Stories of Innovation

INNOVATION Quebec

ZONE AGTECH

STIMULATING THE EMERGENCE AND PROPELLING INNOVATIVE AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES IN QUEBEC

Since 2020, Quebec has been a pioneer in innovative agricultural technologies and plant bioproducts thanks to the development of Zone Agtech, a localized innovation ecosystem near the city of Montreal in the MRC of L’Assomption. Its mission? It is to intensify the development of clean, efficient and viable innovative technologies...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

MAVERIX PRIVATE EQUITY

MAVERIX PRIVATE EQUITY- Closing The Canadian Investment Gap

Closing The Canadian Investment Gap

Currently amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we are witnessing unprecedented technological change triggered by a multitude of disruptive forces. These changes have shaken Canada’s business ecosystem, causing new players to rise and existing leaders to fall.   Consequently, incumbents are faced with a harsh reality where constant innovation and technological...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

POLYCADE

Reimagining Arcade Gaming For The Modern Day

Polycade is the gaming platform for in-person play. The Polycade software powers PC-based consoles and arcade machines, including their proprietary commercial-grade two and four-player arcade machines. The software features are designed to support in-person and location-based gaming, while connecting these physical communities with their digital counterparts — features like small-pond...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

SANEPAR

INNOVABILITY IN WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES FOR CURITIBA PEOPLE

The Water and Sanitation Company of Paraná State (Sanepar), a Brazilian mixed economy and publicly traded company, marked its 60th anniversary in 2023, reaffirming its steadfast dedication to innovability the seamless integration of sustainability and innovation – deeply ingrained in its corporate culture focused on generating societal value. Sanepar consistently...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

THE MAKERSPACE

THE MAKERSPACE- WE DRIVE SOCIAL COHESION THROUGH THE COMMON LANGUAGE OF MAKING

WE DRIVE SOCIAL COHESION THROUGH THE COMMON LANGUAGE OF MAKING, A LANGUAGE THAT TRANSCENDS CLASS & CULTURE AND THAT UPLIFTS AS IT ENLIGHTENS

By leveraging the natural generosity inherent in maker culture, the project is able to unlock a new level of efficiency in skills transfer. Creating a safe environment where anyone can learn to use new technologies, where experienced professionals can share their knowledge and help the next generation. Makers” make things,...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

PRAKTIKAL

MAKING ABSTRACT SCIENCE TANGIBLE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

Remember learning to ride a bicycle? No amount of physics equations about angular momentum or center of gravity could replace that moment when you finally felt the balance click into place. Your hands knew when to turn the handlebars, your body learned to lean into curves, and suddenly, you were...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

Grundfos

We Develop Water Solutions For The World

Grundfos Is One Of The World’s Leading Water Technology Companies. We Are Committed To Pioneering Solutions To The World’s Water And Climate Challenges And Improving The Quality Of Life For People.   Pumps are our business. We  are a pump company connecting with millions and millions of people every day, and we set the standard in terms of...

INNOVATION Quebec

CQDM

Le CQDM- Accélérer la découverte de médicaments

Accelerating Drug Discovery

This non-profit biopharmaceutical research consortium supports and facilitates multi-stakeholder innovation to accelerate the transformation of cutting-edge discoveries into vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics addressing unmet medical needs, while generating significant benefits for the Canadian economy. An Innovative Funding Model The unique funding model of the NPO, founded in 2008, helps bridge...

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

InnovÉÉ

InnovÉÉ-Unir idées et savoir

Unir idées et savoir

Les innovations dans les secteurs de l’énergie électrique et des transports électriques et intelligents sont le moteur de la transition énergétique en cours au Québec et ailleurs dans le monde. Stimuler, accompagner et financer des projets de recherche collaborative dans les filières de l’énergie électrique et des transports électriques et...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

UNISA AND ACCENTURE PARTNER TO PLUG THE DIGITAL SKILLS GAP

THE BACHELOR OF DIGITAL BUSINESS IS TRAINING THE BUSINESS LEADERS OF THE FUTUREDigital innovation is transforming the business world at an unprecedented rate, and while it is an exciting time in many ways, keeping up with that rapid change is a daunting prospect for many people working in the sector....

Global Innovation Spotlight

Tips for Malaysians to Maximize Wins Using Betting Apps

Practical tips for Malaysian bettors on using betting apps effectively, focusing on discipline, features, and informed decision-making

Tips for Malaysians to Maximize Wins Using Betting Apps These days, plenty of people in Malaysia place bets through smartphone apps while watching football matches. Quick entry from phones means decisions happen faster, yet staying focused matters even more. Success tends to come less from frequent betting and more from...

INNOVATE® Nashville

DECODE HEALTH

DECODE HEALTH-Advancing Precision Medicine to Improve Lives

Advancing Precision Medicine to Improve Lives

Current methods of managing healthcare are unsustainable, with chronic disease treatment alone putting a $4 trillion annual strain on the U.S. economy. Healthcare professionals across the board agree that earlier diagnosis, better preventative care, and improved disease management will significantly reduce those costs while improving the lives of millions of...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

Konica Minolta

KONICA MINOLTA

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) has been operating out of its U.S. headquarters in Ramsey, NJ since the 1970s. Across the country, more than 5,000 employees work together to reshape and revolutionize the workplace to achieve true connectivity through the Intelligent Connected Workplace. The company guides and...

INNOVATE® Georgia

SKILLSHOT

SKILLSHOT PARTNERS WITH BRANDS TO DELIVER GAMING FOR GOOD

SKILLSHOT CONNECTS LEADING BRANDS, ENGAGED GAMING FANS, AND POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT. Now why exactly would major brands — as diverse as Coca-Cola, US Army, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon, Piedmont, Georgia State University, Spelman College, DoorDash, Chelsea FC, Comcast, Cox, Turner, Intel, HP, Lenovo, Boys and Girls Club, Make-A-Wish Georgia, YMCA,...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

18LOOP

DEPLOYS VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSETS TO KIDS WITH CANCER TO HELP FIGHT THE DISEASE

18Loop deploys advanced virtual reality (VR) headsets to kids with cancer to help them tolerate treatment, recover and thrive. 18Loop has distributed over 100 VR headsets to children with cancer in 32 states.18Loop reaches its children through a partnership with the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO). Virtual reality is vital...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

Enduvo’s

Enduvo’s -No-Code Platform Enables Anyone With the Power to Create and Share Immersive Content Within Their Organizations and the Metaverse

No-Code Platform Enables Anyone With the Power to Create and Share Immersive Content Within Their Organizations and the Metaverse

Enduvo was born at the University of Illinois and initially funded through a Jump Applied Research for Community Health through Engineering and Simulation (ARCHES) grant. These grants support collaborative research and development between OSF Healthcare and the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. Dr. Matt Bramlet, Justin Drawz,...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

LAUNCH PAD JOB CLUB

LAUNCH PAD JOB CLUB

To Create A Career Networking Community That Provides Professional Resources, Accountability, And Growth For All

COMMUNITY.That is what Launch Pad Job Club offers to the job seeker. We offer a supportive community to bolster the job seeker who may have just been laid off and is experiencing a real “deer in the headlights” moment. Or maybe that job seeker has been off the job market...

INNOVATE® Georgia

MOREHOUSE COLLEGE

SHAPING GENERATIONS OF BLACK MALE LEADERS, SCHOLARS, AND CHANGE MAKERS FOR OVER 150 YEARS

Founded in 1867, Morehouse College stands as the nation’s only institution created to educate men of color. As Georgia’s top-ranked liberal arts college for men, Morehouse is a trailblazer in higher education, fostering a legacy of academic excellence, leadership, and service to the community. The College has become a vital...

Global Innovation Spotlight

GreenGeeks vs. InMotion:

A Real WordPress Performance Comparison

GreenGeeks vs. InMotion: A Real WordPress Performance Comparison I spent the better part of 2025 months running WordPress sites on both GreenGeeks and InMotion Hosting. I tested load times, uptime, server response, and how each platform handled traffic under pressure. I also paid attention to the smaller things, like how...

INNOVATION Quebec

Calcul Québec

Calcul Québec- Collaborate to innovate

Collaborate to innovate

United for more powerQuébec is a pioneer in the field of advanced computing in the country. From 1992, several inter-institutional collaborations emerged. These collaborations made possible the acquisition of supercomputers, and the development of local expertise in order to support the research community. Thirty years ago, this support enabled Québec...

INNOVATE® Detroit

Menace Media

A Movement of Creativity, Community, and Change

Menace Media was born in the heart of Detroit, a city built on resilience, creativity, and cultural revolution. More than just a media company, Menace Media is a movement—a platform designed to uplift, empower, and unite creatives, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. What started as a passion project among friends has grown...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

START ME UP

SPEAK YOUR TRUTH. OWN YOUR STORY.

In a galaxy far, far away but closer than you may think lived a company called Start Me Up PR. Landing in YYC first — because even extraterrestrials love the mountains — to invade the local and global tech scene, they set off to support emerging-founders, the investors who help...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

CREDPAGO

HAS BEEN A FORCE FOR CHANGE IN THE BRAZILIAN REAL ESTATE MARKET

CREDPAGO- HAS BEEN A FORCE FOR CHANGE IN THE BRAZILIAN REAL ESTATE MARKET, SIMPLIFYING AND CUTTING THROUGH THE REDTAPE OF THE RESIDENTIAL LEASING PROCESS. Founded in 2016, the company’s mission is to solve the difficulty of accessing efficient rental guarantees in a country with over 15 million rented houses. The...

INNOVATION Quebec

ZONE AGTECH

STIMULATING THE EMERGENCE AND PROPELLING INNOVATIVE AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES IN QUEBEC

Since 2020, Quebec has been a pioneer in innovative agricultural technologies and plant bioproducts thanks to the development of Zone Agtech, a localized innovation ecosystem near the city of Montreal in the MRC of L’Assomption. Its mission? It is to intensify the development of clean, efficient and viable innovative technologies...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

MAVERIX PRIVATE EQUITY

MAVERIX PRIVATE EQUITY- Closing The Canadian Investment Gap

Closing The Canadian Investment Gap

Currently amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we are witnessing unprecedented technological change triggered by a multitude of disruptive forces. These changes have shaken Canada’s business ecosystem, causing new players to rise and existing leaders to fall.   Consequently, incumbents are faced with a harsh reality where constant innovation and technological...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

POLYCADE

Reimagining Arcade Gaming For The Modern Day

Polycade is the gaming platform for in-person play. The Polycade software powers PC-based consoles and arcade machines, including their proprietary commercial-grade two and four-player arcade machines. The software features are designed to support in-person and location-based gaming, while connecting these physical communities with their digital counterparts — features like small-pond...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

SANEPAR

INNOVABILITY IN WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES FOR CURITIBA PEOPLE

The Water and Sanitation Company of Paraná State (Sanepar), a Brazilian mixed economy and publicly traded company, marked its 60th anniversary in 2023, reaffirming its steadfast dedication to innovability the seamless integration of sustainability and innovation – deeply ingrained in its corporate culture focused on generating societal value. Sanepar consistently...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

THE MAKERSPACE

THE MAKERSPACE- WE DRIVE SOCIAL COHESION THROUGH THE COMMON LANGUAGE OF MAKING

WE DRIVE SOCIAL COHESION THROUGH THE COMMON LANGUAGE OF MAKING, A LANGUAGE THAT TRANSCENDS CLASS & CULTURE AND THAT UPLIFTS AS IT ENLIGHTENS

By leveraging the natural generosity inherent in maker culture, the project is able to unlock a new level of efficiency in skills transfer. Creating a safe environment where anyone can learn to use new technologies, where experienced professionals can share their knowledge and help the next generation. Makers” make things,...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

PRAKTIKAL

MAKING ABSTRACT SCIENCE TANGIBLE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

Remember learning to ride a bicycle? No amount of physics equations about angular momentum or center of gravity could replace that moment when you finally felt the balance click into place. Your hands knew when to turn the handlebars, your body learned to lean into curves, and suddenly, you were...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

Grundfos

We Develop Water Solutions For The World

Grundfos Is One Of The World’s Leading Water Technology Companies. We Are Committed To Pioneering Solutions To The World’s Water And Climate Challenges And Improving The Quality Of Life For People.   Pumps are our business. We  are a pump company connecting with millions and millions of people every day, and we set the standard in terms of...

INNOVATION Quebec

CQDM

Le CQDM- Accélérer la découverte de médicaments

Accelerating Drug Discovery

This non-profit biopharmaceutical research consortium supports and facilitates multi-stakeholder innovation to accelerate the transformation of cutting-edge discoveries into vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics addressing unmet medical needs, while generating significant benefits for the Canadian economy. An Innovative Funding Model The unique funding model of the NPO, founded in 2008, helps bridge...

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

InnovÉÉ

InnovÉÉ-Unir idées et savoir

Unir idées et savoir

Les innovations dans les secteurs de l’énergie électrique et des transports électriques et intelligents sont le moteur de la transition énergétique en cours au Québec et ailleurs dans le monde. Stimuler, accompagner et financer des projets de recherche collaborative dans les filières de l’énergie électrique et des transports électriques et...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

UNISA AND ACCENTURE PARTNER TO PLUG THE DIGITAL SKILLS GAP

THE BACHELOR OF DIGITAL BUSINESS IS TRAINING THE BUSINESS LEADERS OF THE FUTUREDigital innovation is transforming the business world at an unprecedented rate, and while it is an exciting time in many ways, keeping up with that rapid change is a daunting prospect for many people working in the sector....

Global Innovation Spotlight

Tips for Malaysians to Maximize Wins Using Betting Apps

Practical tips for Malaysian bettors on using betting apps effectively, focusing on discipline, features, and informed decision-making

Tips for Malaysians to Maximize Wins Using Betting Apps These days, plenty of people in Malaysia place bets through smartphone apps while watching football matches. Quick entry from phones means decisions happen faster, yet staying focused matters even more. Success tends to come less from frequent betting and more from...

INNOVATE® Nashville

DECODE HEALTH

DECODE HEALTH-Advancing Precision Medicine to Improve Lives

Advancing Precision Medicine to Improve Lives

Current methods of managing healthcare are unsustainable, with chronic disease treatment alone putting a $4 trillion annual strain on the U.S. economy. Healthcare professionals across the board agree that earlier diagnosis, better preventative care, and improved disease management will significantly reduce those costs while improving the lives of millions of...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

Konica Minolta

KONICA MINOLTA

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) has been operating out of its U.S. headquarters in Ramsey, NJ since the 1970s. Across the country, more than 5,000 employees work together to reshape and revolutionize the workplace to achieve true connectivity through the Intelligent Connected Workplace. The company guides and...

INNOVATE® Georgia

SKILLSHOT

SKILLSHOT PARTNERS WITH BRANDS TO DELIVER GAMING FOR GOOD

SKILLSHOT CONNECTS LEADING BRANDS, ENGAGED GAMING FANS, AND POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT. Now why exactly would major brands — as diverse as Coca-Cola, US Army, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon, Piedmont, Georgia State University, Spelman College, DoorDash, Chelsea FC, Comcast, Cox, Turner, Intel, HP, Lenovo, Boys and Girls Club, Make-A-Wish Georgia, YMCA,...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

18LOOP

DEPLOYS VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSETS TO KIDS WITH CANCER TO HELP FIGHT THE DISEASE

18Loop deploys advanced virtual reality (VR) headsets to kids with cancer to help them tolerate treatment, recover and thrive. 18Loop has distributed over 100 VR headsets to children with cancer in 32 states.18Loop reaches its children through a partnership with the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO). Virtual reality is vital...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

Enduvo’s

Enduvo’s -No-Code Platform Enables Anyone With the Power to Create and Share Immersive Content Within Their Organizations and the Metaverse

No-Code Platform Enables Anyone With the Power to Create and Share Immersive Content Within Their Organizations and the Metaverse

Enduvo was born at the University of Illinois and initially funded through a Jump Applied Research for Community Health through Engineering and Simulation (ARCHES) grant. These grants support collaborative research and development between OSF Healthcare and the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. Dr. Matt Bramlet, Justin Drawz,...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

LAUNCH PAD JOB CLUB

LAUNCH PAD JOB CLUB

To Create A Career Networking Community That Provides Professional Resources, Accountability, And Growth For All

COMMUNITY.That is what Launch Pad Job Club offers to the job seeker. We offer a supportive community to bolster the job seeker who may have just been laid off and is experiencing a real “deer in the headlights” moment. Or maybe that job seeker has been off the job market...

INNOVATE® Georgia

MOREHOUSE COLLEGE

SHAPING GENERATIONS OF BLACK MALE LEADERS, SCHOLARS, AND CHANGE MAKERS FOR OVER 150 YEARS

Founded in 1867, Morehouse College stands as the nation’s only institution created to educate men of color. As Georgia’s top-ranked liberal arts college for men, Morehouse is a trailblazer in higher education, fostering a legacy of academic excellence, leadership, and service to the community. The College has become a vital...

Global Innovation Spotlight

GreenGeeks vs. InMotion:

A Real WordPress Performance Comparison

GreenGeeks vs. InMotion: A Real WordPress Performance Comparison I spent the better part of 2025 months running WordPress sites on both GreenGeeks and InMotion Hosting. I tested load times, uptime, server response, and how each platform handled traffic under pressure. I also paid attention to the smaller things, like how...

INNOVATION Quebec

Calcul Québec

Calcul Québec- Collaborate to innovate

Collaborate to innovate

United for more powerQuébec is a pioneer in the field of advanced computing in the country. From 1992, several inter-institutional collaborations emerged. These collaborations made possible the acquisition of supercomputers, and the development of local expertise in order to support the research community. Thirty years ago, this support enabled Québec...

INNOVATE® Detroit

Menace Media

A Movement of Creativity, Community, and Change

Menace Media was born in the heart of Detroit, a city built on resilience, creativity, and cultural revolution. More than just a media company, Menace Media is a movement—a platform designed to uplift, empower, and unite creatives, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. What started as a passion project among friends has grown...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

START ME UP

SPEAK YOUR TRUTH. OWN YOUR STORY.

In a galaxy far, far away but closer than you may think lived a company called Start Me Up PR. Landing in YYC first — because even extraterrestrials love the mountains — to invade the local and global tech scene, they set off to support emerging-founders, the investors who help...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

CREDPAGO

HAS BEEN A FORCE FOR CHANGE IN THE BRAZILIAN REAL ESTATE MARKET

CREDPAGO- HAS BEEN A FORCE FOR CHANGE IN THE BRAZILIAN REAL ESTATE MARKET, SIMPLIFYING AND CUTTING THROUGH THE REDTAPE OF THE RESIDENTIAL LEASING PROCESS. Founded in 2016, the company’s mission is to solve the difficulty of accessing efficient rental guarantees in a country with over 15 million rented houses. The...

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