Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® Georgia

STABLE KERNEL

CULTIVATING CURIOSITY: THE LEARNING CULTURE BEHIND STABLE KERNEL’S WORLD-CLASS INNOVATIONS

There’s a reason why, every day, millions of people rely on technology developed by Stable Kernel. Over the past decade, while the tech world churned like river rapids, Stable Kernel has been steadily navigating the currents, charting a thoughtful and deliberate course— cultivating a work environment that fosters productivity and...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE

YOU CAN GET ANYWHERE FROM HERE

150+ Programs Eight Schools of Study make up a curriculum that is continously reviewed and optimized to meet workforce demand. Students are known by their name, not a number, with an average class size of 17. Over $150,000 in Scholarships Affordable tuition ensures students can complete their programs without substantial...

INNOVATE® Georgia

FASTTEK GLOBAL

LEADERSHIP SETS THE TONE

In 2003, Carey Pachla joined Fast Switch, Ltd.; essentially, a start-up at the time. Over 16 years, she built the division she started into a best-in-class and purpose-driven organization with hundreds of team members servicing multiple organizations, which range in size from Fortune Top 10 to mid-size and start-up organizations....

AI Québec

MUUTAA

MUUTAA-IS A PILLAR OF AI IN CLINICALLY INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE SUPPLY CHAINS.

IS A PILLAR OF AI IN CLINICALLY INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE SUPPLY CHAINS.

The conjuncture of healthcare and AI is an amazing place to be, and is what brought MUUTAA’s team together. Our combined industry knowledge in clinical workflows, medical supplies and medication management, emerging technologies, traceability and logistics are applied to drive operational optimization through the application of artificial intelligence. We are...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

QUILES LAW

QUILES LAW-POWERLEVELING ESPORTS BUSINESSES AND TALENT SINCE 2015

POWERLEVELING ESPORTS BUSINESSES AND TALENT SINCE 2015, WE ARE A BUSINESS-FORWARD LAW FIRM FOR THE GLOBAL ESPORTS AND GAMING INDUSTRIES

Quiles Law is one of the world’s first esports and gaming focused law firms. Based in New York City and founded by Roger Quiles in 2014, Roger merged his interest in sports and video games to focus the firm on the then nascent esports industry in 2015. Our firm represents...

INNOVATION Quebec

CHAIRE DE RECHERCHE EN PRÉVENTION DE LA CYBERCRIMINALITÉ

RESEARCH CHAIR IN CYBERCRIME PREVENTION - UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL

Understanding how cybercrime can be prevented and helping protect its victims against online harms. The Research Chair in Cybercrime Prevention was launched in September 2018 at the initiative of the Université de Montréal, Desjardins and the National Bank of Canada. It is headed by Benoît Dupont, professor of criminology and...

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...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

Genesis

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

Perched on a cliffside above the historic harbour of North America’s oldest city, Genesis is literally and figuratively at the edge of innovation, helping shape one of Atlantic Canada’s most vibrant startup communities. Since its launch in 1997, Genesis programming has been the starting point for over 1,000 aspiring tech...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

TOAST

IS ADDRESSING THE GENDER PAY GAP BY INCREASING THE REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN THE TECH SECTOR

We know that women approach job applications differently than men do. They are far less likely to apply for positions that are more senior than the one they’re in currently, whereas men are less concerned by that. Still, recruiters and hiring managers are comfortable accepting “women aren’t applying” as a...

INNOVATION Quebec

MAIN

EST LE MOUVEMENT DES ACCÉLÉRATEURS D’INNOVATION DU QUÉBEC

Depuis 2016, nous avons la conviction que la collaboration et la mutualisation des pratiques et des ressources (le mouvement) de tous ceux et celles qui par leur accompagnement permettent de réaliser en moins de temps qu’il n’en faudrait autrement (les accélérateurs), peuvent décupler l’impact des startups (l’innovation) de toutes les...

INNOVATION Quebec

DISTRIQ

ZONE D’INNOVATION QUANTIQUE

DistriQ, zone d’innovation quantique est un organisme catalyseur d’expertises et d’infrastructures favorisant l’émergence et l’accélération d’innovation dans le secteur des sciences et des technologies quantiques. Les technologies quantiques ont le potentiel de révolutionner plusieurs secteurs, entre autres les domaines de l’environnement, la mobilité, la santé et l’énergie renouvelable. C’est-à-dire que...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

KING PRICE INSURANCE

KING OF INSURANCE- MAKING A DIFFERENCE

MAKING A DIFFERENCE, ONE DECREASING PREMIUM AT A TIME

King Price Insurance launched with a world-first innovation – premiums that automatically decrease monthly as cars depreciate in value – and hasn’t stopped since. When they opened their doors in 2012, South Africa’s conservative insurance industry didn’t think they’d last three months. But, a decade later, the R100 million start-up...

INNOVATION Quebec

IRCM

IRCM-Plus d’un demi-siècle de science inspirée par la vie

Plus d’un demi-siècle de science inspirée par la vie, et l’aventure ne fait que commencer

L’IRCM, c’est une histoire d’amour de plus d’un demi-siècle entre le Québec, le Canada d’une part, et la recherche de haut niveau et des soins cliniques les plus avancés d’autre part. Fondé en 1967 par le grand chercheur et humaniste, Dr Jacques Genest, l’IRCM devenait alors le premier centre au...

Global Innovation Spotlight

20 Fastest-Growing Jobs for the Next Ten years

20 Fastest-Growing Jobs for the Next Ten years

The job market changes constantly. Industries evolve and employment demands shift with infrastructure developments and technology improvements. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is thrusting Artificial Intelligence (AI) across workplaces with far greater speed than the age of robotics ever did to manufacturing industries in the past. If we learned one thing...

INNOVATION Quebec

INNOVLOG

CCTT IN LOGISTICS THE INSTITUT D’INNOVATION EN LOGISTIQUE DU QUÉBEC : A HELPING HAND FOR QUEBEC

For many years, innovation in logistics took a back seat to other priorities: market expansion, financial profitability, new product development, etc. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a collective realization of how important logistics is for territorial development, local autonomy, supply chain resilience and agility, and of course,...

INNOVATION Quebec

LANAUDIÈRE ÉCONOMIQUE

AT THE SERVICE OF THE REGION!

Lanaudière Économique (LÉ) was founded in 1991 to address the economic development needs and challenges of in the six regional county municipalities (MRCs) of the territory. LÉ propels innovative businesses and projects in Lanaudière, in collaboration with other economic development organizations in the region. Leveraging partnerships with over thirty regional,...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

TCTC

PARTNERSHIPS TRANSFORM LIVES, BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES

The successes of Tri-County Technical College over the past 63 years area testament to the power of the strong relationships and partnerships the College shares with business, industry, and educators in the community. These relationships and partnerships transform the lives of TCTC students and help to build stronger communities. Health...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

BIGGINS LACEY SHAPIRO & CO

BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN COMPANIES AND THEIR SITE SELECTION NEEDS THROUGH LOCATION ECONOMICS®

OUR STORYBiggins Lacy Shapiro & Company (BLS & Co.) is one of the largest independent firms in the specialty fields of site selection and economic development incentives advisory services. Our principals have been delivering our mix of services for more than twenty-five years and arehighly respected leaders in their field....

Global Innovation Spotlight

How Soft2Bet Built a Culture of Innovation from the Inside Out

Innovation as a Culture, Not a Department

In the hyper-paced iGaming industry, where change is constant and customer attention fleeting, some companies simply try to keep up. But others reimagine the race altogether. Soft2Bet belongs firmly in the latter camp. Rather than chasing trends, the company has consistently invested in its internal innovation engine — a culture-first,...

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...

INNOVATE® Miami

Boatrax

A vision to provide an amazing experience to boaters

“People rent their houses, they rent their cars, and now more and more people are renting their boats. Boatrax provides these owners peace of mind; not only in knowing where their boat is, but its mechanical condition as well.”– Arturo Malave, Co-founder BoatraxBoatrax is an IoT platform that leverages the...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

ESTX

E-RESIDENCY IS MORE THAN JUST A TOOL – IT’S A LIFESTYLE.

“Our clients are global players with a big vision,” says Angela Ventsel, founder and CEO of estx. She and her team aim to make starting a business in Estonia as smooth as possible for every e-resident, regardless of their background or location. “When someone entrusts their business to us, it...

INNOVATION Quebec

C2MI

LE PLUS GRAND CENTRE DE RECHERCHE ET DÉVELOPPEMENT EN SYSTÈMES ÉLECTRONIQUES AU CANADA

ON FABRIQUE LE VISAGE NUMÉRIQUE DU QUÉBEC DEPUIS 10 ANS !Né d’une collaboration entre l’Université de Sherbrooke, Teledyne DALSA et IBM Canada, inauguré en juillet 2012, le Centre de Collaboration MiQro Innovation est le plus important centre de recherche de classe mondiale dans le domaine de la microélectronique au Canada....

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

PONTOMAIS

MESHED STORIES OF INNOVATION AND SOCIAL IMPACT

Founded in 2016 in the city of Curitiba, State of Paraná, Southern Brazil, Pontomais was created to solve the challenges of Human Resource units by means of digitalization and automation of processes. Until then, many of the routines were performed manually, and, with the arrival of Pontomais, HR professionals were...

INNOVATE® Georgia

STABLE KERNEL

CULTIVATING CURIOSITY: THE LEARNING CULTURE BEHIND STABLE KERNEL’S WORLD-CLASS INNOVATIONS

There’s a reason why, every day, millions of people rely on technology developed by Stable Kernel. Over the past decade, while the tech world churned like river rapids, Stable Kernel has been steadily navigating the currents, charting a thoughtful and deliberate course— cultivating a work environment that fosters productivity and...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE

YOU CAN GET ANYWHERE FROM HERE

150+ Programs Eight Schools of Study make up a curriculum that is continously reviewed and optimized to meet workforce demand. Students are known by their name, not a number, with an average class size of 17. Over $150,000 in Scholarships Affordable tuition ensures students can complete their programs without substantial...

INNOVATE® Georgia

FASTTEK GLOBAL

LEADERSHIP SETS THE TONE

In 2003, Carey Pachla joined Fast Switch, Ltd.; essentially, a start-up at the time. Over 16 years, she built the division she started into a best-in-class and purpose-driven organization with hundreds of team members servicing multiple organizations, which range in size from Fortune Top 10 to mid-size and start-up organizations....

AI Québec

MUUTAA

MUUTAA-IS A PILLAR OF AI IN CLINICALLY INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE SUPPLY CHAINS.

IS A PILLAR OF AI IN CLINICALLY INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE SUPPLY CHAINS.

The conjuncture of healthcare and AI is an amazing place to be, and is what brought MUUTAA’s team together. Our combined industry knowledge in clinical workflows, medical supplies and medication management, emerging technologies, traceability and logistics are applied to drive operational optimization through the application of artificial intelligence. We are...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

QUILES LAW

QUILES LAW-POWERLEVELING ESPORTS BUSINESSES AND TALENT SINCE 2015

POWERLEVELING ESPORTS BUSINESSES AND TALENT SINCE 2015, WE ARE A BUSINESS-FORWARD LAW FIRM FOR THE GLOBAL ESPORTS AND GAMING INDUSTRIES

Quiles Law is one of the world’s first esports and gaming focused law firms. Based in New York City and founded by Roger Quiles in 2014, Roger merged his interest in sports and video games to focus the firm on the then nascent esports industry in 2015. Our firm represents...

INNOVATION Quebec

CHAIRE DE RECHERCHE EN PRÉVENTION DE LA CYBERCRIMINALITÉ

RESEARCH CHAIR IN CYBERCRIME PREVENTION - UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL

Understanding how cybercrime can be prevented and helping protect its victims against online harms. The Research Chair in Cybercrime Prevention was launched in September 2018 at the initiative of the Université de Montréal, Desjardins and the National Bank of Canada. It is headed by Benoît Dupont, professor of criminology and...

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...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

Genesis

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

Perched on a cliffside above the historic harbour of North America’s oldest city, Genesis is literally and figuratively at the edge of innovation, helping shape one of Atlantic Canada’s most vibrant startup communities. Since its launch in 1997, Genesis programming has been the starting point for over 1,000 aspiring tech...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

TOAST

IS ADDRESSING THE GENDER PAY GAP BY INCREASING THE REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN THE TECH SECTOR

We know that women approach job applications differently than men do. They are far less likely to apply for positions that are more senior than the one they’re in currently, whereas men are less concerned by that. Still, recruiters and hiring managers are comfortable accepting “women aren’t applying” as a...

INNOVATION Quebec

MAIN

EST LE MOUVEMENT DES ACCÉLÉRATEURS D’INNOVATION DU QUÉBEC

Depuis 2016, nous avons la conviction que la collaboration et la mutualisation des pratiques et des ressources (le mouvement) de tous ceux et celles qui par leur accompagnement permettent de réaliser en moins de temps qu’il n’en faudrait autrement (les accélérateurs), peuvent décupler l’impact des startups (l’innovation) de toutes les...

INNOVATION Quebec

DISTRIQ

ZONE D’INNOVATION QUANTIQUE

DistriQ, zone d’innovation quantique est un organisme catalyseur d’expertises et d’infrastructures favorisant l’émergence et l’accélération d’innovation dans le secteur des sciences et des technologies quantiques. Les technologies quantiques ont le potentiel de révolutionner plusieurs secteurs, entre autres les domaines de l’environnement, la mobilité, la santé et l’énergie renouvelable. C’est-à-dire que...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

KING PRICE INSURANCE

KING OF INSURANCE- MAKING A DIFFERENCE

MAKING A DIFFERENCE, ONE DECREASING PREMIUM AT A TIME

King Price Insurance launched with a world-first innovation – premiums that automatically decrease monthly as cars depreciate in value – and hasn’t stopped since. When they opened their doors in 2012, South Africa’s conservative insurance industry didn’t think they’d last three months. But, a decade later, the R100 million start-up...

INNOVATION Quebec

IRCM

IRCM-Plus d’un demi-siècle de science inspirée par la vie

Plus d’un demi-siècle de science inspirée par la vie, et l’aventure ne fait que commencer

L’IRCM, c’est une histoire d’amour de plus d’un demi-siècle entre le Québec, le Canada d’une part, et la recherche de haut niveau et des soins cliniques les plus avancés d’autre part. Fondé en 1967 par le grand chercheur et humaniste, Dr Jacques Genest, l’IRCM devenait alors le premier centre au...

Global Innovation Spotlight

20 Fastest-Growing Jobs for the Next Ten years

20 Fastest-Growing Jobs for the Next Ten years

The job market changes constantly. Industries evolve and employment demands shift with infrastructure developments and technology improvements. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is thrusting Artificial Intelligence (AI) across workplaces with far greater speed than the age of robotics ever did to manufacturing industries in the past. If we learned one thing...

INNOVATION Quebec

INNOVLOG

CCTT IN LOGISTICS THE INSTITUT D’INNOVATION EN LOGISTIQUE DU QUÉBEC : A HELPING HAND FOR QUEBEC

For many years, innovation in logistics took a back seat to other priorities: market expansion, financial profitability, new product development, etc. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a collective realization of how important logistics is for territorial development, local autonomy, supply chain resilience and agility, and of course,...

INNOVATION Quebec

LANAUDIÈRE ÉCONOMIQUE

AT THE SERVICE OF THE REGION!

Lanaudière Économique (LÉ) was founded in 1991 to address the economic development needs and challenges of in the six regional county municipalities (MRCs) of the territory. LÉ propels innovative businesses and projects in Lanaudière, in collaboration with other economic development organizations in the region. Leveraging partnerships with over thirty regional,...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

TCTC

PARTNERSHIPS TRANSFORM LIVES, BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES

The successes of Tri-County Technical College over the past 63 years area testament to the power of the strong relationships and partnerships the College shares with business, industry, and educators in the community. These relationships and partnerships transform the lives of TCTC students and help to build stronger communities. Health...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

BIGGINS LACEY SHAPIRO & CO

BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN COMPANIES AND THEIR SITE SELECTION NEEDS THROUGH LOCATION ECONOMICS®

OUR STORYBiggins Lacy Shapiro & Company (BLS & Co.) is one of the largest independent firms in the specialty fields of site selection and economic development incentives advisory services. Our principals have been delivering our mix of services for more than twenty-five years and arehighly respected leaders in their field....

Global Innovation Spotlight

How Soft2Bet Built a Culture of Innovation from the Inside Out

Innovation as a Culture, Not a Department

In the hyper-paced iGaming industry, where change is constant and customer attention fleeting, some companies simply try to keep up. But others reimagine the race altogether. Soft2Bet belongs firmly in the latter camp. Rather than chasing trends, the company has consistently invested in its internal innovation engine — a culture-first,...

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...

INNOVATE® Miami

Boatrax

A vision to provide an amazing experience to boaters

“People rent their houses, they rent their cars, and now more and more people are renting their boats. Boatrax provides these owners peace of mind; not only in knowing where their boat is, but its mechanical condition as well.”– Arturo Malave, Co-founder BoatraxBoatrax is an IoT platform that leverages the...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

ESTX

E-RESIDENCY IS MORE THAN JUST A TOOL – IT’S A LIFESTYLE.

“Our clients are global players with a big vision,” says Angela Ventsel, founder and CEO of estx. She and her team aim to make starting a business in Estonia as smooth as possible for every e-resident, regardless of their background or location. “When someone entrusts their business to us, it...

INNOVATION Quebec

C2MI

LE PLUS GRAND CENTRE DE RECHERCHE ET DÉVELOPPEMENT EN SYSTÈMES ÉLECTRONIQUES AU CANADA

ON FABRIQUE LE VISAGE NUMÉRIQUE DU QUÉBEC DEPUIS 10 ANS !Né d’une collaboration entre l’Université de Sherbrooke, Teledyne DALSA et IBM Canada, inauguré en juillet 2012, le Centre de Collaboration MiQro Innovation est le plus important centre de recherche de classe mondiale dans le domaine de la microélectronique au Canada....

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

PONTOMAIS

MESHED STORIES OF INNOVATION AND SOCIAL IMPACT

Founded in 2016 in the city of Curitiba, State of Paraná, Southern Brazil, Pontomais was created to solve the challenges of Human Resource units by means of digitalization and automation of processes. Until then, many of the routines were performed manually, and, with the arrival of Pontomais, HR professionals were...

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