Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2
FIFTHVANTAGE
HOW CAN YOU ACCELERATE YOUR Digital Initiatives?
What’s preventing a company from achieving its innovation and technology goals? How can technology companies accelerate their Digital Initiatives to respond to the 24/7 world? What’s the cost of failure? Matt Domo, Founder and CEO Meet Matt Domo, Founder and CEO helps technology businesses reimagine and re-engineer their technology for...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
HUNGRY MARKETPLACE
Hungry for something better
This is a company unlike any other in the Washington DMV – and that’s saying a lot. HUNGRY Marketplace has revolutionized the office food market nationally. Founded by visionary entrepreneurs Jeff Grass and Eman and Shy Pahlevani, this Arlington, Virginia-based company is reshaping the landscape of office food solutions with...
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...
Global Innovation Spotlight
DUBAI TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEUR CAMPUS
THE UAE’S LEADING HUB FOR TECH STARTUPS
Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec) is the leading technology hub and coworking space within the UAE. Wholly owned by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body of Dubai Silicon Oasis, an integrated free zone technology park, Dtec is designed to serve as a one-stop-shop for technology entrepreneurs and startups...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
LionShare Cowork
Opportunity To Grow
With the entrepreneur, small business owner, and business professional in mind, we provide you an opportunity to grow, to shine, and to succeed. Our fully furnished innovative spaces give you the creative and productive flow you need to achieve your goals and get work done. Founder, Mike Januzzi discovered an...
INNOVATION Quebec
TERRITOIRES INNOVANTS EN ÉCONOMIE SOCIALE ET SOLIDAIRE (TIESS)
CHANGING THE WORLD, ONE SOCIAL INNOVATION AT A TIME!
Propelling Ideas That Have an ImpactTIESS is Quebec’s leading authority on knowledge transfer in the social economy. Its mission? To provide organizations with the tools they need to meet the different challenges facing our society while transforming their practices. Through a continuous process of innovation—whether it be food self-sufficiency, the...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
CAPIO
CHANGE AS A RESPONSE TO HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES
Swedish healthcare is in the midst of profound change. An ageing population, rising demand for care, and persistent staff shortages mean that resources must be used differently. For the system to remain sustainable, both new organisational models and more efficient ways of working are needed. Capio, one of Sweden’s largest...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
BROCCOLI CITY
Mission for a Healthier Tomorrow
Broccoli City is spearheading a transformative movement in the DMV region and nationally. Founded on the principles of impact, innovation, and empowerment, Broccoli City stands as a beacon of change, redefining what it means to be cool and conscious in today’s urban communities. With this organization, founders Brand McEachern and...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
ZAGITAS
THE ZAGITAS STORY ACTUALLY BEGAN MANY YEARS AGO BECAUSE OF THE FOUNDER’S PASSION TO SIMPLIFY AND IMPROVE PEOPLE’S WORK THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Carlos Secada as a child with his parents and sister lived alone in the middle of the Amazon jungle. He grew up deprived of any initiative coming from modernity and technology. It was only after returning to the city and studying, that he managed to start working for Accenture, and...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
NEW HOLLAND
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION
Global leader in clean energy, New Holland Agriculture, a CNH brand and headquartered in Curitiba, is one of the most innovative companies in the agricultural sector in the world. Investment in new technologies and sustainable solutions is constant – always seeking to improve the experience of its customers. This culture...
INNOVATION Quebec
Le CRIBIQ
Catalyseur de l’innovation en économie biosourcée au Québec
Créé en 2008, le Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ) est considéré comme le catalyseur de l’innovation en économie biosourcée au Québec. En arrimant recherche appliquée, innovation et entrepreneuriat, le CRIBIQ offre son soutien aux secteurs agroalimentaire, de l’environnement et des bioproduits industriels œuvrant dans...
Global Innovation Spotlight
3 Proven Ways for Effortless Green Tech
3 Proven Ways for Effortless Green Tech To build green tech effortlessly, organizations must switch to certified refurbished hardware. Investing in durable aluminum accessories that outlast device cycles is also crucial. Finally, designing workflows that prioritize cloud computing extends equipment lifespan. These three proven strategies drastically reduce embodied carbon and...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
CITY RIDERS
BRIDGING THE GAP: HOW CITY RIDERS LINKS LIKE-MINDED ENTHUSIASTS
City Riders, born in 2018 from the frustrations of its founder, Thomas McElroy, embodies a passion for community and exploration. Motivated by the inconsistency of his riding companions, McElroy envisioned a solution that would unite like-minded enthusiasts globally. This vision materialized into City Riders, a platform connecting individuals who share...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
.Contriber
THE ENTREPRENEUR WAY BY . CONTRIBER UNLOCKING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PERSONAL GROWTH AND BUSINESS SUCCESS
THE ENTREPRENEUR WAY BY . CONTRIBER UNLOCKING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PERSONAL GROWTH AND BUSINESS SUCCESS In the world of entrepreneurship, challenges are inevitable. From scaling sales to perfecting your business model or finding the right talent, every problem seems to have a solution just out of reach. The Entrepreneur Way...
INNOVATION Quebec
Université de Sherbrooke
Innovation runs deep in the DNA of the Université de Sherbrooke. To innovate, it dares to think differently and builds on its culture of partnerships. Since its creation, UdeS has closely collaborated with the business, industrial and community sectors. Today, this proximity makes UdeS a key partner that organizations naturally...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
NINETEEN 21
UNORTHODOX THINKING
Established in 2019, Nineteen21 is an innovative subscription business that presents savings and rewards solutions across a number of tiers. The company initially sought out to find a solution for college and varsity students to save money and maximise on the value of their limited monthly allowances. The company built...
INNOVATION Quebec
AXELYS
DÉVELOPPEMENT ET TRANSFERT DE L’INNOVATION DU QUÉBEC
UNE MISSION ESSENTIELLE POUR L’AVENIR DU QUÉBECAxelys intègre l’innovation issue de la recherche publique du Québec dans la société. Notre mission se retrouve d’ailleurs au cœur de la Stratégie québécoise de recherche et d’investissement en innovation 2022-2027, lancée en mai 2022 par le gouvernement du Québec. Chez Axelys, notre métier...
Global Innovation Spotlight
KOSPA GROUP
BYE BYE PLASTIC
PROBLEM The dependence of the global economy on fossil fuel plastics has been growing continuously. While plastic production has been progressively rising and production is expected to double again in the next 30 years, no adequate solutions have been implemented to deal with consequent waste management and disposal. SOLUTION Increasing...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
Most Vicious Players
Is A Stylishly Unstoppable Call Of Duty Team That Displays Its Community’s Talents Through Esports Events
Most Vicious Players is now the parent company of the Amateur Esports Union (AEU). But before the AEU was created, MVPs has been most well known for its individual players having live-streamed over 1000 wins in a row on YouTube, in which this live stream record has not been broken...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
EDESA BIOTECH, INC
ADVANCES MADE-IN-CANADA THERAPIES FOR COVID AND BEYOND
Edesa Biotech, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on commercializing latestage, research-validated assets. In 2020, the Markham-based company positioned itself on the frontline of the Covid-19 treatment race when one of its leading drug candidates showed great promise as a “rescue therapy” for hospitalized patients with a life-threatening form of...
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™ Vancouver Vol.2
One Interface, One Billion Blockchain Data Points How Covalent is Using Programming Tools to Build a Reliable Future. If you have a crypto wallet or NFT, you have likely benefited from Covalent’s data services. Everything from current token pricing to streaming depends on a reliable, programmatic data retrieval process, simplified...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
iTOUCH
FROM ZERO TO BILLION$
In a world where data has become the currency of our supposed future resulting in valuations of businesses from zero to billions within a relatively short while, you need to ask yourself this question; How am I benefitting from the data-sets I have in my business, if at all? And...
INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2
FIFTHVANTAGE
HOW CAN YOU ACCELERATE YOUR Digital Initiatives?
What’s preventing a company from achieving its innovation and technology goals? How can technology companies accelerate their Digital Initiatives to respond to the 24/7 world? What’s the cost of failure? Matt Domo, Founder and CEO Meet Matt Domo, Founder and CEO helps technology businesses reimagine and re-engineer their technology for...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
HUNGRY MARKETPLACE
Hungry for something better
This is a company unlike any other in the Washington DMV – and that’s saying a lot. HUNGRY Marketplace has revolutionized the office food market nationally. Founded by visionary entrepreneurs Jeff Grass and Eman and Shy Pahlevani, this Arlington, Virginia-based company is reshaping the landscape of office food solutions with...
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...
Global Innovation Spotlight
DUBAI TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEUR CAMPUS
THE UAE’S LEADING HUB FOR TECH STARTUPS
Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec) is the leading technology hub and coworking space within the UAE. Wholly owned by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body of Dubai Silicon Oasis, an integrated free zone technology park, Dtec is designed to serve as a one-stop-shop for technology entrepreneurs and startups...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
LionShare Cowork
Opportunity To Grow
With the entrepreneur, small business owner, and business professional in mind, we provide you an opportunity to grow, to shine, and to succeed. Our fully furnished innovative spaces give you the creative and productive flow you need to achieve your goals and get work done. Founder, Mike Januzzi discovered an...
INNOVATION Quebec
TERRITOIRES INNOVANTS EN ÉCONOMIE SOCIALE ET SOLIDAIRE (TIESS)
CHANGING THE WORLD, ONE SOCIAL INNOVATION AT A TIME!
Propelling Ideas That Have an ImpactTIESS is Quebec’s leading authority on knowledge transfer in the social economy. Its mission? To provide organizations with the tools they need to meet the different challenges facing our society while transforming their practices. Through a continuous process of innovation—whether it be food self-sufficiency, the...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
CAPIO
CHANGE AS A RESPONSE TO HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES
Swedish healthcare is in the midst of profound change. An ageing population, rising demand for care, and persistent staff shortages mean that resources must be used differently. For the system to remain sustainable, both new organisational models and more efficient ways of working are needed. Capio, one of Sweden’s largest...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
BROCCOLI CITY
Mission for a Healthier Tomorrow
Broccoli City is spearheading a transformative movement in the DMV region and nationally. Founded on the principles of impact, innovation, and empowerment, Broccoli City stands as a beacon of change, redefining what it means to be cool and conscious in today’s urban communities. With this organization, founders Brand McEachern and...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
ZAGITAS
THE ZAGITAS STORY ACTUALLY BEGAN MANY YEARS AGO BECAUSE OF THE FOUNDER’S PASSION TO SIMPLIFY AND IMPROVE PEOPLE’S WORK THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Carlos Secada as a child with his parents and sister lived alone in the middle of the Amazon jungle. He grew up deprived of any initiative coming from modernity and technology. It was only after returning to the city and studying, that he managed to start working for Accenture, and...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
NEW HOLLAND
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION
Global leader in clean energy, New Holland Agriculture, a CNH brand and headquartered in Curitiba, is one of the most innovative companies in the agricultural sector in the world. Investment in new technologies and sustainable solutions is constant – always seeking to improve the experience of its customers. This culture...
INNOVATION Quebec
Le CRIBIQ
Catalyseur de l’innovation en économie biosourcée au Québec
Créé en 2008, le Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ) est considéré comme le catalyseur de l’innovation en économie biosourcée au Québec. En arrimant recherche appliquée, innovation et entrepreneuriat, le CRIBIQ offre son soutien aux secteurs agroalimentaire, de l’environnement et des bioproduits industriels œuvrant dans...
Global Innovation Spotlight
3 Proven Ways for Effortless Green Tech
3 Proven Ways for Effortless Green Tech To build green tech effortlessly, organizations must switch to certified refurbished hardware. Investing in durable aluminum accessories that outlast device cycles is also crucial. Finally, designing workflows that prioritize cloud computing extends equipment lifespan. These three proven strategies drastically reduce embodied carbon and...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
CITY RIDERS
BRIDGING THE GAP: HOW CITY RIDERS LINKS LIKE-MINDED ENTHUSIASTS
City Riders, born in 2018 from the frustrations of its founder, Thomas McElroy, embodies a passion for community and exploration. Motivated by the inconsistency of his riding companions, McElroy envisioned a solution that would unite like-minded enthusiasts globally. This vision materialized into City Riders, a platform connecting individuals who share...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
.Contriber
THE ENTREPRENEUR WAY BY . CONTRIBER UNLOCKING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PERSONAL GROWTH AND BUSINESS SUCCESS
THE ENTREPRENEUR WAY BY . CONTRIBER UNLOCKING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PERSONAL GROWTH AND BUSINESS SUCCESS In the world of entrepreneurship, challenges are inevitable. From scaling sales to perfecting your business model or finding the right talent, every problem seems to have a solution just out of reach. The Entrepreneur Way...
INNOVATION Quebec
Université de Sherbrooke
Innovation runs deep in the DNA of the Université de Sherbrooke. To innovate, it dares to think differently and builds on its culture of partnerships. Since its creation, UdeS has closely collaborated with the business, industrial and community sectors. Today, this proximity makes UdeS a key partner that organizations naturally...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
NINETEEN 21
UNORTHODOX THINKING
Established in 2019, Nineteen21 is an innovative subscription business that presents savings and rewards solutions across a number of tiers. The company initially sought out to find a solution for college and varsity students to save money and maximise on the value of their limited monthly allowances. The company built...
INNOVATION Quebec
AXELYS
DÉVELOPPEMENT ET TRANSFERT DE L’INNOVATION DU QUÉBEC
UNE MISSION ESSENTIELLE POUR L’AVENIR DU QUÉBECAxelys intègre l’innovation issue de la recherche publique du Québec dans la société. Notre mission se retrouve d’ailleurs au cœur de la Stratégie québécoise de recherche et d’investissement en innovation 2022-2027, lancée en mai 2022 par le gouvernement du Québec. Chez Axelys, notre métier...
Global Innovation Spotlight
KOSPA GROUP
BYE BYE PLASTIC
PROBLEM The dependence of the global economy on fossil fuel plastics has been growing continuously. While plastic production has been progressively rising and production is expected to double again in the next 30 years, no adequate solutions have been implemented to deal with consequent waste management and disposal. SOLUTION Increasing...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
Most Vicious Players
Is A Stylishly Unstoppable Call Of Duty Team That Displays Its Community’s Talents Through Esports Events
Most Vicious Players is now the parent company of the Amateur Esports Union (AEU). But before the AEU was created, MVPs has been most well known for its individual players having live-streamed over 1000 wins in a row on YouTube, in which this live stream record has not been broken...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
EDESA BIOTECH, INC
ADVANCES MADE-IN-CANADA THERAPIES FOR COVID AND BEYOND
Edesa Biotech, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on commercializing latestage, research-validated assets. In 2020, the Markham-based company positioned itself on the frontline of the Covid-19 treatment race when one of its leading drug candidates showed great promise as a “rescue therapy” for hospitalized patients with a life-threatening form of...
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™ Vancouver Vol.2
One Interface, One Billion Blockchain Data Points How Covalent is Using Programming Tools to Build a Reliable Future. If you have a crypto wallet or NFT, you have likely benefited from Covalent’s data services. Everything from current token pricing to streaming depends on a reliable, programmatic data retrieval process, simplified...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
iTOUCH
FROM ZERO TO BILLION$
In a world where data has become the currency of our supposed future resulting in valuations of businesses from zero to billions within a relatively short while, you need to ask yourself this question; How am I benefitting from the data-sets I have in my business, if at all? And...