Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® Georgia

COVE.TOOL

A NEW ERA OF ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING

cove.tool is an AI-powered sustainability and architecture consulting company that leverages proprietary software and advanced AI to uncover data-driven insights that transform building design and construction. Its streamlined, responsive analysis solutions enable architects, design teams, and building product manufacturers to leverage data for informed decision-making, optimized design outcomes, and improved...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES

MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES-FOOD

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 &...

INNOVATION Quebec

C2T3

CCTT EN TÉLÉCOMMUNICATIONS

Le C2T3 a pour mission de contribuer à l’innovation technologique et à l’essor économique des entreprises associées au secteur des télécommunications, de l’Internet des objets, des réseaux 5G et de la connectivité intelligente. En adoptant des procédures d’innovation technologique, le C2T3 se veut un pôle d’excellence en télécommunications qui valorise...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

HEARTRUNNER

THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERS: COLLECTIVE ACTION WHEN EVERY MINUTE COUNTS

Heartrunner Sweden is a small and expanding company founded in Stockholm, driven by the conviction that volunteers have the power to make a difference. With this core belief, they have pioneered technology for time-critical emergencies, alerting volunteer responders to provide swift cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) before...

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® Detroit

Breadless

Fuel Your Next Move

In a market dominated by fast-food giants, Breadless has emerged as a bold disruptor, transforming fast-casual dining with its nutrient-packed, bread-free innovation. This Detroit-born brand is redefining how Americans fuel their lives by replacing traditional bread with leafy super greens. At Breadless, meals are not just sustenance — they’re catalysts...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

DIGITRANS

REVOLUTIONIZING LOGISTICS

REVOLUTIONIZING LOGISTICS DIGITRANS UNVEILS ONE OF THE FIRST AI-POWERED APPLICATIONS FOR THE TRANSPORT SECTOR IN ANTWERP In a world where efficiency is paramount and time is of the essence, the transport and logistics sector stands as a beacon of constant movement and coordination. Amidst this bustling industry, DigiTrans emerges as...

INNOVATE® Seattle

First Mode

Accelerating a Diesel-Free Future - For People and Planet

ON THE PATH TO ZERO™ Decarbonization innovator First Mode develops and manufactures clean energy solutions for heavy industry, including the mining sector, which contributes 4-7% of global greenhouse gas emissions annually. In 2022, First Mode in partnership with Anglo American debuted the world’s largest zero-emissions truck by retrofitting a Komatsu...

INNOVATION Quebec

CEIM

STIMULER L’ENTREPRENEURIAT ET FAVORISER L’ESSOR D’ENTREPRISES TECHNOLOGIQUES ÉMERGENTES

Au service de l’innovation depuis plus de 25 ans, nous sommes donc particulièrement fiers d’avoir pu accompagner des entreprises qui sont depuis devenues des fleurons de notre écosystème, ou qui constituent aujourd’hui de puissants catalyseurs de progrès et de changement pour notre société. « La créativité et la capacité d’innovation...

INNOVATE® Detroit

CommuniTee

Your New Favorite Way to Golf with Friends

CommuniTee Golf began with a simple revelation during a college football game:a room full of friends and acquaintances who never realized they shared a love for golf and had never played together. This moment sparked the creation of CommuniTee Golf, a platform designed to help golfers easily connect, find playing...

INNOVATE® South Florida

CITY OF BOCA RATON – OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

WHERE BUSINESS THRIVES AND INNOVATION FLOURISHES

Boca Raton is not just a city; it’s a dynamic ecosystem where businesses, both established and emerging, find the resources and support they need to thrive. The City’s Office of Economic Development serves as the strategic partner for businesses aiming to establish roots, expand operations, and harness the competitive advantages...

INNOVATION Quebec

CRIAQ

AU CŒUR DE L’INNOVATION EN AÉROSPATIALE

Le CRIAQ joue un rôle clé pour assurer le développement de nouvelles technologies en aérospatiale qui permettent à l’ensemble de l’écosystème de prospérer. Le Québec est l’un des 3 principaux pôles en aérospatiale dans le monde et l’effervescence de ses industriels et ses centres de recherche en font un lieu...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION

A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION-OUR MISSION: ASPIRE. TRANSFORM. SUSTAIN.

OUR MISSION: ASPIRE. TRANSFORM. SUSTAIN.

A Safe Haven Foundation is a 501(c)3 not for profit, social enterprise that helps people ASPIRE. TRANSFORM. and SUSTAIN¨ their lives as they transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency with pride and purpose. A Safe Haven provides the tools for each individual to overcome the root causes of homelessness through a...

INNOVATION Quebec

GREENUXLAB

A LAB THAT CREATES A FICTIONAL RETAIL ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER TO PREDICT SHOPPING BEHAVIOUR

Launched in the fall of 2018, the GreenUXlab is an ecosystem for co-creation, research, evaluation of devices, and point-of-sale innovation aimed at positive impact consumption. It serves as the main research infrastructure of ESG UQAM’s Observatoire de la consommation responsable (Responsible Consumption Observatory), a study and strategic watch unit focused...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

MOONSHOTS

EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DRIVING EXPONENTIAL GROWTH

Located in the heart of Adelaide, South Australia, Moonshots Innervation is a game-changer in the world of business incubators. Founded by Shane Yeend, a very successful entrepreneur in the entertainment and aviation industries, who was Australian Entrepreneur of the Year in 2008, and Rick Carter, a seasoned professional with decades...

INNOVATION Quebec

UQAT - NOUVEAUX MÉDIAS

CRÉATION ET NOUVEAUX MÉDIAS

Précurseur dans le domaine de l’enseignement universitaire en jeu vidéo, en création numérique et en création 3D, l’unité d’enseignement et de recherche en création et nouveaux médias de l’UQAT participe au développement des industries numériques et culturelles depuis plus de 20 ans. Répartie entre Montréal et Rouyn-Noranda, l’expertise de l’équipe...

INNOVATE® Nashville

KCI

BRIDGING THE BUILT AND NATURAL WORLDS: KCI’S NASHVILLE LEGACY

From transportation networks to environmental stewardship, KCI’s multidisciplinary team is redefining what it means to engineer progress. The architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is constantly evolving at a rapid pace, driven by advancements in technology, sustainability, and design thinking. As cities grow and infrastructure needs intensify, firms are embracing...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

O GROUP

O GROUP-LEVERAGING CRYPTO’S OPERATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

LEVERAGING CRYPTO’S OPERATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Crypto’s potential is just beginning, and OGroup LLC drives progress by utilizing blockchain technologies to uncover disruption opportunities. As our lives are increasingly merging online, technology has the power to shift societal behavior and direct change. We at OGroup hope for a better, more inclusive change with abundance for all....

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

CarpeDM

Innovating the Dating Experience for Professional Black Women

“CarpeDM can have a massive positive impact on the collective economic and health status of the Black community.” Swiping right and superficial connections often dominate the realm of online dating. Naza Shelley founded CarpeDM to revolutionize how professional Black women find love in Washington, D.C., and beyond. This exclusive, member-only...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

Boundless Innovations

Boundless Innovations - An Award-winning Product Design And Development Company

An Award-winning Product Design And Development Company

Boundless Innovations LLC is an award-winning product design and development company, plus advocates of the open innovation movement since 2004. We invent independently and form strategic partnerships with great companies such as Design Circle (seen below) to design, prototype, co-invent, and bring new products, innovations, and businesses to market via...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Make the Most of St Lucia with the Ultimate Bucket List!

Many people head to St Lucia for the beautiful views and the unique experiences. The island offers more than just beaches and resorts. You can hike through rainforests, explore volcanic landscapes, and experience cultural traditions that are part of daily life. While the island has become very popular among vacationers,...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Big Data Jax

Big Data Jax - Focusing on all things data—from analytics and statistics to machine learning and AI

Focusing on all things data—from analytics and statistics to machine learning and AI

A meetup group that serves as a forum for professionals to network and learn from industry leaders about the latest in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Big Data Jax focuses on all things data—from analytics and statistics to machine learning and AI. This 2,400-member group consists of the...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

HAVE YOU HEARD

HAVE YOU HEARD-WE ARE A MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY

WE ARE A MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY, HOWEVER, OUR DNA, HOW WE STARTED AND OUR REASON FOR BEING HAS ALWAYS MADE US DIFFERENT

We were never just advertising people wanting to do big TV ads, we were entrepreneurs wanting to build brands and businesses. We were also very inexperienced and naïve and while that made things much more challenging in the early years, it has made us more effective the more time has...

INNOVATE® South Florida

HADO - USA

DRIVING INNOVATION & COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA VENTURE ECOSYSTEM

DRIVING INNOVATION & COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA VENTURE ECOSYSTEM HADO USA: Pioneering the Future of Augmented Reality Techno Sports In South Florida’s vibrant tech scene, HADO USA is a pioneering leader in augmented reality (AR) techno sports. Blending physical activity with digital innovation, HADO offers an adrenaline-pumping experience that...

INNOVATE® Georgia

COVE.TOOL

A NEW ERA OF ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING

cove.tool is an AI-powered sustainability and architecture consulting company that leverages proprietary software and advanced AI to uncover data-driven insights that transform building design and construction. Its streamlined, responsive analysis solutions enable architects, design teams, and building product manufacturers to leverage data for informed decision-making, optimized design outcomes, and improved...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES

MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES-FOOD

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 &...

INNOVATION Quebec

C2T3

CCTT EN TÉLÉCOMMUNICATIONS

Le C2T3 a pour mission de contribuer à l’innovation technologique et à l’essor économique des entreprises associées au secteur des télécommunications, de l’Internet des objets, des réseaux 5G et de la connectivité intelligente. En adoptant des procédures d’innovation technologique, le C2T3 se veut un pôle d’excellence en télécommunications qui valorise...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

HEARTRUNNER

THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERS: COLLECTIVE ACTION WHEN EVERY MINUTE COUNTS

Heartrunner Sweden is a small and expanding company founded in Stockholm, driven by the conviction that volunteers have the power to make a difference. With this core belief, they have pioneered technology for time-critical emergencies, alerting volunteer responders to provide swift cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) before...

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® Detroit

Breadless

Fuel Your Next Move

In a market dominated by fast-food giants, Breadless has emerged as a bold disruptor, transforming fast-casual dining with its nutrient-packed, bread-free innovation. This Detroit-born brand is redefining how Americans fuel their lives by replacing traditional bread with leafy super greens. At Breadless, meals are not just sustenance — they’re catalysts...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

DIGITRANS

REVOLUTIONIZING LOGISTICS

REVOLUTIONIZING LOGISTICS DIGITRANS UNVEILS ONE OF THE FIRST AI-POWERED APPLICATIONS FOR THE TRANSPORT SECTOR IN ANTWERP In a world where efficiency is paramount and time is of the essence, the transport and logistics sector stands as a beacon of constant movement and coordination. Amidst this bustling industry, DigiTrans emerges as...

INNOVATE® Seattle

First Mode

Accelerating a Diesel-Free Future - For People and Planet

ON THE PATH TO ZERO™ Decarbonization innovator First Mode develops and manufactures clean energy solutions for heavy industry, including the mining sector, which contributes 4-7% of global greenhouse gas emissions annually. In 2022, First Mode in partnership with Anglo American debuted the world’s largest zero-emissions truck by retrofitting a Komatsu...

INNOVATION Quebec

CEIM

STIMULER L’ENTREPRENEURIAT ET FAVORISER L’ESSOR D’ENTREPRISES TECHNOLOGIQUES ÉMERGENTES

Au service de l’innovation depuis plus de 25 ans, nous sommes donc particulièrement fiers d’avoir pu accompagner des entreprises qui sont depuis devenues des fleurons de notre écosystème, ou qui constituent aujourd’hui de puissants catalyseurs de progrès et de changement pour notre société. « La créativité et la capacité d’innovation...

INNOVATE® Detroit

CommuniTee

Your New Favorite Way to Golf with Friends

CommuniTee Golf began with a simple revelation during a college football game:a room full of friends and acquaintances who never realized they shared a love for golf and had never played together. This moment sparked the creation of CommuniTee Golf, a platform designed to help golfers easily connect, find playing...

INNOVATE® South Florida

CITY OF BOCA RATON – OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

WHERE BUSINESS THRIVES AND INNOVATION FLOURISHES

Boca Raton is not just a city; it’s a dynamic ecosystem where businesses, both established and emerging, find the resources and support they need to thrive. The City’s Office of Economic Development serves as the strategic partner for businesses aiming to establish roots, expand operations, and harness the competitive advantages...

INNOVATION Quebec

CRIAQ

AU CŒUR DE L’INNOVATION EN AÉROSPATIALE

Le CRIAQ joue un rôle clé pour assurer le développement de nouvelles technologies en aérospatiale qui permettent à l’ensemble de l’écosystème de prospérer. Le Québec est l’un des 3 principaux pôles en aérospatiale dans le monde et l’effervescence de ses industriels et ses centres de recherche en font un lieu...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION

A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION-OUR MISSION: ASPIRE. TRANSFORM. SUSTAIN.

OUR MISSION: ASPIRE. TRANSFORM. SUSTAIN.

A Safe Haven Foundation is a 501(c)3 not for profit, social enterprise that helps people ASPIRE. TRANSFORM. and SUSTAIN¨ their lives as they transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency with pride and purpose. A Safe Haven provides the tools for each individual to overcome the root causes of homelessness through a...

INNOVATION Quebec

GREENUXLAB

A LAB THAT CREATES A FICTIONAL RETAIL ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER TO PREDICT SHOPPING BEHAVIOUR

Launched in the fall of 2018, the GreenUXlab is an ecosystem for co-creation, research, evaluation of devices, and point-of-sale innovation aimed at positive impact consumption. It serves as the main research infrastructure of ESG UQAM’s Observatoire de la consommation responsable (Responsible Consumption Observatory), a study and strategic watch unit focused...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

MOONSHOTS

EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DRIVING EXPONENTIAL GROWTH

Located in the heart of Adelaide, South Australia, Moonshots Innervation is a game-changer in the world of business incubators. Founded by Shane Yeend, a very successful entrepreneur in the entertainment and aviation industries, who was Australian Entrepreneur of the Year in 2008, and Rick Carter, a seasoned professional with decades...

INNOVATION Quebec

UQAT - NOUVEAUX MÉDIAS

CRÉATION ET NOUVEAUX MÉDIAS

Précurseur dans le domaine de l’enseignement universitaire en jeu vidéo, en création numérique et en création 3D, l’unité d’enseignement et de recherche en création et nouveaux médias de l’UQAT participe au développement des industries numériques et culturelles depuis plus de 20 ans. Répartie entre Montréal et Rouyn-Noranda, l’expertise de l’équipe...

INNOVATE® Nashville

KCI

BRIDGING THE BUILT AND NATURAL WORLDS: KCI’S NASHVILLE LEGACY

From transportation networks to environmental stewardship, KCI’s multidisciplinary team is redefining what it means to engineer progress. The architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is constantly evolving at a rapid pace, driven by advancements in technology, sustainability, and design thinking. As cities grow and infrastructure needs intensify, firms are embracing...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

O GROUP

O GROUP-LEVERAGING CRYPTO’S OPERATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

LEVERAGING CRYPTO’S OPERATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Crypto’s potential is just beginning, and OGroup LLC drives progress by utilizing blockchain technologies to uncover disruption opportunities. As our lives are increasingly merging online, technology has the power to shift societal behavior and direct change. We at OGroup hope for a better, more inclusive change with abundance for all....

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

CarpeDM

Innovating the Dating Experience for Professional Black Women

“CarpeDM can have a massive positive impact on the collective economic and health status of the Black community.” Swiping right and superficial connections often dominate the realm of online dating. Naza Shelley founded CarpeDM to revolutionize how professional Black women find love in Washington, D.C., and beyond. This exclusive, member-only...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

Boundless Innovations

Boundless Innovations - An Award-winning Product Design And Development Company

An Award-winning Product Design And Development Company

Boundless Innovations LLC is an award-winning product design and development company, plus advocates of the open innovation movement since 2004. We invent independently and form strategic partnerships with great companies such as Design Circle (seen below) to design, prototype, co-invent, and bring new products, innovations, and businesses to market via...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Make the Most of St Lucia with the Ultimate Bucket List!

Many people head to St Lucia for the beautiful views and the unique experiences. The island offers more than just beaches and resorts. You can hike through rainforests, explore volcanic landscapes, and experience cultural traditions that are part of daily life. While the island has become very popular among vacationers,...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Big Data Jax

Big Data Jax - Focusing on all things data—from analytics and statistics to machine learning and AI

Focusing on all things data—from analytics and statistics to machine learning and AI

A meetup group that serves as a forum for professionals to network and learn from industry leaders about the latest in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Big Data Jax focuses on all things data—from analytics and statistics to machine learning and AI. This 2,400-member group consists of the...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

HAVE YOU HEARD

HAVE YOU HEARD-WE ARE A MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY

WE ARE A MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY, HOWEVER, OUR DNA, HOW WE STARTED AND OUR REASON FOR BEING HAS ALWAYS MADE US DIFFERENT

We were never just advertising people wanting to do big TV ads, we were entrepreneurs wanting to build brands and businesses. We were also very inexperienced and naïve and while that made things much more challenging in the early years, it has made us more effective the more time has...

INNOVATE® South Florida

HADO - USA

DRIVING INNOVATION & COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA VENTURE ECOSYSTEM

DRIVING INNOVATION & COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA VENTURE ECOSYSTEM HADO USA: Pioneering the Future of Augmented Reality Techno Sports In South Florida’s vibrant tech scene, HADO USA is a pioneering leader in augmented reality (AR) techno sports. Blending physical activity with digital innovation, HADO offers an adrenaline-pumping experience that...

Ecosystems