Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® South Carolina

ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA

Building Innovation That Powers the World

Located in Graniteville, South Carolina, just off Interstate 20, Rolls-Royce’s mtu Aiken plant stands as a beacon of advanced manufacturing, workforce development, community commitment and clean energy leadership. Since opening its doors in 2010, the facility has grown from a promising assembly plant to a cornerstone of innovation, producing and...

INNOVATION Quebec

INRS

Prioriser la recherche innovante et interdisciplinaire L’Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) est dédié exclusivement à la recherche et à la formation aux cycles supérieurs

L’INRS est constitué de quatre centres de recherche et de formation thématique et interdisciplinaire situés à Québec, à Montréal, à Laval et à Varennes : Eau Terre Environnement, Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, Urbanisation Culture Société, Santé Biotechnologie. Les programmes de recherche et de formation mise sur l’innovation et l’excellence depuis sa...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation

SW BIO CARE, LLC

BRIDGING THE GAP

A New Paradigm for Equitable Life Science Innovation in Southwest Philadelphia The establishment of the SW Biotech Park in Southwest Philadelphia represents a transformative shift in urban development, moving beyond traditional real estate to a mission-driven model of “equitable bio-innovation.” Spearheaded by SW BIO CARE, LLC—a strategic joint venture between...

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...

Innovations in Computer Game Boosting

Female gamer at a computer with headphones and RGB keyboard, representing the modern computer game boosting industry

How AI, automation, and coaching are reshaping the modern boosting industry

The computer game boosting industry has evolved dramatically over the past decade. What once started as simple account assistance has transformed into a highly organized digital service powered by advanced technologies, automation, and personalized support systems. Modern innovations in boosting are changing how players progress in competitive and online multiplayer...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

VENTURE FOR CANADA

VENTURE FOR CANADA-ACCELERATING THE IMPACT OF CANADA’S FUTURE LEADERS

ACCELERATING THE IMPACT OF CANADA’S FUTURE LEADERS

Venture for Canada is a national charity that fosters the entrepreneurial skills and mindset of young Canadians. We recruit, train, and support young people to work for innovative Canadian small businesses and startups. Participants develop the network, knowledge, and entrepreneurial skills to have more impactful careers through our programs. In...

INNOVATION Quebec

L’INSTITUT QUANTIQUE

DE L’UNIVERSITÉ DE SHERBROOKE

Créé en 2016, l’Institut quantique (IQ) de l’Université de Sherbrooke réunit plus de 300 scientifiques spécialistes reconnus mondialement en matériaux, information et ingénierie quantiques dans le but d’effectuer des travaux en recherche fondamentale et de développer les technologies quantiques. Que ce soit en matière d’architecture d’ordinateur quantique, de supraconductivité ou...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

Mom Juice

Wine made with only 8 ingredients or less

Mom Juice is our very own unconventional love story. A blind business lunch date turned into a dynamic friendship, and years later, a lucrative business opportunity that helps us bring women and mothers together over a glass of wine. Because if people are getting together, trust and believe wine will...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation

AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

INNOVATION THROUGH RESILIENCE

How the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE continues to pave the way 33 years later About the AACC Founded in 1993, the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE (AACC) was born out of a burning need to innovate. After decades of persistent discrimination...

INNOVATION Quebec

LE CTS

L’ACCÉLÉRATEUR DE CROISSANCE LE PLUS SPÉCIALISÉ EN TECHNOLOGIE DE LA SANTÉ AU QUÉBEC

Le Catalyseur des Technologies de la Santé (CTS), fondé en 2008, est un organisme à but non-lucratif qui se démarque par son approche d’accompagnement sur mesure afin de répondre aux défis et besoins de chaque entreprise. Sa mission : catalyser la croissance des startups en sciences de la vie plus...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

POSITIVO TECNOLOGIA

CURITIBA AND POSITIVO TECNOLOGIA: EVOLUTION WITH TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

We are a technology company, but our history is intrinsically linked to education. Unlike other large companies in the segment, we were created in 1989 inside a classroom. Our initial dream became a reality as we developed genuinely Brazilian technology, becoming a market reference and enabling millions of Brazilians to...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

METTĀ CREATIVE

GATHERING INTENTIONALLY IN THE PRESENT TO CO-CREATE A BETTER FUTURE

Born out of a desire for an alternative to unfulfilling college night-life, Mettā Creative has existed on the fringes of DMV culture since November 2016. Mettā, which means “loving-kindness” in Sanskrit, is a bonding agent, a glue between people, their community, and the public good. In the early days, Creative...

INNOVATION Quebec

Innofibre

Innofibre-Founded in 1989

Founded in 1989, Innofibre - Cellulosic Products Innovation Center, is a college center for the transfer of technologies that collaborates with companies, public organizations and both public and private research institutions for the development and scaling of biobased products and bioprocesses

Innofibre’s vision is to contribute to the development of the bioeconomy in Quebec by supporting SME and large companies in innovation. The Innofibre team has the expertise to carry out multidisciplinary projects and carries out numerous projects each year with several partner research institutions. Innofibre stands out for its $40...

Global Innovation Spotlight

The Rise of AI Conferences in 2024:

A Look at the Most Important Events and Topics

Artificial intelligence, or as it is commonly referred to, AI conferences date back to the 1960s and have tremendously expanded from niche gatherings that mainly catered to academia to industry-focused and entrepreneurial assemblies. This is where researchers, policymakers, and professionals from global tech companies collaborate on various aspects of the...

Global Innovation Spotlight

4 Innovative Methods Redefining Market Research for Companies in the US

The U.S business marketplace is extremely competitive, which may be a strength of the national economy, but it poses critical challenges for individual companies trying to stand out. As customer preferences shift and industry trends disrupt the status quo, keeping a pulse on the wider market and your target audience...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

PRAIRIESCAN

PRAIRIES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA

BUILDING ON SUCCESSIn 2021, the Government of Canada embarked on a new approach to economic development in the West. To better recognize the unique economic drivers of the Prairies and British Columbia, the department known as Western Economic Diversification (WD) evolved into two departments. On August 6, 2021, Prairies Economic...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

SIWA THERAPEUTICS

SIWA THERAPEUTICS-We Founded SIWA

We Founded SIWA, Drawing Upon An Understanding Of Aging And The AGEs, To Combat Cancer

SIWA Therapeutics, Inc. has developed 318H, a monoclonal antibody that we believe can become a broadly effective cancer immunotherapeutic. Most recently, we showed that 318H enabled complete remission of pancreatic cancer in vivo in humanized mice – we hope to file an IND application for pancreatic cancer next year. Our...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

Bank Zero

A SIMPLE YET ADVANCED DIGITAL BANK, FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS

Bank Zero is a unique and powerful App-based bank with Zero fees and a patented secure card. It caters for both individuals and businesses. Digital, social and financial connectedness is a reality and it’s also a very human trait. Bank Zero supports this directly in its innovative design. By friending...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

AUVE TECH

DRIVING ESTONIA’S AUTONOMOUS FUTURE, ONE SHORT ROUTE AT A TIME

Cities are stitched together by infrastructure – roads, rails, sidewalks, and transit routes. Yet for many, that final stretch between a transit stop and the destination is the hardest to bridge. Often, commuters surrender to convenience, hailing a car instead and adding congestion and emissions to already-strained streets. Estonia’s Auve...

INNOVATE® Georgia

GEORGIA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MANUFACTURING (GEORGIA AIM)

BUILDING A RESILIENT MANUFACTURING

Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (Georgia AIM) represents a bold vision for the future of manufacturing in Georgia and serves as a blueprint for the nation. This future is inclusive, innovative, and impactful, propelling the state of Georgia into the forefront of AI-driven manufacturing. STATEWIDE REACH AND FOCUS At its...

INNOVATION Quebec

UQAT

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MINES AND ENVIRONMENT (RIME)

RIME, Solutions for Sustainable Mining DevelopmentLocated in the heart of a world-class mining sector, the Research Institute of Mines and Environment (RIME-UQAT) has been created in 2012, a strategic decision demonstrating the institution’s commitment to sustainable development in the mining sector. With a strong and constant growth since its inception,...

Global Innovation Spotlight

20 Fastest-Growing Jobs for the Next Ten years

20 Fastest-Growing Jobs for the Next Ten years

The job market changes constantly. Industries evolve and employment demands shift with infrastructure developments and technology improvements. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is thrusting Artificial Intelligence (AI) across workplaces with far greater speed than the age of robotics ever did to manufacturing industries in the past. If we learned one thing...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

Pomega

Powering the Future from South Carolina

Pomega Energy Storage Technologies In a world racing to decarbonize and decentralize energy, Pomega Energy Storage Technologies has emerged as a linchpin in America’s clean energy transformation. Headquartered in Virginia and South Carolina, this forward-thinking battery energy storage company delivers scalable, safe, and sustainable energy solutions—100% Made in the USA....

INNOVATE™ South Africa

KINGSLEY HOLGATE FOUNDATION

KINGSLEY HOLGATE FOUNDATION -KINGSLEY HOLGATE IS RIGHTFULLY REGARDED AS THE MOST TRAVELLED PERSON IN AFRICA

KINGSLEY HOLGATE IS RIGHTFULLY REGARDED AS THE MOST TRAVELLED PERSON IN AFRICA

Kingsley and his Foundation team have driven across the continent over hundreds of thousands of kilometres through all 54 countries over the last three decades, distributing mosquito bed nets and other much-needed healthcare relief to the remotest parts of the continent. Kingsley isn’t only inspired by adventure: he’s a humanitarian...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA

Building Innovation That Powers the World

Located in Graniteville, South Carolina, just off Interstate 20, Rolls-Royce’s mtu Aiken plant stands as a beacon of advanced manufacturing, workforce development, community commitment and clean energy leadership. Since opening its doors in 2010, the facility has grown from a promising assembly plant to a cornerstone of innovation, producing and...

INNOVATION Quebec

INRS

Prioriser la recherche innovante et interdisciplinaire L’Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) est dédié exclusivement à la recherche et à la formation aux cycles supérieurs

L’INRS est constitué de quatre centres de recherche et de formation thématique et interdisciplinaire situés à Québec, à Montréal, à Laval et à Varennes : Eau Terre Environnement, Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, Urbanisation Culture Société, Santé Biotechnologie. Les programmes de recherche et de formation mise sur l’innovation et l’excellence depuis sa...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation

SW BIO CARE, LLC

BRIDGING THE GAP

A New Paradigm for Equitable Life Science Innovation in Southwest Philadelphia The establishment of the SW Biotech Park in Southwest Philadelphia represents a transformative shift in urban development, moving beyond traditional real estate to a mission-driven model of “equitable bio-innovation.” Spearheaded by SW BIO CARE, LLC—a strategic joint venture between...

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...

Innovations in Computer Game Boosting

Female gamer at a computer with headphones and RGB keyboard, representing the modern computer game boosting industry

How AI, automation, and coaching are reshaping the modern boosting industry

The computer game boosting industry has evolved dramatically over the past decade. What once started as simple account assistance has transformed into a highly organized digital service powered by advanced technologies, automation, and personalized support systems. Modern innovations in boosting are changing how players progress in competitive and online multiplayer...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

VENTURE FOR CANADA

VENTURE FOR CANADA-ACCELERATING THE IMPACT OF CANADA’S FUTURE LEADERS

ACCELERATING THE IMPACT OF CANADA’S FUTURE LEADERS

Venture for Canada is a national charity that fosters the entrepreneurial skills and mindset of young Canadians. We recruit, train, and support young people to work for innovative Canadian small businesses and startups. Participants develop the network, knowledge, and entrepreneurial skills to have more impactful careers through our programs. In...

INNOVATION Quebec

L’INSTITUT QUANTIQUE

DE L’UNIVERSITÉ DE SHERBROOKE

Créé en 2016, l’Institut quantique (IQ) de l’Université de Sherbrooke réunit plus de 300 scientifiques spécialistes reconnus mondialement en matériaux, information et ingénierie quantiques dans le but d’effectuer des travaux en recherche fondamentale et de développer les technologies quantiques. Que ce soit en matière d’architecture d’ordinateur quantique, de supraconductivité ou...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

Mom Juice

Wine made with only 8 ingredients or less

Mom Juice is our very own unconventional love story. A blind business lunch date turned into a dynamic friendship, and years later, a lucrative business opportunity that helps us bring women and mothers together over a glass of wine. Because if people are getting together, trust and believe wine will...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia: 250 Years of Innovation

AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

INNOVATION THROUGH RESILIENCE

How the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE continues to pave the way 33 years later About the AACC Founded in 1993, the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE (AACC) was born out of a burning need to innovate. After decades of persistent discrimination...

INNOVATION Quebec

LE CTS

L’ACCÉLÉRATEUR DE CROISSANCE LE PLUS SPÉCIALISÉ EN TECHNOLOGIE DE LA SANTÉ AU QUÉBEC

Le Catalyseur des Technologies de la Santé (CTS), fondé en 2008, est un organisme à but non-lucratif qui se démarque par son approche d’accompagnement sur mesure afin de répondre aux défis et besoins de chaque entreprise. Sa mission : catalyser la croissance des startups en sciences de la vie plus...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

POSITIVO TECNOLOGIA

CURITIBA AND POSITIVO TECNOLOGIA: EVOLUTION WITH TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

We are a technology company, but our history is intrinsically linked to education. Unlike other large companies in the segment, we were created in 1989 inside a classroom. Our initial dream became a reality as we developed genuinely Brazilian technology, becoming a market reference and enabling millions of Brazilians to...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

METTĀ CREATIVE

GATHERING INTENTIONALLY IN THE PRESENT TO CO-CREATE A BETTER FUTURE

Born out of a desire for an alternative to unfulfilling college night-life, Mettā Creative has existed on the fringes of DMV culture since November 2016. Mettā, which means “loving-kindness” in Sanskrit, is a bonding agent, a glue between people, their community, and the public good. In the early days, Creative...

INNOVATION Quebec

Innofibre

Innofibre-Founded in 1989

Founded in 1989, Innofibre - Cellulosic Products Innovation Center, is a college center for the transfer of technologies that collaborates with companies, public organizations and both public and private research institutions for the development and scaling of biobased products and bioprocesses

Innofibre’s vision is to contribute to the development of the bioeconomy in Quebec by supporting SME and large companies in innovation. The Innofibre team has the expertise to carry out multidisciplinary projects and carries out numerous projects each year with several partner research institutions. Innofibre stands out for its $40...

Global Innovation Spotlight

The Rise of AI Conferences in 2024:

A Look at the Most Important Events and Topics

Artificial intelligence, or as it is commonly referred to, AI conferences date back to the 1960s and have tremendously expanded from niche gatherings that mainly catered to academia to industry-focused and entrepreneurial assemblies. This is where researchers, policymakers, and professionals from global tech companies collaborate on various aspects of the...

Global Innovation Spotlight

4 Innovative Methods Redefining Market Research for Companies in the US

The U.S business marketplace is extremely competitive, which may be a strength of the national economy, but it poses critical challenges for individual companies trying to stand out. As customer preferences shift and industry trends disrupt the status quo, keeping a pulse on the wider market and your target audience...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

PRAIRIESCAN

PRAIRIES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA

BUILDING ON SUCCESSIn 2021, the Government of Canada embarked on a new approach to economic development in the West. To better recognize the unique economic drivers of the Prairies and British Columbia, the department known as Western Economic Diversification (WD) evolved into two departments. On August 6, 2021, Prairies Economic...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

SIWA THERAPEUTICS

SIWA THERAPEUTICS-We Founded SIWA

We Founded SIWA, Drawing Upon An Understanding Of Aging And The AGEs, To Combat Cancer

SIWA Therapeutics, Inc. has developed 318H, a monoclonal antibody that we believe can become a broadly effective cancer immunotherapeutic. Most recently, we showed that 318H enabled complete remission of pancreatic cancer in vivo in humanized mice – we hope to file an IND application for pancreatic cancer next year. Our...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

Bank Zero

A SIMPLE YET ADVANCED DIGITAL BANK, FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS

Bank Zero is a unique and powerful App-based bank with Zero fees and a patented secure card. It caters for both individuals and businesses. Digital, social and financial connectedness is a reality and it’s also a very human trait. Bank Zero supports this directly in its innovative design. By friending...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

AUVE TECH

DRIVING ESTONIA’S AUTONOMOUS FUTURE, ONE SHORT ROUTE AT A TIME

Cities are stitched together by infrastructure – roads, rails, sidewalks, and transit routes. Yet for many, that final stretch between a transit stop and the destination is the hardest to bridge. Often, commuters surrender to convenience, hailing a car instead and adding congestion and emissions to already-strained streets. Estonia’s Auve...

INNOVATE® Georgia

GEORGIA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MANUFACTURING (GEORGIA AIM)

BUILDING A RESILIENT MANUFACTURING

Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (Georgia AIM) represents a bold vision for the future of manufacturing in Georgia and serves as a blueprint for the nation. This future is inclusive, innovative, and impactful, propelling the state of Georgia into the forefront of AI-driven manufacturing. STATEWIDE REACH AND FOCUS At its...

INNOVATION Quebec

UQAT

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MINES AND ENVIRONMENT (RIME)

RIME, Solutions for Sustainable Mining DevelopmentLocated in the heart of a world-class mining sector, the Research Institute of Mines and Environment (RIME-UQAT) has been created in 2012, a strategic decision demonstrating the institution’s commitment to sustainable development in the mining sector. With a strong and constant growth since its inception,...

Global Innovation Spotlight

20 Fastest-Growing Jobs for the Next Ten years

20 Fastest-Growing Jobs for the Next Ten years

The job market changes constantly. Industries evolve and employment demands shift with infrastructure developments and technology improvements. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is thrusting Artificial Intelligence (AI) across workplaces with far greater speed than the age of robotics ever did to manufacturing industries in the past. If we learned one thing...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

Pomega

Powering the Future from South Carolina

Pomega Energy Storage Technologies In a world racing to decarbonize and decentralize energy, Pomega Energy Storage Technologies has emerged as a linchpin in America’s clean energy transformation. Headquartered in Virginia and South Carolina, this forward-thinking battery energy storage company delivers scalable, safe, and sustainable energy solutions—100% Made in the USA....

INNOVATE™ South Africa

KINGSLEY HOLGATE FOUNDATION

KINGSLEY HOLGATE FOUNDATION -KINGSLEY HOLGATE IS RIGHTFULLY REGARDED AS THE MOST TRAVELLED PERSON IN AFRICA

KINGSLEY HOLGATE IS RIGHTFULLY REGARDED AS THE MOST TRAVELLED PERSON IN AFRICA

Kingsley and his Foundation team have driven across the continent over hundreds of thousands of kilometres through all 54 countries over the last three decades, distributing mosquito bed nets and other much-needed healthcare relief to the remotest parts of the continent. Kingsley isn’t only inspired by adventure: he’s a humanitarian...

Ecosystems