Stories of Innovation

Global Innovation Spotlight

GUILLERMO LLIBRE

GUILLERMO LLIBRE

CEO, HOUSELL

Los cambios que se han producido a raíz de algunos de los últimos acontecimientos que hemos vivido (la pandemia, la guerra…) ya han marcado un antes y un después en el sector inmobiliario. La consultora CBRE publicó un estudio a comienzos del año 2020 con datos muy esclarecedores acerca de...

INNOVATE® Nashville

MobileFlow

Hytch and The Gamification of Movement

Modern transportation systems were not designed for how people actually live today. Cities have grown denser, work has become more flexible, schedules more fragmented, and travel patterns more complex. Yet mobility is still largely governed by static infrastructure and blunt policy tools. The result is familiar and costly: congestion that...

INNOVATION Quebec

THE ADRIQ

THE ADRIQ: ACCOMPANY.GATHER. TRANSFORM

ACCOMPANY. GATHER. TRANSFORM.

Mission and outreach in QuebecSupport and promote research and innovation in Quebec with the aim of increasing the competitiveness of businesses, here and abroad. Our mission at the ADRIQ (The Association pour le Développement de la Recherche et de l’Innovation du Québec) guides us in our objectives, actions, operations, and...

INNOVATE® Nashville

MCVANTAGE

ROOTED IN LEGACY, BRANCHING INTO INNOVATION

McVantage Packaging stands as a testament to resilience and forward-thinking in the wood pallet, crate, industrial lumber, and supply chain industry. Founded nearly 75 years ago in Tuscumbia, Alabama, the company has evolved from a family-run lumber operation into a regional powerhouse serving the Central-Southeastern United States. With plants in...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

CYBERNETICA AS

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Cybernetica AS is a pioneering technology company that has made significant contributions to the digital transformation of nations, with a particular focus on e-Governance. Established with a commitment to innovation and research, Cybernetica has consistently played a leading role in applying advanced information and...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

PHALANX

FROM CLUELESS TO COVERED Businesses Choose Phalanx as their First Step in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity can be complex and difficult to navigate for cybersecurity professionals. This sentiment is multiplied for business executives trying to decipher the ecosystem to protect their data, and even more importantly, their customers’ data. Established with a vision to redefine cybersecurity for businesses lacking specialized personnel, Phalanx has quickly become...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

EDESA BIOTECH, INC

EDESA BIOTECH

ADVANCES MADE-IN-CANADA THERAPIES FOR COVID AND BEYOND

Edesa Biotech, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on commercializing latestage, research-validated assets. In 2020, the Markham-based company positioned itself on the frontline of the Covid-19 treatment race when one of its leading drug candidates showed great promise as a “rescue therapy” for hospitalized patients with a life-threatening form of...

INNOVATE® Miami

Sustalytics

Sustalytics - A Platform For Fashion Brands And Retailers That Predicts Customer Demand By Leveraging Artificial Intelligence.

A Platform For Fashion Brands And Retailers That Predicts Customer Demand By Leveraging Artificial Intelligence.

Sustalytics is a service platform for fashion brands and retailers that predicts customer demand by leveraging artificial intelligence. We empower fashion companies to understand their customers’ needs to produce effectively and to be profitable and sustainable. Retail fashion companies overproduce because they are not able to accurately forecast for tomorrow...

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...

INNOVATION Quebec

CHUM

THE CHUM IS AN INNOVATIVE HOSPITAL SERVING THE PEOPLE OF QUEBEC.

Nearly 18,000 people work, practice, study and work here. The CHUM offers the best specialized and super specialized care to all Quebecers and improves their health, based on scientific knowledge that is constantly updated by a research and teaching community. The CHUM Research Centre is the largest research center in...

INNOVATION Quebec

C2T3

CCTT EN TÉLÉCOMMUNICATIONS

Le C2T3 a pour mission de contribuer à l’innovation technologique et à l’essor économique des entreprises associées au secteur des télécommunications, de l’Internet des objets, des réseaux 5G et de la connectivité intelligente. En adoptant des procédures d’innovation technologique, le C2T3 se veut un pôle d’excellence en télécommunications qui valorise...

INNOVATE® South Florida

eMerge Americas

eMerge Americas - The premier technology event connecting the Americas held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center

The premier technology event connecting the Americas held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center

eMerge Americas is the premier technology event connecting the Americas held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center. By connecting global industry leaders and investors with corporate business executives, government leaders, and entrepreneurs, eMerge Americas is transforming Miami into the tech hub of the Americas. In 2019, eMerge Americas attracted...

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...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

XTENDEVENT

AFRICAN INNOVATION ENABLES BRAND SUCCESS WITH XTENDEVENT.COM

Traditional in person trade exhibitions have been historically expensive, effectively restricting participation of smaller businesses and start-ups....

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

SourceFuse

SourceFuse - Build Digital Ideas

Build Digital Ideas, Processes and Products

Through an approach that is as innovative as the projects it manages and supports, SourceFuse builds digital ideas, processes, and products tailored to help its clients realize their ideas in the truest sense of the word. SourceFuse, a technological jack-of-all-trades (and master of all of them), uses its own innovative...

INNOVATE® Georgia

DC BLOX

PIONEERING THE SOUTHEAST DIGITAL FRONTIER

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Southeastern United States, DC BLOX has positioned itself as a linchpin in the accelerating digital transformation that is sweeping across industries. The urgency of this transformation is underscored by several key factors, each playing a crucial role in shaping the digital future of...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

NEXT

THE FUTURE OF STARTUP LAW

NEXT is a trailblazer in the innovative business sector, offering advanced startup-centric legal solutions. Born from the established law firm Shulman Rogers, NEXT is redefining legal services for startups and emerging growth companies. NEXT founder Anthony Millin drew from his experience as an entrepreneur, partner in an early-stage VC Fund,...

United Nations Lesotho

IOM

THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION

United Nations Migration Agency Established in 1951, with 175 Member States, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing support to migrants across the world, developing effective responses to the shifting dynamics of migration and providing advice on migration...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Top 5 challenges in managing employee absences and how to overcome them

Keeping organisational productivity high can be difficult, particularly when managing employee absences.  Manual methods of time recording (e.g., spreadsheets) are famously unreliable, and this is without considering the wealth of issues that come with employee absences!  From unclear policies to imbalanced workloads, overcoming these challenges requires a structured approach to...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

GLENROSE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

REIMAGINING HUMAN ABILITY

THE GLENROSE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (GRH)The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH) is the largest free-standing, comprehensive tertiary rehabilitation hospital in Canada, serving patients of all ages who require complex rehabilitation to enable them to participate in life to the fullest. The 244-bed facility provides specialized physical rehabilitation and therapeutic services across 16...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

BIOCINA

HIGH QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE MICROBIAL PDNA AND MRNA DEVELOPMENT AND CGMP MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

BioCina Pty Ltd. is a global end-to-end biologics Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), focused on the development and clinical and commercial manufacture of microbial, pDNA and mRNA biological products. BioCina’s mission is to combine world-class science with efficient and cost-effective delivery, to enable their clients to bring their therapies...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

SSES

ORCHESTRATING A DISCIPLINARY SYMPHONY OF SIX LEADING UNIVERSITIES

The Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship (SSES) is an intriguing invention from Sweden’s capital. Much like Stockholm—a city comprised of several islands, each with its distinct character, yet contributing to a cohesive whole—SSES unites six leading universities to create a globally-unique nexus of entrepreneurial education. Established in 1999 with the support...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

TAV SYSTEMS

EXPORTING HIGH-QUALITY E-BIKE TECHNOLOGIES TO THE WORLD

TAV is an E-Bike startup based in Adelaide, Australia, that was incorporated in April 2020. Supported by the Government of South Australia and Flinders University under the program called Supporting innovation in South Australia, TAV’s mission is to export Australian-built E-Bike technologies to global brands, foster local innovation, and deliver...

INNOVATE® Seattle

Madrona

A Partner and Backer of Founders at the Innovation, Early and Acceleration Stages

Madrona starts working with leadership teams before the first investment, supporting them with capital and hard work. We have been doing this since 1995 and actively invest in AI, enterprise technology, marketplaces and more. As the tech footprint in Seattle has grown, so have we. Madrona opened a Silicon Valley...

Global Innovation Spotlight

GUILLERMO LLIBRE

GUILLERMO LLIBRE

CEO, HOUSELL

Los cambios que se han producido a raíz de algunos de los últimos acontecimientos que hemos vivido (la pandemia, la guerra…) ya han marcado un antes y un después en el sector inmobiliario. La consultora CBRE publicó un estudio a comienzos del año 2020 con datos muy esclarecedores acerca de...

INNOVATE® Nashville

MobileFlow

Hytch and The Gamification of Movement

Modern transportation systems were not designed for how people actually live today. Cities have grown denser, work has become more flexible, schedules more fragmented, and travel patterns more complex. Yet mobility is still largely governed by static infrastructure and blunt policy tools. The result is familiar and costly: congestion that...

INNOVATION Quebec

THE ADRIQ

THE ADRIQ: ACCOMPANY.GATHER. TRANSFORM

ACCOMPANY. GATHER. TRANSFORM.

Mission and outreach in QuebecSupport and promote research and innovation in Quebec with the aim of increasing the competitiveness of businesses, here and abroad. Our mission at the ADRIQ (The Association pour le Développement de la Recherche et de l’Innovation du Québec) guides us in our objectives, actions, operations, and...

INNOVATE® Nashville

MCVANTAGE

ROOTED IN LEGACY, BRANCHING INTO INNOVATION

McVantage Packaging stands as a testament to resilience and forward-thinking in the wood pallet, crate, industrial lumber, and supply chain industry. Founded nearly 75 years ago in Tuscumbia, Alabama, the company has evolved from a family-run lumber operation into a regional powerhouse serving the Central-Southeastern United States. With plants in...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

CYBERNETICA AS

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Cybernetica AS is a pioneering technology company that has made significant contributions to the digital transformation of nations, with a particular focus on e-Governance. Established with a commitment to innovation and research, Cybernetica has consistently played a leading role in applying advanced information and...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

PHALANX

FROM CLUELESS TO COVERED Businesses Choose Phalanx as their First Step in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity can be complex and difficult to navigate for cybersecurity professionals. This sentiment is multiplied for business executives trying to decipher the ecosystem to protect their data, and even more importantly, their customers’ data. Established with a vision to redefine cybersecurity for businesses lacking specialized personnel, Phalanx has quickly become...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

EDESA BIOTECH, INC

EDESA BIOTECH

ADVANCES MADE-IN-CANADA THERAPIES FOR COVID AND BEYOND

Edesa Biotech, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on commercializing latestage, research-validated assets. In 2020, the Markham-based company positioned itself on the frontline of the Covid-19 treatment race when one of its leading drug candidates showed great promise as a “rescue therapy” for hospitalized patients with a life-threatening form of...

INNOVATE® Miami

Sustalytics

Sustalytics - A Platform For Fashion Brands And Retailers That Predicts Customer Demand By Leveraging Artificial Intelligence.

A Platform For Fashion Brands And Retailers That Predicts Customer Demand By Leveraging Artificial Intelligence.

Sustalytics is a service platform for fashion brands and retailers that predicts customer demand by leveraging artificial intelligence. We empower fashion companies to understand their customers’ needs to produce effectively and to be profitable and sustainable. Retail fashion companies overproduce because they are not able to accurately forecast for tomorrow...

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...

INNOVATION Quebec

CHUM

THE CHUM IS AN INNOVATIVE HOSPITAL SERVING THE PEOPLE OF QUEBEC.

Nearly 18,000 people work, practice, study and work here. The CHUM offers the best specialized and super specialized care to all Quebecers and improves their health, based on scientific knowledge that is constantly updated by a research and teaching community. The CHUM Research Centre is the largest research center in...

INNOVATION Quebec

C2T3

CCTT EN TÉLÉCOMMUNICATIONS

Le C2T3 a pour mission de contribuer à l’innovation technologique et à l’essor économique des entreprises associées au secteur des télécommunications, de l’Internet des objets, des réseaux 5G et de la connectivité intelligente. En adoptant des procédures d’innovation technologique, le C2T3 se veut un pôle d’excellence en télécommunications qui valorise...

INNOVATE® South Florida

eMerge Americas

eMerge Americas - The premier technology event connecting the Americas held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center

The premier technology event connecting the Americas held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center

eMerge Americas is the premier technology event connecting the Americas held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center. By connecting global industry leaders and investors with corporate business executives, government leaders, and entrepreneurs, eMerge Americas is transforming Miami into the tech hub of the Americas. In 2019, eMerge Americas attracted...

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...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

XTENDEVENT

AFRICAN INNOVATION ENABLES BRAND SUCCESS WITH XTENDEVENT.COM

Traditional in person trade exhibitions have been historically expensive, effectively restricting participation of smaller businesses and start-ups....

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

SourceFuse

SourceFuse - Build Digital Ideas

Build Digital Ideas, Processes and Products

Through an approach that is as innovative as the projects it manages and supports, SourceFuse builds digital ideas, processes, and products tailored to help its clients realize their ideas in the truest sense of the word. SourceFuse, a technological jack-of-all-trades (and master of all of them), uses its own innovative...

INNOVATE® Georgia

DC BLOX

PIONEERING THE SOUTHEAST DIGITAL FRONTIER

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Southeastern United States, DC BLOX has positioned itself as a linchpin in the accelerating digital transformation that is sweeping across industries. The urgency of this transformation is underscored by several key factors, each playing a crucial role in shaping the digital future of...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

NEXT

THE FUTURE OF STARTUP LAW

NEXT is a trailblazer in the innovative business sector, offering advanced startup-centric legal solutions. Born from the established law firm Shulman Rogers, NEXT is redefining legal services for startups and emerging growth companies. NEXT founder Anthony Millin drew from his experience as an entrepreneur, partner in an early-stage VC Fund,...

United Nations Lesotho

IOM

THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION

United Nations Migration Agency Established in 1951, with 175 Member States, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing support to migrants across the world, developing effective responses to the shifting dynamics of migration and providing advice on migration...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Top 5 challenges in managing employee absences and how to overcome them

Keeping organisational productivity high can be difficult, particularly when managing employee absences.  Manual methods of time recording (e.g., spreadsheets) are famously unreliable, and this is without considering the wealth of issues that come with employee absences!  From unclear policies to imbalanced workloads, overcoming these challenges requires a structured approach to...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

GLENROSE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

REIMAGINING HUMAN ABILITY

THE GLENROSE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (GRH)The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH) is the largest free-standing, comprehensive tertiary rehabilitation hospital in Canada, serving patients of all ages who require complex rehabilitation to enable them to participate in life to the fullest. The 244-bed facility provides specialized physical rehabilitation and therapeutic services across 16...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

BIOCINA

HIGH QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE MICROBIAL PDNA AND MRNA DEVELOPMENT AND CGMP MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

BioCina Pty Ltd. is a global end-to-end biologics Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), focused on the development and clinical and commercial manufacture of microbial, pDNA and mRNA biological products. BioCina’s mission is to combine world-class science with efficient and cost-effective delivery, to enable their clients to bring their therapies...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

SSES

ORCHESTRATING A DISCIPLINARY SYMPHONY OF SIX LEADING UNIVERSITIES

The Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship (SSES) is an intriguing invention from Sweden’s capital. Much like Stockholm—a city comprised of several islands, each with its distinct character, yet contributing to a cohesive whole—SSES unites six leading universities to create a globally-unique nexus of entrepreneurial education. Established in 1999 with the support...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

TAV SYSTEMS

EXPORTING HIGH-QUALITY E-BIKE TECHNOLOGIES TO THE WORLD

TAV is an E-Bike startup based in Adelaide, Australia, that was incorporated in April 2020. Supported by the Government of South Australia and Flinders University under the program called Supporting innovation in South Australia, TAV’s mission is to export Australian-built E-Bike technologies to global brands, foster local innovation, and deliver...

INNOVATE® Seattle

Madrona

A Partner and Backer of Founders at the Innovation, Early and Acceleration Stages

Madrona starts working with leadership teams before the first investment, supporting them with capital and hard work. We have been doing this since 1995 and actively invest in AI, enterprise technology, marketplaces and more. As the tech footprint in Seattle has grown, so have we. Madrona opened a Silicon Valley...

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