Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
THE VIRTX INC
THE WORLD’S FIRST BROADCASTING ENABLER / AGGREGATOR PLATFORM IN VIRTUAL REALITY WITH SOCIAL INTERACTION
As the forerunners of “Futuretainment,” The VirtX is the first of its kind broadcasting & streaming aggregating service in Virtual Reality in the form of shared entertainment (live sports/events/movies/gaming) to the B2C audiences. The VirtX is a platform which enables networks to broadcast their live content in Virtual Reality to...
INNOVATION Quebec
NJBIA
NJBIA-RECLAIMING NEW JERSEY’S STATURE AS THE INNOVATION STATE TO RESHAPE THE ECONOMY, GROW BUSINESSES, CREATE JOBS, AND INVEST IN OUR FUTURE New Jersey has been synonymous with innovation throughout its history. The state was the workplace of Thomas Edison – universally lauded as the greatest inventor ever. It is the...
INNOVATE® Nashville
CONFIRMATION.COM
Helping the Good Guys Catch the Bad Guys
Our Founder Brian Fox’s focus was always to “help the good guys catch the bad guys” through the use of the Confirmation.com service which garnered 7 patents and throughout the years caught billions in financial fraud while processing more than a trillion dollars in confirmation data every year. Suresh, Chris,...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF BC (BBABC)
UNITY – EXCELLENCE – LEGACY
The Black Business Association of BC was founded by Nerissa Allen and Clavia Alleyne out of a need and passion for helping businesses at a critical point of time, when the Covid 19 pandemic was ravaging small businesses. They set out on a journey to not only support businesses through...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
BUENA VIBRA
Thriving in the ‘Multicooltural’ Creative Business-How culture shapes the entertainment business in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean
For years, the founders of Buena Vibra asked themselves how to praise the Puerto Rican talent. They were always aware of all the potential that the island held, recognizing the fast evolution and future globalization of the latin music, star product of the island that gave them life. They had...
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,...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
MOTORICA
ANIMATION AT SCALE, CREATIVITY IN CONTROL
The gaming and interactive media industries are built on the ambition of creating experiences that customers love. Players expect living, reactive worlds. Studios dream big to fulfill those expectations but often find themselves blocked by outdated workflows and legacy pipelines. Instead of creating, teams are stuck firefighting, forced to choose...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
KAIZEN VOIZ
REVOLUTIONIZING SECURITY:KAIZEN SECURE VOIZ LEADS THE WAY IN VOICE BIOMETRICS
In an era where data breaches and identity theft run rampant, Kaizen Secure Voiz emerges as a trailblazer, reshaping the security landscape with cutting-edge voice biometric solutions. As the digital realm expands, so do the challenges, and Kaizen stands as a beacon, providing not just security but a seamless and...
INNOVATE® Nashville
MITER HEALTH
INTELLIGENT CARE DELIVERY PLATFORMS
The healthcare industry works towards caring, promoting health, and quality of life. The growing aging population and rise in cost associated with eldercare is a concern to home health care providers. The challenges faced by home health care providers are immeasurable. From rising costs to providing the care, tracking staff...
Global Innovation Spotlight
PINKTUM
El Desarrollo De Personas En España Se Digitaliza
Una nueva forma de desarrollo de recursos humanos es necesaria para dominar con éxito los desafíos globales. Como uno de los proveedores líderes de e-learning y capacitaciones basadas en la web para el desarrollo efectivo y sostenible del personal en las empresas, PINKTUM se hace sitio en la escena de...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
CODE COVEN
BEWITCHINGLY DARING TO DEFY THE ODDS IN GAMING AND BEYOND
The gaming community has always been full of diverse people and communities. However, the developers of games have not always reflected the same diversity. Marginalized people have not been offered many of the same opportunities as their counterparts. It’s time to move across the country, and the only person with...
INNOVATION Quebec
L’Espace d’accélération et de croissance de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue (EACAT)
L’Espace d’accélération et de croissance de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue (EACAT) fait partie de la démarche des Espaces régionaux d’accélération et de croissance mis en place par le ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation du Québec en 2018
La création de l’organisation s’est faite en 2018, à la suite d’un processus de consultation et de concertation régional, pour établir le positionnement adéquat de l’organisation. La complémentarité de la mission de l’organisation avec l’ensemble des partenaires de l’écosystème de développement et d’innovation en région a permis de conclure à...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
CELLR
REVOLUTIONIZING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL REALMS
In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, establishing a meaningful connection between brands and consumers has become a necessity. Recognizing this need, Cellr, an innovative Australian tech startup, has emerged as a game-changer, seamlessly bridging the physical and digital worlds through its groundbreaking connected packaging technology. By empowering brands to strengthen trust,...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
SMR AUSTRALIA
LOCAL INNOVATIONS CREATING GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE VALUE-ADD
SMR Australia, a Motherson Group Company, has been a prominent manufacturer in South Australia for over 70 years. Driven by a culture of innovation, SMR Australia has evolved from its origins as Rainsford Metal products producing metal stampings, to Britax producing baby capsules and other automotive safety products, to Schefenacker...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Make the Most of St Lucia with the Ultimate Bucket List!
Many people head to St Lucia for the beautiful views and the unique experiences. The island offers more than just beaches and resorts. You can hike through rainforests, explore volcanic landscapes, and experience cultural traditions that are part of daily life. While the island has become very popular among vacationers,...
INNOVATION Quebec
GREENUXLAB
A LAB THAT CREATES A FICTIONAL RETAIL ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER TO PREDICT SHOPPING BEHAVIOUR
Launched in the fall of 2018, the GreenUXlab is an ecosystem for co-creation, research, evaluation of devices, and point-of-sale innovation aimed at positive impact consumption. It serves as the main research infrastructure of ESG UQAM’s Observatoire de la consommation responsable (Responsible Consumption Observatory), a study and strategic watch unit focused...
INNOVATE® Georgia
SAGE
SAGE INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS AND BUILD OPPORTUNITIES
Helping SMBs Thrive Sage aims to transform the way people think and work by leveraging AI and machine learning to help organizations manage money and people. Every day, from its Atlanta headquarters and around the world, 11,000 colleagues and partners work with millions of businesses in countless industries pursuing one...
INNOVATION Quebec
ALLIANCE MÉTAL QUÉBEC
METAL MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE IN INNOVATION MODE
In Quebec, the industrial metal fabrication (IMF) sector is the most important manufacturing sector. Metal Manufacturing Alliance/Alliance Métal Québec (MMA/AMQ), has nearly 100 companies specializing in complex structures and metal components. Its mission is to create synergies between companies in order to solve common problems. THE METAL MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE NETWORKThe...
INNOVATE® Maryland
ICaPath
Delivering and tracking immunotherapy with nano level precision
ICaPath is an emerging biotechnology company headquartered at Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) in Baltimore, MD, leveraging this premier academic ecosystem to advance a disruptive nanoparticle-based drug delivery platform. Our core therapeutic asset utilizes biocompatible PLGA nanoparticles to encapsulate highly potent cytokines, small molecules, and genetic constructs. Paired with our...
INNOVATE® Nashville
KCI
BRIDGING THE BUILT AND NATURAL WORLDS: KCI’S NASHVILLE LEGACY
From transportation networks to environmental stewardship, KCI’s multidisciplinary team is redefining what it means to engineer progress. The architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is constantly evolving at a rapid pace, driven by advancements in technology, sustainability, and design thinking. As cities grow and infrastructure needs intensify, firms are embracing...
INNOVATION Manitoba
PREGEASE
PRACTICAL INNOVATION FOR FERTILITY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH
PregEase Inc. is a Canadian MedTech company simplifying fertility and vaginal healthcare by focusing on practical, affordable, at-home devices instead of complex, high-cost interventions. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the company has developed women’s health solutions that target two large, adjacent markets: the global fertility market, projected to surpass USD 93...
INNOVATION Manitoba
UKKÖ Robotics
THE FUTURE OF FARMING STARTS IN A SMALL MANITOBA TOWN
When UKKÖ Robotics built and shipped its 100th ROVA|BARN this summer, it marked nearly a decade of the company testing, learning, and improving its smart farming technology to help bring livestock back to pasture at scale. Based in the small community of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba, UKKÖ Robotics designs...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
METTĀ CREATIVE
GATHERING INTENTIONALLY IN THE PRESENT TO CO-CREATE A BETTER FUTURE
Born out of a desire for an alternative to unfulfilling college night-life, Mettā Creative has existed on the fringes of DMV culture since November 2016. Mettā, which means “loving-kindness” in Sanskrit, is a bonding agent, a glue between people, their community, and the public good. In the early days, Creative...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation
MYMONITOR.AI
STANDARDIZING THE SUBJECTIVE AND THE NEW ERA OF MELANIN-AWARE DERMATOLOGY
For over two centuries, Philadelphia has served as the crucible of American medicine. From the founding of the nation’s first hospital to the birth of modern dermatology, the city has consistently redefined how we understand the human body. Today, a new chapter in this legacy is being written by MyMonitor.Ai,...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
THE VIRTX INC
THE WORLD’S FIRST BROADCASTING ENABLER / AGGREGATOR PLATFORM IN VIRTUAL REALITY WITH SOCIAL INTERACTION
As the forerunners of “Futuretainment,” The VirtX is the first of its kind broadcasting & streaming aggregating service in Virtual Reality in the form of shared entertainment (live sports/events/movies/gaming) to the B2C audiences. The VirtX is a platform which enables networks to broadcast their live content in Virtual Reality to...
INNOVATION Quebec
NJBIA
NJBIA-RECLAIMING NEW JERSEY’S STATURE AS THE INNOVATION STATE TO RESHAPE THE ECONOMY, GROW BUSINESSES, CREATE JOBS, AND INVEST IN OUR FUTURE New Jersey has been synonymous with innovation throughout its history. The state was the workplace of Thomas Edison – universally lauded as the greatest inventor ever. It is the...
INNOVATE® Nashville
CONFIRMATION.COM
Helping the Good Guys Catch the Bad Guys
Our Founder Brian Fox’s focus was always to “help the good guys catch the bad guys” through the use of the Confirmation.com service which garnered 7 patents and throughout the years caught billions in financial fraud while processing more than a trillion dollars in confirmation data every year. Suresh, Chris,...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF BC (BBABC)
UNITY – EXCELLENCE – LEGACY
The Black Business Association of BC was founded by Nerissa Allen and Clavia Alleyne out of a need and passion for helping businesses at a critical point of time, when the Covid 19 pandemic was ravaging small businesses. They set out on a journey to not only support businesses through...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
BUENA VIBRA
Thriving in the ‘Multicooltural’ Creative Business-How culture shapes the entertainment business in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean
For years, the founders of Buena Vibra asked themselves how to praise the Puerto Rican talent. They were always aware of all the potential that the island held, recognizing the fast evolution and future globalization of the latin music, star product of the island that gave them life. They had...
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,...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
MOTORICA
ANIMATION AT SCALE, CREATIVITY IN CONTROL
The gaming and interactive media industries are built on the ambition of creating experiences that customers love. Players expect living, reactive worlds. Studios dream big to fulfill those expectations but often find themselves blocked by outdated workflows and legacy pipelines. Instead of creating, teams are stuck firefighting, forced to choose...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
KAIZEN VOIZ
REVOLUTIONIZING SECURITY:KAIZEN SECURE VOIZ LEADS THE WAY IN VOICE BIOMETRICS
In an era where data breaches and identity theft run rampant, Kaizen Secure Voiz emerges as a trailblazer, reshaping the security landscape with cutting-edge voice biometric solutions. As the digital realm expands, so do the challenges, and Kaizen stands as a beacon, providing not just security but a seamless and...
INNOVATE® Nashville
MITER HEALTH
INTELLIGENT CARE DELIVERY PLATFORMS
The healthcare industry works towards caring, promoting health, and quality of life. The growing aging population and rise in cost associated with eldercare is a concern to home health care providers. The challenges faced by home health care providers are immeasurable. From rising costs to providing the care, tracking staff...
Global Innovation Spotlight
PINKTUM
El Desarrollo De Personas En España Se Digitaliza
Una nueva forma de desarrollo de recursos humanos es necesaria para dominar con éxito los desafíos globales. Como uno de los proveedores líderes de e-learning y capacitaciones basadas en la web para el desarrollo efectivo y sostenible del personal en las empresas, PINKTUM se hace sitio en la escena de...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
CODE COVEN
BEWITCHINGLY DARING TO DEFY THE ODDS IN GAMING AND BEYOND
The gaming community has always been full of diverse people and communities. However, the developers of games have not always reflected the same diversity. Marginalized people have not been offered many of the same opportunities as their counterparts. It’s time to move across the country, and the only person with...
INNOVATION Quebec
L’Espace d’accélération et de croissance de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue (EACAT)
L’Espace d’accélération et de croissance de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue (EACAT) fait partie de la démarche des Espaces régionaux d’accélération et de croissance mis en place par le ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation du Québec en 2018
La création de l’organisation s’est faite en 2018, à la suite d’un processus de consultation et de concertation régional, pour établir le positionnement adéquat de l’organisation. La complémentarité de la mission de l’organisation avec l’ensemble des partenaires de l’écosystème de développement et d’innovation en région a permis de conclure à...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
CELLR
REVOLUTIONIZING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL REALMS
In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, establishing a meaningful connection between brands and consumers has become a necessity. Recognizing this need, Cellr, an innovative Australian tech startup, has emerged as a game-changer, seamlessly bridging the physical and digital worlds through its groundbreaking connected packaging technology. By empowering brands to strengthen trust,...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
SMR AUSTRALIA
LOCAL INNOVATIONS CREATING GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE VALUE-ADD
SMR Australia, a Motherson Group Company, has been a prominent manufacturer in South Australia for over 70 years. Driven by a culture of innovation, SMR Australia has evolved from its origins as Rainsford Metal products producing metal stampings, to Britax producing baby capsules and other automotive safety products, to Schefenacker...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Make the Most of St Lucia with the Ultimate Bucket List!
Many people head to St Lucia for the beautiful views and the unique experiences. The island offers more than just beaches and resorts. You can hike through rainforests, explore volcanic landscapes, and experience cultural traditions that are part of daily life. While the island has become very popular among vacationers,...
INNOVATION Quebec
GREENUXLAB
A LAB THAT CREATES A FICTIONAL RETAIL ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER TO PREDICT SHOPPING BEHAVIOUR
Launched in the fall of 2018, the GreenUXlab is an ecosystem for co-creation, research, evaluation of devices, and point-of-sale innovation aimed at positive impact consumption. It serves as the main research infrastructure of ESG UQAM’s Observatoire de la consommation responsable (Responsible Consumption Observatory), a study and strategic watch unit focused...
INNOVATE® Georgia
SAGE
SAGE INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS AND BUILD OPPORTUNITIES
Helping SMBs Thrive Sage aims to transform the way people think and work by leveraging AI and machine learning to help organizations manage money and people. Every day, from its Atlanta headquarters and around the world, 11,000 colleagues and partners work with millions of businesses in countless industries pursuing one...
INNOVATION Quebec
ALLIANCE MÉTAL QUÉBEC
METAL MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE IN INNOVATION MODE
In Quebec, the industrial metal fabrication (IMF) sector is the most important manufacturing sector. Metal Manufacturing Alliance/Alliance Métal Québec (MMA/AMQ), has nearly 100 companies specializing in complex structures and metal components. Its mission is to create synergies between companies in order to solve common problems. THE METAL MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE NETWORKThe...
INNOVATE® Maryland
ICaPath
Delivering and tracking immunotherapy with nano level precision
ICaPath is an emerging biotechnology company headquartered at Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) in Baltimore, MD, leveraging this premier academic ecosystem to advance a disruptive nanoparticle-based drug delivery platform. Our core therapeutic asset utilizes biocompatible PLGA nanoparticles to encapsulate highly potent cytokines, small molecules, and genetic constructs. Paired with our...
INNOVATE® Nashville
KCI
BRIDGING THE BUILT AND NATURAL WORLDS: KCI’S NASHVILLE LEGACY
From transportation networks to environmental stewardship, KCI’s multidisciplinary team is redefining what it means to engineer progress. The architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is constantly evolving at a rapid pace, driven by advancements in technology, sustainability, and design thinking. As cities grow and infrastructure needs intensify, firms are embracing...
INNOVATION Manitoba
PREGEASE
PRACTICAL INNOVATION FOR FERTILITY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH
PregEase Inc. is a Canadian MedTech company simplifying fertility and vaginal healthcare by focusing on practical, affordable, at-home devices instead of complex, high-cost interventions. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the company has developed women’s health solutions that target two large, adjacent markets: the global fertility market, projected to surpass USD 93...
INNOVATION Manitoba
UKKÖ Robotics
THE FUTURE OF FARMING STARTS IN A SMALL MANITOBA TOWN
When UKKÖ Robotics built and shipped its 100th ROVA|BARN this summer, it marked nearly a decade of the company testing, learning, and improving its smart farming technology to help bring livestock back to pasture at scale. Based in the small community of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba, UKKÖ Robotics designs...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
METTĀ CREATIVE
GATHERING INTENTIONALLY IN THE PRESENT TO CO-CREATE A BETTER FUTURE
Born out of a desire for an alternative to unfulfilling college night-life, Mettā Creative has existed on the fringes of DMV culture since November 2016. Mettā, which means “loving-kindness” in Sanskrit, is a bonding agent, a glue between people, their community, and the public good. In the early days, Creative...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation
MYMONITOR.AI
STANDARDIZING THE SUBJECTIVE AND THE NEW ERA OF MELANIN-AWARE DERMATOLOGY
For over two centuries, Philadelphia has served as the crucible of American medicine. From the founding of the nation’s first hospital to the birth of modern dermatology, the city has consistently redefined how we understand the human body. Today, a new chapter in this legacy is being written by MyMonitor.Ai,...