Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

Grundfos

We Develop Water Solutions For The World

Grundfos Is One Of The World’s Leading Water Technology Companies. We Are Committed To Pioneering Solutions To The World’s Water And Climate Challenges And Improving The Quality Of Life For People.   Pumps are our business. We  are a pump company connecting with millions and millions of people every day, and we set the standard in terms of...

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® South Carolina

Dartpoints

Building the Backbone: Dartpoints' Mission to Distribute High-Density Computing and Distributed Infrastructure

DartPoints is transforming South Carolina’s digital economy through innovative strategies that combine high-density computing with edge data infrastructure. By focusing on optimizing data center performance and placing resources where they are needed most, DartPoints empowers businesses, municipalities, and institutions to thrive in an increasingly data-driven world. “Our mission is to...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Civilized Coffee Company - About Creating A Culture Around The Brand

Civilized Coffee Company - About Creating A Culture Around The Brand

ELEVATOR PITCH At Civilized Coffee it is not just about sourcing and roasting great coffee—it is about creating a culture around the brand. Northeast Florida has a very strong environment and support system for Coffee and Tea. Their reason to take this small business global was to bring awareness to...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Is Your Digital Transformation Strategy Merely Digitizing Legacy Organizational Bottlenecks?

Why digitizing old processes often fails and how to update company workflows, mindsets, and systems for real digital transformation.

(https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-person-showing-a-woman-his-tablet-7109176/) Updating technology is a top goal for leadership teams today. Yet, many digital projects end up disappointing everyone involved. Software budgets grow out of control. Fancy new dashboards roll out. Still, daily teamwork remains just as slow as ever. Leaders wonder why big spending on new apps fails to...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

VALLEY BANK

INNOVATION BREEDS CREATIVITY

Valley Bank is committed to fostering a culture where people can collaborate, create, and conceive ideas that provide our customers with an unmatched banking experience. That’s why we don’t define innovation from strictly a technological perspective, but rather as a way to enhance our customers’ experience through thoughtful, creative solutions...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

ACQUIRE

The last time we had a technology this versatile, it changed and improved every element of nearly every business

People used to wonder whether blockchain technology would survive. Then the question transitioned to “It’s not a matter of if, but when it will take hold?” Now the key question being asked is “who is using it and how?” To answer that question, you must understand that Web2 and Web3...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

CREATIVITYWILLSAVEUS

NEED WE SAY MORE?

Hope is one of the most powerful forces in our lives. Without it, we struggle to move forward, to progress, to thrive....

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

SALES & MARKETING EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION OF PUERTO RICO

LEADING THE WAY IN SALES & MARKETING

The Sales & Marketing Executives Association of Puerto Rico (SME) is a non-profit organization that brings together a community of more than 500 professionals from diverse industries, major corporations, and local businesses, as well as college students on the island. For the past 72 years, the association has been advancing...

INNOVATION Quebec

CMC MICROSYSTEMS

ACCELERATING INNOVATION AND RESEARCH

“CMC provides access to leading-edge platforms for innovators to design, prototype, and test their ideas. From early-stage researchers to emerging entrepreneurs, CMC has tools and expertise to accelerate your R&D.” – Gordon Harling, President and CEO, CMC Microsystems CMC Microsystems is a not-for-profit organization accelerating research and innovation in advanced...

INNOVATE® South Florida

Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation

POWERING THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

POWERING THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Levan Center of Innovation) is revolutionizing South Florida’s innovation landscape as a dynamic public-private partnership between Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and Broward County. Fostering entrepreneurship, technology, and economic growth, it bridges the gap between ideation and...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

PROMMAC

PROMMAC- LEADS INNOVATION IN THE PROJECT SERVICES INDUSTRY

LEADS INNOVATION IN THE PROJECT SERVICES INDUSTRY

Leading South African multidisciplinary technical services business, Prommac, has been excelling in the petrochemical and heavy industry sectors since 2012 providing mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and welding services in execution of maintenance, shutdowns and turnarounds, as well as construction projects. If this sounds like just another company, think again. For a...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

ÄIO

FROM VISION TO REALITY: THE STORY OF ÄIO

ÄIO (äio tech OÜ) – founded in January 2022 by Nemailla Bonturi (PhD, Brazil) and Petri-Jaan Lahtvee (PhD, Estonia), is not just a startup, spinoff or company — it’s a vision to revolutionize how the world produces fats and oils. How It All Began Nemailla and Petri-Jaan’s journey towards ÄIO...

INNOVATE® Detroit

POCKETNEST

Financial Wellness for the Next Generation

Many people think having a “financial plan” means having a budget, a retirement savings account, and maybe a small cash reserve. But, those basic financials are only scratching the surface and exclude some key details like estate documents, saving strategies, or debt elimination plans. With that popular—and lacking—mindset, it’s perhaps...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

AVOKAADO

FROM LEGAL CHAOS TO OPERATIONAL CLARITY

For most businesses, contracts are critical but chaotic. They’re scattered across inboxes, cloud folders, and outdated templates. Legal teams spend days or even weeks managing reviews, chasing approvals, and mitigating compliance risks. The result is a bottleneck that slows deals, creates risk, and turns legal into a reactive cost center....

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

BRBATEL

WAS FOUNDED IN NOVEMBER 2020 BY ENTREPRENEURS

BRBATEL WAS FOUNDED IN NOVEMBER 2020 BY ENTREPRENEURS LUCAS FLORES, GABRIEL NASSER, AND MARCOS MENDONÇA WITH THE GOAL OF BRINGING TECHNOLOGY TO THE DEBT CAPITAL MARKET (DCM), USING A UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY FOR ORIGINATION AND STRUCTURING DEVELOPED BY THE COMPANY ITSELF. The company originated more than 1,100 deals through its over...

INNOVATION Manitoba

QDOC

REVOLUTIONIZING MANITOBA HEALTHCARE, ONE VIRTUAL VISIT AT A TIME

For many Manitobans, accessing a doctor isn’t always straightforward or easy. Long wait times, travel, and limited availability in rural and northern communities can make care feel out of reach. QDoc was built to change that, driven by a strong mission to ensure equal access to quality medical care for...

INNOVATION Quebec

ACCORD

PROMOTE BUSINESS GROWTH AND COMPETITIVENESS THROUGH THE ACCORD INITIATIVE

Launched in April 2002, the ACCORD Initiative (concerted action for regional development cooperation) seeks to create an environment conducive to the development of businesses. It fosters collaboration between businesses and organizations in a specific field and territory. For more than 20 years, this regional development strategy has been a significant...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

MUNAI

TURNING DATA INTO HEALTH INTELLIGENCE

Munai is a healthtech whose impact in the healthcare field is noteworthy, driving significant transformations through the application of advanced technological solutions, particularly leveraging Artificial Intelligence. Its commitment extends beyond technological advancements; it’s rooted in the core mission of reshaping healthcare by generating personalized and scalable solutions that empower healthcare...

Global Innovation Spotlight

65% of Progressive Jackpots Are Now Won on Phones, Yet the Tech World Is Looking to Smart Glasses. Is the Timing Right?

The image was created by us with AI, specifically for this article. The next platform debate is already moving past the phone. In May 2025, Reuters reported that Apple was aiming for smart glasses by the end of 2026. Around the same time, Apple services chief Eddy Cue said, “You...

INNOVATE® Maryland

longeviti

Bringing Real-Time Brain Imaging Within Reach

Inside the moments when neurological decisions cannot wait, information becomes one of medicine’s most valuable tools. Helping clinicians gain that information faster has driven Longeviti from its earliest days, leading to technologies designed to make real-time brain imaging more accessible than ever before. “What drives us every day is the...

Global Innovation Spotlight

How Cybersecurity is Driving the Next Wave of Global Innovation

Cybersecurity has moved from the back-office control domain to a main driver in digital innovation. When there is confidence in system resilience, organizations can securely implement and scale AI, cloud, and IoT. According to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 outlook, growth will be tied to cyber resilience because threats and...

INNOVATE® Georgia

SAGE

SAGE INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS AND BUILD OPPORTUNITIES

Helping SMBs Thrive Sage aims to transform the way people think and work by leveraging AI and machine learning to help organizations manage money and people. Every day, from its Atlanta headquarters and around the world, 11,000 colleagues and partners work with millions of businesses in countless industries pursuing one...

INNOVATION Quebec

The Society for Arts and Technology [SAT]

Merging science, art and technology

The Society for Arts and Technology [SAT] is a research and creation laboratory that multiplies technological possibilities and the hybridization of realities and artistic disciplines. For over 25 years, it has been a place of discovery, collective learning and immersive experimentation where generations of artists meet and new trends are...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

Grundfos

We Develop Water Solutions For The World

Grundfos Is One Of The World’s Leading Water Technology Companies. We Are Committed To Pioneering Solutions To The World’s Water And Climate Challenges And Improving The Quality Of Life For People.   Pumps are our business. We  are a pump company connecting with millions and millions of people every day, and we set the standard in terms of...

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® South Carolina

Dartpoints

Building the Backbone: Dartpoints' Mission to Distribute High-Density Computing and Distributed Infrastructure

DartPoints is transforming South Carolina’s digital economy through innovative strategies that combine high-density computing with edge data infrastructure. By focusing on optimizing data center performance and placing resources where they are needed most, DartPoints empowers businesses, municipalities, and institutions to thrive in an increasingly data-driven world. “Our mission is to...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Civilized Coffee Company - About Creating A Culture Around The Brand

Civilized Coffee Company - About Creating A Culture Around The Brand

ELEVATOR PITCH At Civilized Coffee it is not just about sourcing and roasting great coffee—it is about creating a culture around the brand. Northeast Florida has a very strong environment and support system for Coffee and Tea. Their reason to take this small business global was to bring awareness to...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Is Your Digital Transformation Strategy Merely Digitizing Legacy Organizational Bottlenecks?

Why digitizing old processes often fails and how to update company workflows, mindsets, and systems for real digital transformation.

(https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-person-showing-a-woman-his-tablet-7109176/) Updating technology is a top goal for leadership teams today. Yet, many digital projects end up disappointing everyone involved. Software budgets grow out of control. Fancy new dashboards roll out. Still, daily teamwork remains just as slow as ever. Leaders wonder why big spending on new apps fails to...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

VALLEY BANK

INNOVATION BREEDS CREATIVITY

Valley Bank is committed to fostering a culture where people can collaborate, create, and conceive ideas that provide our customers with an unmatched banking experience. That’s why we don’t define innovation from strictly a technological perspective, but rather as a way to enhance our customers’ experience through thoughtful, creative solutions...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

ACQUIRE

The last time we had a technology this versatile, it changed and improved every element of nearly every business

People used to wonder whether blockchain technology would survive. Then the question transitioned to “It’s not a matter of if, but when it will take hold?” Now the key question being asked is “who is using it and how?” To answer that question, you must understand that Web2 and Web3...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

CREATIVITYWILLSAVEUS

NEED WE SAY MORE?

Hope is one of the most powerful forces in our lives. Without it, we struggle to move forward, to progress, to thrive....

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

SALES & MARKETING EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION OF PUERTO RICO

LEADING THE WAY IN SALES & MARKETING

The Sales & Marketing Executives Association of Puerto Rico (SME) is a non-profit organization that brings together a community of more than 500 professionals from diverse industries, major corporations, and local businesses, as well as college students on the island. For the past 72 years, the association has been advancing...

INNOVATION Quebec

CMC MICROSYSTEMS

ACCELERATING INNOVATION AND RESEARCH

“CMC provides access to leading-edge platforms for innovators to design, prototype, and test their ideas. From early-stage researchers to emerging entrepreneurs, CMC has tools and expertise to accelerate your R&D.” – Gordon Harling, President and CEO, CMC Microsystems CMC Microsystems is a not-for-profit organization accelerating research and innovation in advanced...

INNOVATE® South Florida

Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation

POWERING THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

POWERING THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Levan Center of Innovation) is revolutionizing South Florida’s innovation landscape as a dynamic public-private partnership between Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and Broward County. Fostering entrepreneurship, technology, and economic growth, it bridges the gap between ideation and...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

PROMMAC

PROMMAC- LEADS INNOVATION IN THE PROJECT SERVICES INDUSTRY

LEADS INNOVATION IN THE PROJECT SERVICES INDUSTRY

Leading South African multidisciplinary technical services business, Prommac, has been excelling in the petrochemical and heavy industry sectors since 2012 providing mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and welding services in execution of maintenance, shutdowns and turnarounds, as well as construction projects. If this sounds like just another company, think again. For a...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

ÄIO

FROM VISION TO REALITY: THE STORY OF ÄIO

ÄIO (äio tech OÜ) – founded in January 2022 by Nemailla Bonturi (PhD, Brazil) and Petri-Jaan Lahtvee (PhD, Estonia), is not just a startup, spinoff or company — it’s a vision to revolutionize how the world produces fats and oils. How It All Began Nemailla and Petri-Jaan’s journey towards ÄIO...

INNOVATE® Detroit

POCKETNEST

Financial Wellness for the Next Generation

Many people think having a “financial plan” means having a budget, a retirement savings account, and maybe a small cash reserve. But, those basic financials are only scratching the surface and exclude some key details like estate documents, saving strategies, or debt elimination plans. With that popular—and lacking—mindset, it’s perhaps...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

AVOKAADO

FROM LEGAL CHAOS TO OPERATIONAL CLARITY

For most businesses, contracts are critical but chaotic. They’re scattered across inboxes, cloud folders, and outdated templates. Legal teams spend days or even weeks managing reviews, chasing approvals, and mitigating compliance risks. The result is a bottleneck that slows deals, creates risk, and turns legal into a reactive cost center....

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

BRBATEL

WAS FOUNDED IN NOVEMBER 2020 BY ENTREPRENEURS

BRBATEL WAS FOUNDED IN NOVEMBER 2020 BY ENTREPRENEURS LUCAS FLORES, GABRIEL NASSER, AND MARCOS MENDONÇA WITH THE GOAL OF BRINGING TECHNOLOGY TO THE DEBT CAPITAL MARKET (DCM), USING A UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY FOR ORIGINATION AND STRUCTURING DEVELOPED BY THE COMPANY ITSELF. The company originated more than 1,100 deals through its over...

INNOVATION Manitoba

QDOC

REVOLUTIONIZING MANITOBA HEALTHCARE, ONE VIRTUAL VISIT AT A TIME

For many Manitobans, accessing a doctor isn’t always straightforward or easy. Long wait times, travel, and limited availability in rural and northern communities can make care feel out of reach. QDoc was built to change that, driven by a strong mission to ensure equal access to quality medical care for...

INNOVATION Quebec

ACCORD

PROMOTE BUSINESS GROWTH AND COMPETITIVENESS THROUGH THE ACCORD INITIATIVE

Launched in April 2002, the ACCORD Initiative (concerted action for regional development cooperation) seeks to create an environment conducive to the development of businesses. It fosters collaboration between businesses and organizations in a specific field and territory. For more than 20 years, this regional development strategy has been a significant...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

MUNAI

TURNING DATA INTO HEALTH INTELLIGENCE

Munai is a healthtech whose impact in the healthcare field is noteworthy, driving significant transformations through the application of advanced technological solutions, particularly leveraging Artificial Intelligence. Its commitment extends beyond technological advancements; it’s rooted in the core mission of reshaping healthcare by generating personalized and scalable solutions that empower healthcare...

Global Innovation Spotlight

65% of Progressive Jackpots Are Now Won on Phones, Yet the Tech World Is Looking to Smart Glasses. Is the Timing Right?

The image was created by us with AI, specifically for this article. The next platform debate is already moving past the phone. In May 2025, Reuters reported that Apple was aiming for smart glasses by the end of 2026. Around the same time, Apple services chief Eddy Cue said, “You...

INNOVATE® Maryland

longeviti

Bringing Real-Time Brain Imaging Within Reach

Inside the moments when neurological decisions cannot wait, information becomes one of medicine’s most valuable tools. Helping clinicians gain that information faster has driven Longeviti from its earliest days, leading to technologies designed to make real-time brain imaging more accessible than ever before. “What drives us every day is the...

Global Innovation Spotlight

How Cybersecurity is Driving the Next Wave of Global Innovation

Cybersecurity has moved from the back-office control domain to a main driver in digital innovation. When there is confidence in system resilience, organizations can securely implement and scale AI, cloud, and IoT. According to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 outlook, growth will be tied to cyber resilience because threats and...

INNOVATE® Georgia

SAGE

SAGE INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS AND BUILD OPPORTUNITIES

Helping SMBs Thrive Sage aims to transform the way people think and work by leveraging AI and machine learning to help organizations manage money and people. Every day, from its Atlanta headquarters and around the world, 11,000 colleagues and partners work with millions of businesses in countless industries pursuing one...

INNOVATION Quebec

The Society for Arts and Technology [SAT]

Merging science, art and technology

The Society for Arts and Technology [SAT] is a research and creation laboratory that multiplies technological possibilities and the hybridization of realities and artistic disciplines. For over 25 years, it has been a place of discovery, collective learning and immersive experimentation where generations of artists meet and new trends are...

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