Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
NIKO PARTNERS
COMPANIES NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE MARKETS IN WHICH THEY COMPETE
When consumers and students think of the video game industry and esports, they think of the excitement and entertainment of it all – but rarely about the data that guides the strategy of a business and of the game development plan. A market research firm provides the data that helps...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
LIFE SCIENCES NOVA SCOTIA
BUILDING A THRIVING COMMUNITY
Life Sciences Nova Scotia (LSNS) is more than just an organization; it is the cornerstone of Nova Scotia’s life sciences community, fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration across the province and Atlantic Canada. At its core, LSNS is driven by the belief that transformative ideas in biotechnology, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals can...
Global Innovation Spotlight
The Vision Behind Soft2Bet:
How Uri Poliavich Built More Than a Platform
Not every founder is a product person. Fewer still are patient. But Uri Poliavich built Soft2Bet by being both. From the start, he wasn’t chasing headlines or hype—he was building an engine for growth. Not the flashy kind. The kind that lasts. He understood something early on that many in...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
NOTION GAMES
Innovators rarely consider themselves to be pioneers within their own industry. And Andrew Augustin is a prime example of this axiom. Augustin is a graphic designer who, in 2011, founded Notion Games, an Austin-based video gaming company that creates games for people of all ages. But that brief description fails...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA
Building Innovation That Powers the World
Located in Graniteville, South Carolina, just off Interstate 20, Rolls-Royce’s mtu Aiken plant stands as a beacon of advanced manufacturing, workforce development, community commitment and clean energy leadership. Since opening its doors in 2010, the facility has grown from a promising assembly plant to a cornerstone of innovation, producing and...
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™ Alberta
THE AGENCY
HELPING CALGARY INNOVATORS TELL THEIR STORY
“When I started The Agency in 2009 as a boutique firm servicing the tech sector in Calgary, I heard the same thing over and over: What tech sector?” — Arleigh Vasconcellos, CEO/Founder, The Agency Communications Inc Calgary is one of the fastest growing tech centres in North America, and The...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
TARTU
IT’S TIME TO sTARTUp
Don’t tell anyone, but Tartu is like a Steve Jobs’ garage for business. If you have innovative ideas or want to be part of the next great venture, Tartu is the place to be. It is a city that supports innovations with an effective ecosystem, a savvy talent pool, and...
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® Maryland
Maryland Sports Commission
Our focus is ensuring that every event we pursue, leaves a lasting legacy.
When the Maryland Stadium Authority and Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (now the Maryland Department of Commerce) partnered in 2008 to create the Office of Sports Marketing, their goal was bold and unmistakable: position Maryland as an elite destination for sports and a national leader in sports tourism....
INNOVATION Manitoba
TAIV
BUSINESS TV REIMAGINED
A commercial break at a Jets playoff game gave two University of Manitoba students an idea. Nearly a decade later, Taiv’s AI powers the screens in thousands of venues across North America. It still calls Winnipeg home. On a spring night in 2018, Noah Palansky was watching a Winnipeg Jets...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
NobleReach Foundation
Inspiring the Best to Serve
Our country’s most pressing challenges – from climate change and national security to healthcare and education – demand a renewed partnership across the private and public sectors to connect our greatest national asset: our talent. The NobleReach Foundation inspires, develops, and supports mission-driven entrepreneurship to tackle our society’s biggest challenges...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
DATA HOLDINGS
KEEPING BUSINESSES’ DATA SECURE AND AVAILABLE
Data Holdings is a premier Tier III+ commercial data center, centrally located in Milwaukee with a LEED gold design. Offering a full suite of solutions and services designed to meet any needs, Data Holdings is a highly secure facility with 24/7 staffing and monitoring. Commissioned in 2013 by Potawatomi Ventures,...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
HUMAN ROBOTICS
SHAPING THE FUTURE WITH SMART ROBOTS
In the heart of Brazil’s technological innovation landscape stands Human Robotics, a company that has distinguished itself as a pioneer in the field of autonomous robotics. Founded by Olivier Smadja, in 2017, a French entrepreneur who has made Brazil his home for over 26 years, Human Robotics is a testament...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
WORLD TRADE CENTER CURITIBA
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CLUB
The World Trade Center (WTC) is the largest business network in the world and one of the most important associations of executives and entrepreneurs. It was created in the 1960s from a fair in Queens, New York City, by the Rockefeller family. Currently the WTC is present in 91 countries,...
INNOVATE® Georgia
CONSUME MEDIA
AT THE CORE OF OUR SUCCESS LIES OUR UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION.
Consume Media is a dynamic video marketing agency striving to push the boundaries of innovation and creativity in the video industry. Leo Falkenstein and Michael Rosenberg founded Consume Media in 2012 during their time as ambitious students at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. What began as a humble...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
SERIOUSLY CREATIVE
Not your Business-as-Usual
SeriouslyCreative is an innovation, strategy and experience by design firm. They believe the most valuable asset in an organization is its humans. That is why their mission is to empower people with the mindset, confidence, skills and tools they need to become agents of change for organizations, communities and the...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Why Car Rental in Abu Dhabi Is the Smartest Choice for Business Professionals, Expats, and Long-Term
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is a city of remarkable contrasts — where gleaming modern skyscrapers stand alongside serene cultural landmarks, and bustling business districts sit just minutes from pristine coastline and desert dunes. Whether you are relocating for work, managing an extended business project, planning...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
SHIPBOB
The Trusted Global Omnifulfillment Platform To Scale Your Ecommerce Business And Meet Customer Expectations Everywhere They Shop
INNOVATE™ Flanders
INDUVER
insuring your company – intensely involved
INDUVER SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURS AND COMPANIES IN CONTROLLING THE RISKS THAT ARE INEXTRICABLY LINKED TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP. INTENSELY INVOLVED IS WHAT WE PROMISE AND ARE. In a changing world, the right insurance forms a solid foundation for companies and employees. For more than 30 years, induver is the insurance broker for companies,...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
XANDYE
THE QUINTESSENTIAL, MODERN COVER TABLE, CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS AND LIFESTYLE BRAND THAT PRIDES ITSELF IN EXCELLENT QUALITY THAT IS ON PAR WITH ENTRY-LEVEL LUXURY PIECES
According to its founder and current Creative Director, Sandra Tebogo Kenanao, “Xandye is another name for ‘luxury’. We don’t compromise when it comes to quality. We design our products from scratch, taking time on detail and simple – yet elegant – aesthetics. We select the material and hardware to be...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
TECHNOLOGY ALBERTA
BUILDING COMMUNITY, SUPPORTING TECH SECTOR GROWTH
Technology Alberta is an industry-business association that supports the growth of Alberta’s tech sector, by building community. With an entrepreneur-led approach, we coordinate efforts and collaborate with key stakeholders – so that together, we deliver greater value for all of Alberta’s advanced technology growth companies. As a province-wide organization, our...
INNOVATION Quebec
MYCÉLIUM
Est l’incubateur-accélérateur de la Ville de Québec dédié aux entreprises en transformation alimentaire qui souhaitent améliorer l’offre alimentaire existante par un produit ou un procédé novateur ayant un impact positif et durable sur la santé, l’économie, la société ou sur l’environnement
MYCÉLIUM met de l’avant un modèle d’incubation novateur et bonifié par l’implication du réseau d’affaires régional, par l’expertise de ses intervenants et par son accès au talent de plusieurs scientifiques de l’Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels de l’Université Laval (INAF), le plus grand centre de recherche au...
INNOVATION Quebec
CEIM
STIMULATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FOSTERING THE GROWTH OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES
As an organization that has been serving innovation for more than 25 years, we are particularly proud to have supported companies that have since become flagships of our ecosystem, or that now act as powerful catalysts for progress and change in our society. “Our entrepreneurs’ capacity to create and to...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
NIKO PARTNERS
COMPANIES NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE MARKETS IN WHICH THEY COMPETE
When consumers and students think of the video game industry and esports, they think of the excitement and entertainment of it all – but rarely about the data that guides the strategy of a business and of the game development plan. A market research firm provides the data that helps...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
LIFE SCIENCES NOVA SCOTIA
BUILDING A THRIVING COMMUNITY
Life Sciences Nova Scotia (LSNS) is more than just an organization; it is the cornerstone of Nova Scotia’s life sciences community, fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration across the province and Atlantic Canada. At its core, LSNS is driven by the belief that transformative ideas in biotechnology, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals can...
Global Innovation Spotlight
The Vision Behind Soft2Bet:
How Uri Poliavich Built More Than a Platform
Not every founder is a product person. Fewer still are patient. But Uri Poliavich built Soft2Bet by being both. From the start, he wasn’t chasing headlines or hype—he was building an engine for growth. Not the flashy kind. The kind that lasts. He understood something early on that many in...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
NOTION GAMES
Innovators rarely consider themselves to be pioneers within their own industry. And Andrew Augustin is a prime example of this axiom. Augustin is a graphic designer who, in 2011, founded Notion Games, an Austin-based video gaming company that creates games for people of all ages. But that brief description fails...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA
Building Innovation That Powers the World
Located in Graniteville, South Carolina, just off Interstate 20, Rolls-Royce’s mtu Aiken plant stands as a beacon of advanced manufacturing, workforce development, community commitment and clean energy leadership. Since opening its doors in 2010, the facility has grown from a promising assembly plant to a cornerstone of innovation, producing and...
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™ Alberta
THE AGENCY
HELPING CALGARY INNOVATORS TELL THEIR STORY
“When I started The Agency in 2009 as a boutique firm servicing the tech sector in Calgary, I heard the same thing over and over: What tech sector?” — Arleigh Vasconcellos, CEO/Founder, The Agency Communications Inc Calgary is one of the fastest growing tech centres in North America, and The...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
TARTU
IT’S TIME TO sTARTUp
Don’t tell anyone, but Tartu is like a Steve Jobs’ garage for business. If you have innovative ideas or want to be part of the next great venture, Tartu is the place to be. It is a city that supports innovations with an effective ecosystem, a savvy talent pool, and...
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® Maryland
Maryland Sports Commission
Our focus is ensuring that every event we pursue, leaves a lasting legacy.
When the Maryland Stadium Authority and Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (now the Maryland Department of Commerce) partnered in 2008 to create the Office of Sports Marketing, their goal was bold and unmistakable: position Maryland as an elite destination for sports and a national leader in sports tourism....
INNOVATION Manitoba
TAIV
BUSINESS TV REIMAGINED
A commercial break at a Jets playoff game gave two University of Manitoba students an idea. Nearly a decade later, Taiv’s AI powers the screens in thousands of venues across North America. It still calls Winnipeg home. On a spring night in 2018, Noah Palansky was watching a Winnipeg Jets...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
NobleReach Foundation
Inspiring the Best to Serve
Our country’s most pressing challenges – from climate change and national security to healthcare and education – demand a renewed partnership across the private and public sectors to connect our greatest national asset: our talent. The NobleReach Foundation inspires, develops, and supports mission-driven entrepreneurship to tackle our society’s biggest challenges...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
DATA HOLDINGS
KEEPING BUSINESSES’ DATA SECURE AND AVAILABLE
Data Holdings is a premier Tier III+ commercial data center, centrally located in Milwaukee with a LEED gold design. Offering a full suite of solutions and services designed to meet any needs, Data Holdings is a highly secure facility with 24/7 staffing and monitoring. Commissioned in 2013 by Potawatomi Ventures,...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
HUMAN ROBOTICS
SHAPING THE FUTURE WITH SMART ROBOTS
In the heart of Brazil’s technological innovation landscape stands Human Robotics, a company that has distinguished itself as a pioneer in the field of autonomous robotics. Founded by Olivier Smadja, in 2017, a French entrepreneur who has made Brazil his home for over 26 years, Human Robotics is a testament...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
WORLD TRADE CENTER CURITIBA
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CLUB
The World Trade Center (WTC) is the largest business network in the world and one of the most important associations of executives and entrepreneurs. It was created in the 1960s from a fair in Queens, New York City, by the Rockefeller family. Currently the WTC is present in 91 countries,...
INNOVATE® Georgia
CONSUME MEDIA
AT THE CORE OF OUR SUCCESS LIES OUR UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION.
Consume Media is a dynamic video marketing agency striving to push the boundaries of innovation and creativity in the video industry. Leo Falkenstein and Michael Rosenberg founded Consume Media in 2012 during their time as ambitious students at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. What began as a humble...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
SERIOUSLY CREATIVE
Not your Business-as-Usual
SeriouslyCreative is an innovation, strategy and experience by design firm. They believe the most valuable asset in an organization is its humans. That is why their mission is to empower people with the mindset, confidence, skills and tools they need to become agents of change for organizations, communities and the...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Why Car Rental in Abu Dhabi Is the Smartest Choice for Business Professionals, Expats, and Long-Term
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is a city of remarkable contrasts — where gleaming modern skyscrapers stand alongside serene cultural landmarks, and bustling business districts sit just minutes from pristine coastline and desert dunes. Whether you are relocating for work, managing an extended business project, planning...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
SHIPBOB
The Trusted Global Omnifulfillment Platform To Scale Your Ecommerce Business And Meet Customer Expectations Everywhere They Shop
INNOVATE™ Flanders
INDUVER
insuring your company – intensely involved
INDUVER SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURS AND COMPANIES IN CONTROLLING THE RISKS THAT ARE INEXTRICABLY LINKED TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP. INTENSELY INVOLVED IS WHAT WE PROMISE AND ARE. In a changing world, the right insurance forms a solid foundation for companies and employees. For more than 30 years, induver is the insurance broker for companies,...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
XANDYE
THE QUINTESSENTIAL, MODERN COVER TABLE, CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS AND LIFESTYLE BRAND THAT PRIDES ITSELF IN EXCELLENT QUALITY THAT IS ON PAR WITH ENTRY-LEVEL LUXURY PIECES
According to its founder and current Creative Director, Sandra Tebogo Kenanao, “Xandye is another name for ‘luxury’. We don’t compromise when it comes to quality. We design our products from scratch, taking time on detail and simple – yet elegant – aesthetics. We select the material and hardware to be...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
TECHNOLOGY ALBERTA
BUILDING COMMUNITY, SUPPORTING TECH SECTOR GROWTH
Technology Alberta is an industry-business association that supports the growth of Alberta’s tech sector, by building community. With an entrepreneur-led approach, we coordinate efforts and collaborate with key stakeholders – so that together, we deliver greater value for all of Alberta’s advanced technology growth companies. As a province-wide organization, our...
INNOVATION Quebec
MYCÉLIUM
Est l’incubateur-accélérateur de la Ville de Québec dédié aux entreprises en transformation alimentaire qui souhaitent améliorer l’offre alimentaire existante par un produit ou un procédé novateur ayant un impact positif et durable sur la santé, l’économie, la société ou sur l’environnement
MYCÉLIUM met de l’avant un modèle d’incubation novateur et bonifié par l’implication du réseau d’affaires régional, par l’expertise de ses intervenants et par son accès au talent de plusieurs scientifiques de l’Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels de l’Université Laval (INAF), le plus grand centre de recherche au...
INNOVATION Quebec
CEIM
STIMULATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FOSTERING THE GROWTH OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES
As an organization that has been serving innovation for more than 25 years, we are particularly proud to have supported companies that have since become flagships of our ecosystem, or that now act as powerful catalysts for progress and change in our society. “Our entrepreneurs’ capacity to create and to...