneurs, les innovateurs...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
DOMEIN WALTERUS, VINEYARD, WINERY, DISTILLERY
FILLED WITH PURITY, MADE WITH PASSION.”
Your drinks, our life’s work with an eco-conscious mindsetOur vision in making drinks for you. Whether it’s our own label or your private label. We work for every brand as if it were our own. Working with respect of nature’s products, makes us enthusiastic and driven to make your label...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
FLOW TRAVEL
A BOUTIQUE OFFERING OUT OF AFRICA THAT’S GOING PLACES
When Tara Turkington, CEO of marketing agency Flow Communications, was asked to arrange a visit for a few people to South Africa, nobody realised it was the genesis of something remarkable. Flow Travel organises exciting, immersive trips for small groups to wherever our guests lead us. We like to do...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
= SPACE
WE BELIEVE THAT ACCESS + RESOURCES =SPACE & OPPORTUNITIES
=SPACE strives to create a unique culture and positive sharespace. Headquartered in the City of Newark, our sharespace provides resources for startups, coaching for tech companies and an ecosystem for artists to share their work and thrive. We offer programming to help build, grow and scale businesses, with the vast...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
TRANSPORT EN LOGISTIEK VLAANDEREN
UNLOCKING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF THE ROAD TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS SECTOR
Every year, the number of transport and logistics companies in Belgium keeps growing. All projections show that the transportation of goods by the road will also continue to grow in the following 20 years. The sector thus plays a vital role in the Belgian economy. However, with rising costs, stricter...
INNOVATE® Georgia
SKILLIBRIUM
GROW TOGETHER WITH SKILLIBRIUM
Over the past twenty-five years, Georgia has witnessed remarkable growth and innovation in technology. Skillibrium, a new player in this dynamic ecosystem, is proud to be part of this thriving landscape, benefiting from the exceptional talent, active professional community, sales and customer engagement excellence, and vibrant entrepreneurial spirit that defines...
INNOVATE® Nashville
SwitchPoint Ventures
We build companies around pioneering technologies.
Our journey began a decade ago, here in Nashville – a city known for creativity and reinvention. That same spirit shaped how we approach innovation: with collaboration, grit, and a builder’s mindset. At SwitchPoint Ventures, we build companies around pioneering technologies – particularly in AI, data science, and digital innovation...
INNOVATE® Nashville
PAT SUMMITT
LEADERSHIP IN A TIME OF CHANGE
The workplace is evolving at record speed. Artificial intelligence, hybrid schedules, and multiple generations sharing the same office are reshaping how we work, creating challenges even seasoned leaders haven’t faced before. We all know that “the only constant is change.” During Pat Summitt’s 40 years of championship-level coaching, she worked...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
RETAIL CAPITAL
TURNING A DIGITAL FOOTPRINT INTO A FUNDING LIFELINE
Retail Capital was born in 2011 as an idea on a white napkin. Those drawings became the framework of what ended up being the first Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) product for businesses in South Africa. Driven by a deep passion to support the SME sector, Retail Capital has since innovated...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
REAL VENTURES
CANADA’S MOST ACTIVE EARLY-STAGE VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM
Real Ventures is one of Canada’s most active early-stage venture capital firms, dedicated to serving entrepreneurs and nurturing the communities in which they thrive. In 2007, we questioned why brilliant Canadian founders should have to fly to San Francisco to raise seed capital. Since then, we have dedicated ourselves to...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
SOL NAVITAS
SOLAR VENTILATION FOR HEALTHIER, DRIER, SMARTER HOMES
Sol Navitas is an Estonian cleantech company on a mission to make buildings healthier, smarter, and more sustainable — by harnessing solar energy to drive ventilation, moisture control, and indoor climate solutions. At the heart of its approach is a simple belief: a building should support well-being, not compromise it....
Global Innovation Spotlight
Hosting solutions for growing webshops
A webshop’s success depends not only on products and design but also on the technical foundation that supports daily operations. Hosting is the backbone of every online store, determining speed, reliability, and the ability to handle growth. Modern businesses increasingly look for flexible and future-proof environments that can adapt to...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
RESPEK NATURE
PLANTS SPEKBOOM, A CO2 CAPTURING INDIGENOUS SUCCULENT, ON TRACTS OF DENUDED LAND NEAR GRAAFF-REINET AND IN THE LARGER KAROO REGION OF SOUTH AFRICA. LAUNCHED IN AUGUST OF 2020, RESPEK IS A BLENDED DIGITAL AND BOTANICAL CARBON OFFSET PROGRAMME.
The hardy spekboom is considered a pioneer species within the Karoo thicket biome. This means that the plant itself can assist in the regeneration of the indigenous brush, with many other species benefitting from its shade and the nutrients it brings into the soil. As a succulent, spekboom is the...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
CLARICY
POWERING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION WITH DEEPTECH
Founded in 2022 by Johanna Stina Haar (MA) at the age of 24, Claricy is an Estonian DeepTech company that helps small and mid-sized enterprises navigate digital transformation. Johanna holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s degree in IT management, complemented by experience as both a financial specialist...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
BLK WOMEN IN EXCELLENCE SOCIETY
In a World Where Entrepreneurship Can Be a Daunting Journey, the Canadian BLK Women in Excellence Society has Emerged as a Beacon of Support, empowerment, and Innovation.
Founded in 2020, BWIE is a pioneering organization dedicated to providing Black women with the tools, resources, and community necessary to thrive in the business world. Through a combination of mentorship, education, and funding opportunities, BWIE has cultivated an ecosystem that uplifts Black women and fosters economic development in Canada....
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
HONEY ISLAND CAPITAL
IN THE VIBRANT CITY OF CURITIBA, HONEY ISLAND CAPITAL EMERGES AS A PIVOTAL FORCE
HONEY ISLAND CAPITAL -IN THE VIBRANT CITY OF CURITIBA, HONEY ISLAND CAPITAL EMERGES AS A PIVOTAL FORCE IN SHAPING THE REGION’S STARTUP ECOSYSTEM. Established in 2015 by the co-founders of EBANX, a cross-border payments startup that achieved unicorn status with presence in more than 20 countries in less than a...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Finwell
Innovating Access: How Finwell Makes Professional Advice Inclusive
How Finwell Innovates Finwell has reimagined financial advice by removing the traditional barriers that prevent most people from accessing professional, unbiased wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. Unlike firms driven by product sales, Finwell focuses on serving individuals and families often overlooked by traditional wealth managers. By prioritizing education, planning,...
United Nations Lesotho
(WHO)
THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
Background The World Health Organisation (WHO) was established on April 7, 1948, and formally began its work on September 1, 1948. It incorporated the assets, personnel, and duties of the League of Nations’ Health Organization and the Paris-based Office International d’Hygiène Publique, including the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). WHO...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
THE PUERTO RICO 5G ZONE
IS ADVANCING THE TRANSFORMATION OF PHYSICAL INDUSTRIES BY POWERING SMART CITIES, SMART LOGISTICS , AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
The only ZTA enabled research lab for development, testing, training, and research on next gen communications applications in the U.S. that is open source, publicly owned, and has resident interface of foreign/domestic, terrestrial/non-terrestrial, and cooperative non-cooperative networks. Dedicated to providing cost-effective access to government, industry and academia to better understand...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
ESFERA
DELIGHTING CUSTOMERS, SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY WITH PERSONALIZED INNOVATION
ESFERA-DELIGHTING CUSTOMERS, SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY WITH PERSONALIZED INNOVATION AND IMPACTFUL SOLUTIONS! With a history that spans three decades, Esfera Informática establishes itself as an institution committed to excellence, with advanced technologies and innovation as its fundamental pillars. Certified by MPSBr, the company constantly improves the development of software...
INNOVATION Quebec
PARI-G
PLATEFORME D’APPUI RÉGIONAL À L’INNOVATION – GÉNIE (PARI-G)
La nécessité d’innover des entreprises n’est plus à démontrer dans un monde où le développement des produits se fait sur des cycles de plus en plus courts et où la concurrence est plus vive et moins prévisible. L’innovation, qu’elle soit liée aux produits de l’entreprise ou à ses procédés et...
INNOVATE® Nashville
JULIE LILLISTON COMMUNICATIONS
WHEN INNOVATION MEETS EXPERTISE
Julie Lilliston Communications Shapes the Future of PR. When Julie Lilliston founded Julie Lilliston Communications in 2014, she envisioned more than just another public relations firm. Drawing from more than two decades of corporate communications expertise at global agencies Weber Shandwick and MSL Group, she set out to revolutionize how...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
VizworX
Creating Visibly Better Enterprise Software Solutions Through Advanced Technology
Delivering enterprise-class digital experiences, VizworX is an advanced software solutions services company. Leveraging the latest in augmented reality, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, complex data visualization, web and mobile technologies and techniques, VizworX supports several industries around the world by turning complex data into easily understandable and actionable information. We enable...
INNOVATION Quebec
CETAB+
L’AGRONOMIE POUR FAIRE AVANCER L’AGRICULTURE BIO AU QUÉBEC
À Victoriaville, et rayonnant dans plusieurs régions du Québec, une équipe d’agronomes, de biologistes et de techniciens s’affaire à l’amélioration de méthodes de production agricole propres et modernes. Le Centre d’expertise et de transfert en agriculture biologique et de proximité (CETAB+), affilié au Cégep de Victoriaville, œuvre depuis 2010 de...
INNOVATION Quebec
RÉSEAU ENVIRONNEMENT
DES ACTIONS CONCRÈTES POUR CATALYSER L’ÉCONOMIE VERTE* AU QUÉBEC
Grâce à l’expertise de ses membres des domaines public, privé et académique, Réseau Environnement fait le pont entre l’expertise technique et les politiques publiques. Par sa place dans le secteur environnemental, notre association se doit d’être à l’avant-garde, et cela passe aussi par une collaboration avec les entrepreneurs, les innovateurs...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
DOMEIN WALTERUS, VINEYARD, WINERY, DISTILLERY
FILLED WITH PURITY, MADE WITH PASSION.”
Your drinks, our life’s work with an eco-conscious mindsetOur vision in making drinks for you. Whether it’s our own label or your private label. We work for every brand as if it were our own. Working with respect of nature’s products, makes us enthusiastic and driven to make your label...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
FLOW TRAVEL
A BOUTIQUE OFFERING OUT OF AFRICA THAT’S GOING PLACES
When Tara Turkington, CEO of marketing agency Flow Communications, was asked to arrange a visit for a few people to South Africa, nobody realised it was the genesis of something remarkable. Flow Travel organises exciting, immersive trips for small groups to wherever our guests lead us. We like to do...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
= SPACE
WE BELIEVE THAT ACCESS + RESOURCES =SPACE & OPPORTUNITIES
=SPACE strives to create a unique culture and positive sharespace. Headquartered in the City of Newark, our sharespace provides resources for startups, coaching for tech companies and an ecosystem for artists to share their work and thrive. We offer programming to help build, grow and scale businesses, with the vast...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
TRANSPORT EN LOGISTIEK VLAANDEREN
UNLOCKING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF THE ROAD TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS SECTOR
Every year, the number of transport and logistics companies in Belgium keeps growing. All projections show that the transportation of goods by the road will also continue to grow in the following 20 years. The sector thus plays a vital role in the Belgian economy. However, with rising costs, stricter...
INNOVATE® Georgia
SKILLIBRIUM
GROW TOGETHER WITH SKILLIBRIUM
Over the past twenty-five years, Georgia has witnessed remarkable growth and innovation in technology. Skillibrium, a new player in this dynamic ecosystem, is proud to be part of this thriving landscape, benefiting from the exceptional talent, active professional community, sales and customer engagement excellence, and vibrant entrepreneurial spirit that defines...
INNOVATE® Nashville
SwitchPoint Ventures
We build companies around pioneering technologies.
Our journey began a decade ago, here in Nashville – a city known for creativity and reinvention. That same spirit shaped how we approach innovation: with collaboration, grit, and a builder’s mindset. At SwitchPoint Ventures, we build companies around pioneering technologies – particularly in AI, data science, and digital innovation...
INNOVATE® Nashville
PAT SUMMITT
LEADERSHIP IN A TIME OF CHANGE
The workplace is evolving at record speed. Artificial intelligence, hybrid schedules, and multiple generations sharing the same office are reshaping how we work, creating challenges even seasoned leaders haven’t faced before. We all know that “the only constant is change.” During Pat Summitt’s 40 years of championship-level coaching, she worked...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
RETAIL CAPITAL
TURNING A DIGITAL FOOTPRINT INTO A FUNDING LIFELINE
Retail Capital was born in 2011 as an idea on a white napkin. Those drawings became the framework of what ended up being the first Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) product for businesses in South Africa. Driven by a deep passion to support the SME sector, Retail Capital has since innovated...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
REAL VENTURES
CANADA’S MOST ACTIVE EARLY-STAGE VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM
Real Ventures is one of Canada’s most active early-stage venture capital firms, dedicated to serving entrepreneurs and nurturing the communities in which they thrive. In 2007, we questioned why brilliant Canadian founders should have to fly to San Francisco to raise seed capital. Since then, we have dedicated ourselves to...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
SOL NAVITAS
SOLAR VENTILATION FOR HEALTHIER, DRIER, SMARTER HOMES
Sol Navitas is an Estonian cleantech company on a mission to make buildings healthier, smarter, and more sustainable — by harnessing solar energy to drive ventilation, moisture control, and indoor climate solutions. At the heart of its approach is a simple belief: a building should support well-being, not compromise it....
Global Innovation Spotlight
Hosting solutions for growing webshops
A webshop’s success depends not only on products and design but also on the technical foundation that supports daily operations. Hosting is the backbone of every online store, determining speed, reliability, and the ability to handle growth. Modern businesses increasingly look for flexible and future-proof environments that can adapt to...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
RESPEK NATURE
PLANTS SPEKBOOM, A CO2 CAPTURING INDIGENOUS SUCCULENT, ON TRACTS OF DENUDED LAND NEAR GRAAFF-REINET AND IN THE LARGER KAROO REGION OF SOUTH AFRICA. LAUNCHED IN AUGUST OF 2020, RESPEK IS A BLENDED DIGITAL AND BOTANICAL CARBON OFFSET PROGRAMME.
The hardy spekboom is considered a pioneer species within the Karoo thicket biome. This means that the plant itself can assist in the regeneration of the indigenous brush, with many other species benefitting from its shade and the nutrients it brings into the soil. As a succulent, spekboom is the...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
CLARICY
POWERING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION WITH DEEPTECH
Founded in 2022 by Johanna Stina Haar (MA) at the age of 24, Claricy is an Estonian DeepTech company that helps small and mid-sized enterprises navigate digital transformation. Johanna holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s degree in IT management, complemented by experience as both a financial specialist...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
BLK WOMEN IN EXCELLENCE SOCIETY
In a World Where Entrepreneurship Can Be a Daunting Journey, the Canadian BLK Women in Excellence Society has Emerged as a Beacon of Support, empowerment, and Innovation.
Founded in 2020, BWIE is a pioneering organization dedicated to providing Black women with the tools, resources, and community necessary to thrive in the business world. Through a combination of mentorship, education, and funding opportunities, BWIE has cultivated an ecosystem that uplifts Black women and fosters economic development in Canada....
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
HONEY ISLAND CAPITAL
IN THE VIBRANT CITY OF CURITIBA, HONEY ISLAND CAPITAL EMERGES AS A PIVOTAL FORCE
HONEY ISLAND CAPITAL -IN THE VIBRANT CITY OF CURITIBA, HONEY ISLAND CAPITAL EMERGES AS A PIVOTAL FORCE IN SHAPING THE REGION’S STARTUP ECOSYSTEM. Established in 2015 by the co-founders of EBANX, a cross-border payments startup that achieved unicorn status with presence in more than 20 countries in less than a...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Finwell
Innovating Access: How Finwell Makes Professional Advice Inclusive
How Finwell Innovates Finwell has reimagined financial advice by removing the traditional barriers that prevent most people from accessing professional, unbiased wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. Unlike firms driven by product sales, Finwell focuses on serving individuals and families often overlooked by traditional wealth managers. By prioritizing education, planning,...
United Nations Lesotho
(WHO)
THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
Background The World Health Organisation (WHO) was established on April 7, 1948, and formally began its work on September 1, 1948. It incorporated the assets, personnel, and duties of the League of Nations’ Health Organization and the Paris-based Office International d’Hygiène Publique, including the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). WHO...