Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Wander Media Company - Kate Strickland: Founder

When visitors arrive in destinations like Nashville, Las Vegas, or Boston, they know exactly what to expect. Whether it’s the music, the nightlife, or the culture, these epicenters of travel and tourism always deliver. Wander has effectively become visitors’ go-to resource for where to eat, drink, shop, and play. –...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

EDS PROJECTS

INNOVATIVE IDEAS BACKED BY PRODUCTS WITH REAL SOLUTIONS

"EDS” is an acronym for Enterprise Development Solutions, our holding company, and the foundation for the business....

INNOVATE™ Kitchener Waterloo

VOLTERA

CATALYZING INNOVATION IN ADDITIVE ELECTRONICS

In 2013, Voltera set out to solve a long-standing challenge in the engineering community — creating an easy-to-use desktop PCB printer. By 2015, that vision had come to life with the launch of V-One, a compact PCB printer capable of drilling through-holes, printing conductive materials, dispensing solder paste, and reflowing...

INNOVATE® Northern Virginia

Parla Dynamics

Building the Multilingual Internet for the Next 5 billion Users

For decades, the internet has been framed as a global equalizer. It has quietly favored a narrow slice of the world. The world has always been multilingual. The digital infrastructure that connects it, however, was built predominantly in English. More than half of online content is still produced in English,...

INNOVATE® South Florida

BDB - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

PALM BEACH COUNTY’S ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION: A NEW ERA OF GROWTH AND INNOVATION

Since 2020, Palm Beach County has undergone a significant economic shift, diversifying beyond its traditional strongholds in agriculture, construction, and tourism. While these sectors remain essential, a recent study highlights the emergence of three key industries: Finance, Life Sciences/Healthcare, and Corporate Headquarters. This shift has been driven by intentional efforts...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

EVERYDAY SPEAK

EVERYDAY SPEAK CREATIVITY WILL MAKE THE 21ST CENTURY AFRICA’S CENTURY

CREATIVITY WILL MAKE THE 21ST CENTURY AFRICA’S CENTURY

Founded in 2017, by Melusi Tshabalala (creative professional, entrepreneur, author, speaker, humourist, language & culture activist), Everyday Speak is a culture, dialogue, language activism, advertising and design company. Driven by the ethos – Creativity can make the 21st century Africa’s century – Everyday Speak develops ideas and solutions that touch...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

MARYLAND SPORTS COMMISSION

About MSC and What they doIn 2008, when the Maryland Stadium Authority and the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (now Department of Commerce) partnered to create the Office of Sports Marketing – (later rebranded as the Maryland Sports Commission in 2016) – their intention was clear: Become the...

INNOVATE® Nashville

Bradley

The Legal Architects Behind Innovation

A construction supervisor reviews jobsite footage delivered remotely by an onsite robot. In a rural hospital, a patient’s MRI is uploaded to an online portal, where a specialist on the other side of the country reviews it. An aviation breakthrough gains patent protection to power the next generation of supersonic...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

NEXT AGENTS

DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION IN STOCKHOLM

Stockholm is globally recognized as a hub for innovation, particularly in sustainability, and Next Agents plays a pivotal role in advancing this ecosystem. Sustainability-driven innovation lies at the heart of Next Agents’ mission to empower businesses to create solutions that benefit people, the planet, and profitability. Central to this approach...

INNOVATION Quebec

CRISPESH

CCTT EN INCLUSION DES PERSONNES EN SITUATION DE HANDICAP

SpécialisationLe Centre de recherche pour l’inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap (CRISPESH) est un centre collégial de recherche appliquée et de transfert (CCTT) en pratiques sociales novatrices affilié au cégep du Vieux Montréal et au collège Dawson. Ses champs d’expertises sont l’inclusion scolaire, professionnelle et sociale des personnes en...

Global Innovation Spotlight

LEXAWISE: WHERE REAL ESTATE EXAM PREP MEETS REAL-WORLD CONDITIONS

There are many platforms that offer courses to prepare students for the real estate exam, but most focus on concepts and formulas rather than on preparing students for the realities of the exam. Lexawise was created to address that recurring gap, with a real estate exam prep platform focused on candidates preparing for both...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

CONPRMETIDOS

CONPRMETIDOS-MORE THAN WORDS: INNOVATING OUR WAY TO A STABLE

MORE THAN WORDS: INNOVATING OUR WAY TO A STABLE, PRODUCTIVE AND SELF-SUFFICIENT PUERTO RICO TEN YEARS OF COMMITMENT AND PROGRESS

Founded in 2012, ConPRmetidos is a female-led non-profit that is proving that Puerto Ricans can build a global model of community-driven success. By harnessing the talent and energy of individuals, organizations and the private sector, in Puerto Rico and abroad, ConPRmetidos consistently supports the most impactful grassroots organizations while breaking...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

RASA

Igniting Culinary Passions

A culinary revolution is brewing in the D.C. area, led by two visionaries, Rahul and Sahil, whose destinies were intertwined by their heritage and an indomitable spirit to redefine Indian cuisine. RASA, their brainchild, emerged from the rich tapestry of their upbringing, deeply rooted in the vibrant flavors and traditions...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

MUNAI

TURNING DATA INTO HEALTH INTELLIGENCE

Munai is a healthtech whose impact in the healthcare field is noteworthy, driving significant transformations through the application of advanced technological solutions, particularly leveraging Artificial Intelligence. Its commitment extends beyond technological advancements; it’s rooted in the core mission of reshaping healthcare by generating personalized and scalable solutions that empower healthcare...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

SPECTRUM ANALYTICS

SPECTRUM ANALYTICS-DATA / INNOVATION / VALUE

DATA / INNOVATION / VALUE

Our InspirationDigital disruption is creating risks, opportunities and challenges for everyone – “What got you here, won’t get you there!   Our Value PropositionLeverage data for digital business transformation.   Our Services• We give you the confidence to be bold and confident in the digital economy.• We provide solutions to...

INNOVATE® South Florida

Betr Holdings, Inc.

REDEFINING SPORTS GAMING AND MEDIA FROM SOUTH FLORIDA

REDEFINING SPORTS GAMING AND MEDIA FROM SOUTH FLORIDA Betr Holdings, Inc. is a Miami-based sports gaming and media company at the forefront of innovation in the sports betting and entertainment sectors. Co-founded in 2022 by entrepreneur Joey Levy and professional boxer and serial entrepreneur Jake Paul. Betr is revolutionizing how...

INNOVATION Quebec

NUMANA

QUEBEC’S MACRO-ACCELERATOR

Numana is a Quebec based not-forprofit organization (NPO) and acts as a macro-accelerator by creating, promoting and energizing ICT technology ecosystem projects. In this endeavour, Numana brings together ecosystems composed of companies using technologies and technology providers (hardware, software and applications), public organisations, and research and test centers to foster...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

FIOCRUZ PARANÁ

CARLOS CHAGAS INSTITUTE

Over a century ago, the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) was established to take care of the health of the Brazilian population. Over the years, the Foundation has become known for its unique blend of traditional and innovative approaches to healthcare. In Curitiba, the Carlos Chagas Institute, which is a branch...

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® 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™ Adelaide

SAHMRI

Is South Australia’s independent, not-for-profit health and medical research institute

SAHMRI is South Australia’s independent, not-for-profit health and medical research institute. It sits at the nexus of health and medical research in South Australia, facilitating diverse and innovative collaborations that deliver better, more equitable, health and health care to people across the state and beyond. SAHMRI was created in 2009...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

ZAS

The leading hospital network of the City of Antwerp

Two hospital networks merged in July 2024 in order to create ZAS, the largest healthcare organization in Belgium. ZAS stands for ‘Ziekenhuis aan de Stroom’ (‘Hospital by the river’), a reference to the Schelde, the river of commercial and strategic importance that defines the city. In similar fashion, ZAS plays...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

CENTRALSERVER

PIONEERING CLOUD SOLUTIONS AT THE HEART OF CURITIBA

Founded in 2000 by visionary technologists Juliano Simões and Rui Suzuki, CentralServer has emerged as a trailblazer in the cloud computing landscape, firmly anchored in the vibrant city of Curitiba, Brazil. With an unwavering commitment to driving digital transformation, CentralServer has established itself as a hub of technological innovation, offering...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

IMPRESA

IMPRESA-Our Values: Commitment / Cooperation / Integrity / Innovation / Excellence

Our Values: Commitment / Cooperation / Integrity / Innovation / Excellence

IMPRESA was founded by Francisco Pinto Balsemão, one-time prime minister and founding member of Portuguese SocialDemocratic Party (PSD). The journey started with Expresso: the first democratic weekly newspaper published during the dictatorship regime.   Now its portfolio of brands are the country’s leader in sales. Impresa then escalated with SIC,...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Wander Media Company - Kate Strickland: Founder

When visitors arrive in destinations like Nashville, Las Vegas, or Boston, they know exactly what to expect. Whether it’s the music, the nightlife, or the culture, these epicenters of travel and tourism always deliver. Wander has effectively become visitors’ go-to resource for where to eat, drink, shop, and play. –...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

EDS PROJECTS

INNOVATIVE IDEAS BACKED BY PRODUCTS WITH REAL SOLUTIONS

"EDS” is an acronym for Enterprise Development Solutions, our holding company, and the foundation for the business....

INNOVATE™ Kitchener Waterloo

VOLTERA

CATALYZING INNOVATION IN ADDITIVE ELECTRONICS

In 2013, Voltera set out to solve a long-standing challenge in the engineering community — creating an easy-to-use desktop PCB printer. By 2015, that vision had come to life with the launch of V-One, a compact PCB printer capable of drilling through-holes, printing conductive materials, dispensing solder paste, and reflowing...

INNOVATE® Northern Virginia

Parla Dynamics

Building the Multilingual Internet for the Next 5 billion Users

For decades, the internet has been framed as a global equalizer. It has quietly favored a narrow slice of the world. The world has always been multilingual. The digital infrastructure that connects it, however, was built predominantly in English. More than half of online content is still produced in English,...

INNOVATE® South Florida

BDB - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

PALM BEACH COUNTY’S ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION: A NEW ERA OF GROWTH AND INNOVATION

Since 2020, Palm Beach County has undergone a significant economic shift, diversifying beyond its traditional strongholds in agriculture, construction, and tourism. While these sectors remain essential, a recent study highlights the emergence of three key industries: Finance, Life Sciences/Healthcare, and Corporate Headquarters. This shift has been driven by intentional efforts...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

EVERYDAY SPEAK

EVERYDAY SPEAK CREATIVITY WILL MAKE THE 21ST CENTURY AFRICA’S CENTURY

CREATIVITY WILL MAKE THE 21ST CENTURY AFRICA’S CENTURY

Founded in 2017, by Melusi Tshabalala (creative professional, entrepreneur, author, speaker, humourist, language & culture activist), Everyday Speak is a culture, dialogue, language activism, advertising and design company. Driven by the ethos – Creativity can make the 21st century Africa’s century – Everyday Speak develops ideas and solutions that touch...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

MARYLAND SPORTS COMMISSION

About MSC and What they doIn 2008, when the Maryland Stadium Authority and the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (now Department of Commerce) partnered to create the Office of Sports Marketing – (later rebranded as the Maryland Sports Commission in 2016) – their intention was clear: Become the...

INNOVATE® Nashville

Bradley

The Legal Architects Behind Innovation

A construction supervisor reviews jobsite footage delivered remotely by an onsite robot. In a rural hospital, a patient’s MRI is uploaded to an online portal, where a specialist on the other side of the country reviews it. An aviation breakthrough gains patent protection to power the next generation of supersonic...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

NEXT AGENTS

DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION IN STOCKHOLM

Stockholm is globally recognized as a hub for innovation, particularly in sustainability, and Next Agents plays a pivotal role in advancing this ecosystem. Sustainability-driven innovation lies at the heart of Next Agents’ mission to empower businesses to create solutions that benefit people, the planet, and profitability. Central to this approach...

INNOVATION Quebec

CRISPESH

CCTT EN INCLUSION DES PERSONNES EN SITUATION DE HANDICAP

SpécialisationLe Centre de recherche pour l’inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap (CRISPESH) est un centre collégial de recherche appliquée et de transfert (CCTT) en pratiques sociales novatrices affilié au cégep du Vieux Montréal et au collège Dawson. Ses champs d’expertises sont l’inclusion scolaire, professionnelle et sociale des personnes en...

Global Innovation Spotlight

LEXAWISE: WHERE REAL ESTATE EXAM PREP MEETS REAL-WORLD CONDITIONS

There are many platforms that offer courses to prepare students for the real estate exam, but most focus on concepts and formulas rather than on preparing students for the realities of the exam. Lexawise was created to address that recurring gap, with a real estate exam prep platform focused on candidates preparing for both...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

CONPRMETIDOS

CONPRMETIDOS-MORE THAN WORDS: INNOVATING OUR WAY TO A STABLE

MORE THAN WORDS: INNOVATING OUR WAY TO A STABLE, PRODUCTIVE AND SELF-SUFFICIENT PUERTO RICO TEN YEARS OF COMMITMENT AND PROGRESS

Founded in 2012, ConPRmetidos is a female-led non-profit that is proving that Puerto Ricans can build a global model of community-driven success. By harnessing the talent and energy of individuals, organizations and the private sector, in Puerto Rico and abroad, ConPRmetidos consistently supports the most impactful grassroots organizations while breaking...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

RASA

Igniting Culinary Passions

A culinary revolution is brewing in the D.C. area, led by two visionaries, Rahul and Sahil, whose destinies were intertwined by their heritage and an indomitable spirit to redefine Indian cuisine. RASA, their brainchild, emerged from the rich tapestry of their upbringing, deeply rooted in the vibrant flavors and traditions...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

MUNAI

TURNING DATA INTO HEALTH INTELLIGENCE

Munai is a healthtech whose impact in the healthcare field is noteworthy, driving significant transformations through the application of advanced technological solutions, particularly leveraging Artificial Intelligence. Its commitment extends beyond technological advancements; it’s rooted in the core mission of reshaping healthcare by generating personalized and scalable solutions that empower healthcare...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

SPECTRUM ANALYTICS

SPECTRUM ANALYTICS-DATA / INNOVATION / VALUE

DATA / INNOVATION / VALUE

Our InspirationDigital disruption is creating risks, opportunities and challenges for everyone – “What got you here, won’t get you there!   Our Value PropositionLeverage data for digital business transformation.   Our Services• We give you the confidence to be bold and confident in the digital economy.• We provide solutions to...

INNOVATE® South Florida

Betr Holdings, Inc.

REDEFINING SPORTS GAMING AND MEDIA FROM SOUTH FLORIDA

REDEFINING SPORTS GAMING AND MEDIA FROM SOUTH FLORIDA Betr Holdings, Inc. is a Miami-based sports gaming and media company at the forefront of innovation in the sports betting and entertainment sectors. Co-founded in 2022 by entrepreneur Joey Levy and professional boxer and serial entrepreneur Jake Paul. Betr is revolutionizing how...

INNOVATION Quebec

NUMANA

QUEBEC’S MACRO-ACCELERATOR

Numana is a Quebec based not-forprofit organization (NPO) and acts as a macro-accelerator by creating, promoting and energizing ICT technology ecosystem projects. In this endeavour, Numana brings together ecosystems composed of companies using technologies and technology providers (hardware, software and applications), public organisations, and research and test centers to foster...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

FIOCRUZ PARANÁ

CARLOS CHAGAS INSTITUTE

Over a century ago, the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) was established to take care of the health of the Brazilian population. Over the years, the Foundation has become known for its unique blend of traditional and innovative approaches to healthcare. In Curitiba, the Carlos Chagas Institute, which is a branch...

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® 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™ Adelaide

SAHMRI

Is South Australia’s independent, not-for-profit health and medical research institute

SAHMRI is South Australia’s independent, not-for-profit health and medical research institute. It sits at the nexus of health and medical research in South Australia, facilitating diverse and innovative collaborations that deliver better, more equitable, health and health care to people across the state and beyond. SAHMRI was created in 2009...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

ZAS

The leading hospital network of the City of Antwerp

Two hospital networks merged in July 2024 in order to create ZAS, the largest healthcare organization in Belgium. ZAS stands for ‘Ziekenhuis aan de Stroom’ (‘Hospital by the river’), a reference to the Schelde, the river of commercial and strategic importance that defines the city. In similar fashion, ZAS plays...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

CENTRALSERVER

PIONEERING CLOUD SOLUTIONS AT THE HEART OF CURITIBA

Founded in 2000 by visionary technologists Juliano Simões and Rui Suzuki, CentralServer has emerged as a trailblazer in the cloud computing landscape, firmly anchored in the vibrant city of Curitiba, Brazil. With an unwavering commitment to driving digital transformation, CentralServer has established itself as a hub of technological innovation, offering...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

IMPRESA

IMPRESA-Our Values: Commitment / Cooperation / Integrity / Innovation / Excellence

Our Values: Commitment / Cooperation / Integrity / Innovation / Excellence

IMPRESA was founded by Francisco Pinto Balsemão, one-time prime minister and founding member of Portuguese SocialDemocratic Party (PSD). The journey started with Expresso: the first democratic weekly newspaper published during the dictatorship regime.   Now its portfolio of brands are the country’s leader in sales. Impresa then escalated with SIC,...

Ecosystems