Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Seattle
Ellingson Group
THE STARTUP WHISPERER: A GAME-CHANGING APPROACH TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Employee Benefits | Sea-Mountain Insurance THE STARTUP WHISPERER: A GAME-CHANGING APPROACH TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. The Company Ellingson Group has redefined what it means to be an employee benefits brokerage by specializing in the unique needs of startups, tech companies, and venture capital firms. These industries are the engines of economic...
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...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
HIDRODOE
EXCELS IN UNIQUE WATER EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABLE AND INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Pidpa, a Flemish integrated water company, sensitizes people about water, not only focusing on tap water but the entire circle of water. By opening Hidrodoe in 2003, they reach a broad spectrum of society. Hidrodoe is the interactive experience center about water, located in Herentals. Hidrodoe’s main goal is...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
MINIONE
INTRODUCED IN 2014, MINIONE® SYSTEMS IS A BRAND OF EDUCATIONAL LIFE SCIENCE PRODUCTS DEVELOPED BY THE COMPANY EMBI TEC®, WHICH HAS FOR YEARS MANUFACTURED BIOTECH EQUIPMENT AND REAGENTS USED BY TOP RESEARCH FACILITIES ALL OVER THE WORLD
When its founders, Richard Chan and Winston Walker, learned that educators were purchasing their research-grade equipment to help students get hands-on experience with electrophoresis in their classrooms, they sought to develop a teacher and student-friendly electrophoresis system that was safe, compact, fast, and affordable, making it possible to complete inquiry...
INNOVATION Quebec
ICI
CCTT EN COMMUNICATIONS GRAPHIQUES ET IMPRIMABILITÉ
Un produit imprimé c’est beaucoup plus que de la couleur sur du papier ! Il délivre un message, il attire, il surprend, il protège et il évolue avec nos besoins et devient de plus en plus intelligent. L’INNOVATION en recherche industrielleVous souhaitez ajouter des fonctions intelligentes à vos produits ?...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
XP LEAGUE
NORTH AMERICA’S PREMIER COACH-LED COMPETITIVE YOUTH ESPORTS LEAGUE
Despite launching in September 2020, during the height of a global pandemic, XP League quickly caught the attention of tech-savvy franchisees looking to turn their passion into a career. And esports are certainly a lucrative activity worthy of franchise investment; by 2023, it’s predicted that the industry could see revenues...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
BRITT RADIUS
When People, Land & Compliance Matter
Our company was established in 1986 during a difficult recession. Grit, determination, and an unwavering pursuit to reimagine what is possible, has gotten us to where we are today. Our ability to consider our role as a company, as leaders, and as a team in relation to the industries we...
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® Milwaukee
THE WATER COUNCIL
INNOVATING THE FUTURE: THE WATER COUNCIL’S VISIONARY JOURNEY
In the heart of Milwaukee, where the vast expanse of Lake Michigan meets the city’s vibrant streets, a transformation in water technology and stewardship is underway. This isn’t just a story of a city that grew from the rich waters of the Great Lakes; it’s a narrative of revolution, where...
INNOVATION Quebec
Agrinova
CCTT EN AGRICULTURE
Centre collégial de transfert de technologie en agriculture créé en 1996, Agrinova est dédié à la recherche appliquée menée en partenariat avec les entreprises et les organisations. Nous réalisons des travaux de recherche concrets dans un but ou un objectif pratique déterminé et répondant aux besoins des entreprises. Agrinova est...
INNOVATION Quebec
CHAIRE D’EXCELLENCE EN RECHERCHE DU CANADA SUR LES COLLECTIVITÉS ET LES VILLES INTELLIGENTES, DURABLES ET RÉSILIENTES
Nous envisageons les communautés de la prochaine génération comme des environnements à zéro émission, habitables, abordables, équitables et inclusifs
Les communautés à zéro émission nécessitent la décarbonisation des bâtiments, des transports et de l’industrie. L’électrification à grande échelle, la modernisation des bâtiments, l’intégration des énergies renouvelables, le développement de concepts de mobilité durable, la mise en œuvre de solutions industrielles vertes et la transformation des villes dans une optique...
INNOVATION Quebec
MERINOV
À LA TÊTE DE L’ÉCONOMIE BLEUE DANS L’EST DU CANADA
Merinov est un chef de file de l’économie bleue dans l’est du Canada. En fait, il est le plus important centre intégré de recherche appliquée au pays en pêches, aquaculture, transformation et valorisation des produits aquatiques. Depuis sa création en 2010, le centre de recherche vise à incarner le département...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
NBIF
Established in 2003, NBIF continues to build on New Brunswick's history as a leading innovation hub
At the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, we’re building on a remarkable history of ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit in New Brunswick to propel the development of the next generation of global technology firms. Heading into our third decade of catapulting innovative ideas into thriving enterprises, our organization – better known by...
INNOVATION Quebec
CÉPROCQ
Since 2000, CÉPROCQ has positioned itself as a technological showcase on a pilot scale for extraction and separation processes in the fields of bio-industrial and environmental technologies
Thus, the CÉPROCQ, early on, based its strategic priorities on green chemistry and sustainable development, which have now become essential to the growth of the industry. The CÉPROCQ is one of the few centers in Quebec, or even in Canada, to offer a research infrastructure on a pilot scale, thereby...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
FLORIDA MAN GAMING
Putting the “Florida Man” in Gaming With Tampa Local Esports Company FMG
Florida Man Gaming is a Tampa, Fl-based esports organization that has brought innovation to the community through partnerships with like-minded local businesses intending to help bridge the gap in our community. Florida Man Gaming is an American esports gaming community founded in 2019 with the vision to bring a...
INNOVATION Quebec
SEREX
CCTT EN TRANSFORMATION DES PRODUITS FORESTIERS
Le SEREX est l’expert en transformation des produits forestiers. Notre équipe accompagne les entreprises pour développer des solutions et des pratiques durables qui leur permettent de se positionner sur les marchés d’avenir. Notre force, c’est d’être à l’écoute de l’environnement technique et économique de nos clients et partenaires pour créer...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
CARRICK WEALTH
SOMETIMES, THE MOST INNOVATIVE IDEAS ARE ALREADY CLOSE TO HOME
“Innovation” has become a buzzword in businesses the world over. It evokes images of tech bros playing foosball in the office, of millennials taking team calls through AirPods while on the treadmill, and of AI-enhanced systems that can solve problems better than humans. Certainly, a business keeping up with tech...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
EBANX
LEADING PAYMENTS PARTNER FOR GLOBAL COMPANIES IN RISING MARKETS
EBANX is a global technology company that offers payment solutions to connect clients from rising markets and global companies, promoting access to their products and services. Through technology and a proprietary platform, EBANX enables global companies to offer local payment methods from countries in the fastest-growing regions: Latin America, Africa...
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™ Toronto
Innovation is about harnessing change, testing boundaries, and deciding to lead instead of follow. True, the process is rarely simple (let alone straightforward), but those who take the risk get a chance to write their futures. There’s no “right” path to innovation. As our experiences at KPMG’s Ignition Center reveal...
INNOVATION Quebec
C2T3
CCTT IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS
C2T3’s mission is to contribute to technological innovation and the economic growth of businesses in the sectors of telecommunications, the Internet of Things, 5G networks and smart connectivity. As a hub of excellence in telecommunications, we develop technological innovation processes to promote knowledge, expertise, research and innovation regionally and nationwide....
United Nations Lesotho
UNICEF
A Legacy of Care and Progress
The impactful journey of the United Nations in Lesotho over the past 40 years and the future partnership between the UN and the government of Lesotho. For over four decades, UNICEF has stood alongside Lesotho in its mission to secure a brighter future for its children. From the remote mountain...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Big Data Jax
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
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® Seattle
Ellingson Group
THE STARTUP WHISPERER: A GAME-CHANGING APPROACH TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Employee Benefits | Sea-Mountain Insurance THE STARTUP WHISPERER: A GAME-CHANGING APPROACH TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. The Company Ellingson Group has redefined what it means to be an employee benefits brokerage by specializing in the unique needs of startups, tech companies, and venture capital firms. These industries are the engines of economic...
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...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
HIDRODOE
EXCELS IN UNIQUE WATER EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABLE AND INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Pidpa, a Flemish integrated water company, sensitizes people about water, not only focusing on tap water but the entire circle of water. By opening Hidrodoe in 2003, they reach a broad spectrum of society. Hidrodoe is the interactive experience center about water, located in Herentals. Hidrodoe’s main goal is...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
MINIONE
INTRODUCED IN 2014, MINIONE® SYSTEMS IS A BRAND OF EDUCATIONAL LIFE SCIENCE PRODUCTS DEVELOPED BY THE COMPANY EMBI TEC®, WHICH HAS FOR YEARS MANUFACTURED BIOTECH EQUIPMENT AND REAGENTS USED BY TOP RESEARCH FACILITIES ALL OVER THE WORLD
When its founders, Richard Chan and Winston Walker, learned that educators were purchasing their research-grade equipment to help students get hands-on experience with electrophoresis in their classrooms, they sought to develop a teacher and student-friendly electrophoresis system that was safe, compact, fast, and affordable, making it possible to complete inquiry...
INNOVATION Quebec
ICI
CCTT EN COMMUNICATIONS GRAPHIQUES ET IMPRIMABILITÉ
Un produit imprimé c’est beaucoup plus que de la couleur sur du papier ! Il délivre un message, il attire, il surprend, il protège et il évolue avec nos besoins et devient de plus en plus intelligent. L’INNOVATION en recherche industrielleVous souhaitez ajouter des fonctions intelligentes à vos produits ?...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
XP LEAGUE
NORTH AMERICA’S PREMIER COACH-LED COMPETITIVE YOUTH ESPORTS LEAGUE
Despite launching in September 2020, during the height of a global pandemic, XP League quickly caught the attention of tech-savvy franchisees looking to turn their passion into a career. And esports are certainly a lucrative activity worthy of franchise investment; by 2023, it’s predicted that the industry could see revenues...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
BRITT RADIUS
When People, Land & Compliance Matter
Our company was established in 1986 during a difficult recession. Grit, determination, and an unwavering pursuit to reimagine what is possible, has gotten us to where we are today. Our ability to consider our role as a company, as leaders, and as a team in relation to the industries we...
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® Milwaukee
THE WATER COUNCIL
INNOVATING THE FUTURE: THE WATER COUNCIL’S VISIONARY JOURNEY
In the heart of Milwaukee, where the vast expanse of Lake Michigan meets the city’s vibrant streets, a transformation in water technology and stewardship is underway. This isn’t just a story of a city that grew from the rich waters of the Great Lakes; it’s a narrative of revolution, where...
INNOVATION Quebec
Agrinova
CCTT EN AGRICULTURE
Centre collégial de transfert de technologie en agriculture créé en 1996, Agrinova est dédié à la recherche appliquée menée en partenariat avec les entreprises et les organisations. Nous réalisons des travaux de recherche concrets dans un but ou un objectif pratique déterminé et répondant aux besoins des entreprises. Agrinova est...
INNOVATION Quebec
CHAIRE D’EXCELLENCE EN RECHERCHE DU CANADA SUR LES COLLECTIVITÉS ET LES VILLES INTELLIGENTES, DURABLES ET RÉSILIENTES
Nous envisageons les communautés de la prochaine génération comme des environnements à zéro émission, habitables, abordables, équitables et inclusifs
Les communautés à zéro émission nécessitent la décarbonisation des bâtiments, des transports et de l’industrie. L’électrification à grande échelle, la modernisation des bâtiments, l’intégration des énergies renouvelables, le développement de concepts de mobilité durable, la mise en œuvre de solutions industrielles vertes et la transformation des villes dans une optique...
INNOVATION Quebec
MERINOV
À LA TÊTE DE L’ÉCONOMIE BLEUE DANS L’EST DU CANADA
Merinov est un chef de file de l’économie bleue dans l’est du Canada. En fait, il est le plus important centre intégré de recherche appliquée au pays en pêches, aquaculture, transformation et valorisation des produits aquatiques. Depuis sa création en 2010, le centre de recherche vise à incarner le département...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
NBIF
Established in 2003, NBIF continues to build on New Brunswick's history as a leading innovation hub
At the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, we’re building on a remarkable history of ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit in New Brunswick to propel the development of the next generation of global technology firms. Heading into our third decade of catapulting innovative ideas into thriving enterprises, our organization – better known by...
INNOVATION Quebec
CÉPROCQ
Since 2000, CÉPROCQ has positioned itself as a technological showcase on a pilot scale for extraction and separation processes in the fields of bio-industrial and environmental technologies
Thus, the CÉPROCQ, early on, based its strategic priorities on green chemistry and sustainable development, which have now become essential to the growth of the industry. The CÉPROCQ is one of the few centers in Quebec, or even in Canada, to offer a research infrastructure on a pilot scale, thereby...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
FLORIDA MAN GAMING
Putting the “Florida Man” in Gaming With Tampa Local Esports Company FMG
Florida Man Gaming is a Tampa, Fl-based esports organization that has brought innovation to the community through partnerships with like-minded local businesses intending to help bridge the gap in our community. Florida Man Gaming is an American esports gaming community founded in 2019 with the vision to bring a...
INNOVATION Quebec
SEREX
CCTT EN TRANSFORMATION DES PRODUITS FORESTIERS
Le SEREX est l’expert en transformation des produits forestiers. Notre équipe accompagne les entreprises pour développer des solutions et des pratiques durables qui leur permettent de se positionner sur les marchés d’avenir. Notre force, c’est d’être à l’écoute de l’environnement technique et économique de nos clients et partenaires pour créer...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
CARRICK WEALTH
SOMETIMES, THE MOST INNOVATIVE IDEAS ARE ALREADY CLOSE TO HOME
“Innovation” has become a buzzword in businesses the world over. It evokes images of tech bros playing foosball in the office, of millennials taking team calls through AirPods while on the treadmill, and of AI-enhanced systems that can solve problems better than humans. Certainly, a business keeping up with tech...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
EBANX
LEADING PAYMENTS PARTNER FOR GLOBAL COMPANIES IN RISING MARKETS
EBANX is a global technology company that offers payment solutions to connect clients from rising markets and global companies, promoting access to their products and services. Through technology and a proprietary platform, EBANX enables global companies to offer local payment methods from countries in the fastest-growing regions: Latin America, Africa...
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™ Toronto
Innovation is about harnessing change, testing boundaries, and deciding to lead instead of follow. True, the process is rarely simple (let alone straightforward), but those who take the risk get a chance to write their futures. There’s no “right” path to innovation. As our experiences at KPMG’s Ignition Center reveal...
INNOVATION Quebec
C2T3
CCTT IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS
C2T3’s mission is to contribute to technological innovation and the economic growth of businesses in the sectors of telecommunications, the Internet of Things, 5G networks and smart connectivity. As a hub of excellence in telecommunications, we develop technological innovation processes to promote knowledge, expertise, research and innovation regionally and nationwide....
United Nations Lesotho
UNICEF
A Legacy of Care and Progress
The impactful journey of the United Nations in Lesotho over the past 40 years and the future partnership between the UN and the government of Lesotho. For over four decades, UNICEF has stood alongside Lesotho in its mission to secure a brighter future for its children. From the remote mountain...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Big Data Jax
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
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...