Stories of Innovation
INNOVATION Quebec
INAF
TOWARD SUSTAINABLE FOOD
Challenges in the bio-food sector are complex and exacerbated by significant threats such as climate change and social inequalities. It is critical to be concerned about the impact of our food choices on society and the environment. Fostering access to a healthy, varied and sustainable food while supporting the growth...
INNOVATE™ Kenya
EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS
THE IMPACT OF STARTUP GRIND GLOBAL AND ITS LOCAL REACH
Startup Grind Global stands as the world’s largest startup community, uniting founders, innovators, and creators on a global scale. With a mission to provide startups everywhere with the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies, Startup Grind Global has become a beacon of support and...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
Curevo Health
With AI and smart automation, we believe the healthcare crisis is solvable.
Strengthening Primary Care Through Smarter Digital Collaboration Healthcare systems worldwide are under growing pressure. Ageing populations, strained primary care infrastructure, and rising patient expectations on accessibility and digital care are driving urgent demand for scalable solutions. At the same time, technology, especially AI, is unlocking new levels of efficiency and...
Global Innovation Spotlight
How Clear Guidelines Reduce Online Risk
Well-structured online safety guidelines help reduce risk by establishing consistent expectations for behaviour and the use of secure technology. When organisations articulate their responsibilities clearly (whether to staff, students, customers, or platform users), they improve compliance and address threats proactively. These guidelines also help users recognise unsafe situations. Strong policies...
INNOVATE® Nashville
CIRCA
BRANDING THAT DRIVES MEANINGFUL & MEASURED GROWTH
Circa helps organizations in vital growth periods uncover who they are, connect with who they serve, and build brands that last. In 2015, founders Tori Thomas and Laura Deleot set out with a clear vision: create what matters. They built Circa to not only deliver value for clients, but also...
INNOVATION Quebec
CÉPROCQ
Since 2000, CÉPROCQ has positioned itself as a technological showcase on a pilot scale for extraction and separation processes in the fields of bio-industrial and environmental technologies
Thus, the CÉPROCQ, early on, based its strategic priorities on green chemistry and sustainable development, which have now become essential to the growth of the industry. The CÉPROCQ is one of the few centers in Quebec, or even in Canada, to offer a research infrastructure on a pilot scale, thereby...
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....
INNOVATION Quebec
PÔLE SUR LA VILLE RÉSILIENTE
(RESILIENT CITY RESEARCH HUB) OF THE UNIVERSITÉ DU QUÉBEC À MONTRÉAL (UQAM)
Cities are being asked to undergo profound transformations in the coming decades, to adapt to major environmental changes resulting from a development model based on continuous growth and to attenuate the negative externalities of urbanization. It should be possible for cities to participate in the regeneration of ecosystems and the...
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...
Global Innovation Spotlight
DiliTrust for Legal Teams: Key Use Cases BeyondDocument Storage
DiliTrust serves legal departments that need more than a secure folder for contracts, board papers, and corporate files. The platform supports work around legal entities, governance meetings, contracts, matters, records, and sensitive data sharing. For in-house counsel, the value comes from connecting documents with structured data. A signed resolution matters...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
Freeborn & Peters LLP
Is A Chambers-Ranked, Leading Mid-Size Law Firm With Global Capabilities And A Vast Array Of Practice Areas
Freeborn is proud to deliver sector-specific legal advice that stems from decades of experience and a rich understanding of business and industry perspectives. Along with providing exceptional legal services, each Freeborn attorney embodies the firm’s five Core Values, integrity, caring, effectiveness, teamwork, and commitment, through high standards of client service...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
CINI
EMOTIONS, FEELINGS, COLORS, AND FLAVORS!
Approaching its 120th anniversary in 2024, Cini is led by the fourth generation of the same family. How have they achieved so much success? Cini is a company that has been operating in the beverage market since 1904, spanning over a century in the beverage industry. Initially, when the Italian...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
Iridia Medical
Whom do first responders call for medical emergencies? Iridia Medical is a physician-founded company that exists to Enable Peace of Mind for people called upon to respond to medical emergencies
Within a span of five months in 1997, a local pulp and papermill experienced the collapse and death of two employees on-site. It was determined that both employees suffered from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). The prospect of future deaths at the site was palpable, and preventative solutions were non-existent. This...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
SmartBox
Snack Intelligently
How many times have you walked into your office break-room, only to let out a heavy sigh when realizing just how limited your options are? All the junk food and none of the healthy snacks. Ever accidentally leave your lunch at home and have to resort to the candy bar...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR GREATER PHILADELPHIA
BUILT ON LEGACY. DRIVEN BY WHAT’S NEXT.
For 225 years, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia has championed the idea that Philadelphia is where ambition can find footing. Where infrastructure, relationships, and the shared belief in what’s possible can align in a way that turns ideas into industry. When a company is weighing a major location...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation
Rhoads Industries
Forging the Future of American Manufacturing
For more than a century, Rhoads Industries, Inc. has quietly evolved alongside the American industrial landscape. What began in 1896 as a small Philadelphia-based operation has grown into a key contributor to the nation’s maritime and defense infrastructure. The company’s origins trace back to Samuel Rhoads, whose early patents for...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
VERSUS - The Rise of a Lifestyle Powerhouse
The Rise of a Lifestyle Powerhouse
VERSUS is a multi-dimensional lifestyle brand rewriting the rules of hospitality, marketing, and venture capital in Washington, D.C. Under the visionary leadership of CEO Vinoda Basnayake, VERSUS has become synonymous with innovation and disruption. This dynamic brand is not just about creating spaces but crafting experiences that resonate deeply with...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation
PECO
POWERING PROGRESS
How PECO Is Building a More Reliable, Affordable, and Innovative Energy Future for Greater Philadelphia Powering Innovation for America’s Next Chapter Philadelphia has long been defined by innovation and leadership—from its role as the birthplace of American democracy to its legacy as a center of industrial and technological progress. As...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
THE LOURIE CENTER
THE LEADER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAUMA CARE
The Lourie Center exists to help young children and their caregiving adults overcome adversity and live to their fullest potential. The Lourie Center story is reflected in the heroic stories of our families, like Liliana’s story. Listen to Liliana tell her family’s journey and how The Lourie Center changed her...
INNOVATE® Seattle
Clark Nuber
Dedicated to the Success of our People and our Clients: We are Clark Nuber
Leading the Industry Clark Nuber, the largest locally owned CPA firm in Washington state, proudly stands as a majority women-owned firm. The firm consistently ranks among Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting’s national lists of “Top 100 Firms.” These lists include the Big 4 and many multi-office, national firms, highlighting...
INNOVATION Quebec
ITEGA
CCTT EN EMBALLAGE ET GÉNIE ALIMENTAIRE
Intégré au Collège de Maisonneuve, l’Institut de Technologie des Emballages et du Génie Alimentaire ITEGA est un centre collégial de transfert de technologie (CCTT) qui œuvre dans le secteur agro-alimentaire. Notre mission consiste à accompagner les entreprises dans l’innovation et l’adoption de nouveaux savoir-faire en technologie d’emballage et de procédés...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
BRAINHI
We give superpowers to healthcare providers with an AI virtual assistant that rescues their missed calls and streamlines their operations
BrainHi is an artificial intelligence company based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. BrainHi’s mission is to accelerate the transition of healthcare organizations to a fully digital patient experience. BrainHi’s primary objectives are to help healthcare providers: BrainHi was founded in 2017 by Emmanuel and Israel, 2 engineers from the University...
INNOVATE® Northern Virginia
MISSIONOVO
PEOPLE FIRST. MISSION ALWAYS.
Introduction In national security, capabilities are proven under pressure; not in theory. Too often, they fail because they were built too far from the mission. Missionovo was founded to close that gap. Three engineers, Grant Kuhnsman, Mike Dobry, and Matt O’Leary, saw the same failures: solutions built without the mission...
INNOVATE® Nashville
LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY
INSPIRING INNOVATION AROUND AN ENDURING PURPOSE
What never changes: Christ-centeredness and transformative experiences.What drives change: Curiosity and courage. For more than 134 years, Lipscomb University has been a Christ-centered academic institution rooted in purpose-driven education. Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Lipscomb is one of the few institutions in the nation offering educational pathways from...
INNOVATION Quebec
INAF
TOWARD SUSTAINABLE FOOD
Challenges in the bio-food sector are complex and exacerbated by significant threats such as climate change and social inequalities. It is critical to be concerned about the impact of our food choices on society and the environment. Fostering access to a healthy, varied and sustainable food while supporting the growth...
INNOVATE™ Kenya
EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS
THE IMPACT OF STARTUP GRIND GLOBAL AND ITS LOCAL REACH
Startup Grind Global stands as the world’s largest startup community, uniting founders, innovators, and creators on a global scale. With a mission to provide startups everywhere with the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies, Startup Grind Global has become a beacon of support and...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
Curevo Health
With AI and smart automation, we believe the healthcare crisis is solvable.
Strengthening Primary Care Through Smarter Digital Collaboration Healthcare systems worldwide are under growing pressure. Ageing populations, strained primary care infrastructure, and rising patient expectations on accessibility and digital care are driving urgent demand for scalable solutions. At the same time, technology, especially AI, is unlocking new levels of efficiency and...
Global Innovation Spotlight
How Clear Guidelines Reduce Online Risk
Well-structured online safety guidelines help reduce risk by establishing consistent expectations for behaviour and the use of secure technology. When organisations articulate their responsibilities clearly (whether to staff, students, customers, or platform users), they improve compliance and address threats proactively. These guidelines also help users recognise unsafe situations. Strong policies...
INNOVATE® Nashville
CIRCA
BRANDING THAT DRIVES MEANINGFUL & MEASURED GROWTH
Circa helps organizations in vital growth periods uncover who they are, connect with who they serve, and build brands that last. In 2015, founders Tori Thomas and Laura Deleot set out with a clear vision: create what matters. They built Circa to not only deliver value for clients, but also...
INNOVATION Quebec
CÉPROCQ
Since 2000, CÉPROCQ has positioned itself as a technological showcase on a pilot scale for extraction and separation processes in the fields of bio-industrial and environmental technologies
Thus, the CÉPROCQ, early on, based its strategic priorities on green chemistry and sustainable development, which have now become essential to the growth of the industry. The CÉPROCQ is one of the few centers in Quebec, or even in Canada, to offer a research infrastructure on a pilot scale, thereby...
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....
INNOVATION Quebec
PÔLE SUR LA VILLE RÉSILIENTE
(RESILIENT CITY RESEARCH HUB) OF THE UNIVERSITÉ DU QUÉBEC À MONTRÉAL (UQAM)
Cities are being asked to undergo profound transformations in the coming decades, to adapt to major environmental changes resulting from a development model based on continuous growth and to attenuate the negative externalities of urbanization. It should be possible for cities to participate in the regeneration of ecosystems and the...
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...
Global Innovation Spotlight
DiliTrust for Legal Teams: Key Use Cases BeyondDocument Storage
DiliTrust serves legal departments that need more than a secure folder for contracts, board papers, and corporate files. The platform supports work around legal entities, governance meetings, contracts, matters, records, and sensitive data sharing. For in-house counsel, the value comes from connecting documents with structured data. A signed resolution matters...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
Freeborn & Peters LLP
Is A Chambers-Ranked, Leading Mid-Size Law Firm With Global Capabilities And A Vast Array Of Practice Areas
Freeborn is proud to deliver sector-specific legal advice that stems from decades of experience and a rich understanding of business and industry perspectives. Along with providing exceptional legal services, each Freeborn attorney embodies the firm’s five Core Values, integrity, caring, effectiveness, teamwork, and commitment, through high standards of client service...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
CINI
EMOTIONS, FEELINGS, COLORS, AND FLAVORS!
Approaching its 120th anniversary in 2024, Cini is led by the fourth generation of the same family. How have they achieved so much success? Cini is a company that has been operating in the beverage market since 1904, spanning over a century in the beverage industry. Initially, when the Italian...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
Iridia Medical
Whom do first responders call for medical emergencies? Iridia Medical is a physician-founded company that exists to Enable Peace of Mind for people called upon to respond to medical emergencies
Within a span of five months in 1997, a local pulp and papermill experienced the collapse and death of two employees on-site. It was determined that both employees suffered from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). The prospect of future deaths at the site was palpable, and preventative solutions were non-existent. This...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
SmartBox
Snack Intelligently
How many times have you walked into your office break-room, only to let out a heavy sigh when realizing just how limited your options are? All the junk food and none of the healthy snacks. Ever accidentally leave your lunch at home and have to resort to the candy bar...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR GREATER PHILADELPHIA
BUILT ON LEGACY. DRIVEN BY WHAT’S NEXT.
For 225 years, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia has championed the idea that Philadelphia is where ambition can find footing. Where infrastructure, relationships, and the shared belief in what’s possible can align in a way that turns ideas into industry. When a company is weighing a major location...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation
Rhoads Industries
Forging the Future of American Manufacturing
For more than a century, Rhoads Industries, Inc. has quietly evolved alongside the American industrial landscape. What began in 1896 as a small Philadelphia-based operation has grown into a key contributor to the nation’s maritime and defense infrastructure. The company’s origins trace back to Samuel Rhoads, whose early patents for...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
VERSUS - The Rise of a Lifestyle Powerhouse
The Rise of a Lifestyle Powerhouse
VERSUS is a multi-dimensional lifestyle brand rewriting the rules of hospitality, marketing, and venture capital in Washington, D.C. Under the visionary leadership of CEO Vinoda Basnayake, VERSUS has become synonymous with innovation and disruption. This dynamic brand is not just about creating spaces but crafting experiences that resonate deeply with...
INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation
PECO
POWERING PROGRESS
How PECO Is Building a More Reliable, Affordable, and Innovative Energy Future for Greater Philadelphia Powering Innovation for America’s Next Chapter Philadelphia has long been defined by innovation and leadership—from its role as the birthplace of American democracy to its legacy as a center of industrial and technological progress. As...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
THE LOURIE CENTER
THE LEADER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAUMA CARE
The Lourie Center exists to help young children and their caregiving adults overcome adversity and live to their fullest potential. The Lourie Center story is reflected in the heroic stories of our families, like Liliana’s story. Listen to Liliana tell her family’s journey and how The Lourie Center changed her...
INNOVATE® Seattle
Clark Nuber
Dedicated to the Success of our People and our Clients: We are Clark Nuber
Leading the Industry Clark Nuber, the largest locally owned CPA firm in Washington state, proudly stands as a majority women-owned firm. The firm consistently ranks among Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting’s national lists of “Top 100 Firms.” These lists include the Big 4 and many multi-office, national firms, highlighting...
INNOVATION Quebec
ITEGA
CCTT EN EMBALLAGE ET GÉNIE ALIMENTAIRE
Intégré au Collège de Maisonneuve, l’Institut de Technologie des Emballages et du Génie Alimentaire ITEGA est un centre collégial de transfert de technologie (CCTT) qui œuvre dans le secteur agro-alimentaire. Notre mission consiste à accompagner les entreprises dans l’innovation et l’adoption de nouveaux savoir-faire en technologie d’emballage et de procédés...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
BRAINHI
We give superpowers to healthcare providers with an AI virtual assistant that rescues their missed calls and streamlines their operations
BrainHi is an artificial intelligence company based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. BrainHi’s mission is to accelerate the transition of healthcare organizations to a fully digital patient experience. BrainHi’s primary objectives are to help healthcare providers: BrainHi was founded in 2017 by Emmanuel and Israel, 2 engineers from the University...
INNOVATE® Northern Virginia
MISSIONOVO
PEOPLE FIRST. MISSION ALWAYS.
Introduction In national security, capabilities are proven under pressure; not in theory. Too often, they fail because they were built too far from the mission. Missionovo was founded to close that gap. Three engineers, Grant Kuhnsman, Mike Dobry, and Matt O’Leary, saw the same failures: solutions built without the mission...
INNOVATE® Nashville
LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY
INSPIRING INNOVATION AROUND AN ENDURING PURPOSE
What never changes: Christ-centeredness and transformative experiences.What drives change: Curiosity and courage. For more than 134 years, Lipscomb University has been a Christ-centered academic institution rooted in purpose-driven education. Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Lipscomb is one of the few institutions in the nation offering educational pathways from...