Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE™ South Africa
GIRLS FLY PROGRAM AFRICA FOUNDATION
AVIATION AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY FOR SOUTH AFRICAN GIRLS – UNLEASHING THEIR POTENTIAL
In SA, despite the gains girls have made in access and efficiency markers of education, they still lag boys in quality of performance in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Even though, more girls than boys sat the Grade 12 examination in math and physical science, boys outperformed girls...
INNOVATE® Georgia
ONETRUST
UNLOCKING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF DATA AND AI, RESPONSIBLY
“Companies want to use more data and AI. But they want to do it responsibly in a compliant way. And in away that builds trust.” — Kabir Barday, OneTrust founder and CEO Here’s the text spaced correctly: At the forefront of a digital revolution where data, privacy, and artificial intelligence...
INNOVATION Quebec
CRIAQ
AU CŒUR DE L’INNOVATION EN AÉROSPATIALE
Le CRIAQ joue un rôle clé pour assurer le développement de nouvelles technologies en aérospatiale qui permettent à l’ensemble de l’écosystème de prospérer. Le Québec est l’un des 3 principaux pôles en aérospatiale dans le monde et l’effervescence de ses industriels et ses centres de recherche en font un lieu...
INNOVATE® Nashville
QUORE
Is a hospitality technology company dedicated to revolutionizing how hotels operate worldwide
During your last hotel stay, if your room was clean, the in-room appliances were fully functioning and your request for extra towels was addressed quickly then that hotel was probably using Quore. Our cloud-based operations app supports hotel staff in their day-to-day for better guest experiences, which means smarter teams...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Technology and Family Leisure:
New Ways to Have Fun
Family time has never looked quite like this before. Screens, apps, and gadgets have moved far beyond solo entertainment — they’re now tools for connection, creativity, and shared adventure. Whether your household is full of toddlers or teenagers, there’s a digital experience waiting to bring everyone to the same table....
INNOVATE® South Florida
HADO - USA
DRIVING INNOVATION & COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA VENTURE ECOSYSTEM
DRIVING INNOVATION & COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA VENTURE ECOSYSTEM HADO USA: Pioneering the Future of Augmented Reality Techno Sports In South Florida’s vibrant tech scene, HADO USA is a pioneering leader in augmented reality (AR) techno sports. Blending physical activity with digital innovation, HADO offers an adrenaline-pumping experience that...
INNOVATION Quebec
MYCÉLIUM
Est l’incubateur-accélérateur de la Ville de Québec dédié aux entreprises en transformation alimentaire qui souhaitent améliorer l’offre alimentaire existante par un produit ou un procédé novateur ayant un impact positif et durable sur la santé, l’économie, la société ou sur l’environnement
MYCÉLIUM met de l’avant un modèle d’incubation novateur et bonifié par l’implication du réseau d’affaires régional, par l’expertise de ses intervenants et par son accès au talent de plusieurs scientifiques de l’Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels de l’Université Laval (INAF), le plus grand centre de recherche au...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
SORCERO
Illuminating Actionable Insights From Complex Medical Data with the Sorcero AI Platform™
Illuminating Actionable Insights From Complex Medical Data with the Sorcero AI Platform™ The pharmaceutical industry invests billions in drug development and research, but the journey doesn’t end with regulatory approval. Post-approval, medical affairs teams in life sciences companies bridge the gap between clinical research and commercial activities. These teams leverage...
INNOVATE® Ohio
University Hospitals (UH)
Beyond Patient Care: How University Hospitals Is Building a Healthcare Innovation Economy
University Hospitals (UH) is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading academic health systems. Across Northeast Ohio, it is known for delivering exceptional care while building one of the region’s most comprehensive healthcare innovation ecosystems. By integrating research, entrepreneurship, technology and clinical expertise, UH is shaping the future of...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
SOLINNOV
EMPOWERING DEFENCE WITH AGILITY IN ELECTROMAGNETIC OPERATIONS
Solinnov, an Adelaide-based company specialising in embedded signal processing systems, delivers advanced solutions in electromagnetic operations for Defence and Law Enforcement organisations. They are at the forefront of designing groundbreaking real-time signal processing algorithms for software-defined radios (SDRs) that interpret and transmit signals. The company’s expertise enables efficient and accurate...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
GAIRDNER FOUNDATION
WAS ESTABLISHED BY TORONTO STOCKBROKER, JAMES GAIRDNER IN 1957
The Foundation awards the annual Canada Gairdner Awards to leading scientists from around the world whose discoveries have had a major impact on scientific progress and human health. The awards are Canada’s only globally recognized international scientific prize. Since 1959, more than 400 scientists from 40 countries have received a...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
MILI
LEADS THE BRAZILIAN TISSUE SECTOR WITH INNOVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT AND QUALITY PRODUCTS
With a 40-year legacy, Mili stands out as the leading 100% Brazilian manufacturer in the tissue sector. Headquartered in Curitiba since 1983, a city recognized as the most intelligent in the world by the World Smart City Awards, the synergy between Mili’s innovative mindset and the proactive and favourable environment...
INNOVATION Quebec
COALIA
CCTT IN MINERAL TECHNOLOGY AND PLASTICS ENGINEERING
COALIA is a research and innovation centre specializing in mineral technology, plastic engineering and advanced materials. Our mission is to develop innovative materials, products and processes in collaboration with companies in these sectors. We support them through technical assistance and play an important role in carrying out applied research and...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
LIFE WHISPERER
AI to help patients struggling for children
Life WhispererLife Whisperer uses state-of-the-art AI and computer vision technology to help select healthy embryos for IVF. Using Life Whisperer, a clinician can drag-and-drop microscope images of embryos onto the website for an instant report on the likelihoods that the embryo is genetically healthy, or will lead to a pregnancy....
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
FLAMEHAWK STUDIOS
"PLAY YOUR HOMEWORK” WITH THE MECHANICAL WORLD OF DR. GEARBOX
Flamehawk Studios is a “games for good” startup that focuses on three main themes: e-learning, diversity and inclusion, and charity. Flamehawk’s first effort is The Mechanical World of Dr. Gearbox. Teachers may consider it a remote learning tool but students consider it a fun game that is clearly inspired by...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
OEIRAS
The Municipality
Today, Oeiras is a municipality of reference, the result of four decades of detailed, thoughtful, avant-garde planning based on the unique and broad vision of Isaltino Morais. A man who became Mayor in 1985 and who, from the first moment, outlined a strategy that extended beyond the four years of...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
Brand Estonia
Succeeding at change is Estonia’s superpower.
In just three decades, Estonia has built a thriving liberal democracy and the world’s most advanced digital society. Estonia gives the world in flux an example to follow. Succeeding at change is Estonia’s superpower. 100% digital. 0% bureaucracy. Known globally for e-governance and the e-Residency programme, Estonia also boasts the...
INNOVATION Quebec
CIRRELT
Centre interuniversitaire de recherche sur les réseaux d’entreprise, la logistique et le transport.
Qu’on en commun des défis tels que les changements climatiques, la pénurie de main-d’œuvre, l’organisation en santé et l’incertitude économique ? Assurément le besoin de mieux comprendre les phénomènes, de prédire les tendances avec justesse, mais aussi de concevoir des modèles et systèmes plus efficaces et résilients, durables et sécuritaires,...
INNOVATE® Detroit
HEXAGON CREATIVE
ELEVATING DIGITAL PRESENCE -Hexagon Creative’s Web Design and Branding Services
Hexagon Creative, a visionary in digital product development, extends its prowess to offer exceptional web design and branding services. Recognizing the pivotal role of an impactful online presence in today’s digital landscape, Hexagon Creative brings innovation, creativity, and a commitment to excellence to the realms of web design and branding....
INNOVATE® Georgia
FLEXENTIAL
LEADING THE CHARGE IN DATA CENTER INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
Flexential, a pioneer in the data center and cloud services industry, has built a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive strategic growth, innovation, and leadership. With a robust network of 40+ data centers across 19 markets and a scalable 100 Gbps national network backbone, Flexential is at the forefront...
INNOVATION Quebec
MONTÉRÉGIE ÉCONOMIQUE
THE INNOVATIVE ECOSYSTEM OF THE MONTÉRÉGIE
Espace régional d’accélération et de croissance de la Montérégie was established in 2020 and is powered by Montérégie Économique, which brings together economic development organizations from the MRCs and the agglomeration of Longueuil. The NPO supports economic operators, guides businesses towards business support and acceleration services and cooperates with key...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
SCHOOLTRY
BUILDING A SINGLE DIGITAL BACKBONE FOR EDUCATION WORLDWIDE
As education systems around the world shift rapidly toward digital operations, one company is quietly standing out. SchoolTry, a Stockholm-based tech company, has created a cloud-based platform that brings school management, digital learning, and career readiness together in one seamless system. Founded by software engineer Ismail Eleburuike, SchoolTry tackles a...
INNOVATION Quebec
CQDM
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...
INNOVATION Quebec
CED
CANADA’S PIONEER IN THE CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL RPAS INDUSTRY
Launched in 2011, the CED is a community of interest and a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop, manage and promote a range of expertise, services and innovations in the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) sector. Our headquarters are located at the airport in Alma (CYTF), but we offer...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
GIRLS FLY PROGRAM AFRICA FOUNDATION
AVIATION AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY FOR SOUTH AFRICAN GIRLS – UNLEASHING THEIR POTENTIAL
In SA, despite the gains girls have made in access and efficiency markers of education, they still lag boys in quality of performance in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Even though, more girls than boys sat the Grade 12 examination in math and physical science, boys outperformed girls...
INNOVATE® Georgia
ONETRUST
UNLOCKING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF DATA AND AI, RESPONSIBLY
“Companies want to use more data and AI. But they want to do it responsibly in a compliant way. And in away that builds trust.” — Kabir Barday, OneTrust founder and CEO Here’s the text spaced correctly: At the forefront of a digital revolution where data, privacy, and artificial intelligence...
INNOVATION Quebec
CRIAQ
AU CŒUR DE L’INNOVATION EN AÉROSPATIALE
Le CRIAQ joue un rôle clé pour assurer le développement de nouvelles technologies en aérospatiale qui permettent à l’ensemble de l’écosystème de prospérer. Le Québec est l’un des 3 principaux pôles en aérospatiale dans le monde et l’effervescence de ses industriels et ses centres de recherche en font un lieu...
INNOVATE® Nashville
QUORE
Is a hospitality technology company dedicated to revolutionizing how hotels operate worldwide
During your last hotel stay, if your room was clean, the in-room appliances were fully functioning and your request for extra towels was addressed quickly then that hotel was probably using Quore. Our cloud-based operations app supports hotel staff in their day-to-day for better guest experiences, which means smarter teams...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Technology and Family Leisure:
New Ways to Have Fun
Family time has never looked quite like this before. Screens, apps, and gadgets have moved far beyond solo entertainment — they’re now tools for connection, creativity, and shared adventure. Whether your household is full of toddlers or teenagers, there’s a digital experience waiting to bring everyone to the same table....
INNOVATE® South Florida
HADO - USA
DRIVING INNOVATION & COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA VENTURE ECOSYSTEM
DRIVING INNOVATION & COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA VENTURE ECOSYSTEM HADO USA: Pioneering the Future of Augmented Reality Techno Sports In South Florida’s vibrant tech scene, HADO USA is a pioneering leader in augmented reality (AR) techno sports. Blending physical activity with digital innovation, HADO offers an adrenaline-pumping experience that...
INNOVATION Quebec
MYCÉLIUM
Est l’incubateur-accélérateur de la Ville de Québec dédié aux entreprises en transformation alimentaire qui souhaitent améliorer l’offre alimentaire existante par un produit ou un procédé novateur ayant un impact positif et durable sur la santé, l’économie, la société ou sur l’environnement
MYCÉLIUM met de l’avant un modèle d’incubation novateur et bonifié par l’implication du réseau d’affaires régional, par l’expertise de ses intervenants et par son accès au talent de plusieurs scientifiques de l’Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels de l’Université Laval (INAF), le plus grand centre de recherche au...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
SORCERO
Illuminating Actionable Insights From Complex Medical Data with the Sorcero AI Platform™
Illuminating Actionable Insights From Complex Medical Data with the Sorcero AI Platform™ The pharmaceutical industry invests billions in drug development and research, but the journey doesn’t end with regulatory approval. Post-approval, medical affairs teams in life sciences companies bridge the gap between clinical research and commercial activities. These teams leverage...
INNOVATE® Ohio
University Hospitals (UH)
Beyond Patient Care: How University Hospitals Is Building a Healthcare Innovation Economy
University Hospitals (UH) is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading academic health systems. Across Northeast Ohio, it is known for delivering exceptional care while building one of the region’s most comprehensive healthcare innovation ecosystems. By integrating research, entrepreneurship, technology and clinical expertise, UH is shaping the future of...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
SOLINNOV
EMPOWERING DEFENCE WITH AGILITY IN ELECTROMAGNETIC OPERATIONS
Solinnov, an Adelaide-based company specialising in embedded signal processing systems, delivers advanced solutions in electromagnetic operations for Defence and Law Enforcement organisations. They are at the forefront of designing groundbreaking real-time signal processing algorithms for software-defined radios (SDRs) that interpret and transmit signals. The company’s expertise enables efficient and accurate...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
GAIRDNER FOUNDATION
WAS ESTABLISHED BY TORONTO STOCKBROKER, JAMES GAIRDNER IN 1957
The Foundation awards the annual Canada Gairdner Awards to leading scientists from around the world whose discoveries have had a major impact on scientific progress and human health. The awards are Canada’s only globally recognized international scientific prize. Since 1959, more than 400 scientists from 40 countries have received a...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
MILI
LEADS THE BRAZILIAN TISSUE SECTOR WITH INNOVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT AND QUALITY PRODUCTS
With a 40-year legacy, Mili stands out as the leading 100% Brazilian manufacturer in the tissue sector. Headquartered in Curitiba since 1983, a city recognized as the most intelligent in the world by the World Smart City Awards, the synergy between Mili’s innovative mindset and the proactive and favourable environment...
INNOVATION Quebec
COALIA
CCTT IN MINERAL TECHNOLOGY AND PLASTICS ENGINEERING
COALIA is a research and innovation centre specializing in mineral technology, plastic engineering and advanced materials. Our mission is to develop innovative materials, products and processes in collaboration with companies in these sectors. We support them through technical assistance and play an important role in carrying out applied research and...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
LIFE WHISPERER
AI to help patients struggling for children
Life WhispererLife Whisperer uses state-of-the-art AI and computer vision technology to help select healthy embryos for IVF. Using Life Whisperer, a clinician can drag-and-drop microscope images of embryos onto the website for an instant report on the likelihoods that the embryo is genetically healthy, or will lead to a pregnancy....
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
FLAMEHAWK STUDIOS
"PLAY YOUR HOMEWORK” WITH THE MECHANICAL WORLD OF DR. GEARBOX
Flamehawk Studios is a “games for good” startup that focuses on three main themes: e-learning, diversity and inclusion, and charity. Flamehawk’s first effort is The Mechanical World of Dr. Gearbox. Teachers may consider it a remote learning tool but students consider it a fun game that is clearly inspired by...
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
OEIRAS
The Municipality
Today, Oeiras is a municipality of reference, the result of four decades of detailed, thoughtful, avant-garde planning based on the unique and broad vision of Isaltino Morais. A man who became Mayor in 1985 and who, from the first moment, outlined a strategy that extended beyond the four years of...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
Brand Estonia
Succeeding at change is Estonia’s superpower.
In just three decades, Estonia has built a thriving liberal democracy and the world’s most advanced digital society. Estonia gives the world in flux an example to follow. Succeeding at change is Estonia’s superpower. 100% digital. 0% bureaucracy. Known globally for e-governance and the e-Residency programme, Estonia also boasts the...
INNOVATION Quebec
CIRRELT
Centre interuniversitaire de recherche sur les réseaux d’entreprise, la logistique et le transport.
Qu’on en commun des défis tels que les changements climatiques, la pénurie de main-d’œuvre, l’organisation en santé et l’incertitude économique ? Assurément le besoin de mieux comprendre les phénomènes, de prédire les tendances avec justesse, mais aussi de concevoir des modèles et systèmes plus efficaces et résilients, durables et sécuritaires,...
INNOVATE® Detroit
HEXAGON CREATIVE
ELEVATING DIGITAL PRESENCE -Hexagon Creative’s Web Design and Branding Services
Hexagon Creative, a visionary in digital product development, extends its prowess to offer exceptional web design and branding services. Recognizing the pivotal role of an impactful online presence in today’s digital landscape, Hexagon Creative brings innovation, creativity, and a commitment to excellence to the realms of web design and branding....
INNOVATE® Georgia
FLEXENTIAL
LEADING THE CHARGE IN DATA CENTER INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
Flexential, a pioneer in the data center and cloud services industry, has built a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive strategic growth, innovation, and leadership. With a robust network of 40+ data centers across 19 markets and a scalable 100 Gbps national network backbone, Flexential is at the forefront...
INNOVATION Quebec
MONTÉRÉGIE ÉCONOMIQUE
THE INNOVATIVE ECOSYSTEM OF THE MONTÉRÉGIE
Espace régional d’accélération et de croissance de la Montérégie was established in 2020 and is powered by Montérégie Économique, which brings together economic development organizations from the MRCs and the agglomeration of Longueuil. The NPO supports economic operators, guides businesses towards business support and acceleration services and cooperates with key...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
SCHOOLTRY
BUILDING A SINGLE DIGITAL BACKBONE FOR EDUCATION WORLDWIDE
As education systems around the world shift rapidly toward digital operations, one company is quietly standing out. SchoolTry, a Stockholm-based tech company, has created a cloud-based platform that brings school management, digital learning, and career readiness together in one seamless system. Founded by software engineer Ismail Eleburuike, SchoolTry tackles a...
INNOVATION Quebec
CQDM
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...
INNOVATION Quebec
CED
CANADA’S PIONEER IN THE CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL RPAS INDUSTRY
Launched in 2011, the CED is a community of interest and a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop, manage and promote a range of expertise, services and innovations in the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) sector. Our headquarters are located at the airport in Alma (CYTF), but we offer...