Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® Blockchain

KRYPTOWATT

KRYPTOWATT-Mining of digital currencies has remained one of the hottest topics in the blockchain space over the years

Mining of digital currencies has remained one of the hottest topics in the blockchain space over the years, as crypto enthusiasts worldwide seek ways of improving their portfolios

However, crypto mining has also had its fair share of controversies, especially with environmentalists questioning the impact of the activity on the planet. However, Shawn Blackwell and his Krypto Watt team aim to make a difference with the launch of KryptoHeat.   KryptoHeat is designed to capture the heat generated...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

Desafio Global Events & Activation Experience

Desafio Global Events & Activation Experience The Most Awarded Portuguese Events Agency And One Of The Most Awarded In The Corporate Events Sector In Europe.

The Most Awarded Portuguese Events Agency And One Of The Most Awarded In The Corporate Events Sector In Europe.

Desafio Global – Events & Activation Experience is an event organisation company that combines creativity with high production capacity, organising an average of 200 events per year and brand activation campaigns for the main Portuguese brands. Desafio Global has been operating for 20 years and has won 128 awards to...

INNOVATE® Maryland

Maryland Sports Commission

Our focus is ensuring that every event we pursue, leaves a lasting legacy.

When the Maryland Stadium Authority and Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (now the Maryland Department of Commerce) partnered in 2008 to create the Office of Sports Marketing, their goal was bold and unmistakable: position Maryland as an elite destination for sports and a national leader in sports tourism....

INNOVATE™ South Africa

THIRD-i MARKETING INTELLIGENCE

THIRD-i MARKETING INTELLIGENCE- NO MORE MYSTERY SHOPPERS – THIRD-i SMART POINT OF SALE DISPLAYS – A RETAIL INNOVATION FROM SOUTH AFRICA

NO MORE MYSTERY SHOPPERS – THIRD-i SMART POINT OF SALE DISPLAYS – A RETAIL INNOVATION FROM SOUTH AFRICA

The third eye represents intuition and insight—an inner vision and enlightenment beyond what the physical eye can see. Modern shoppers are increasingly time-starved and brand-agnostic. It is therefore imperative for brands to understand as much as they can about the people who are buying their products and how they feel...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

THE ESTONIAN CANCER SOCIETY (EESTI VÄHILIIT)

A COMMUNITY UNITED AGAINST CANCER

The Estonian Cancer Society (Eesti Vähiliit) is not just an organization – it’s a lifeline. Since its founding in 1992, it has become the largest umbrella group for cancer patients and associations in Estonia, uniting 14 member organizations and nearly 2,000 members across the country. Its purpose is simple yet...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

BOCRA

BOCRA-PROMOTES ACCESS AND USAGE OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR INNOVATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

PROMOTES ACCESS AND USAGE OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR INNOVATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

BRIEF BACKGROUND Botswana’s rags to riches economic success story is often compared to that of countries such as United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore. A former British protectorate, Botswana was poor by all standards when it got its independence. By the early to mid 80s, the country’s mineral resource was...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

ERICSSON

ERICSSON-Imagine A World Where Limitless Connectivity Means Limitless Possibility

Imagine A World Where Limitless Connectivity Means Limitless Possibility, It’s Possible

Ericsson has been a critical part of Canada’s innovation and R&D story for 69 years. We are committed to driving the country’s digital agenda through turning-point technologies such as 5G. This means enabling Canada’s industries and service providers to lead on the world stage, supporting major service providers on their...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

Curbio

The Power of Modern Technology In Home Improvement and Real Estate

“Curbio is the most trusted pre-listing home improvement company for thousands of respected agents and brokerages nationwide.” Curbio is a guiding light of innovation in the real estate sector, making home improvement a seamless, modern experience for real estate agents and their clients. As the leading pre-listing home improvement company...

INNOVATION Quebec

CRIM

L’innovation, c’est ici que ça se passe

Innover c’est transformer une idée en valeur, c’est transposer l’idée dans l’environnement de l’entreprise avec ses réalités, c’est permettre à l’entreprise de devenir plus compétitive. CRIM, le partenaire en innovationLes clients du CRIM ont en commun le désir d’innover et de garder le cap sur la concurrence. Ils nous viennent...

SharpSpring

SharpSpring - The company

The company, built in Gainesville, is committed to fueling growth and deepening roots in its hometown

When SharpSpring CEO Rick Carlson gets questions about moving his growing tech company to a larger, more metropolitan city, his answer is always the same. “We have no plans to go anywhere. The talent coming out of the university is fueling the emergence of a true tech center in Gainesville,...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

CROPIFY

ELIMINATING SUBJECTIVE TESTING OF PULSE AND GRAIN CROPS

CHALLENGEGlobally, grain and pulse crops are classified to determine the grade of a crop. This grade determines the financial return to the seller / farmer. The classification process currently consists of approximately 53% subjective and 47% objective testing. Subjective testing leads to disputes and a lack of confidence in the...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

INOVOR TECHNOLOGIES

A company of passionate Australian engineers and scientists creating exciting technology to improve and protect Australian’s way of life.

Founded by Dr. Matthew Tetlow in 2012, the company is working at the cutting edge of technology, building spacecraft as well as space traffic management and “smart” Earth observation services as part of Australia’s nascent space industry. “I have always loved looking at the moon, the stars and the planets,...

INNOVATION Quebec

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN MINING, MISA GROUP

YOUR INNOVATION, OUR MINING EVOLUTION

Our core business is the operational management of technological innovation. In the time we have been doing this, we have become masters at it. Your innovative purpose is our inspiration. Your intuition is the trigger for a journey that we will accomplish together. We have developed an investigative strategy, the...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

BMW

BMW-Full Speed Towards The Mobility Of The Future

Full Speed Towards The Mobility Of The Future

With more than 100 years of history and a journey based on the courage to innovate and compete among the best, the BMW Group continues to learn from the challenges of the past to respond to the opportunities of the future. We believe that the answer to great challenges is...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

THE CHICAGO HELP INITIATIVE

THE CHICAGO HELP INITIATIVE-A Simple

A Simple, Duplicable Model Of How Local Organizations Can Help Those In Need And The Community That Surrounds Them

The Chicago Help Initiative was founded in 1999 by Jacqueline C. Hayes to be a compassionate response to the homeless displaced by efforts of the City of Chicago. It has evolved into a hyperlocal model of how individuals can link together to address a difficult problem using a mix of...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

ANGELSPAN

ANGELSPAN-Investing in a Better Way to Invest

Investing in a Better Way to Invest, AngelSpan is Changing the Way Innovation is Funded

AngelSpan provides the tools and information for investors to invest better and startups to perform better. AngelSpan offers a tech-enabled service for early stage entrepreneurs who want to get their Investor Relations done right. The company-specific analytics and platform avails Wall St.-like analytics on their client companies to help investors...

INNOVATION Quebec

GERAD

L’INTELLIGENCE NUMÉRIQUE AU SERVICE DE L’INNOVATION

Qui sommes-nousLe GERAD est un centre de recherche interuniversitaire au cœur de l’intelligence numérique. Il se veut un pôle de référence en matière de mathématiques de la décision et de ses applications dans les systèmes complexes, en fédérant des chercheurs universitaires et industriels pour la réalisation de projets de recherche...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

KAIZEN VOIZ

REVOLUTIONIZING SECURITY:KAIZEN SECURE VOIZ LEADS THE WAY IN VOICE BIOMETRICS

In an era where data breaches and identity theft run rampant, Kaizen Secure Voiz emerges as a trailblazer, reshaping the security landscape with cutting-edge voice biometric solutions. As the digital realm expands, so do the challenges, and Kaizen stands as a beacon, providing not just security but a seamless and...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

NEW JERSEY COMMISSION ON SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

FORGE CONNECTIONS WITH NEW JERSEY’S ACADEMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

ResearchwithNJ.com is a free online portal that showcases New Jersey’s experts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), including their professional backgrounds, publications, and achievements. The portal is structured to encourage collaboration between entrepreneurs, businesses, and New Jersey’s academic research institutions. The comprehensive database covers scientific research from five prominent...

Global Innovation Spotlight

CHAPTER

For nearly every retiring American, Medicare is both universal and universally complex

For nearly every retiring American, Medicare is both universal and universally complex. Yet, Medicare enrollment remains broken, and the program is near-impossible to navigate. Anyone who has signed up for Medicare or helped a loved one knows this reality firsthand. The problem is so bad that nearly 40% of the...

INNOVATE® Miami

EveryMundo

EveryMundo - Provides software products that airlines integrate into their websites to improve their direct sales

Provides software products that airlines integrate into their websites to improve their direct sales

EveryMundo provides software products that airlines integrate into their websites to improve their direct sales and help them compete with the third-party giants of the travel industry.   In today’s digital world, airlines must execute best-in-class online marketing strategies if they intend to compete with third-party online travel companies for...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

WAVICLE DATA SOLUTIONS

WAVICLE DATA SOLUTIONS- MAKES SMART PEOPLE EVEN SMARTER THROUGH THE POWER OF DATA AND ANALYTICS

MAKES SMART PEOPLE EVEN SMARTER THROUGH THE POWER OF DATA AND ANALYTICS

  Wavicle Data Solutions is a nimble consulting firm that focuses 100% on providing end-to-end data and analytics strategy, services, and support. Thanks to its deep technical expertise, business acumen, and proprietary accelerators Wavicle is able to help its clients drastically reduce the time, cost, and risk of collecting, analyzing,...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

bikeep

ESTONIA’S SMART SOLUTION FOR GLOBAL MICRO-MOBILITY

ESTONIA’S SMART SOLUTION FOR GLOBAL MICRO-MOBILITY The story of Bikeep begins with a painfully familiar urban problem—bike theft. As the story goes, a group of mechanical engineers, Kustas Kõiv, Meelis Haidak, Ott Reinhold, and Mikk Moses, experienced the frustration of having their bikes stolen. In response, they set out to...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

SENTIMENTAL VALUE ARTS AND CRAFTS

SENTIMENTAL VALUE ARTS AND CRAFTS- “IF IT’S DEAR TO YOU ITS DEAR TO US TOO.”

“IF IT’S DEAR TO YOU ITS DEAR TO US TOO.”

All of us have that something that we hold on dearly to. For some people it’s a family heirloom, handwritten post letters and to others a broken kettle they keep saying they will fix and never get around to doing it. I get it all. At Sentimental Value we allow...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

KRYPTOWATT

KRYPTOWATT-Mining of digital currencies has remained one of the hottest topics in the blockchain space over the years

Mining of digital currencies has remained one of the hottest topics in the blockchain space over the years, as crypto enthusiasts worldwide seek ways of improving their portfolios

However, crypto mining has also had its fair share of controversies, especially with environmentalists questioning the impact of the activity on the planet. However, Shawn Blackwell and his Krypto Watt team aim to make a difference with the launch of KryptoHeat.   KryptoHeat is designed to capture the heat generated...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

Desafio Global Events & Activation Experience

Desafio Global Events & Activation Experience The Most Awarded Portuguese Events Agency And One Of The Most Awarded In The Corporate Events Sector In Europe.

The Most Awarded Portuguese Events Agency And One Of The Most Awarded In The Corporate Events Sector In Europe.

Desafio Global – Events & Activation Experience is an event organisation company that combines creativity with high production capacity, organising an average of 200 events per year and brand activation campaigns for the main Portuguese brands. Desafio Global has been operating for 20 years and has won 128 awards to...

INNOVATE® Maryland

Maryland Sports Commission

Our focus is ensuring that every event we pursue, leaves a lasting legacy.

When the Maryland Stadium Authority and Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (now the Maryland Department of Commerce) partnered in 2008 to create the Office of Sports Marketing, their goal was bold and unmistakable: position Maryland as an elite destination for sports and a national leader in sports tourism....

INNOVATE™ South Africa

THIRD-i MARKETING INTELLIGENCE

THIRD-i MARKETING INTELLIGENCE- NO MORE MYSTERY SHOPPERS – THIRD-i SMART POINT OF SALE DISPLAYS – A RETAIL INNOVATION FROM SOUTH AFRICA

NO MORE MYSTERY SHOPPERS – THIRD-i SMART POINT OF SALE DISPLAYS – A RETAIL INNOVATION FROM SOUTH AFRICA

The third eye represents intuition and insight—an inner vision and enlightenment beyond what the physical eye can see. Modern shoppers are increasingly time-starved and brand-agnostic. It is therefore imperative for brands to understand as much as they can about the people who are buying their products and how they feel...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

THE ESTONIAN CANCER SOCIETY (EESTI VÄHILIIT)

A COMMUNITY UNITED AGAINST CANCER

The Estonian Cancer Society (Eesti Vähiliit) is not just an organization – it’s a lifeline. Since its founding in 1992, it has become the largest umbrella group for cancer patients and associations in Estonia, uniting 14 member organizations and nearly 2,000 members across the country. Its purpose is simple yet...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

BOCRA

BOCRA-PROMOTES ACCESS AND USAGE OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR INNOVATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

PROMOTES ACCESS AND USAGE OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR INNOVATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

BRIEF BACKGROUND Botswana’s rags to riches economic success story is often compared to that of countries such as United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore. A former British protectorate, Botswana was poor by all standards when it got its independence. By the early to mid 80s, the country’s mineral resource was...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

ERICSSON

ERICSSON-Imagine A World Where Limitless Connectivity Means Limitless Possibility

Imagine A World Where Limitless Connectivity Means Limitless Possibility, It’s Possible

Ericsson has been a critical part of Canada’s innovation and R&D story for 69 years. We are committed to driving the country’s digital agenda through turning-point technologies such as 5G. This means enabling Canada’s industries and service providers to lead on the world stage, supporting major service providers on their...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

Curbio

The Power of Modern Technology In Home Improvement and Real Estate

“Curbio is the most trusted pre-listing home improvement company for thousands of respected agents and brokerages nationwide.” Curbio is a guiding light of innovation in the real estate sector, making home improvement a seamless, modern experience for real estate agents and their clients. As the leading pre-listing home improvement company...

INNOVATION Quebec

CRIM

L’innovation, c’est ici que ça se passe

Innover c’est transformer une idée en valeur, c’est transposer l’idée dans l’environnement de l’entreprise avec ses réalités, c’est permettre à l’entreprise de devenir plus compétitive. CRIM, le partenaire en innovationLes clients du CRIM ont en commun le désir d’innover et de garder le cap sur la concurrence. Ils nous viennent...

SharpSpring

SharpSpring - The company

The company, built in Gainesville, is committed to fueling growth and deepening roots in its hometown

When SharpSpring CEO Rick Carlson gets questions about moving his growing tech company to a larger, more metropolitan city, his answer is always the same. “We have no plans to go anywhere. The talent coming out of the university is fueling the emergence of a true tech center in Gainesville,...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

CROPIFY

ELIMINATING SUBJECTIVE TESTING OF PULSE AND GRAIN CROPS

CHALLENGEGlobally, grain and pulse crops are classified to determine the grade of a crop. This grade determines the financial return to the seller / farmer. The classification process currently consists of approximately 53% subjective and 47% objective testing. Subjective testing leads to disputes and a lack of confidence in the...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

INOVOR TECHNOLOGIES

A company of passionate Australian engineers and scientists creating exciting technology to improve and protect Australian’s way of life.

Founded by Dr. Matthew Tetlow in 2012, the company is working at the cutting edge of technology, building spacecraft as well as space traffic management and “smart” Earth observation services as part of Australia’s nascent space industry. “I have always loved looking at the moon, the stars and the planets,...

INNOVATION Quebec

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN MINING, MISA GROUP

YOUR INNOVATION, OUR MINING EVOLUTION

Our core business is the operational management of technological innovation. In the time we have been doing this, we have become masters at it. Your innovative purpose is our inspiration. Your intuition is the trigger for a journey that we will accomplish together. We have developed an investigative strategy, the...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

BMW

BMW-Full Speed Towards The Mobility Of The Future

Full Speed Towards The Mobility Of The Future

With more than 100 years of history and a journey based on the courage to innovate and compete among the best, the BMW Group continues to learn from the challenges of the past to respond to the opportunities of the future. We believe that the answer to great challenges is...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

THE CHICAGO HELP INITIATIVE

THE CHICAGO HELP INITIATIVE-A Simple

A Simple, Duplicable Model Of How Local Organizations Can Help Those In Need And The Community That Surrounds Them

The Chicago Help Initiative was founded in 1999 by Jacqueline C. Hayes to be a compassionate response to the homeless displaced by efforts of the City of Chicago. It has evolved into a hyperlocal model of how individuals can link together to address a difficult problem using a mix of...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

ANGELSPAN

ANGELSPAN-Investing in a Better Way to Invest

Investing in a Better Way to Invest, AngelSpan is Changing the Way Innovation is Funded

AngelSpan provides the tools and information for investors to invest better and startups to perform better. AngelSpan offers a tech-enabled service for early stage entrepreneurs who want to get their Investor Relations done right. The company-specific analytics and platform avails Wall St.-like analytics on their client companies to help investors...

INNOVATION Quebec

GERAD

L’INTELLIGENCE NUMÉRIQUE AU SERVICE DE L’INNOVATION

Qui sommes-nousLe GERAD est un centre de recherche interuniversitaire au cœur de l’intelligence numérique. Il se veut un pôle de référence en matière de mathématiques de la décision et de ses applications dans les systèmes complexes, en fédérant des chercheurs universitaires et industriels pour la réalisation de projets de recherche...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

KAIZEN VOIZ

REVOLUTIONIZING SECURITY:KAIZEN SECURE VOIZ LEADS THE WAY IN VOICE BIOMETRICS

In an era where data breaches and identity theft run rampant, Kaizen Secure Voiz emerges as a trailblazer, reshaping the security landscape with cutting-edge voice biometric solutions. As the digital realm expands, so do the challenges, and Kaizen stands as a beacon, providing not just security but a seamless and...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

NEW JERSEY COMMISSION ON SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

FORGE CONNECTIONS WITH NEW JERSEY’S ACADEMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

ResearchwithNJ.com is a free online portal that showcases New Jersey’s experts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), including their professional backgrounds, publications, and achievements. The portal is structured to encourage collaboration between entrepreneurs, businesses, and New Jersey’s academic research institutions. The comprehensive database covers scientific research from five prominent...

Global Innovation Spotlight

CHAPTER

For nearly every retiring American, Medicare is both universal and universally complex

For nearly every retiring American, Medicare is both universal and universally complex. Yet, Medicare enrollment remains broken, and the program is near-impossible to navigate. Anyone who has signed up for Medicare or helped a loved one knows this reality firsthand. The problem is so bad that nearly 40% of the...

INNOVATE® Miami

EveryMundo

EveryMundo - Provides software products that airlines integrate into their websites to improve their direct sales

Provides software products that airlines integrate into their websites to improve their direct sales

EveryMundo provides software products that airlines integrate into their websites to improve their direct sales and help them compete with the third-party giants of the travel industry.   In today’s digital world, airlines must execute best-in-class online marketing strategies if they intend to compete with third-party online travel companies for...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

WAVICLE DATA SOLUTIONS

WAVICLE DATA SOLUTIONS- MAKES SMART PEOPLE EVEN SMARTER THROUGH THE POWER OF DATA AND ANALYTICS

MAKES SMART PEOPLE EVEN SMARTER THROUGH THE POWER OF DATA AND ANALYTICS

  Wavicle Data Solutions is a nimble consulting firm that focuses 100% on providing end-to-end data and analytics strategy, services, and support. Thanks to its deep technical expertise, business acumen, and proprietary accelerators Wavicle is able to help its clients drastically reduce the time, cost, and risk of collecting, analyzing,...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

bikeep

ESTONIA’S SMART SOLUTION FOR GLOBAL MICRO-MOBILITY

ESTONIA’S SMART SOLUTION FOR GLOBAL MICRO-MOBILITY The story of Bikeep begins with a painfully familiar urban problem—bike theft. As the story goes, a group of mechanical engineers, Kustas Kõiv, Meelis Haidak, Ott Reinhold, and Mikk Moses, experienced the frustration of having their bikes stolen. In response, they set out to...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

SENTIMENTAL VALUE ARTS AND CRAFTS

SENTIMENTAL VALUE ARTS AND CRAFTS- “IF IT’S DEAR TO YOU ITS DEAR TO US TOO.”

“IF IT’S DEAR TO YOU ITS DEAR TO US TOO.”

All of us have that something that we hold on dearly to. For some people it’s a family heirloom, handwritten post letters and to others a broken kettle they keep saying they will fix and never get around to doing it. I get it all. At Sentimental Value we allow...

Ecosystems