Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
WARONA LAW OFFICE
MOLAO WARONA ROTLHE
What’s in a name?In this case – everything! Warona is a Setswana pronoun, which translates to “ours” in English. The fact of the matter is the law is “ours” – all of us, made by us to govern and protect us. It also happens to be the middle name of...
Global Innovation Spotlight
EL CANONAZO
TRANSMEDIA
El Cañonazo Transmedia is an independent company focused on the creation, production and expansion of content across multiple platforms. In other words, we’re content creators with a creative and strategic spirit for the connected audience. Sorry, we don’t do cocktails. , “The digital magma has caused the tectonic plates of...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Nashville State Community College
From Classroom to Career: Nashville State Powers Progress Through Education and Partnerships
A Good Fit. A Great Future. That’s how Nashville State Community College defines itself—serving diverse students from Nashville’s urban core to rural counties, each bringing unique backgrounds and experiences. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to how Nashville State serves its students and communities. In fact, with Vision 2030 – its...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
HIDRODOE
EXCELS IN UNIQUE WATER EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABLE AND INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Pidpa, a Flemish integrated water company, sensitizes people about water, not only focusing on tap water but the entire circle of water. By opening Hidrodoe in 2003, they reach a broad spectrum of society. Hidrodoe is the interactive experience center about water, located in Herentals. Hidrodoe’s main goal is...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
GETTING YOUR Z’S FHMRI SLEEP HEALTH is tech-ing up sleep
Tech and sleep aren’t necessarily always good bedfellows but in this case, they can be. Sleep health is undergoing a digital and technological innovation transformation. Developments are set to revolutionise the way sleep disorders are diagnosed, monitored, and treated. From the development of improved treatment identification platforms for doctors, to...
INNOVATION Quebec
CIRRELT
Centre interuniversitaire de recherche sur les réseaux d’entreprise, la logistique et le transport.
Qu’on en commun des défis tels que les changements climatiques, la pénurie de main-d’œuvre, l’organisation en santé et l’incertitude économique ? Assurément le besoin de mieux comprendre les phénomènes, de prédire les tendances avec justesse, mais aussi de concevoir des modèles et systèmes plus efficaces et résilients, durables et sécuritaires,...
INNOVATE® Detroit
Design Core Detroit
Plays a Critical Role in Amplifying the Impact of Detroit’s Innovation Community
With over a century of innovation in automobiles, a groundbreaking music scene, amazing architecture and one-of-a-kind fashion labels, DETROIT has long been a place where technical possibility meets great design. Few creative communities truly match the diversity and depth of Detroit’s design roots: a fact well reflected by its designation...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
NVTC - NORTHERN VIRGINIA TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
Driving Innovation, Collaboration, and Growth in the National Capital Region
“NVTC is committed to accelerating innovation to solve real-world challenges, growing our economy, and creating meaningful employment opportunities for a diverse and inclusive workforce.” The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) catalyzes innovation, collaboration, and growth in the National Capital Region. For over three decades, NVTC has played a pivotal role...
INNOVATION Quebec
OPTONIQUE
LUMIÈRE SUR L’INNOVATION
La photonique se retrouve partout : chirurgie laser, manufacture de batteries, ordinateur quantique sont parmi tant d’autres applications qui bénéficient des technologies utilisant la lumière. La présence en sols québécois de centres de recherche et d’industries a mené à un terreau fertile d’innovation chez les jeunespousses technologiques et les entreprises...
INNOVATE® South Florida
RESEARCH PARK AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY®
EMPOWERING INNOVATION IN SOUTH FLORIDA: THE DYNAMIC ECOSYSTEM OF THE RESEARCH PARK AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC
At the forefront of innovation, the Research Park at Florida Atlantic is a dynamic hub where diverse technology companies and research-driven organizations foster relationships with academia to shape the future of South Florida. These efforts and strong academic collaboration play a pivotal role in promoting economic growth, creating high-quality jobs,...
INNOVATE® Georgia
MOJIX
NEARSHORE IT DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING & SUPPORT SERVICES
Power Your Technology Transformation & Infrastructure At CodeRoad by Mojix, we provide the end-to-end software development, engineering, and IT talent to help support, transform, and grow your business. Whether you need staff augmentation, dedicated teams, or custom software engineering, we’ve got the right talent, at the right price point, in...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
FLORIDA MAN GAMING
Putting the “Florida Man” in Gaming With Tampa Local Esports Company FMG
Florida Man Gaming is a Tampa, Fl-based esports organization that has brought innovation to the community through partnerships with like-minded local businesses intending to help bridge the gap in our community. Florida Man Gaming is an American esports gaming community founded in 2019 with the vision to bring a...
INNOVATE® Nashville
NASHVILLE SOFTWARE SCHOOL
CREATING AN ONRAMP TO REWARDING CAREERS IN TECHNOLOGY
It was late 2011 when Nashville Software School (NSS) Founder and CEO, John Wark set out to find a solution to a challenge he frequently heard about in Nashville’s business community – the persistent shortage of trained tech talent such as software developers. The tech skills gap was (and is)...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
eLeapPower
REIMAGINING POWERTRAIN TECHNOLOGY TO ACCELERATE ADOPTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES
The transportation industry is amid one of the most important revolutions since 1886, when Karl Benz invented the first automobile powered by an internal combustion engine (ICE). 135 years later, electric vehicles (EV) are now the leading focus of automotive engineering and innovation around the world. As with any new...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
VITAL
The Perfect Blend: AI Meets Human Flourishing
“Vital envisions a future where AI and human expertise unite to empower personal growth, creating a seamless path to complete well-being.” In today’s fast-paced world, individuals face constant pressures that can lead to stress, burnout, and a sense of overwhelm. Vital was created to address these challenges head-on, offering AI-driven...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
SC Thrive
Celebrating 15 Years of Leadership, Impact, and Innovation.
Over the past 15 years, SC Thrive has served as our state’s leader in linking South Carolinians with community and essential resources. In partnership with the Palmetto Institute, the BlueCross BlueShield of SC Foundation, and The Duke Endowment, SC Thrive began as a program of the SC Office of Rural...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
CAPITEC
LET’S BUILD A BANK
Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come, suggested Victor Hugo, French literary genius, in 1852. Capitec was – and is still – such an idea, but you might not have thought so at the time. At the beginning of the 21st century, the general consensus was...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
USCREEN
BUILDING A MORE CONNECTED CREATOR FUTURE THROUGH THE POWER OF MEMBERSHIPS
USCREEN IS AN ALL-IN-ONE MEMBERSHIP PLATFORM BUILT FOR VIDEO CREATORS. Uscreen started as a bootstrapped company in 2014 with just an idea to start streaming DVDs and quickly pivoted to helping their customers sell video on demand subscriptions. Early customers include Yoga with Adriene and Sarah Beth Yoga, two highly...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
DREAMCRAFT
We Are Hands-On Venture Engineers Who Support Dreamers And Crafters Building Legendary Companies
At Dreamcraft, we invest in European tech-driven companies from pre-seed to Series A. We are generalists with a proven track record in iGaming, gaming, esports, D2C, B2B SaaS, and decarbonization. We believe success is created by a team of dreamers and crafters – and we are venture engineers who help...
INNOVATE® Blockchain
MISSION IMPACT
DRIVING IMPACT IN THE METAVERSE AND IN THE REAL WORLD
Users can shape the metaverse. Unlike any other internet technology before it, Web 3.0 has the potential to be a deep space to , explore, and unleash our creativity. The metaverse can do good in the real world; it can have an immense social impact. Mission Impact is empowering...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
DEFENCE TRAILBLAZER
THE SA ‘TRAILBLAZER’ DRIVING DEFENCE INNOVATION
Dr Sanjay Mazumdar: The SA ‘trailblazer’ driving defence innovationIn 2022, South Australia reinforced its reputation as the nation’s “defence state” when the University of Adelaide established the Defence Trailblazer for Concept to Sovereign Capability in partnership with the University of New South Wales. Now, this ground-breaking research commercialisation program has...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
GRANDE PRAIRIE REGIONAL INNOVATION NETWORK (GPRIN)
INVESTING IN INNOVATION
GPRIN is the Innovation Network serving northwestern Alberta innovators and entrepreneurs. We offer resources, knowledge, and connections to develop, validate, manufacture, market and launch innovations into the marketplace. The innovation ecosystem in Alberta is expansive and GPRIN has access to resources and expertise in a wide variety of areas, in...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
BEKTEK
INNOVATING MANAGEMENT: CUTTING-EDGE HR, PAYROLL, AND MORE FOR TODAY’S WORKFORCE
INTRODUCTIONSince our inception, Bektek has been on a remarkable journey of innovation and growth. What began as a pioneering venture into Time and Attendance management, with the introduction of HostedTime, our flagship software, has evolved into a one stop solution for today’s workforce. OUR STORYAt Bektek, our story is one...
INNOVATE® South Florida
GUIDENT
WE MAKE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES SAFER
The rapid growth of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) adoption across various industries presents significant opportunities but raises safety concerns. Guident addresses these challenges by providing a Remote Monitor and Control Center (RMCC) solution, which is crucial for operating AVs safely and efficiently in compliance with regulations. Guident is a Florida corporation...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
WARONA LAW OFFICE
MOLAO WARONA ROTLHE
What’s in a name?In this case – everything! Warona is a Setswana pronoun, which translates to “ours” in English. The fact of the matter is the law is “ours” – all of us, made by us to govern and protect us. It also happens to be the middle name of...
Global Innovation Spotlight
EL CANONAZO
TRANSMEDIA
El Cañonazo Transmedia is an independent company focused on the creation, production and expansion of content across multiple platforms. In other words, we’re content creators with a creative and strategic spirit for the connected audience. Sorry, we don’t do cocktails. , “The digital magma has caused the tectonic plates of...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Nashville State Community College
From Classroom to Career: Nashville State Powers Progress Through Education and Partnerships
A Good Fit. A Great Future. That’s how Nashville State Community College defines itself—serving diverse students from Nashville’s urban core to rural counties, each bringing unique backgrounds and experiences. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to how Nashville State serves its students and communities. In fact, with Vision 2030 – its...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
HIDRODOE
EXCELS IN UNIQUE WATER EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABLE AND INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Pidpa, a Flemish integrated water company, sensitizes people about water, not only focusing on tap water but the entire circle of water. By opening Hidrodoe in 2003, they reach a broad spectrum of society. Hidrodoe is the interactive experience center about water, located in Herentals. Hidrodoe’s main goal is...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
GETTING YOUR Z’S FHMRI SLEEP HEALTH is tech-ing up sleep
Tech and sleep aren’t necessarily always good bedfellows but in this case, they can be. Sleep health is undergoing a digital and technological innovation transformation. Developments are set to revolutionise the way sleep disorders are diagnosed, monitored, and treated. From the development of improved treatment identification platforms for doctors, to...
INNOVATION Quebec
CIRRELT
Centre interuniversitaire de recherche sur les réseaux d’entreprise, la logistique et le transport.
Qu’on en commun des défis tels que les changements climatiques, la pénurie de main-d’œuvre, l’organisation en santé et l’incertitude économique ? Assurément le besoin de mieux comprendre les phénomènes, de prédire les tendances avec justesse, mais aussi de concevoir des modèles et systèmes plus efficaces et résilients, durables et sécuritaires,...
INNOVATE® Detroit
Design Core Detroit
Plays a Critical Role in Amplifying the Impact of Detroit’s Innovation Community
With over a century of innovation in automobiles, a groundbreaking music scene, amazing architecture and one-of-a-kind fashion labels, DETROIT has long been a place where technical possibility meets great design. Few creative communities truly match the diversity and depth of Detroit’s design roots: a fact well reflected by its designation...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
NVTC - NORTHERN VIRGINIA TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
Driving Innovation, Collaboration, and Growth in the National Capital Region
“NVTC is committed to accelerating innovation to solve real-world challenges, growing our economy, and creating meaningful employment opportunities for a diverse and inclusive workforce.” The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) catalyzes innovation, collaboration, and growth in the National Capital Region. For over three decades, NVTC has played a pivotal role...
INNOVATION Quebec
OPTONIQUE
LUMIÈRE SUR L’INNOVATION
La photonique se retrouve partout : chirurgie laser, manufacture de batteries, ordinateur quantique sont parmi tant d’autres applications qui bénéficient des technologies utilisant la lumière. La présence en sols québécois de centres de recherche et d’industries a mené à un terreau fertile d’innovation chez les jeunespousses technologiques et les entreprises...
INNOVATE® South Florida
RESEARCH PARK AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY®
EMPOWERING INNOVATION IN SOUTH FLORIDA: THE DYNAMIC ECOSYSTEM OF THE RESEARCH PARK AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC
At the forefront of innovation, the Research Park at Florida Atlantic is a dynamic hub where diverse technology companies and research-driven organizations foster relationships with academia to shape the future of South Florida. These efforts and strong academic collaboration play a pivotal role in promoting economic growth, creating high-quality jobs,...
INNOVATE® Georgia
MOJIX
NEARSHORE IT DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING & SUPPORT SERVICES
Power Your Technology Transformation & Infrastructure At CodeRoad by Mojix, we provide the end-to-end software development, engineering, and IT talent to help support, transform, and grow your business. Whether you need staff augmentation, dedicated teams, or custom software engineering, we’ve got the right talent, at the right price point, in...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
FLORIDA MAN GAMING
Putting the “Florida Man” in Gaming With Tampa Local Esports Company FMG
Florida Man Gaming is a Tampa, Fl-based esports organization that has brought innovation to the community through partnerships with like-minded local businesses intending to help bridge the gap in our community. Florida Man Gaming is an American esports gaming community founded in 2019 with the vision to bring a...
INNOVATE® Nashville
NASHVILLE SOFTWARE SCHOOL
CREATING AN ONRAMP TO REWARDING CAREERS IN TECHNOLOGY
It was late 2011 when Nashville Software School (NSS) Founder and CEO, John Wark set out to find a solution to a challenge he frequently heard about in Nashville’s business community – the persistent shortage of trained tech talent such as software developers. The tech skills gap was (and is)...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
eLeapPower
REIMAGINING POWERTRAIN TECHNOLOGY TO ACCELERATE ADOPTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES
The transportation industry is amid one of the most important revolutions since 1886, when Karl Benz invented the first automobile powered by an internal combustion engine (ICE). 135 years later, electric vehicles (EV) are now the leading focus of automotive engineering and innovation around the world. As with any new...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
VITAL
The Perfect Blend: AI Meets Human Flourishing
“Vital envisions a future where AI and human expertise unite to empower personal growth, creating a seamless path to complete well-being.” In today’s fast-paced world, individuals face constant pressures that can lead to stress, burnout, and a sense of overwhelm. Vital was created to address these challenges head-on, offering AI-driven...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
SC Thrive
Celebrating 15 Years of Leadership, Impact, and Innovation.
Over the past 15 years, SC Thrive has served as our state’s leader in linking South Carolinians with community and essential resources. In partnership with the Palmetto Institute, the BlueCross BlueShield of SC Foundation, and The Duke Endowment, SC Thrive began as a program of the SC Office of Rural...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
CAPITEC
LET’S BUILD A BANK
Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come, suggested Victor Hugo, French literary genius, in 1852. Capitec was – and is still – such an idea, but you might not have thought so at the time. At the beginning of the 21st century, the general consensus was...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
USCREEN
BUILDING A MORE CONNECTED CREATOR FUTURE THROUGH THE POWER OF MEMBERSHIPS
USCREEN IS AN ALL-IN-ONE MEMBERSHIP PLATFORM BUILT FOR VIDEO CREATORS. Uscreen started as a bootstrapped company in 2014 with just an idea to start streaming DVDs and quickly pivoted to helping their customers sell video on demand subscriptions. Early customers include Yoga with Adriene and Sarah Beth Yoga, two highly...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
DREAMCRAFT
We Are Hands-On Venture Engineers Who Support Dreamers And Crafters Building Legendary Companies
At Dreamcraft, we invest in European tech-driven companies from pre-seed to Series A. We are generalists with a proven track record in iGaming, gaming, esports, D2C, B2B SaaS, and decarbonization. We believe success is created by a team of dreamers and crafters – and we are venture engineers who help...
INNOVATE® Blockchain
MISSION IMPACT
DRIVING IMPACT IN THE METAVERSE AND IN THE REAL WORLD
Users can shape the metaverse. Unlike any other internet technology before it, Web 3.0 has the potential to be a deep space to , explore, and unleash our creativity. The metaverse can do good in the real world; it can have an immense social impact. Mission Impact is empowering...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
DEFENCE TRAILBLAZER
THE SA ‘TRAILBLAZER’ DRIVING DEFENCE INNOVATION
Dr Sanjay Mazumdar: The SA ‘trailblazer’ driving defence innovationIn 2022, South Australia reinforced its reputation as the nation’s “defence state” when the University of Adelaide established the Defence Trailblazer for Concept to Sovereign Capability in partnership with the University of New South Wales. Now, this ground-breaking research commercialisation program has...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
GRANDE PRAIRIE REGIONAL INNOVATION NETWORK (GPRIN)
INVESTING IN INNOVATION
GPRIN is the Innovation Network serving northwestern Alberta innovators and entrepreneurs. We offer resources, knowledge, and connections to develop, validate, manufacture, market and launch innovations into the marketplace. The innovation ecosystem in Alberta is expansive and GPRIN has access to resources and expertise in a wide variety of areas, in...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
BEKTEK
INNOVATING MANAGEMENT: CUTTING-EDGE HR, PAYROLL, AND MORE FOR TODAY’S WORKFORCE
INTRODUCTIONSince our inception, Bektek has been on a remarkable journey of innovation and growth. What began as a pioneering venture into Time and Attendance management, with the introduction of HostedTime, our flagship software, has evolved into a one stop solution for today’s workforce. OUR STORYAt Bektek, our story is one...
INNOVATE® South Florida
GUIDENT
WE MAKE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES SAFER
The rapid growth of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) adoption across various industries presents significant opportunities but raises safety concerns. Guident addresses these challenges by providing a Remote Monitor and Control Center (RMCC) solution, which is crucial for operating AVs safely and efficiently in compliance with regulations. Guident is a Florida corporation...