Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
NICKELBRONX
The Core of Purpose-Based Branding
Jeff Bezos famously said, “Your brand is what people say about you when you are not in the room.” You can’t just buy a great brand. It is a way to turn every client into your biggest fan. It’s about creating a community everyone wants to be a part of...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
enquire.ai
The Knowledge Revolution
In today’s fast-paced business world, knowledge inefficiency is a silent drain on resources, costing businesses an astonishing $35M annually per 1,000 employees. Knowledge-efficient enterprises’ average returns on revenues are nearly three times that of median Fortune 500 companies. Amidst this backdrop, Enquire AI emerges as a revolutionary force, spearheaded by...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
BLUE SEA
JOY OF THE KITCHEN®
Headquartered in New Jersey, Blue Sea Products was established with humble beginnings in 2005 and has since developed into a world-class vertically integrated seafood company. With over 41 years of experience in the global seafood and international transportation industries, Blue Sea is led by seafood veteran and CEO, Thomas Jacob....
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
MERCK
Curiosity Is In Our DNA
At Merck, we are curious, we constantly ask questions and seek out answers. Why? Because we believe breakthroughs begin with curiosity and it’s this curiosity that allows us to introduce ourselves as a vibrant science and technology company able to make a positive difference in millions of people’s lives every...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
BENCHMARK SIXTY
THINK DIFFERENTLY. PROTECT PEOPLE. CHANGE RESTAURANTS
Benchmark Sixty is not your usual entrepreneurial story. It wasn’t an idea that was burning inside of a serial entrepreneur, or a strategically thought out plan. It was an “accidental startup” that sprouted from the pain points of an industry that was devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic. What started as...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
SUGAR GAMERS
MEET THE NEW FACE OF GEEK CULTURE
GAMING APPEALS TO OUR INNATE SENSE OF HUMANITY. IT INSPIRES CREATIVITY, PLAY, CONNECTIVITY, AND COMMUNITY These also happen to be the fundamentals of today’s video games. This wasn’t designed by accident, either. Playing video games empowers people no matter their backgrounds, religion, politics, race, gender or location. Sugar Gamers exemplify...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
YIEDI
A COMPANY DESIGNED BY ENTREPRENEURS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Just over eight years ago the founder of YIEDI, Jayshree Naidoo and Jay Naidoo her business and life partner, sat across from a branding expert and outlined the vision for the company. They went on to describe a model that they had created, it was still drawn on a napkin...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Avant - Curious Music For Curious Minds
Music is a Passport, allowing travelers to walk into cultures, time periods, and gaining exposure to new ways of thinking. Avant ensures community members access to these windows of culture through diverse, dynamic and eclectic programming. By giving our community access, it encourages innovation by expanding minds, opening new horizons,...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Business strategies for integrating slotgames into modern digital markets
As of early 2024, slot games account for nearly 70% of digital casino revenue (H2 Gambling Capital). Rapid advances in mobile and cloud tech have forced companies to rethink launches, promotion, and profit models, while a constant flood of new titles keeps operators and studios scrambling to adapt. Today, success...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Apple Rose
Spa-quality organic beauty products with the mission of supporting the fight to end human trafficking
Apple Rose Beauty is a natural skincare company that creates spa-quality organic beauty products with the tangible mission of supporting the fight to end human trafficking. Products are sold on Amazon, at boutiques, and through an e-commerce website with ingredients that are natural, certified organic, and wildcrafted, with a focus...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
Aon
INNOVATION’S ROLE IN A HIGHLY VOLATILE WORLD
One of the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic experience is that companies have fundamentally changed the way they look at risk. Risks are more interconnected, so the impact is more profound. For example, increased weather events and supply chain disruptions are happening more frequently and having a greater impact...
INNOVATION Quebec
RQIS
THE BEATING HEART OF QUEBEC’S SOCIAL INNOVATION SYSTEM
The Réseau québécois en innovation sociale (RQIS) is a space for sharing and mobilizing knowledge and experience, helping to make social innovation an essential lever for sustainable development in Quebec. Created in 2005 as part of the Université du Québec network, RQIS first focused on gaining a better understanding of...
INNOVATION Quebec
AXELYS
AN ESSENTIAL MISSION FOR THE FUTURE OF QUÉBEC Axelys integrates innovations from Quebec’s public research into the mainstream of society. Our mission is at the heart of the new 2022 2027 Québec strategy to support research and investment in innovation, launched in May 2022 by the Quebec government. At Axelys,...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
INOVOR TECHNOLOGIES
A company of passionate Australian engineers and scientists creating exciting technology to improve and protect Australian’s way of life.
Founded by Dr. Matthew Tetlow in 2012, the company is working at the cutting edge of technology, building spacecraft as well as space traffic management and “smart” Earth observation services as part of Australia’s nascent space industry. “I have always loved looking at the moon, the stars and the planets,...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
DIOTECH GROUP
MAKING RENEWABLES RELIABLE: DIOTECH’S ENERGY STORAGE MISSION
Diotech OÜ is an Estonian energy-technology company operating as a system integrator in the fields of energy storage, solar power, electrical infrastructure, lighting, and EV charging solutions. According to its website, the company’s mission is to accelerate society’s shift to carbon-neutral electricity production and consumption. Over recent years, Diotech Group...
INNOVATION Quebec
CRIAQ
AU CŒUR DE L’INNOVATION EN AÉROSPATIALE
Le CRIAQ joue un rôle clé pour assurer le développement de nouvelles technologies en aérospatiale qui permettent à l’ensemble de l’écosystème de prospérer. Le Québec est l’un des 3 principaux pôles en aérospatiale dans le monde et l’effervescence de ses industriels et ses centres de recherche en font un lieu...
INNOVATE® Georgia
PLAYON
ONWARD AND UPWARD: INNOVATION FOR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES WITH PLAYON
PlayOn was created to champion the spirit of play. The PlayOn team is comprised of GoFan, the NFHS Network, and rSchoolToday – three brands united by a shared passion for school athletics and activities. PlayOn propels schools onward with enduring innovation and service to save time and focus on what...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
pH7 TECHNOLOGIES
At the forefront of sustainable resource extraction
Specialized cleantech solutions.pH7 Technologies Inc. delivers specialized cleantech solutions for the extraction of critical metals necessary for the transition to renewable energies. We have pioneered a proprietary process that provides a near-net-zero environmental impact in the extraction of key metals and minerals. This sustainable closed-loop process makes it an ideal...
INNOVATE™ Kitchener Waterloo
CONELABS
ENGINEERING A SMARTER, SAFER FUTURE FOR OUR INFRASTRUCTURE
Critical infrastructure faces a dual crisis: a massive portfolio of aging structures is colliding with outdated inspection methods. The hands-on methods of ensuring structural safety are being stretched to their breaking point. This is a challenge that can no longer be met with more hands and bucket trucks, but with...
INNOVATE® Georgia
CONSTRUCTION CHECK
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING
In the bustling landscape of the construction industry, a new player has emerged with a vision to revolutionize the way professionals estimate costs. Construction Check, founded in Atlanta, Georgia, by Leanda Thomas, the former CEO of Project Cost Solutions, Inc., is poised to become the leading platform for construction cost...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
Curbio
The Power of Modern Technology In Home Improvement and Real Estate
“Curbio is the most trusted pre-listing home improvement company for thousands of respected agents and brokerages nationwide.” Curbio is a guiding light of innovation in the real estate sector, making home improvement a seamless, modern experience for real estate agents and their clients. As the leading pre-listing home improvement company...
INNOVATION Quebec
InnovÉÉ
Unir idées et savoir
Les innovations dans les secteurs de l’énergie électrique et des transports électriques et intelligents sont le moteur de la transition énergétique en cours au Québec et ailleurs dans le monde. Stimuler, accompagner et financer des projets de recherche collaborative dans les filières de l’énergie électrique et des transports électriques et...
INNOVATION Quebec
TECHNUM QUEBEC
BROMONT, UNE VILLE D’AVANT-GARDE OÙ IL FAIT BON VIVRE
Technum Québec Zone d’innovation en technologies numériques C’est sous le signe de l’innovation que Bromont est née en 1964. La qualité de vie, la préservation de l’environnement et le développement économique durable font le succès de cette ville modèle. Près de 60 ans plus tard, l’innovation en est toujours le...
INNOVATE® Miami
RMG STAFFING
Understanding our client’s brand and vision
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO? We are a leading staffing and recruiting firm that have been laser focus to deliver the best talent for the Food and Beverage departments of the most luxurious and iconic brands in the hospitality industry (Hotels, Restaurants, Catering and Special Events) in the...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
NICKELBRONX
The Core of Purpose-Based Branding
Jeff Bezos famously said, “Your brand is what people say about you when you are not in the room.” You can’t just buy a great brand. It is a way to turn every client into your biggest fan. It’s about creating a community everyone wants to be a part of...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
enquire.ai
The Knowledge Revolution
In today’s fast-paced business world, knowledge inefficiency is a silent drain on resources, costing businesses an astonishing $35M annually per 1,000 employees. Knowledge-efficient enterprises’ average returns on revenues are nearly three times that of median Fortune 500 companies. Amidst this backdrop, Enquire AI emerges as a revolutionary force, spearheaded by...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
BLUE SEA
JOY OF THE KITCHEN®
Headquartered in New Jersey, Blue Sea Products was established with humble beginnings in 2005 and has since developed into a world-class vertically integrated seafood company. With over 41 years of experience in the global seafood and international transportation industries, Blue Sea is led by seafood veteran and CEO, Thomas Jacob....
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
MERCK
Curiosity Is In Our DNA
At Merck, we are curious, we constantly ask questions and seek out answers. Why? Because we believe breakthroughs begin with curiosity and it’s this curiosity that allows us to introduce ourselves as a vibrant science and technology company able to make a positive difference in millions of people’s lives every...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
BENCHMARK SIXTY
THINK DIFFERENTLY. PROTECT PEOPLE. CHANGE RESTAURANTS
Benchmark Sixty is not your usual entrepreneurial story. It wasn’t an idea that was burning inside of a serial entrepreneur, or a strategically thought out plan. It was an “accidental startup” that sprouted from the pain points of an industry that was devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic. What started as...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
SUGAR GAMERS
MEET THE NEW FACE OF GEEK CULTURE
GAMING APPEALS TO OUR INNATE SENSE OF HUMANITY. IT INSPIRES CREATIVITY, PLAY, CONNECTIVITY, AND COMMUNITY These also happen to be the fundamentals of today’s video games. This wasn’t designed by accident, either. Playing video games empowers people no matter their backgrounds, religion, politics, race, gender or location. Sugar Gamers exemplify...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
YIEDI
A COMPANY DESIGNED BY ENTREPRENEURS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Just over eight years ago the founder of YIEDI, Jayshree Naidoo and Jay Naidoo her business and life partner, sat across from a branding expert and outlined the vision for the company. They went on to describe a model that they had created, it was still drawn on a napkin...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Avant - Curious Music For Curious Minds
Music is a Passport, allowing travelers to walk into cultures, time periods, and gaining exposure to new ways of thinking. Avant ensures community members access to these windows of culture through diverse, dynamic and eclectic programming. By giving our community access, it encourages innovation by expanding minds, opening new horizons,...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Business strategies for integrating slotgames into modern digital markets
As of early 2024, slot games account for nearly 70% of digital casino revenue (H2 Gambling Capital). Rapid advances in mobile and cloud tech have forced companies to rethink launches, promotion, and profit models, while a constant flood of new titles keeps operators and studios scrambling to adapt. Today, success...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Apple Rose
Spa-quality organic beauty products with the mission of supporting the fight to end human trafficking
Apple Rose Beauty is a natural skincare company that creates spa-quality organic beauty products with the tangible mission of supporting the fight to end human trafficking. Products are sold on Amazon, at boutiques, and through an e-commerce website with ingredients that are natural, certified organic, and wildcrafted, with a focus...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
Aon
INNOVATION’S ROLE IN A HIGHLY VOLATILE WORLD
One of the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic experience is that companies have fundamentally changed the way they look at risk. Risks are more interconnected, so the impact is more profound. For example, increased weather events and supply chain disruptions are happening more frequently and having a greater impact...
INNOVATION Quebec
RQIS
THE BEATING HEART OF QUEBEC’S SOCIAL INNOVATION SYSTEM
The Réseau québécois en innovation sociale (RQIS) is a space for sharing and mobilizing knowledge and experience, helping to make social innovation an essential lever for sustainable development in Quebec. Created in 2005 as part of the Université du Québec network, RQIS first focused on gaining a better understanding of...
INNOVATION Quebec
AXELYS
AN ESSENTIAL MISSION FOR THE FUTURE OF QUÉBEC Axelys integrates innovations from Quebec’s public research into the mainstream of society. Our mission is at the heart of the new 2022 2027 Québec strategy to support research and investment in innovation, launched in May 2022 by the Quebec government. At Axelys,...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
INOVOR TECHNOLOGIES
A company of passionate Australian engineers and scientists creating exciting technology to improve and protect Australian’s way of life.
Founded by Dr. Matthew Tetlow in 2012, the company is working at the cutting edge of technology, building spacecraft as well as space traffic management and “smart” Earth observation services as part of Australia’s nascent space industry. “I have always loved looking at the moon, the stars and the planets,...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
DIOTECH GROUP
MAKING RENEWABLES RELIABLE: DIOTECH’S ENERGY STORAGE MISSION
Diotech OÜ is an Estonian energy-technology company operating as a system integrator in the fields of energy storage, solar power, electrical infrastructure, lighting, and EV charging solutions. According to its website, the company’s mission is to accelerate society’s shift to carbon-neutral electricity production and consumption. Over recent years, Diotech Group...
INNOVATION Quebec
CRIAQ
AU CŒUR DE L’INNOVATION EN AÉROSPATIALE
Le CRIAQ joue un rôle clé pour assurer le développement de nouvelles technologies en aérospatiale qui permettent à l’ensemble de l’écosystème de prospérer. Le Québec est l’un des 3 principaux pôles en aérospatiale dans le monde et l’effervescence de ses industriels et ses centres de recherche en font un lieu...
INNOVATE® Georgia
PLAYON
ONWARD AND UPWARD: INNOVATION FOR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES WITH PLAYON
PlayOn was created to champion the spirit of play. The PlayOn team is comprised of GoFan, the NFHS Network, and rSchoolToday – three brands united by a shared passion for school athletics and activities. PlayOn propels schools onward with enduring innovation and service to save time and focus on what...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
pH7 TECHNOLOGIES
At the forefront of sustainable resource extraction
Specialized cleantech solutions.pH7 Technologies Inc. delivers specialized cleantech solutions for the extraction of critical metals necessary for the transition to renewable energies. We have pioneered a proprietary process that provides a near-net-zero environmental impact in the extraction of key metals and minerals. This sustainable closed-loop process makes it an ideal...
INNOVATE™ Kitchener Waterloo
CONELABS
ENGINEERING A SMARTER, SAFER FUTURE FOR OUR INFRASTRUCTURE
Critical infrastructure faces a dual crisis: a massive portfolio of aging structures is colliding with outdated inspection methods. The hands-on methods of ensuring structural safety are being stretched to their breaking point. This is a challenge that can no longer be met with more hands and bucket trucks, but with...
INNOVATE® Georgia
CONSTRUCTION CHECK
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING
In the bustling landscape of the construction industry, a new player has emerged with a vision to revolutionize the way professionals estimate costs. Construction Check, founded in Atlanta, Georgia, by Leanda Thomas, the former CEO of Project Cost Solutions, Inc., is poised to become the leading platform for construction cost...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
Curbio
The Power of Modern Technology In Home Improvement and Real Estate
“Curbio is the most trusted pre-listing home improvement company for thousands of respected agents and brokerages nationwide.” Curbio is a guiding light of innovation in the real estate sector, making home improvement a seamless, modern experience for real estate agents and their clients. As the leading pre-listing home improvement company...
INNOVATION Quebec
InnovÉÉ
Unir idées et savoir
Les innovations dans les secteurs de l’énergie électrique et des transports électriques et intelligents sont le moteur de la transition énergétique en cours au Québec et ailleurs dans le monde. Stimuler, accompagner et financer des projets de recherche collaborative dans les filières de l’énergie électrique et des transports électriques et...
INNOVATION Quebec
TECHNUM QUEBEC
BROMONT, UNE VILLE D’AVANT-GARDE OÙ IL FAIT BON VIVRE
Technum Québec Zone d’innovation en technologies numériques C’est sous le signe de l’innovation que Bromont est née en 1964. La qualité de vie, la préservation de l’environnement et le développement économique durable font le succès de cette ville modèle. Près de 60 ans plus tard, l’innovation en est toujours le...
INNOVATE® Miami
RMG STAFFING
Understanding our client’s brand and vision
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO? We are a leading staffing and recruiting firm that have been laser focus to deliver the best talent for the Food and Beverage departments of the most luxurious and iconic brands in the hospitality industry (Hotels, Restaurants, Catering and Special Events) in the...