Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
SHAREARIDE
TRANSFORMING BOTSWANA’S PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Sharearide is a service driven by Corrugated Minds, a company built by a young team who are passionate about transforming citizens’ day-to-day lives through the provision of solutions powered by technology. The Corrugated Minds journey began in 2014, with an idea to provide digital solutions to Botswana’s everyday activities, including...
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® Chicago Vol.1
AGILEMD
SOFTWARE SAVES LIVES THROUGH BETTER CARE DECISIONS
Healthcare providers are overwhelmed and medical protocols change fast. AgileMD ensures that nurses and doctors can rapidly understand a patient’s status and follow the most current clinical best practices to provide optimal care. The company’s software offers real-time predictive analytics and adaptive clinical guidance that is deeply integrated into the...
INNOVATE® Seattle
DEFINED.AI
TRANSFORMING AI TRAINING, ONE DATASET AT A TIME
At Defined.ai, our commitment is to enable the builders of AI with ethically sourced data and deliver conversational AI to digitally low-resourced markets. I had the idea of founding the company when I realized how the Conversational AI market was becoming mainstream, and everyone was building multilingual voice search and...
INNOVATE® Georgia
IMPROVING
MODERN DIGITAL SERVICES
The Backstory.Founded in 2005 in the northeast suburbs of Atlanta, then Innovative Architects latched on to the maturing Microsoft Gold Partnership Program as the core of our service offerings. We would become known in that technology community for doing the hard stuff: Commerce Server integration, BizTalk implementation, SharePoint before it...
INNOVATE™ Kitchener Waterloo
CONESTOGA COLLEGE
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED LEARNING
BUILDING COMMUNITIES AND CAREERS Waterloo Region is a catalyst for innovation. Its thriving ecosystem of startups, global tech giants and research institutions is driving collaboration to shape the future. Within this dynamic landscape is Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, a leader in polytechnic education that has become...
INNOVATION Quebec
Centre ACER
Centre de recherche, de développement et de transfert technologique en acériculture, est un leader mondial en innovation pour l’industrie acéricole depuis 1998
C’est en effet depuis près de 25 ans que le Centre ACER stimule l’excellence, soutient la qualité et la rentabilité de la filière acéricole. En conjuguant savoir et vision, ce véritable réseau d’innovation promeut le rayonnement, le développement international et assure la pérennité de l’industrie de l’érable au Québec. ...
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...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
NJSBDC
HELPS SMALL BUSINESSES GROW
America’s Small Business Development Centers – New Jersey (NJSBDC), also known as New Jersey Small Business Development Centers, was established by Congress in 1978 as one of the first national SBDC pilot projects leading to the passage of Public Law 96-302. At present the NJSBDC network is comprised of the...
INNOVATE® South Florida
SEAWORTHY COLLECTIVE
EMPOWERING SEA CHANGE MAKERS & GROWING SOUTH FLORIDA’S BLUE ECONOMY
EMPOWERING SEA CHANGE MAKERS & GROWING SOUTH FLORIDA’S BLUE ECONOMY Seaworthy Collective is a 501c3 nonprofit that supports current, aspiring, and underrepresented entrepreneurs driving innovation for ocean and climate impact (AKA BlueTech). Our mission is to make BlueTech accessible and inclusive; bringing all hands on deck via programs to co-create...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
RAFAEL SANTA ANA ARCHITECTURE WORKSHOP
CHALLENGING CREATIVITY THROUGH DIVERSITY
Rafael Santa Ana Architecture Workshop (RSAAW) is a Vancouver-based architectural practice that creates expressive, contemporary interventions that contribute to our communities in thoughtful and meaningful ways. The practice’s diverse team pursues projects where design can be developed, including residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and mixed use development programs. RSAAW seeks creative...
INNOVATE® Miami
SunVessel
Transforming the way we travel around our country
SunVessel is a network of smart charging stations for electric and robotic personal mobility devices installed in partnering hotels, offices, and apartment buildings. We are the next-generation transportation amenity. Our stations lock, charge, and teach users how to ride in a seamless manner. Users can come up to our stations...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Benore Logistic Systems, Inc.
Driving Excellence
Benore Logistic Systems, Inc. stands as a testament to unwavering commitment, family heritage, and industry-leading innovation. Founded with a vision to redefine logistics, the company has grown into a powerhouse, seamlessly integrating transportation, warehousing, and supply chain solutions for some of the world’s leading industries. From its inception, Benore Logistic...
INNOVATION Quebec
CATALIS Québec
Véritable cheffe de file dans l’accélération des processus d’autorisation d’essais cliniques et leader de l’engagement des patient·e·s enrecherche clinique, est déterminée à positionner le Québec sur l’échiquier mondial de la recherche clinique
Portée par un mandat gouvernemental et appuyée par le ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie et le ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, CATALIS est un berceau d’innovation en recherche clinique. L’OBNL, créé en 2017, entreprend le mandat audacieux d’optimiser l’environnement de la recherche clinique au...
INNOVATION Quebec
CTRI
FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE
Our mission at Centre technologique des résidus industriels (CTRI) is to promote socio-economic development by providing support to companies in the mining, forest and agricultural sectors. Through exploring, identifying and achieving innovative solutions for the valorization of industrial waste and underutilized natural resources, we aim to accelerate the implementation of...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
Local Initiatives Support Corporation DC (LISC)
Catalysts for Community Change
Catalysts for Community Change For over four decades, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has been a transformative force in the Washington, D.C., area, empowering underinvested communities and fostering innovative solutions to complex urban challenges. As Executive Director Ramon Jacobson eloquently puts it: “Our mission is to help people uncover...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
AVAAP
END-TO-END LIFECYCLE SERVICES: Avaap Provides Digital Transformation Across Industries
Avaap, an industry-focused technology management and advisory services partner, delivers strategic technology solutions and exceptional customer experiences. With offices and customers across the United States, Avaap’s expert consulting team has deep experience in healthcare, higher education, nonprofits, government, transportation, and other industries. Avaap’s success is focused on four pillars:...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
CareerBeacon
A Human Approach to HR Technology
While the recruitment industry changes faster than ever, CareerBeacon stands apart through a fundamental principle often overlooked in tech innovation: empathy. When Yves Boudreau and co-founder Benoit Bourque acquired CareerBeacon in 2021, they saw more than just a job board – they saw the opportunity to transform how talent connects...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
STEMFUSE
EDUCATION AND ESPORTS: How Esports can be used to reimagine Business and Multimedia Classrooms
STEM Fuse is a developer of digital K-12 STEM and CTE curriculum and PD, working with 12,000+ schools across the country. We were founded in 2009 with the mission to help schools deliver engaging STEM programs to prepare students for the fastest growing career opportunities. The Founder, Carter Tatge, was...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
HYBR
INNOVATIONS FOR AFRICA
Africa needs African solutions. Adversities unquestionably limit the potential of people, communities, and economies in Africa. However, where there are challenges, there are opportunities. HYBR proves scalable entrepreneurship is the answer for social change and impact in Africa. HYBR is a unique social enterprise founded in Africa with the...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
DR. JO ANNE WHITE
INSPIRING AND ELEVATING BUSINESSES, LEADERS AND INDIVIDUALS TO ADVANCE
DR. JO ANNE WHITE-INSPIRING AND ELEVATING BUSINESSES, LEADERS AND INDIVIDUALS TO ADVANCE WITH INTENTIONAL ACTION ADDING SIGNIFICANT VALUE TO OTHERS AND OUR WORLD. Innovation involves making changes by introducing new methods, ideas or products that add value. Dr. Jo Anne White Consulting Services LLC created and continues to create innovative...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
QUILES LAW
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...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
CSX
PULLING FOR AMERICA
Driving Growth and Connectivity Across South Carolina For nearly two centuries, CSX has been a cornerstone of America’s economic engine, connecting businesses and communities with safe, efficient, and innovative freight solutions. Today, as one of North America’s leading railroads, CSX continues to deliver what matters most—reliability, flexibility, and value—while powering...
INNOVATION Quebec
AÉRO MONTRÉAL
CONSEIL DE L’INNOVATION – AÉRO MONTRÉAL, LA GRAPPE AÉROSPATIALE DU QUÉBEC
Grâce à son écosystème unique et diversifié, le Québec a réussi à maintenir une place de choix au sein de la chaîne d’approvisionnement mondiale en aérospatiale et Aéro Montréal y joue un rôle de premier plan. Mis sur pied en 2006, Aéro Montréal est un organisme à but non lucratif...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
SHAREARIDE
TRANSFORMING BOTSWANA’S PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Sharearide is a service driven by Corrugated Minds, a company built by a young team who are passionate about transforming citizens’ day-to-day lives through the provision of solutions powered by technology. The Corrugated Minds journey began in 2014, with an idea to provide digital solutions to Botswana’s everyday activities, including...
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® Chicago Vol.1
AGILEMD
SOFTWARE SAVES LIVES THROUGH BETTER CARE DECISIONS
Healthcare providers are overwhelmed and medical protocols change fast. AgileMD ensures that nurses and doctors can rapidly understand a patient’s status and follow the most current clinical best practices to provide optimal care. The company’s software offers real-time predictive analytics and adaptive clinical guidance that is deeply integrated into the...
INNOVATE® Seattle
DEFINED.AI
TRANSFORMING AI TRAINING, ONE DATASET AT A TIME
At Defined.ai, our commitment is to enable the builders of AI with ethically sourced data and deliver conversational AI to digitally low-resourced markets. I had the idea of founding the company when I realized how the Conversational AI market was becoming mainstream, and everyone was building multilingual voice search and...
INNOVATE® Georgia
IMPROVING
MODERN DIGITAL SERVICES
The Backstory.Founded in 2005 in the northeast suburbs of Atlanta, then Innovative Architects latched on to the maturing Microsoft Gold Partnership Program as the core of our service offerings. We would become known in that technology community for doing the hard stuff: Commerce Server integration, BizTalk implementation, SharePoint before it...
INNOVATE™ Kitchener Waterloo
CONESTOGA COLLEGE
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED LEARNING
BUILDING COMMUNITIES AND CAREERS Waterloo Region is a catalyst for innovation. Its thriving ecosystem of startups, global tech giants and research institutions is driving collaboration to shape the future. Within this dynamic landscape is Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, a leader in polytechnic education that has become...
INNOVATION Quebec
Centre ACER
Centre de recherche, de développement et de transfert technologique en acériculture, est un leader mondial en innovation pour l’industrie acéricole depuis 1998
C’est en effet depuis près de 25 ans que le Centre ACER stimule l’excellence, soutient la qualité et la rentabilité de la filière acéricole. En conjuguant savoir et vision, ce véritable réseau d’innovation promeut le rayonnement, le développement international et assure la pérennité de l’industrie de l’érable au Québec. ...
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...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
NJSBDC
HELPS SMALL BUSINESSES GROW
America’s Small Business Development Centers – New Jersey (NJSBDC), also known as New Jersey Small Business Development Centers, was established by Congress in 1978 as one of the first national SBDC pilot projects leading to the passage of Public Law 96-302. At present the NJSBDC network is comprised of the...
INNOVATE® South Florida
SEAWORTHY COLLECTIVE
EMPOWERING SEA CHANGE MAKERS & GROWING SOUTH FLORIDA’S BLUE ECONOMY
EMPOWERING SEA CHANGE MAKERS & GROWING SOUTH FLORIDA’S BLUE ECONOMY Seaworthy Collective is a 501c3 nonprofit that supports current, aspiring, and underrepresented entrepreneurs driving innovation for ocean and climate impact (AKA BlueTech). Our mission is to make BlueTech accessible and inclusive; bringing all hands on deck via programs to co-create...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
RAFAEL SANTA ANA ARCHITECTURE WORKSHOP
CHALLENGING CREATIVITY THROUGH DIVERSITY
Rafael Santa Ana Architecture Workshop (RSAAW) is a Vancouver-based architectural practice that creates expressive, contemporary interventions that contribute to our communities in thoughtful and meaningful ways. The practice’s diverse team pursues projects where design can be developed, including residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and mixed use development programs. RSAAW seeks creative...
INNOVATE® Miami
SunVessel
Transforming the way we travel around our country
SunVessel is a network of smart charging stations for electric and robotic personal mobility devices installed in partnering hotels, offices, and apartment buildings. We are the next-generation transportation amenity. Our stations lock, charge, and teach users how to ride in a seamless manner. Users can come up to our stations...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Benore Logistic Systems, Inc.
Driving Excellence
Benore Logistic Systems, Inc. stands as a testament to unwavering commitment, family heritage, and industry-leading innovation. Founded with a vision to redefine logistics, the company has grown into a powerhouse, seamlessly integrating transportation, warehousing, and supply chain solutions for some of the world’s leading industries. From its inception, Benore Logistic...
INNOVATION Quebec
CATALIS Québec
Véritable cheffe de file dans l’accélération des processus d’autorisation d’essais cliniques et leader de l’engagement des patient·e·s enrecherche clinique, est déterminée à positionner le Québec sur l’échiquier mondial de la recherche clinique
Portée par un mandat gouvernemental et appuyée par le ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie et le ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, CATALIS est un berceau d’innovation en recherche clinique. L’OBNL, créé en 2017, entreprend le mandat audacieux d’optimiser l’environnement de la recherche clinique au...
INNOVATION Quebec
CTRI
FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE
Our mission at Centre technologique des résidus industriels (CTRI) is to promote socio-economic development by providing support to companies in the mining, forest and agricultural sectors. Through exploring, identifying and achieving innovative solutions for the valorization of industrial waste and underutilized natural resources, we aim to accelerate the implementation of...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
Local Initiatives Support Corporation DC (LISC)
Catalysts for Community Change
Catalysts for Community Change For over four decades, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has been a transformative force in the Washington, D.C., area, empowering underinvested communities and fostering innovative solutions to complex urban challenges. As Executive Director Ramon Jacobson eloquently puts it: “Our mission is to help people uncover...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
AVAAP
END-TO-END LIFECYCLE SERVICES: Avaap Provides Digital Transformation Across Industries
Avaap, an industry-focused technology management and advisory services partner, delivers strategic technology solutions and exceptional customer experiences. With offices and customers across the United States, Avaap’s expert consulting team has deep experience in healthcare, higher education, nonprofits, government, transportation, and other industries. Avaap’s success is focused on four pillars:...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
CareerBeacon
A Human Approach to HR Technology
While the recruitment industry changes faster than ever, CareerBeacon stands apart through a fundamental principle often overlooked in tech innovation: empathy. When Yves Boudreau and co-founder Benoit Bourque acquired CareerBeacon in 2021, they saw more than just a job board – they saw the opportunity to transform how talent connects...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
STEMFUSE
EDUCATION AND ESPORTS: How Esports can be used to reimagine Business and Multimedia Classrooms
STEM Fuse is a developer of digital K-12 STEM and CTE curriculum and PD, working with 12,000+ schools across the country. We were founded in 2009 with the mission to help schools deliver engaging STEM programs to prepare students for the fastest growing career opportunities. The Founder, Carter Tatge, was...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
HYBR
INNOVATIONS FOR AFRICA
Africa needs African solutions. Adversities unquestionably limit the potential of people, communities, and economies in Africa. However, where there are challenges, there are opportunities. HYBR proves scalable entrepreneurship is the answer for social change and impact in Africa. HYBR is a unique social enterprise founded in Africa with the...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
DR. JO ANNE WHITE
INSPIRING AND ELEVATING BUSINESSES, LEADERS AND INDIVIDUALS TO ADVANCE
DR. JO ANNE WHITE-INSPIRING AND ELEVATING BUSINESSES, LEADERS AND INDIVIDUALS TO ADVANCE WITH INTENTIONAL ACTION ADDING SIGNIFICANT VALUE TO OTHERS AND OUR WORLD. Innovation involves making changes by introducing new methods, ideas or products that add value. Dr. Jo Anne White Consulting Services LLC created and continues to create innovative...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
QUILES LAW
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...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
CSX
PULLING FOR AMERICA
Driving Growth and Connectivity Across South Carolina For nearly two centuries, CSX has been a cornerstone of America’s economic engine, connecting businesses and communities with safe, efficient, and innovative freight solutions. Today, as one of North America’s leading railroads, CSX continues to deliver what matters most—reliability, flexibility, and value—while powering...
INNOVATION Quebec
AÉRO MONTRÉAL
CONSEIL DE L’INNOVATION – AÉRO MONTRÉAL, LA GRAPPE AÉROSPATIALE DU QUÉBEC
Grâce à son écosystème unique et diversifié, le Québec a réussi à maintenir une place de choix au sein de la chaîne d’approvisionnement mondiale en aérospatiale et Aéro Montréal y joue un rôle de premier plan. Mis sur pied en 2006, Aéro Montréal est un organisme à but non lucratif...