Stories of Innovation

Wayne Karpoff, CEO of Willowglen Systems, and his team of Scada rock stars are making innovative improvements to the rail transportation and energy industries. “We reimagined SCADA to meet the needs of the future. And it all started here in Alberta.” — Wayne Karpoff, CEO at Willowglen Systems. Innovation is...

Disruption on the Drive: How Mobile Tire Services is Solving the $30 Billion Fragmentation Problem The automotive aftermarket has long been a bastion of traditionalism. For decades, the consumer experience has remained unchanged: a slow drive to a brick-and-mortar shop, a three-hour wait in a stale room, and a bill...

Les racinesDepuis près de 20 ans qu’au Saguenay–LacSaint-Jean – une région de plus de 275 000 habitants située à 500 km au nord-est de Montréal – des initiatives concertées sont déployées afin de stimuler l’innovation auprès des PME. Idéa innovation PME (2004-2010), puis Innovation 02 (2011-2019) ont généré tour à...

Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) was launched in 2015 with a bold vision: to help young people build positive and powerful lives. PYB has spent the past decade leveraging the iconic game of basketball by building a holistic program, a robust organization, and a world-class Center that provides a comprehensive array...

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...

Ever since I was a young girl, I have loved photography immensely. In the darkroom I felt like a fish in water. Meanwhile, much has changed. Analogue is (almost) gone and of course I switched to digital a long time ago. Digital or analog, photography remains my greatest passion. I...

Founded in 1890, the Associação Comercial do Paraná – ACP meets the needs of its members with ethics, competence and speed through institutional representation and provision of services. The entity offers, in partnership with Boa Vista Equifax, intelligent solutions for small, medium and large companies, from all sectors, working in...

Depuis 2020, le Québec fait figure de pionnier dans le domaine des technologies agricoles innovantes et des bioproduits végétaux grâce au développement de la Zone Agtech, un écosystème d’innovation localisé situé près de la Ville de Montréal dans la MRC de L’Assomption. Sa mission ? Intensifier le développement de technologies...

Since the inception of the MKE Tech Hub Coalition, we’ve been guided by a bold vision of technology as an economic driver in the region. We’ve operated with a civic mindset, while remaining curious to address the region’s most pressing needs in tech. As the region has advanced, we’ve kept...

Notre vision : un écosystème startup montréalais attractif et reconnu internationalement pour sa performance, sa diversité et son impact. Nos activités se fondent sur cinq piliers qui guident le développement de nos projets et programmes. Nous travaillons à rendre l’écosystème toujours plus accessible, collaboratif, diversifié et à impact, en croissance,...

Mannesoft (software solutions) originated in Brazil, in the city of Curitiba in 1993, founded by Luis Armando Dias, a student who discovered his passion for technology. With an entrepreneurial vision, he recognized the potential of information technology, leading to the creation of various software solutions. The company evolved alongside technological...

In a region that lives and breathes technology, it’s easy to mistake innovation for novelty – something shiny, experimental, and detached from the realities of mission work. Excella has built its brand by resisting that temptation. Founded in 2002, the Northern Virginia firm has spent more than two decades proving...

Dans un contexte marqué par les changements climatiques, la perte de biodiversité, la pression croissante exercée sur les ressources naturelles et les préoccupations en matière de santé publique; tous s’entendent sur l’importance de miser sur la bioéconomie. Définie comme l’activité économique associée à l’invention, au développement et à la production...

In a city defined by its grit and passion, DeVal Lifecycle Support represents the strength of American manufacturing and the people who built it. Headquartered in the Tacony section of Philadelphia for more than 70 years, the company plays a critical role in supporting the U.S. Department of War, manufacturing...

The image was created by us with AI, specifically for this article. The next platform debate is already moving past the phone. In May 2025, Reuters reported that Apple was aiming for smart glasses by the end of 2026. Around the same time, Apple services chief Eddy Cue said, “You...

We deliver a digital tool that enables a better experience for homeowners, potential buyers, and real estate brokers. Homeowners can know a price estimate based on comparable and listing market data. Potential buyers can look at a neighborhood and stay up to date on prices and listing .Real estate agents...

In the bustling landscape of healthcare technology, Modernizing Medicine®, Inc., commonly known as ModMed®, emerges as a beacon of innovation and efficiency. Founded in 2010 by Daniel Cane and Dr. Michael Sherling, ModMed has etched its name in the industry by seamlessly integrating advanced technology with medical practices. The inception...

The IRCM is a love story that has endured for over half a century between Quebec and Canada on the one hand, and high-level research and the most advanced clinical care on the other. Founded in 1967 by the great researcher and humanist, Dr. Jacques Genest, the IRCM became the...

Established in 2008, the Consortium for Research and Innovation in Industrial Bioprocesses in Quebec (CRIBIQ) is considered the catalyst of innovation in the province’s biobased economy – also known as biosourced economy. By bringing together applied research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, the CRIBIQ supports the agrifood, environmental, and industrial bioproducts sectors...

Innofibre a pour vision de contribuer au développement de l’économie biosourcée au Québec en accompagnant les PME et les grandes entreprises dans l’innovation. L’équipe d’Innofibre a les habiletés et les aptitudes pour réaliser des projets multidisciplinaires et interordres et réalise chaque année un grand nombre de projets avec plusieurs institutions...

A thriving startup ecosystem rarely appears by accident or grows without meaningful support. Behind every successful innovation hub stands a combination of smart policies, talented people, and long-term planning.  According to Tech Monitor, startup failures in the US surged by almost 60% in 2024 due to high inflation and low...

One notable development is the move from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric vehicles (EVs). The lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries used in EVs are becoming more prevalent everywhere. These days, they are the go-to choice when it comes to powering everything from mobile phones to power tools, drones, EVs, and more....

CIC is an established platform that enhances a location’s innovation infrastructure and creates a physical center of gravity. As a vehicle that transforms an economic development opportunity into a mature innovation hub, CIC’s mission is to fix the world through innovation by creating and managing developing multifaceted communities that support...

Jane Shirek stands out in the photography industry not only for her widely praised talent but also for her years of experience working with all types of people and clients in many cities and countries.  As a photographer, she brings out the very best of everyone she photographs. Jane has...