Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
NEODENT
FOCUSED ON INNOVATION AND EDUCATION, NEODENT IS A REFERENCE IN DENTAL IMPLANTS IN BRAZIL
Celebrating 30-years of democratizing implants treatment in Brazil, the company advances in developing solutions to make oral health accessible to the population. “In the 1990s, over a third of the Brazilian population couldn’t even dream of properly taking care of their oral health, let alone consider dental implants,” declares Geninho...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
BETTERFLYBOX
BIODIVERSITY RESTAURATION
Biodiversity Biodiversity, short for ‘biological diversity’, refers to the variety and variability of life forms on Earth. It encompasses the full range of species of plants, animals, micro-organisms and ecosystems, as well as the genetic differences within these species. Biodiversity encompasses not only the diversity of species, but also their...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
WILLIAM BLAIR
INVESTING AT THE NEXUS OF THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Committed to Growth and Innovation Since 1935At William Blair, growth and innovation are in our DNA. As an independent, private partnership, we are committed to providing the world’s leading venture firms with the expert guidance and creative solutions required to unlock value for investors and their portfolio companies. We are...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
RIVER CLEANUP
From a 10-minute cleanup to 1000 plastic-free rivers
From a 10-minute cleanup to 1000 plastic-free rivers River Cleanup is a Belgium-based organization with one clear goal: making rivers plastic-free. The non-profit started with manual cleanup actions and evolved into a pioneer in the field of river protection, with mentions in Forbes, De Tijd, The Economist and many more....
AI Québec
CEuMONTRÉAL
A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AN ENTREPRENEURIAL AND INNOVATION CULTURE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTRÉAL
Mission University of Montreal’s entrepreneurship center (CEuMONTRÉAL) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, while providing support to entrepreneurs for the creation of scientific and technological businesses in several fields, such as life sciences, biomedical, education, agriculture, law, etc. For over 20...
INNOVATION Quebec
MERINOV
LEADING THE BLUE ECONOMY IN EASTERN CANADA
Merinov, a Center for Applied Research in Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Product Processing, is a prominent player in Eastern Canada’s blue economy. It holds the distinction of being the largest integrated research center in Canada dedicated to these fields. Since its establishment in 2010, Merinov has been committed to serving...
INNOVATION Quebec
NOVIKA
40 years creating tomorrow. Together
Here at Novika, physics is not only a science word. It is everyday life. Ours and yours. Lorraine Blais-General manager For forty years, we have applied our skills to the development of exceptional technological products and industrial processes. We measure, understand, control and use the physical phenomena so that they...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
FIRST-AID COUNSELLING
A DIGITAL PLATFORM THAT ALLOWS USERS TO ACCESS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INSTANTLY AND ANONYMOUSLY
I always say to my team, “Digitisation has become a necessity in a world consumed by mobile devices”. Our digital mental health platforms aim to promote mental wellness by being up close and personal in your mobile device. – Kesego Mosime, CEO and Co-Founder, First-Aid Counselling. In a country with...
INNOVATE® Nashville
SHANE MAC
INVESTING IN THE SWITCHBOARD CITY
I have lived to work and, believe me, that’s no way to live… or work. This doesn’t mean don’t work hard. I’ve just discovered that when you love where you live you have a longer-term view of how you work. I spend my days supporting people who are in the...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
CHOOSE NEW JERSEY
New Jersey, a hub for entrepreneurs and multinationals alike, is located in the most highly connected region in the U.S., with all the assets and accessibility any business needs
Choose New Jersey is New Jersey’s leading nonprofit economic development organization. We stimulate job creation and attract capital investment with the aim of growing New Jersey’s economy. We market New Jersey globally as the most ideal state in the U.S. to live, work, and play, and we guide businesses in...
INNOVATE® Blockchain
CRYPTOPAYS
CRYPTO PAYMENTS MADE FIAT Simple, Secure, Swift and Seamless
About CryptoPays:CryptoPays is a blockchain based global payment solution that enables merchants to accept Cryptocurrency from their customers and receive the funds in their local currency. The headquarters are based out of Chicago, USA. About the Co-Founders:The trio-team of Nishant Tomar, Uma Viswanathan and Sanjiv Jha are immigrants from...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Charleston Regional Development Alliance
Innovating Charleston: 30 Years of Bold Ideas and Big Wins
The Charleston region is one that’s on the move. For the past 30 years, the Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) has worked with its partners in government, academia and business to improve the three-county Charleston region’s economy now and into the future. The Charleston Regional Development Alliance serves as a...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
NAYLOR AND CROY PHYSIOTHERAPY
SMARTS FOR SPORT
Young girls can dare to dream big and aspire to greatness. Rene Naylor has 130 caps as part of the Springbok Rugby’s medical and management team. While Naylor is a physiotherapist, she is also a motivational speaker taking her story to girls and boys from all walks of life in...
INNOVATE® Kansas City
SnapIT Solutions
USING TECHNOLOGY TO GROW PEOPLE
USING TECHNOLOGY TO GROW PEOPLE SnapIT Solutions, based in Overland Park, Kansas, is an innovative technology solutions and services company specializing in web and mobile applications, data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, DevOps, IT Managed services and cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR), and 3Dphotogrammetry. Established in...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
JUMPSTART NJ
INVESTING IN EARLY-STAGE GROWTH COMPANIES IN NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
JumpStart NJ Angel Network invests in early-stage growth companies with high potential and innovative technology that disrupts traditional businesses. The group of angel investors screens more than 100 companies each year and invests an average $1.5 million annually in leading-edge startups. Based in the Garden State, JumpStart NJ invests in...
INNOVATE® Miami
SynerTechCloud
Accelerate and Secure Your Business with Hybrid Cloud
ELEVATOR PITCHThe hybrid cloud, a powerful combination of public and private clouds, has revolutionized the way enterprises do business. It enables employees and customers to experience unparalleled user satisfaction, embrace new business models, and achieve substantially enhanced productivity. SynerTechCloud empowers businesses to leverage the hybrid cloud by identifying the best...
INNOVATION Quebec
CONSEIL DE L’INNOVATION DU QUÉBEC
LA RÉVOLUTION DE L’INNOVATION POUR L’AVENIR DU QUÉBEC
Le Conseil de l’innovation du Québec a pour mission de dynamiser l’innovation au sein des entreprises et de la société québécoise. Son équipe multiplie les actions afin d’insuffler une culture de l’innovation plus forte, partout à travers la province. Qu’il s’agisse d’innovation sociale, d’intelligence artificielle, de développement durable, de prospérité...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
NERD STREET GAMERS
THERE’S A NERD IN EVERYONE
Nerd Street Gamers is a national esports infrastructure that puts accessibility, integrity and opportunity at the forefront of everything they do. As gaming communities slowly began to gain traction on a small scale, the CEO of Nerd Street Gamers and Localhost, John Fazio, knew that individuals nationwide would soon realize...
INNOVATE® Georgia
Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)
We Are At The Forefront Of Efforts To Bridge The Skills Gap By Offering Programs That Are Closely Aligned With Industry Demands.
With 22 colleges and 88 campuses across Georgia, The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) provides quality technical education for more than 148,000 students (AY24). Founded on the principles of accessibility, affordability, and excellence in postsecondary education, TCSG has consistently played a pivotal role in shaping the economic landscape of...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
FLOW COMMUNICATIONS
WHERE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MAGIC HAPPENS
Flow Communications believes in working with great people, on work it loves, and on work that will make the world a better place. That’s not a glib statement. Indeed, it goes to the very heart of what kind of company Flow is: it speaks to its values and integrity, how...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
PROEKSPERT
BUILDING SMART SOLUTIONS FOR A SMARTER WORLD
BUILDING SMART SOLUTIONS FOR A SMARTER WORLD Estonia’s reputation as a digital powerhouse owes much to its innovative companies, and Proekspert is no exception. Founded in 1993 during a time of economic uncertainty, this software development firm seized the opportunity to pioneer ground-breaking solutions in the newly independent nation. Today,...
INNOVATION Quebec
Le CERMA
au cœur de la recherche collaborative
Le Centre de recherche sur les matériaux avancés de l’Université Laval (CERMA) à Québec se consacre à des études fondamentales et appliquées visant à développer des matériaux pouvant bénéficier à la société québécoise. Son mandat consiste à faire avancer les connaissances fondamentales et appliquées en science des matériaux, former du...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
EGGSPLAIN
FROM HOME BUILT SERVERS TO A SCALABLE, SECURE AI PLATFORM
The story of Eggsplain begins not in a corporate boardroom, but in a Stockholm apartment filled with servers, wires, and curiosity. Yasaar Biladama, a lifelong coder and technology enthusiast, had been experimenting with artificial intelligence long before it became a business buzzword. Driven by a passion for computers since childhood,...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
Innovate Calgary
Bridging the gap between discovery and creating economic and societal impact
We are the innovation engine for UCalgary, one of the top research universities in Canada. We support existing business models while nurturing innovative and disruptive thinking through a plethora of services such as providing IP/patent support for University of Calgary (UCalgary) faculty, managing an investment fund, managing unique facilities for...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
NEODENT
FOCUSED ON INNOVATION AND EDUCATION, NEODENT IS A REFERENCE IN DENTAL IMPLANTS IN BRAZIL
Celebrating 30-years of democratizing implants treatment in Brazil, the company advances in developing solutions to make oral health accessible to the population. “In the 1990s, over a third of the Brazilian population couldn’t even dream of properly taking care of their oral health, let alone consider dental implants,” declares Geninho...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
BETTERFLYBOX
BIODIVERSITY RESTAURATION
Biodiversity Biodiversity, short for ‘biological diversity’, refers to the variety and variability of life forms on Earth. It encompasses the full range of species of plants, animals, micro-organisms and ecosystems, as well as the genetic differences within these species. Biodiversity encompasses not only the diversity of species, but also their...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
WILLIAM BLAIR
INVESTING AT THE NEXUS OF THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Committed to Growth and Innovation Since 1935At William Blair, growth and innovation are in our DNA. As an independent, private partnership, we are committed to providing the world’s leading venture firms with the expert guidance and creative solutions required to unlock value for investors and their portfolio companies. We are...
INNOVATE™ Flanders
RIVER CLEANUP
From a 10-minute cleanup to 1000 plastic-free rivers
From a 10-minute cleanup to 1000 plastic-free rivers River Cleanup is a Belgium-based organization with one clear goal: making rivers plastic-free. The non-profit started with manual cleanup actions and evolved into a pioneer in the field of river protection, with mentions in Forbes, De Tijd, The Economist and many more....
AI Québec
CEuMONTRÉAL
A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AN ENTREPRENEURIAL AND INNOVATION CULTURE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTRÉAL
Mission University of Montreal’s entrepreneurship center (CEuMONTRÉAL) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, while providing support to entrepreneurs for the creation of scientific and technological businesses in several fields, such as life sciences, biomedical, education, agriculture, law, etc. For over 20...
INNOVATION Quebec
MERINOV
LEADING THE BLUE ECONOMY IN EASTERN CANADA
Merinov, a Center for Applied Research in Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Product Processing, is a prominent player in Eastern Canada’s blue economy. It holds the distinction of being the largest integrated research center in Canada dedicated to these fields. Since its establishment in 2010, Merinov has been committed to serving...
INNOVATION Quebec
NOVIKA
40 years creating tomorrow. Together
Here at Novika, physics is not only a science word. It is everyday life. Ours and yours. Lorraine Blais-General manager For forty years, we have applied our skills to the development of exceptional technological products and industrial processes. We measure, understand, control and use the physical phenomena so that they...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
FIRST-AID COUNSELLING
A DIGITAL PLATFORM THAT ALLOWS USERS TO ACCESS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INSTANTLY AND ANONYMOUSLY
I always say to my team, “Digitisation has become a necessity in a world consumed by mobile devices”. Our digital mental health platforms aim to promote mental wellness by being up close and personal in your mobile device. – Kesego Mosime, CEO and Co-Founder, First-Aid Counselling. In a country with...
INNOVATE® Nashville
SHANE MAC
INVESTING IN THE SWITCHBOARD CITY
I have lived to work and, believe me, that’s no way to live… or work. This doesn’t mean don’t work hard. I’ve just discovered that when you love where you live you have a longer-term view of how you work. I spend my days supporting people who are in the...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
CHOOSE NEW JERSEY
New Jersey, a hub for entrepreneurs and multinationals alike, is located in the most highly connected region in the U.S., with all the assets and accessibility any business needs
Choose New Jersey is New Jersey’s leading nonprofit economic development organization. We stimulate job creation and attract capital investment with the aim of growing New Jersey’s economy. We market New Jersey globally as the most ideal state in the U.S. to live, work, and play, and we guide businesses in...
INNOVATE® Blockchain
CRYPTOPAYS
CRYPTO PAYMENTS MADE FIAT Simple, Secure, Swift and Seamless
About CryptoPays:CryptoPays is a blockchain based global payment solution that enables merchants to accept Cryptocurrency from their customers and receive the funds in their local currency. The headquarters are based out of Chicago, USA. About the Co-Founders:The trio-team of Nishant Tomar, Uma Viswanathan and Sanjiv Jha are immigrants from...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Charleston Regional Development Alliance
Innovating Charleston: 30 Years of Bold Ideas and Big Wins
The Charleston region is one that’s on the move. For the past 30 years, the Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) has worked with its partners in government, academia and business to improve the three-county Charleston region’s economy now and into the future. The Charleston Regional Development Alliance serves as a...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
NAYLOR AND CROY PHYSIOTHERAPY
SMARTS FOR SPORT
Young girls can dare to dream big and aspire to greatness. Rene Naylor has 130 caps as part of the Springbok Rugby’s medical and management team. While Naylor is a physiotherapist, she is also a motivational speaker taking her story to girls and boys from all walks of life in...
INNOVATE® Kansas City
SnapIT Solutions
USING TECHNOLOGY TO GROW PEOPLE
USING TECHNOLOGY TO GROW PEOPLE SnapIT Solutions, based in Overland Park, Kansas, is an innovative technology solutions and services company specializing in web and mobile applications, data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, DevOps, IT Managed services and cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR), and 3Dphotogrammetry. Established in...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
JUMPSTART NJ
INVESTING IN EARLY-STAGE GROWTH COMPANIES IN NEW JERSEY AND BEYOND
JumpStart NJ Angel Network invests in early-stage growth companies with high potential and innovative technology that disrupts traditional businesses. The group of angel investors screens more than 100 companies each year and invests an average $1.5 million annually in leading-edge startups. Based in the Garden State, JumpStart NJ invests in...
INNOVATE® Miami
SynerTechCloud
Accelerate and Secure Your Business with Hybrid Cloud
ELEVATOR PITCHThe hybrid cloud, a powerful combination of public and private clouds, has revolutionized the way enterprises do business. It enables employees and customers to experience unparalleled user satisfaction, embrace new business models, and achieve substantially enhanced productivity. SynerTechCloud empowers businesses to leverage the hybrid cloud by identifying the best...
INNOVATION Quebec
CONSEIL DE L’INNOVATION DU QUÉBEC
LA RÉVOLUTION DE L’INNOVATION POUR L’AVENIR DU QUÉBEC
Le Conseil de l’innovation du Québec a pour mission de dynamiser l’innovation au sein des entreprises et de la société québécoise. Son équipe multiplie les actions afin d’insuffler une culture de l’innovation plus forte, partout à travers la province. Qu’il s’agisse d’innovation sociale, d’intelligence artificielle, de développement durable, de prospérité...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
NERD STREET GAMERS
THERE’S A NERD IN EVERYONE
Nerd Street Gamers is a national esports infrastructure that puts accessibility, integrity and opportunity at the forefront of everything they do. As gaming communities slowly began to gain traction on a small scale, the CEO of Nerd Street Gamers and Localhost, John Fazio, knew that individuals nationwide would soon realize...
INNOVATE® Georgia
Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)
We Are At The Forefront Of Efforts To Bridge The Skills Gap By Offering Programs That Are Closely Aligned With Industry Demands.
With 22 colleges and 88 campuses across Georgia, The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) provides quality technical education for more than 148,000 students (AY24). Founded on the principles of accessibility, affordability, and excellence in postsecondary education, TCSG has consistently played a pivotal role in shaping the economic landscape of...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
FLOW COMMUNICATIONS
WHERE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MAGIC HAPPENS
Flow Communications believes in working with great people, on work it loves, and on work that will make the world a better place. That’s not a glib statement. Indeed, it goes to the very heart of what kind of company Flow is: it speaks to its values and integrity, how...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
PROEKSPERT
BUILDING SMART SOLUTIONS FOR A SMARTER WORLD
BUILDING SMART SOLUTIONS FOR A SMARTER WORLD Estonia’s reputation as a digital powerhouse owes much to its innovative companies, and Proekspert is no exception. Founded in 1993 during a time of economic uncertainty, this software development firm seized the opportunity to pioneer ground-breaking solutions in the newly independent nation. Today,...
INNOVATION Quebec
Le CERMA
au cœur de la recherche collaborative
Le Centre de recherche sur les matériaux avancés de l’Université Laval (CERMA) à Québec se consacre à des études fondamentales et appliquées visant à développer des matériaux pouvant bénéficier à la société québécoise. Son mandat consiste à faire avancer les connaissances fondamentales et appliquées en science des matériaux, former du...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
EGGSPLAIN
FROM HOME BUILT SERVERS TO A SCALABLE, SECURE AI PLATFORM
The story of Eggsplain begins not in a corporate boardroom, but in a Stockholm apartment filled with servers, wires, and curiosity. Yasaar Biladama, a lifelong coder and technology enthusiast, had been experimenting with artificial intelligence long before it became a business buzzword. Driven by a passion for computers since childhood,...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
Innovate Calgary
Bridging the gap between discovery and creating economic and societal impact
We are the innovation engine for UCalgary, one of the top research universities in Canada. We support existing business models while nurturing innovative and disruptive thinking through a plethora of services such as providing IP/patent support for University of Calgary (UCalgary) faculty, managing an investment fund, managing unique facilities for...