Stories of Innovation
INNOVATION Quebec
NOVIKA
40 years creating tomorrow. Together
Here at Novika, physics is not only a science word. It is everyday life. Ours and yours. Lorraine Blais-General manager For forty years, we have applied our skills to the development of exceptional technological products and industrial processes. We measure, understand, control and use the physical phenomena so that they...
Global Innovation Spotlight
eSpatial: Modern Mapping Software for Sales and Territory Teams
Turning spreadsheet and CRM data into clear, interactive maps that non-technical teams can use.
eSpatial – Modern Mapping Software eSpatial is a cloud-based business mapping and spatial analytics platform that turns spreadsheet and CRM data into clear, interactive maps ready for the boardroom. It is a user-friendly alternative to traditional, highly technical GIS tools such as ArcGIS, allowing non-technical users to build interactive maps...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
2iM
A STORY OF INNOVATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS
The history of 2iM permeates and reflects the life purpose of its founders, Cesar Abicalaffe and Josiane Justus who were born in the state of Paraná, in southern Brazil. They have developed their careers as healthcare professionals and have dedicated themselves since their postgraduation to supporting and influencing the transformation...
INNOVATION Quebec
ARTENSO
CCTT EN ART ET ENGAGEMENT SOCIAL
Artenso est un acronyme signifiant art et engagement social. Le CCTT croit activement au pouvoir de la culture comme vecteur de développement économique et social des collectivités. Affilié au cégep de Saint-Laurent à Montréal, Artenso se démarque par son expertise croisée dans les champs des politiques publiques, des pratiques artistiques...
INNOVATE® Northern Virginia
Virginia Tech
Where Ideas Meet Action
“Progress depends on who is prepared to act.” Under real-world pressure, ideas are on the clock. Innovation depends on speed, collaboration, and access to the right partners. In Northern Virginia, Virginia Tech has created the conditions that push promising ideas forward, positioning its growing presence in the region at the...
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™ South Africa
MATRIX COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
IS AN INTEGRATED MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY WITH A FOOTPRINT IN PRETORIA, JOHANNESBURG, CAPE TOWN AND DURBAN IN SOUTH AFRICA WITH COLLABORATIONS WITH AGENCIES IN KENYA AND NIGERIA
We partner with entrepreneurs across Africa who are experts in their fields, supporting them in an enabling, energising collaborative environment. We have partnered with agencies that operate independently and have their own P&L, however, our philosophy is built on principles of seamless collaboration. As such our solutions are agnostic and...
INNOVATE® South Florida
SUSTAINABASE
INNOVATING FOR THE PLANET TO EMPOWER GLOBAL AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
SUSTAINABASE, A CARBON ACCOUNTING SOLUTION, EMPOWERS COMPANIES AND COMMUNITIES TO DE-RISK IN THE GROWING LOW-CARBON ECONOMY. In the heart of South Florida, often cited as ground zero for climate change and a burgeoning climate tech hub, SustainaBase stands out as a beacon of sustainability and environmental stewardship. Founded on the...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
CREATING KLEIN JAN
CREATIVITY IN THE KALAHARI
When Michelin star chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen first laid eyes on Boscia House, a one-hundred-year-old farmhouse situated at the beautiful Tswalu Kalahari in the Northern Cape, he saw the vastness of the region as a canvas on which to create something special. Worlds away from the beautiful waters...
INNOVATE® Northern Virginia
FALKEN INDUSTRIES
SECURING THE MISSIONS THAT PROTECT A NATION
Behind secured doors and controlled access points, construction teams move through classified workspaces while analysts handle sensitive information inside systems supporting national security operations. In these environments, security teams operate with discipline and precision every hour of every day. From its headquarters in Warrenton, Virginia, Falken Industries LLC supports these...
INNOVATE® Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)
WELCOME TO “INNOVATE NORTHERN VIRGINIA” Celebrating 35 Years of Innovation. And We’re Just Getting Started.
A Region Defined by Innovation Every region has a story. Some are defined by geography. Others by history. Northern Virginia is defined by innovation. For more than three decades, this remarkable region has quietly transformed itself into one of the world’s most influential technology communities. What began with the rise...
INNOVATE® Nashville
LODESTONE ADVISORY GROUP
Is reimagining venture capital and economic development from the ground up
When we founded Lodestone Advisory Group in 2013, business leaders were tired of a management consulting industry that was a stiff, black box offering one-size-fits-all “solutions,” with little accountability on end results. Lodestone, named after the naturally occurring magnetic powder that gave early merchants and tradesmen the ability to navigate...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION
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
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
PARI-G
PLATEFORME D’APPUI RÉGIONAL À L’INNOVATION – GÉNIE (PARI-G)
La nécessité d’innover des entreprises n’est plus à démontrer dans un monde où le développement des produits se fait sur des cycles de plus en plus courts et où la concurrence est plus vive et moins prévisible. L’innovation, qu’elle soit liée aux produits de l’entreprise ou à ses procédés et...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
Artsana Portugal
An Empire Of Love
Artsana Portugal is a subsidiary of the Italian Artsana Group which in our country represents leading brands such as Chicco, Control, PIC Solution, and additional emerging brands like Recaro, Boppy and Neobaby. Chicco is the company’s most iconic brand, and its history helps us understand the brand’s DNA and the...
INNOVATE® Northern Virginia
C2 Management
From Reuse to Innovation
Every technology upgrade creates a second question: what happens to the equipment it replaces? A server can leave a data center while it still has years of useful life ahead of it. Laboratory equipment can be replaced while retaining considerable value. Even infrastructure overtaken by the latest generation of technology...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
BLCKR
SHIELDING THE DIGITAL WORLD FROM THE THREATS SOFTWARE CAN’T STOP
In an era where cyberattacks dominate headlines and signal based threats evolve beyond detection, one company is quietly defining the future of physical cybersecurity. Founded in Sweden by CEO Fredrik Nyström, BLCKR has emerged as a B2B force specializing in advanced signal-blocking and EMP/HEMP resistant solutions safeguarding digital infrastructure in...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
AUSLAND
PIONEERING INNOVATION IN THE HEART OF CURITIBA
In the bustling city of Curitiba, renowned for its innovation and forward-thinking ethos, Ausland Consultoria & Informatica has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of ERP technology and consulting. With a rich history steeped in innovation and over 30-years of expertise, this dynamic firm has become synonymous with customer...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
HASHLIPS
CODING ARTWORK
Have you heard about (HashLips)? Only about 0.7 percent of the world’s population knows about blockchain technology. Less than 4 percent of the globe’s people hold any cryptocurrency. And, only a percentage of those people actually own NFTs. Have you heard about the Sketchy Apes Book Club NFT Collection?...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
TARTU
IT’S TIME TO sTARTUp
Don’t tell anyone, but Tartu is like a Steve Jobs’ garage for business. If you have innovative ideas or want to be part of the next great venture, Tartu is the place to be. It is a city that supports innovations with an effective ecosystem, a savvy talent pool, and...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
PUERTO RICO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH TRUST
ADVANCING INNOVATION AGENDA
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust (www.prsciencetrust.org) was established in 2004 under Public Law 214 as a private non-profit organization to encourage, promote innovation, transfer, and commercialization of technology, and the creation of high tech jobs in the technology sector. The PRSTRT© invest, facilitate and build capacity to...
INNOVATE® Georgia
JABIAN CONSULTING
REDEFINING MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FOR THE RESULTS-FOCUSED COMPANY
Jabian Consulting’s journey began in 2006 when its three founders decided clients needed more personalized attention and bespoke solutions than they were getting from the large, multi-national firms. At the same time, burnout in the industry was high, with consultants working extremely long hours traveling around the country every week....
INNOVATION Quebec
NOVIKA
40 years creating tomorrow. Together
Here at Novika, physics is not only a science word. It is everyday life. Ours and yours. Lorraine Blais-General manager For forty years, we have applied our skills to the development of exceptional technological products and industrial processes. We measure, understand, control and use the physical phenomena so that they...
Global Innovation Spotlight
eSpatial: Modern Mapping Software for Sales and Territory Teams
Turning spreadsheet and CRM data into clear, interactive maps that non-technical teams can use.
eSpatial – Modern Mapping Software eSpatial is a cloud-based business mapping and spatial analytics platform that turns spreadsheet and CRM data into clear, interactive maps ready for the boardroom. It is a user-friendly alternative to traditional, highly technical GIS tools such as ArcGIS, allowing non-technical users to build interactive maps...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
2iM
A STORY OF INNOVATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS
The history of 2iM permeates and reflects the life purpose of its founders, Cesar Abicalaffe and Josiane Justus who were born in the state of Paraná, in southern Brazil. They have developed their careers as healthcare professionals and have dedicated themselves since their postgraduation to supporting and influencing the transformation...
INNOVATION Quebec
ARTENSO
CCTT EN ART ET ENGAGEMENT SOCIAL
Artenso est un acronyme signifiant art et engagement social. Le CCTT croit activement au pouvoir de la culture comme vecteur de développement économique et social des collectivités. Affilié au cégep de Saint-Laurent à Montréal, Artenso se démarque par son expertise croisée dans les champs des politiques publiques, des pratiques artistiques...
INNOVATE® Northern Virginia
Virginia Tech
Where Ideas Meet Action
“Progress depends on who is prepared to act.” Under real-world pressure, ideas are on the clock. Innovation depends on speed, collaboration, and access to the right partners. In Northern Virginia, Virginia Tech has created the conditions that push promising ideas forward, positioning its growing presence in the region at the...
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™ South Africa
MATRIX COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
IS AN INTEGRATED MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY WITH A FOOTPRINT IN PRETORIA, JOHANNESBURG, CAPE TOWN AND DURBAN IN SOUTH AFRICA WITH COLLABORATIONS WITH AGENCIES IN KENYA AND NIGERIA
We partner with entrepreneurs across Africa who are experts in their fields, supporting them in an enabling, energising collaborative environment. We have partnered with agencies that operate independently and have their own P&L, however, our philosophy is built on principles of seamless collaboration. As such our solutions are agnostic and...
INNOVATE® South Florida
SUSTAINABASE
INNOVATING FOR THE PLANET TO EMPOWER GLOBAL AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
SUSTAINABASE, A CARBON ACCOUNTING SOLUTION, EMPOWERS COMPANIES AND COMMUNITIES TO DE-RISK IN THE GROWING LOW-CARBON ECONOMY. In the heart of South Florida, often cited as ground zero for climate change and a burgeoning climate tech hub, SustainaBase stands out as a beacon of sustainability and environmental stewardship. Founded on the...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
CREATING KLEIN JAN
CREATIVITY IN THE KALAHARI
When Michelin star chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen first laid eyes on Boscia House, a one-hundred-year-old farmhouse situated at the beautiful Tswalu Kalahari in the Northern Cape, he saw the vastness of the region as a canvas on which to create something special. Worlds away from the beautiful waters...
INNOVATE® Northern Virginia
FALKEN INDUSTRIES
SECURING THE MISSIONS THAT PROTECT A NATION
Behind secured doors and controlled access points, construction teams move through classified workspaces while analysts handle sensitive information inside systems supporting national security operations. In these environments, security teams operate with discipline and precision every hour of every day. From its headquarters in Warrenton, Virginia, Falken Industries LLC supports these...
INNOVATE® Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)
WELCOME TO “INNOVATE NORTHERN VIRGINIA” Celebrating 35 Years of Innovation. And We’re Just Getting Started.
A Region Defined by Innovation Every region has a story. Some are defined by geography. Others by history. Northern Virginia is defined by innovation. For more than three decades, this remarkable region has quietly transformed itself into one of the world’s most influential technology communities. What began with the rise...
INNOVATE® Nashville
LODESTONE ADVISORY GROUP
Is reimagining venture capital and economic development from the ground up
When we founded Lodestone Advisory Group in 2013, business leaders were tired of a management consulting industry that was a stiff, black box offering one-size-fits-all “solutions,” with little accountability on end results. Lodestone, named after the naturally occurring magnetic powder that gave early merchants and tradesmen the ability to navigate...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION
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
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
PARI-G
PLATEFORME D’APPUI RÉGIONAL À L’INNOVATION – GÉNIE (PARI-G)
La nécessité d’innover des entreprises n’est plus à démontrer dans un monde où le développement des produits se fait sur des cycles de plus en plus courts et où la concurrence est plus vive et moins prévisible. L’innovation, qu’elle soit liée aux produits de l’entreprise ou à ses procédés et...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
Artsana Portugal
An Empire Of Love
Artsana Portugal is a subsidiary of the Italian Artsana Group which in our country represents leading brands such as Chicco, Control, PIC Solution, and additional emerging brands like Recaro, Boppy and Neobaby. Chicco is the company’s most iconic brand, and its history helps us understand the brand’s DNA and the...
INNOVATE® Northern Virginia
C2 Management
From Reuse to Innovation
Every technology upgrade creates a second question: what happens to the equipment it replaces? A server can leave a data center while it still has years of useful life ahead of it. Laboratory equipment can be replaced while retaining considerable value. Even infrastructure overtaken by the latest generation of technology...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
BLCKR
SHIELDING THE DIGITAL WORLD FROM THE THREATS SOFTWARE CAN’T STOP
In an era where cyberattacks dominate headlines and signal based threats evolve beyond detection, one company is quietly defining the future of physical cybersecurity. Founded in Sweden by CEO Fredrik Nyström, BLCKR has emerged as a B2B force specializing in advanced signal-blocking and EMP/HEMP resistant solutions safeguarding digital infrastructure in...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
AUSLAND
PIONEERING INNOVATION IN THE HEART OF CURITIBA
In the bustling city of Curitiba, renowned for its innovation and forward-thinking ethos, Ausland Consultoria & Informatica has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of ERP technology and consulting. With a rich history steeped in innovation and over 30-years of expertise, this dynamic firm has become synonymous with customer...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
HASHLIPS
CODING ARTWORK
Have you heard about (HashLips)? Only about 0.7 percent of the world’s population knows about blockchain technology. Less than 4 percent of the globe’s people hold any cryptocurrency. And, only a percentage of those people actually own NFTs. Have you heard about the Sketchy Apes Book Club NFT Collection?...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
TARTU
IT’S TIME TO sTARTUp
Don’t tell anyone, but Tartu is like a Steve Jobs’ garage for business. If you have innovative ideas or want to be part of the next great venture, Tartu is the place to be. It is a city that supports innovations with an effective ecosystem, a savvy talent pool, and...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
PUERTO RICO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH TRUST
ADVANCING INNOVATION AGENDA
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust (www.prsciencetrust.org) was established in 2004 under Public Law 214 as a private non-profit organization to encourage, promote innovation, transfer, and commercialization of technology, and the creation of high tech jobs in the technology sector. The PRSTRT© invest, facilitate and build capacity to...
INNOVATE® Georgia
JABIAN CONSULTING
REDEFINING MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FOR THE RESULTS-FOCUSED COMPANY
Jabian Consulting’s journey began in 2006 when its three founders decided clients needed more personalized attention and bespoke solutions than they were getting from the large, multi-national firms. At the same time, burnout in the industry was high, with consultants working extremely long hours traveling around the country every week....