Stories of Innovation

INNOVATION Quebec

CERFO

CCTT IN BOREAL FORESTRY

Sainte-Foy’s Centre d’enseignement et de recherche en foresterie (CERFO) is a college centre for the transfer of technology (CCTT). Our mission is to contribute to the sustainable development of technology and businesses, organizations and colleges in the Quebec forest sector. For nearly 40 years, our experts have been drawing on...

INNOVATION Quebec

STIQ (SOUS-TRAITANCE INDUSTRIELLE QUÉBEC)

A BENCHMARK IN QUEBEC’S MANUFACTURING ECOSYSTEM

STIQ a multi-industry association of Quebec based manufacturers whose mission is to improve the competitiveness of manufacturing supply chains in order to promote the development of our economy. Since its founding in 1987, STIQ has been a performance activator creating successful business networks and managing custom improvement programs. Innovation: a...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

The Quebec Film and Television Council

At the heart and at the service of the audiovisual industry for over 15 years!

The Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC) has been contributing to the development and competitiveness of Quebec as a world-class audiovisual production center for over fifteen years. It supports innovation in three major economic sectors in Quebec: live action, visual effects, and animation. In 2021, this creative and dynamic sector...

INNOVATE® Georgia

FEATURE SPACE

MAKING THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE TO TRANSACT

According to the Nilson Report, global losses from card fraud alone are expected to total $397.4 billion over the next 10 years, with $165.1 billion of those losses happening in the U.S.1 “We are dedicated to technology for good – and we know that our AI native technology makes a...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

UNFOLD HOSPITALITY

Innovating D.C.’s Culinary Scene

Unfold Hospitality is the brainchild of Richard Brandenburg and Rubén García, two culinary powerhouses with a shared passion for transforming the food and hospitality industry. Both have extensive experience working under the legendary chef José Andrés, where they earned the nickname “Delta Force” for their ability to conceptualize and execute...

Global Innovation Spotlight

3 Essential Innovations Building Smarter, Safer Workshops

Man in blue coveralls fixing a vehicle

3 Essential Innovations Building Smarter, Safer Workshops Essential tricks for building a smarter, safer workshop include upgrading to certified mechanical lifting systems with redundant locks. Implementing real-time air quality monitoring for hazardous gases is equally critical for modern facilities.  Finally, designing a connected workspace with IoT sensors that track environmental...

INNOVATION Quebec

CENTRE D’EXCELLENCE SUR LES DRONES (CED)

PIONNIER CANADIEN DE L’INDUSTRIE DES SATP CIVILS ET COMMERCIAUX

Lancé en 2011, le CED est une communauté d’intérêts et un OSBL travaillant au développement, à la gestion et à la promotion d’une gamme de services, d’expertises et d’innovations liées au secteur des Systèmes d’Aéronefs Télépilotés (SATP). Notre siège social est situé à l’aéroport d’Alma (CYTF) et nos services sont...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

CHANGED

CHANGED-ON A MISSION TO MAKE STUDENT LOAN DEBT REPAYMENT EFFECTIVE AND PAIN FREE THROUGH THE EMPOWERMENT OF EVERYDAY DECISIONS

ON A MISSION TO MAKE STUDENT LOAN DEBT REPAYMENT EFFECTIVE AND PAIN FREE THROUGH THE EMPOWERMENT OF EVERYDAY DECISIONS

WHAT WE DO ChangEd is an all-in-one debt management platform helping people build a better relationship with debt so they can reach their financial dreams sooner. ChangEd allows people with debt to link all their loans and spending accounts on one platform. We then analyze their debt load and develop...

INNOVATE® Northern Virginia

ScienceLogic

Engineering What Comes Next

Inside a Northern Virginia garage in 2003, ScienceLogic began taking shape at a moment when complexity had already started outpacing the tools designed to manage it. As systems generated more data and alerts multiplied, visibility remained fragmented. For Dave Link, co-founder and CEO, the gap was clear. “We saw early...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

BRL

Hardware Incubator

In addition to its world-leading research and teaching activities, Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) sits at the heart of the region’s thriving robotics sector, offering businesses and entrepreneurs a range of start-up, growth, innovation, training, and talent development solutions. Its Hardware Incubator and Robotics Innovation Facility have hosted and supported some...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

IBEVE

IBEVE BETTER MEASUREMENT FOR BETTER PREVENTION – HOW IBEVE REINFORCES ITS MISSION THROUGH INNOVATION

BETTER MEASUREMENT FOR BETTER PREVENTION – HOW IBEVE REINFORCES ITS MISSION THROUGH INNOVATION

Thanks to our Scanning Electron Microscope and the Nano Harmony Project, we will be able to advise companies even more effectively on healthy working environments. To measure is to know – a law that applies to IBEVE’s objectives more than most. As a consultancy firm, it specialises in providing advice...

INNOVATION Quebec

CEIMIA

DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT HIGH-IMPACT APPLIED PROJECTS IN RESPONSIBLE AI

A key player in the responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI)CEIMIA is a key player in the responsible development of artificial intelligence, based on the principles of ethics, human rights, inclusion, diversity, innovation and economic growth. Our role is to develop and implement high-impact applied projects in responsible artificial intelligence....

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

GOPURSUE

Empowering the Next Generation

GoPursue is a revolutionary organization transforming the landscape of career exploration for K-12 students. This vibrant social impact company has carved a unique niche in the educational technology space, addressing critical gaps in workforce development and career preparedness. Founded by Kathryn Adabonyan, a former math teacher and career and technical...

INNOVATE® Kansas City

THE AI HUB

AN ART INCUBATOR - KANSAS CITY’S PREMIER ART INCUBATOR EMPOWERING CREATIVES TO TURN PASSIONS INTO CAREERS

The AI Hub is a cutting-edge art incubator dedicated to fostering professional growth and innovation through creative career development. Since its inception in July 2022, it has become a beacon for artists, entrepreneurs, and the broader creative community. The AI Hub offers a unique environment where creatives can explore the...

INNOVATION Quebec

THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MCGILL UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE (RI-MUHC)

THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MCGILL UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE (RI-MUHC) IS A UNIQUE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM AFFILIATED WITH THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES AT MCGILL UNIVERSITY. A global leader in precision healthcare across the lifespan, the RI-MUHC is home to more than 600 researchers, 1472 research trainees and 1,300...

INNOVATION Manitoba

PLUTO VENTURES

THE MISSING DATA POINT

While growing Geofilter Studio, an account representative from Google reached out to Chris Schmidt, informing him that his Google Ads had generated some of the highest-performing metrics they had ever seen. This opened the opportunity to see behind the scenes at Google, which sparked an immediate interest in big data....

INNOVATION Quebec

IVÉO

POUR DES TERRITOIRES PLUS INTELLIGENTS ET DURABLES

IVÉO est un organisme sans but lucratif dont la mission est d’accélérer le déploiement d’innovations dans le milieu municipal. Ses interventions se situent principalement dans l’expérimentation et le montage de projets pilotes en réponse aux enjeux sociaux, environnementaux et économiques auxquels font face les villes. En agissant comme courtier d’innovation...

INNOVATE® South Florida

Miami Dade College

LEADING INNOVATION IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

LEADING INNOVATION IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT There’s a tech revolution happening in the heart of Miami. It’s being fueled by big thinkers, risk-taking entrepreneurs, public and private supporters. And alongside them at the grown-up’s table: Miami Dade College. Long acknowledged as one of the nation’s biggest and most diverse institutions of...

INNOVATE® Detroit

DETROIT’S ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE

The Detroit Development Fund’s 25-Year Journey

DETROIT’S ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE-The Detroit Development Fund’s 25-Year Journey Towards Inclusive Prosperity In the heart of Detroit’s vibrant entrepreneurial landscape, the Detroit Development Fund (DDF) has emerged as a devoted ally for local businesses, catalyzing economic growth and fostering lasting community development. Over the past 25 years, this organization, originally known...

INNOVATION Quebec

LE CENTRE D’OPTIQUE, PHOTONIQUE ET LASERS (COPL)

LE COPL EST UN ENVIRONNEMENT INTÉGRÉ DE RECHERCHE COLLABORATIVE ET DE FORMATION INCLUSIVE RASSEMBLANT DES EXPERTISES MULTIDISCIPLINAIRES

Son leadership au niveau national contribue grandement à l’essor scientifique et économique des technologies de l’optique et de la photonique au Québec. Depuis 1989, le COPL facilite les collaborations entre des équipes de recherche multidisciplinaires et favorise la mise en commun d’infrastructures et d’expertises de recherche. Sa contribution a permis...

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...

Global Innovation Spotlight

US Gaming Evolves Into a Multi-Platform Industry

For decades, U.S. gaming growth was driven mainly by physical casinos. Today, mobile sports betting and iGaming are among the fastest-growing revenue streams, reshaping how operators engage customers and generate value. In this context, it is important to note “gaming” refers to the U.S. commercial gambling industry, not video games....

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

EPIGENICA

DEMOCRATIZING LARGE-SCALE EPIGENOMICS FOR THE AGE OF PERSONALIZED HEALTHCARE

Not long ago, decoding DNA was the holy grail of biology. Today, a growing number of scientists and clinicians believe that the key to the next generation of healthcare lies in understanding how our genes are controlled – epigenetics. Epigenica, a Swedish biotech company founded by Dr. Mohamad Takwa and...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

PORT OF ANTWERP-BRUGES

PORT OF ANTWERP-BRUGES- BUILDING THE PORT OF THE FUTURE

BUILDING THE PORT OF THE FUTURE

Major challenges on energy transition, climate, mobility, and digital transformation are ahead of us and are closely linked to the activities of Port of Antwerp-Bruges, being the 2nd largest port in Europe and the 2nd largest integrated chemical cluster in the world. The recent merger between the ports of Antwerp...

INNOVATION Quebec

CERFO

CCTT IN BOREAL FORESTRY

Sainte-Foy’s Centre d’enseignement et de recherche en foresterie (CERFO) is a college centre for the transfer of technology (CCTT). Our mission is to contribute to the sustainable development of technology and businesses, organizations and colleges in the Quebec forest sector. For nearly 40 years, our experts have been drawing on...

INNOVATION Quebec

STIQ (SOUS-TRAITANCE INDUSTRIELLE QUÉBEC)

A BENCHMARK IN QUEBEC’S MANUFACTURING ECOSYSTEM

STIQ a multi-industry association of Quebec based manufacturers whose mission is to improve the competitiveness of manufacturing supply chains in order to promote the development of our economy. Since its founding in 1987, STIQ has been a performance activator creating successful business networks and managing custom improvement programs. Innovation: a...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

The Quebec Film and Television Council

At the heart and at the service of the audiovisual industry for over 15 years!

The Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC) has been contributing to the development and competitiveness of Quebec as a world-class audiovisual production center for over fifteen years. It supports innovation in three major economic sectors in Quebec: live action, visual effects, and animation. In 2021, this creative and dynamic sector...

INNOVATE® Georgia

FEATURE SPACE

MAKING THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE TO TRANSACT

According to the Nilson Report, global losses from card fraud alone are expected to total $397.4 billion over the next 10 years, with $165.1 billion of those losses happening in the U.S.1 “We are dedicated to technology for good – and we know that our AI native technology makes a...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

UNFOLD HOSPITALITY

Innovating D.C.’s Culinary Scene

Unfold Hospitality is the brainchild of Richard Brandenburg and Rubén García, two culinary powerhouses with a shared passion for transforming the food and hospitality industry. Both have extensive experience working under the legendary chef José Andrés, where they earned the nickname “Delta Force” for their ability to conceptualize and execute...

Global Innovation Spotlight

3 Essential Innovations Building Smarter, Safer Workshops

Man in blue coveralls fixing a vehicle

3 Essential Innovations Building Smarter, Safer Workshops Essential tricks for building a smarter, safer workshop include upgrading to certified mechanical lifting systems with redundant locks. Implementing real-time air quality monitoring for hazardous gases is equally critical for modern facilities.  Finally, designing a connected workspace with IoT sensors that track environmental...

INNOVATION Quebec

CENTRE D’EXCELLENCE SUR LES DRONES (CED)

PIONNIER CANADIEN DE L’INDUSTRIE DES SATP CIVILS ET COMMERCIAUX

Lancé en 2011, le CED est une communauté d’intérêts et un OSBL travaillant au développement, à la gestion et à la promotion d’une gamme de services, d’expertises et d’innovations liées au secteur des Systèmes d’Aéronefs Télépilotés (SATP). Notre siège social est situé à l’aéroport d’Alma (CYTF) et nos services sont...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

CHANGED

CHANGED-ON A MISSION TO MAKE STUDENT LOAN DEBT REPAYMENT EFFECTIVE AND PAIN FREE THROUGH THE EMPOWERMENT OF EVERYDAY DECISIONS

ON A MISSION TO MAKE STUDENT LOAN DEBT REPAYMENT EFFECTIVE AND PAIN FREE THROUGH THE EMPOWERMENT OF EVERYDAY DECISIONS

WHAT WE DO ChangEd is an all-in-one debt management platform helping people build a better relationship with debt so they can reach their financial dreams sooner. ChangEd allows people with debt to link all their loans and spending accounts on one platform. We then analyze their debt load and develop...

INNOVATE® Northern Virginia

ScienceLogic

Engineering What Comes Next

Inside a Northern Virginia garage in 2003, ScienceLogic began taking shape at a moment when complexity had already started outpacing the tools designed to manage it. As systems generated more data and alerts multiplied, visibility remained fragmented. For Dave Link, co-founder and CEO, the gap was clear. “We saw early...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

BRL

Hardware Incubator

In addition to its world-leading research and teaching activities, Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) sits at the heart of the region’s thriving robotics sector, offering businesses and entrepreneurs a range of start-up, growth, innovation, training, and talent development solutions. Its Hardware Incubator and Robotics Innovation Facility have hosted and supported some...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

IBEVE

IBEVE BETTER MEASUREMENT FOR BETTER PREVENTION – HOW IBEVE REINFORCES ITS MISSION THROUGH INNOVATION

BETTER MEASUREMENT FOR BETTER PREVENTION – HOW IBEVE REINFORCES ITS MISSION THROUGH INNOVATION

Thanks to our Scanning Electron Microscope and the Nano Harmony Project, we will be able to advise companies even more effectively on healthy working environments. To measure is to know – a law that applies to IBEVE’s objectives more than most. As a consultancy firm, it specialises in providing advice...

INNOVATION Quebec

CEIMIA

DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT HIGH-IMPACT APPLIED PROJECTS IN RESPONSIBLE AI

A key player in the responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI)CEIMIA is a key player in the responsible development of artificial intelligence, based on the principles of ethics, human rights, inclusion, diversity, innovation and economic growth. Our role is to develop and implement high-impact applied projects in responsible artificial intelligence....

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

GOPURSUE

Empowering the Next Generation

GoPursue is a revolutionary organization transforming the landscape of career exploration for K-12 students. This vibrant social impact company has carved a unique niche in the educational technology space, addressing critical gaps in workforce development and career preparedness. Founded by Kathryn Adabonyan, a former math teacher and career and technical...

INNOVATE® Kansas City

THE AI HUB

AN ART INCUBATOR - KANSAS CITY’S PREMIER ART INCUBATOR EMPOWERING CREATIVES TO TURN PASSIONS INTO CAREERS

The AI Hub is a cutting-edge art incubator dedicated to fostering professional growth and innovation through creative career development. Since its inception in July 2022, it has become a beacon for artists, entrepreneurs, and the broader creative community. The AI Hub offers a unique environment where creatives can explore the...

INNOVATION Quebec

THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MCGILL UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE (RI-MUHC)

THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MCGILL UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE (RI-MUHC) IS A UNIQUE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM AFFILIATED WITH THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES AT MCGILL UNIVERSITY. A global leader in precision healthcare across the lifespan, the RI-MUHC is home to more than 600 researchers, 1472 research trainees and 1,300...

INNOVATION Manitoba

PLUTO VENTURES

THE MISSING DATA POINT

While growing Geofilter Studio, an account representative from Google reached out to Chris Schmidt, informing him that his Google Ads had generated some of the highest-performing metrics they had ever seen. This opened the opportunity to see behind the scenes at Google, which sparked an immediate interest in big data....

INNOVATION Quebec

IVÉO

POUR DES TERRITOIRES PLUS INTELLIGENTS ET DURABLES

IVÉO est un organisme sans but lucratif dont la mission est d’accélérer le déploiement d’innovations dans le milieu municipal. Ses interventions se situent principalement dans l’expérimentation et le montage de projets pilotes en réponse aux enjeux sociaux, environnementaux et économiques auxquels font face les villes. En agissant comme courtier d’innovation...

INNOVATE® South Florida

Miami Dade College

LEADING INNOVATION IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

LEADING INNOVATION IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT There’s a tech revolution happening in the heart of Miami. It’s being fueled by big thinkers, risk-taking entrepreneurs, public and private supporters. And alongside them at the grown-up’s table: Miami Dade College. Long acknowledged as one of the nation’s biggest and most diverse institutions of...

INNOVATE® Detroit

DETROIT’S ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE

The Detroit Development Fund’s 25-Year Journey

DETROIT’S ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE-The Detroit Development Fund’s 25-Year Journey Towards Inclusive Prosperity In the heart of Detroit’s vibrant entrepreneurial landscape, the Detroit Development Fund (DDF) has emerged as a devoted ally for local businesses, catalyzing economic growth and fostering lasting community development. Over the past 25 years, this organization, originally known...

INNOVATION Quebec

LE CENTRE D’OPTIQUE, PHOTONIQUE ET LASERS (COPL)

LE COPL EST UN ENVIRONNEMENT INTÉGRÉ DE RECHERCHE COLLABORATIVE ET DE FORMATION INCLUSIVE RASSEMBLANT DES EXPERTISES MULTIDISCIPLINAIRES

Son leadership au niveau national contribue grandement à l’essor scientifique et économique des technologies de l’optique et de la photonique au Québec. Depuis 1989, le COPL facilite les collaborations entre des équipes de recherche multidisciplinaires et favorise la mise en commun d’infrastructures et d’expertises de recherche. Sa contribution a permis...

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...

Global Innovation Spotlight

US Gaming Evolves Into a Multi-Platform Industry

For decades, U.S. gaming growth was driven mainly by physical casinos. Today, mobile sports betting and iGaming are among the fastest-growing revenue streams, reshaping how operators engage customers and generate value. In this context, it is important to note “gaming” refers to the U.S. commercial gambling industry, not video games....

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

EPIGENICA

DEMOCRATIZING LARGE-SCALE EPIGENOMICS FOR THE AGE OF PERSONALIZED HEALTHCARE

Not long ago, decoding DNA was the holy grail of biology. Today, a growing number of scientists and clinicians believe that the key to the next generation of healthcare lies in understanding how our genes are controlled – epigenetics. Epigenica, a Swedish biotech company founded by Dr. Mohamad Takwa and...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

PORT OF ANTWERP-BRUGES

PORT OF ANTWERP-BRUGES- BUILDING THE PORT OF THE FUTURE

BUILDING THE PORT OF THE FUTURE

Major challenges on energy transition, climate, mobility, and digital transformation are ahead of us and are closely linked to the activities of Port of Antwerp-Bruges, being the 2nd largest port in Europe and the 2nd largest integrated chemical cluster in the world. The recent merger between the ports of Antwerp...

Ecosystems