Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
STOPit SOLUTIONS
IMPACT DRIVES WHO WE ARE AND HOW WE OPERATE.
“We help schools keep their students safe. That’s the best way to describe our mission.” Violence and mental health issues are running out of control in schools across our nation. There’s not a day that passes without news of a major safety incident, and we often don’t hear about the...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
DATAPROM
SMART SOLUTIONS FOR MOBILITY
DATAPROM is a Brazilian company, headquartered in Curitiba/PR and has nine branch offices in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. We were born in August 1988 from the creativity of engineers Marcos Olandoski, Alberto Abujamra and Carlos Perufo, who came together to develop innovative systems, capable of combining applicability and technology. At...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
PROEKSPERT
BUILDING SMART SOLUTIONS FOR A SMARTER WORLD
BUILDING SMART SOLUTIONS FOR A SMARTER WORLD Estonia’s reputation as a digital powerhouse owes much to its innovative companies, and Proekspert is no exception. Founded in 1993 during a time of economic uncertainty, this software development firm seized the opportunity to pioneer ground-breaking solutions in the newly independent nation. Today,...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Why Soft2Bet’s MEGA Platform Is Changing the Game
Soft2Bet’s MEGA Platform Redefines iGaming Growth in 2025
Most online casinos follow the same playbook: bright colors, big bonuses, and hope players stick around long enough to lose money. Soft2Bet decided that they were going to change the scene. In 2023, they launched MEGA: a platform that treats players like gamers instead of walking ATMs. Every bet becomes...
INNOVATE® Nashville
CATWALK CONSULTING
GROUNDED IN RESEARCH, EXPERIENCE AND CULTURAL FLUENCY
Catwalk Consulting Group is a strategic marketing and communications firm specializing in the entertainment industry. We are known for innovative, future-focused approaches to positioning artists, executives, brands and organizations for what’s next. Our work centers on customized positioning and intentional audience development designed to elevate visibility, relevance and long-term impact....
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Last Drop Wrench
From the Upstate to Las Vegas; Reimagining the Standard Oil Change
For as long as internal combustion engines have required maintenance, the oil change has been viewed as a necessary, albeit messy, evil. Between the risk of skin contact with scalding fluids and the inevitable “oil bath” that occurs when a filter is breached, the process has remained stubbornly primitive. However,...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
PRINCETON NUENERGY
REVOLUTIONIZING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLINGTHE RISE OF PRINCETON NUENERGY
In the heart of innovation, within Princeton University, a remarkable journey began that will soon redefine the landscape of lithium-ion battery recycling. Founded in 2019, Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) embarked on a mission to revolutionize the way we view, handle, and recycle critical materials throughout all stages of battery production and...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
Bristol’s City of Film
A UNESCO Creative City
Bristol: a globally celebrated City of Film Since 2017, Bristol has been a UNESCO City of Film, one of 18 cities to hold this permanent global status recognising world-leading achievement in the field of film and the moving image. It is also a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network,...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
Mintwood Strategies
THE INNOVATORS OF UNOFFICIAL WASHINGTON
There is official Washington you see on TV, which features the National Mall, Congress, and the White House, and there is unofficial Washington, which is home to 700,000 citizens who are denied the ability to electorally participate in official Washington. Mintwood Strategies has carved out a niche in the media...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Venture Forum
Igniting Innovation and Investment in Atlantic Canada
The Atlantic Venture Forum (AVF) serves as a beacon of innovation and investment in Atlantic Canada, providing a vital platform for high-potential startups to connect with investors, industry leaders, and policymakers. Atlantic Canada’s technology innovators, startups, and leaders come together at AVF to focus on: Mission & Vision The Atlantic...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia
Ensemble
Long-Term Capital, Real Assets, and Regional Growth: Ensemble’s Development Strategy in Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s real estate landscape is rapidly evolving. Shifts in work patterns, the growth of life sciences and advanced manufacturing, and increased expectations for sustainability, affordability, and community impact are reshaping demand. In this environment, successful development requires more than opportunistic execution—it demands patient capital, long-term planning, and the ability to...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
OMNICART
A SAAS PLATFORM AND DELIVERY OPERATING SYSTEM FOR ENTREPRENEURS WHO WANT TO BUILD AND SCALE
OMNICART-A SAAS PLATFORM AND DELIVERY OPERATING SYSTEM FOR ENTREPRENEURS WHO WANT TO BUILD AND SCALE A DELIVERY BUSINESS, AND WE ARE ON A MISSION TO EMPOWER EVERYONE TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF ON-DEMAND DELIVERY. In the same way that Shopify made it easier for anyone to start and scale an...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
Tropoly
WE EXIST NOW FOR THE FUTURE
Tropoly, founded by Neel Singh, Brady Dahmer, and Julien Phipps, aims to transform industries and propel humanity forward. This strategic marketing and innovation firm distinguishes itself by addressing clients’ business challenges and implementing strategies to revolutionize their organizations. In a world bombarded by messages, Tropoly cuts through the noise, positioning...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
SCHOOLTRY
BUILDING A SINGLE DIGITAL BACKBONE FOR EDUCATION WORLDWIDE
As education systems around the world shift rapidly toward digital operations, one company is quietly standing out. SchoolTry, a Stockholm-based tech company, has created a cloud-based platform that brings school management, digital learning, and career readiness together in one seamless system. Founded by software engineer Ismail Eleburuike, SchoolTry tackles a...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
ZONES AND ZONE LEARNING
TORONTO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY- ( FORMERLY RYERSON UNIVERSITY )
Located at the commercial centre of Canada, Ryerson University’s 10-incubator network provides Toronto’s ecosystem with an accessible first step for early-stage startups and entrepreneurs, as well as support for the growth of their ventures. At any time of year, you’ll find more than 300 startups on campus, and each incubator,...
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® Austin Volume 2
MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES
FOOD, HOPE, DIGNITY … AND THE MOST TALKED ABOUT NEIGHBORHOOD IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
What started as five men in Austin, Texas answering God’s call to “love your neighbor” by serving meals out of the back of a green minivan has turned into one of the country’s most innovative approaches for mitigating homelessness. In 1998, the seed of the idea for Mobile Loaves &...
INNOVATE™ Kitchener Waterloo
MIOVISION
BUILDING THE INTELLIGENT MOBILITY LANDSCAPE
Miovision, founded in 2005 by three University of Waterloo students, has steadily evolved into a global leader in intelligent traffic management, operating in 64 countries, managing over 120,000 intersections across 17,000 municipalities. Rooted in the belief that cities deserve to control their data and systems, Miovision offers municipalities modern, scalable...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Parallel Entrepreneur
How Mark Cleveland Is Redefining Entrepreneurship in Music City
In a city known for breakout artists and bold founders, Mark Cleveland is building something less obvious but no less revolutionary. Through his Parallel Entrepreneur brand – anchored by a podcast, a growing network, and a forthcoming book – Cleveland is giving voice to a specific kind of business leader:...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
BICKFORD'S GROUP
LEADER IN BEVERAGE INNOVATION
The Bickford’s Group is an Every day, the group strives to make the ordinary, extraordinary. independently owned collection of companies headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia. The group has a rich history that dates back to 1839 when William Bickford opened a small apothecary in Rundle Street after moving to Australia....
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
Every Single Degree That We Have Is Touching Esports In Some Capacity. We’re Seeing It Everywhere
For Full Sail University, esports came naturally. Since the school has offered gaming degrees for over 25 years, it came as no surprise when esports culture became widespread among Full Sail’s students. The wildly popular degree programs have made gaming just as prevalent on campus as music or film. And...
INNOVATION Quebec
NOKIA BELL LABS
A CENTURY OF INNOVATION AT THE FLAGSHIP TELECOM RESEARCH INSTITUTE
For nearly a century, Bell Labs has been revolutionizing the telecommunications industry from its headquarters in Murray Hill, New Jersey. The facility has been a hotbed of innovation for the renowned industrial research institute. Perhaps Bell Labs’ greatest brainchild, the transistor, was first demonstrated there in 1947. Groundbreaking inventions in...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
BLISS APPLICATIONS
We Think, Design And Create Digital Products
Bliss Applications was officially launched in late 2009 by its partners: André Gil, Tiago Janela and WYgroup, in which Bliss is included. After going to New York and buying their first iPhones, the dream was born: to create a company dedicated to the development of mobile apps. 2010 was year...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
MAVATAR
REDEFINING PRECISION MEDICINE THROUGH DIGITAL TWINS AND DEEP DATA
Founded in Sweden and built on over two decades of scientific research, Mavatar is at the forefront of a new era in precision medicine. Its proprietary technology platform combines biological expertise, advanced machine learning, and high-resolution molecular data to create digital twins—virtual models of both patients and diseases that simulate...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
STOPit SOLUTIONS
IMPACT DRIVES WHO WE ARE AND HOW WE OPERATE.
“We help schools keep their students safe. That’s the best way to describe our mission.” Violence and mental health issues are running out of control in schools across our nation. There’s not a day that passes without news of a major safety incident, and we often don’t hear about the...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
DATAPROM
SMART SOLUTIONS FOR MOBILITY
DATAPROM is a Brazilian company, headquartered in Curitiba/PR and has nine branch offices in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. We were born in August 1988 from the creativity of engineers Marcos Olandoski, Alberto Abujamra and Carlos Perufo, who came together to develop innovative systems, capable of combining applicability and technology. At...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
PROEKSPERT
BUILDING SMART SOLUTIONS FOR A SMARTER WORLD
BUILDING SMART SOLUTIONS FOR A SMARTER WORLD Estonia’s reputation as a digital powerhouse owes much to its innovative companies, and Proekspert is no exception. Founded in 1993 during a time of economic uncertainty, this software development firm seized the opportunity to pioneer ground-breaking solutions in the newly independent nation. Today,...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Why Soft2Bet’s MEGA Platform Is Changing the Game
Soft2Bet’s MEGA Platform Redefines iGaming Growth in 2025
Most online casinos follow the same playbook: bright colors, big bonuses, and hope players stick around long enough to lose money. Soft2Bet decided that they were going to change the scene. In 2023, they launched MEGA: a platform that treats players like gamers instead of walking ATMs. Every bet becomes...
INNOVATE® Nashville
CATWALK CONSULTING
GROUNDED IN RESEARCH, EXPERIENCE AND CULTURAL FLUENCY
Catwalk Consulting Group is a strategic marketing and communications firm specializing in the entertainment industry. We are known for innovative, future-focused approaches to positioning artists, executives, brands and organizations for what’s next. Our work centers on customized positioning and intentional audience development designed to elevate visibility, relevance and long-term impact....
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Last Drop Wrench
From the Upstate to Las Vegas; Reimagining the Standard Oil Change
For as long as internal combustion engines have required maintenance, the oil change has been viewed as a necessary, albeit messy, evil. Between the risk of skin contact with scalding fluids and the inevitable “oil bath” that occurs when a filter is breached, the process has remained stubbornly primitive. However,...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
PRINCETON NUENERGY
REVOLUTIONIZING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLINGTHE RISE OF PRINCETON NUENERGY
In the heart of innovation, within Princeton University, a remarkable journey began that will soon redefine the landscape of lithium-ion battery recycling. Founded in 2019, Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) embarked on a mission to revolutionize the way we view, handle, and recycle critical materials throughout all stages of battery production and...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
Bristol’s City of Film
A UNESCO Creative City
Bristol: a globally celebrated City of Film Since 2017, Bristol has been a UNESCO City of Film, one of 18 cities to hold this permanent global status recognising world-leading achievement in the field of film and the moving image. It is also a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network,...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
Mintwood Strategies
THE INNOVATORS OF UNOFFICIAL WASHINGTON
There is official Washington you see on TV, which features the National Mall, Congress, and the White House, and there is unofficial Washington, which is home to 700,000 citizens who are denied the ability to electorally participate in official Washington. Mintwood Strategies has carved out a niche in the media...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Venture Forum
Igniting Innovation and Investment in Atlantic Canada
The Atlantic Venture Forum (AVF) serves as a beacon of innovation and investment in Atlantic Canada, providing a vital platform for high-potential startups to connect with investors, industry leaders, and policymakers. Atlantic Canada’s technology innovators, startups, and leaders come together at AVF to focus on: Mission & Vision The Atlantic...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia
Ensemble
Long-Term Capital, Real Assets, and Regional Growth: Ensemble’s Development Strategy in Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s real estate landscape is rapidly evolving. Shifts in work patterns, the growth of life sciences and advanced manufacturing, and increased expectations for sustainability, affordability, and community impact are reshaping demand. In this environment, successful development requires more than opportunistic execution—it demands patient capital, long-term planning, and the ability to...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
OMNICART
A SAAS PLATFORM AND DELIVERY OPERATING SYSTEM FOR ENTREPRENEURS WHO WANT TO BUILD AND SCALE
OMNICART-A SAAS PLATFORM AND DELIVERY OPERATING SYSTEM FOR ENTREPRENEURS WHO WANT TO BUILD AND SCALE A DELIVERY BUSINESS, AND WE ARE ON A MISSION TO EMPOWER EVERYONE TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF ON-DEMAND DELIVERY. In the same way that Shopify made it easier for anyone to start and scale an...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
Tropoly
WE EXIST NOW FOR THE FUTURE
Tropoly, founded by Neel Singh, Brady Dahmer, and Julien Phipps, aims to transform industries and propel humanity forward. This strategic marketing and innovation firm distinguishes itself by addressing clients’ business challenges and implementing strategies to revolutionize their organizations. In a world bombarded by messages, Tropoly cuts through the noise, positioning...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
SCHOOLTRY
BUILDING A SINGLE DIGITAL BACKBONE FOR EDUCATION WORLDWIDE
As education systems around the world shift rapidly toward digital operations, one company is quietly standing out. SchoolTry, a Stockholm-based tech company, has created a cloud-based platform that brings school management, digital learning, and career readiness together in one seamless system. Founded by software engineer Ismail Eleburuike, SchoolTry tackles a...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
ZONES AND ZONE LEARNING
TORONTO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY- ( FORMERLY RYERSON UNIVERSITY )
Located at the commercial centre of Canada, Ryerson University’s 10-incubator network provides Toronto’s ecosystem with an accessible first step for early-stage startups and entrepreneurs, as well as support for the growth of their ventures. At any time of year, you’ll find more than 300 startups on campus, and each incubator,...
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® Austin Volume 2
MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES
FOOD, HOPE, DIGNITY … AND THE MOST TALKED ABOUT NEIGHBORHOOD IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
What started as five men in Austin, Texas answering God’s call to “love your neighbor” by serving meals out of the back of a green minivan has turned into one of the country’s most innovative approaches for mitigating homelessness. In 1998, the seed of the idea for Mobile Loaves &...
INNOVATE™ Kitchener Waterloo
MIOVISION
BUILDING THE INTELLIGENT MOBILITY LANDSCAPE
Miovision, founded in 2005 by three University of Waterloo students, has steadily evolved into a global leader in intelligent traffic management, operating in 64 countries, managing over 120,000 intersections across 17,000 municipalities. Rooted in the belief that cities deserve to control their data and systems, Miovision offers municipalities modern, scalable...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Parallel Entrepreneur
How Mark Cleveland Is Redefining Entrepreneurship in Music City
In a city known for breakout artists and bold founders, Mark Cleveland is building something less obvious but no less revolutionary. Through his Parallel Entrepreneur brand – anchored by a podcast, a growing network, and a forthcoming book – Cleveland is giving voice to a specific kind of business leader:...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
BICKFORD'S GROUP
LEADER IN BEVERAGE INNOVATION
The Bickford’s Group is an Every day, the group strives to make the ordinary, extraordinary. independently owned collection of companies headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia. The group has a rich history that dates back to 1839 when William Bickford opened a small apothecary in Rundle Street after moving to Australia....
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
Every Single Degree That We Have Is Touching Esports In Some Capacity. We’re Seeing It Everywhere
For Full Sail University, esports came naturally. Since the school has offered gaming degrees for over 25 years, it came as no surprise when esports culture became widespread among Full Sail’s students. The wildly popular degree programs have made gaming just as prevalent on campus as music or film. And...
INNOVATION Quebec
NOKIA BELL LABS
A CENTURY OF INNOVATION AT THE FLAGSHIP TELECOM RESEARCH INSTITUTE
For nearly a century, Bell Labs has been revolutionizing the telecommunications industry from its headquarters in Murray Hill, New Jersey. The facility has been a hotbed of innovation for the renowned industrial research institute. Perhaps Bell Labs’ greatest brainchild, the transistor, was first demonstrated there in 1947. Groundbreaking inventions in...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
BLISS APPLICATIONS
We Think, Design And Create Digital Products
Bliss Applications was officially launched in late 2009 by its partners: André Gil, Tiago Janela and WYgroup, in which Bliss is included. After going to New York and buying their first iPhones, the dream was born: to create a company dedicated to the development of mobile apps. 2010 was year...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
MAVATAR
REDEFINING PRECISION MEDICINE THROUGH DIGITAL TWINS AND DEEP DATA
Founded in Sweden and built on over two decades of scientific research, Mavatar is at the forefront of a new era in precision medicine. Its proprietary technology platform combines biological expertise, advanced machine learning, and high-resolution molecular data to create digital twins—virtual models of both patients and diseases that simulate...