Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE™ South Africa

CARRICK WEALTH

CARRICK WEALTH -SOMETIMES

SOMETIMES, THE MOST INNOVATIVE IDEAS ARE ALREADY CLOSE TO HOME

“Innovation” has become a buzzword in businesses the world over. It evokes images of tech bros playing foosball in the office, of millennials taking team calls through AirPods while on the treadmill, and of AI-enhanced systems that can solve problems better than humans. Certainly, a business keeping up with tech...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

PEAK POWER

PEAK POWER- MAKING IT PROFITABLE FOR THE BUILDING SECTOR TO ACHIEVE NET ZERO

MAKING IT PROFITABLE FOR THE BUILDING SECTOR TO ACHIEVE NET ZERO

Peak Power is a Canadian climate tech company at the forefront of the energy transition. We are the only company bringing together batteries, grid-interactive buildings, and bi-directional electric vehicles into one technology platform, Peak Synergy. This technology enables our commercial and industrial real estate partners to achieve net-zero goals, cut operating...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

MINDCHIP

THE RISE AT SEA: HOW MINDCHIP TEACHES SHIPS TO THINK FOR THEMSELVES

The sea has always been humanity’s vital artery—through it flow goods, people, and ideas. Yet the sea is also unpredictable and harsh. It is here, among waves and storms, that the Estonian deep-tech company MindChip faces a challenge that could reshape the future of maritime operations: how to make ships...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

BLUE & WHITE

BLUE & WHITE- TRAINING THE BLUE AND WHITE COLLARS IN ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE SAFETY CULTURE

TRAINING THE BLUE AND WHITE COLLARS IN ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE SAFETY CULTURE

Do you work in construction, transport or logistics, or are you a manager or manager in one of these sectors? Then safety training has no secrets for you. From transport and logistics training to health training, from road codes and freight documents to training with rolling bridges, excavators and fire...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

VALO

VALO, which means great courage, strength and moral worth, is a South Australian business founded in 2012 aiming to reach international markets in premium stadium lighting. With thousands of stadia across the world, the opportunities to place VALO and its South Australian innovations on the map are almost endless. Based...

INNOVATION Quebec

JACOBB

CCTT IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Our mission at JACOBB, a centre for innovation and applied research in artificial intelligence (AI), is to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence into Quebec’s economic fabric. Our CCTT has experienced rapid growth since it was created in 2019, with now more than a dozen specialists on board under the...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

GRIT STUDIO

WE ELEVATE BRANDS

In the competitive world of digital marketing, standing out requires more than just expertise; it demands innovation, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. At Grit Studio, we embody these qualities. We are a content-first digital marketing studio dedicated to empowering premium brands through creative innovation and data-driven results. Founded...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

BADGER METER

A LEGACY OF SMART SOLUTIONS

Innovation at Badger Meter is about more than just technology—it is about empowering every stakeholder in the water ecosystem to acheive more sustainable, efficient, and effective outcomes. Badger Meter has stood as a beacon of innovation in the field of smart water solutions that aid in solving global water challenges....

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY

OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY-IF YOU BUILD IT

IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME...” THIS MISQUOTED LINE DERIVED FROM THE MOVIE, FIELD OF DREAMS, IS OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH STARTUP DEVELOPMENT. IT SOUNDS GOOD BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT IS NOT REALISTIC

What does work is the act of providing a reason for why they should come. That is the central theme of Oakwood University’s Entrepreneurship Center, OU Launchpad, and it is why gaming is at the heart of the center’s success. OU Launchpad is structured around ideation and microentrepreneurship. These two...

INNOVATION Quebec

ERAC Gaspésie

SUPPORTÉ PAR UN COMITÉ DE GOUVERNANCE IMPLIQUANT DES REPRÉSENTANTS DE CHAQUE MRC, MINISTÈRES, CRÉNEAUX D’EXCELLENCE DE LA GASPÉSIE ET DES SECTEURS PRIORITAIRES RÉGIONAUX (FORESTIER, TIC, AGRICOLE, TECHNOLOGIES PROPRES ET CELUI DE LA RECHERCHE ET DÉVELOPPEMENT), L’ESPACE RÉGIONAL D’ACCÉLÉRATION ET DE CROISSANCE DE LA GASPÉSIE (ERAC GASPÉSIE) PARTICIPE AU DÉVELOPPEMENT DE LA RÉGION PAR LE SOUTIEN À L’ACCÉLÉRATION ET LA CROISSANCE DES ENTREPRISES MANUFACTURIÈRES ET TRANSFORMATRICES DANS LEUR DÉVELOPPEMENT À LONG TERME

L’équipe de l’ERAC Gaspésie, constituée d’experts en ingénierie et du domaine numérique, accompagne annuellement plus d’une quarantaine d’entreprises sur le territoire gaspésien selon cinq axes d’intervention, soit : L’accompagnement peut être personnalisé en fonction des besoins de l’entreprise. Nous offrons une banque de 40 heures d’accompagnement croissance, suivi, au besoin,...

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™ Estonia

ESTONIAN WEB3 CHAMBER

FROM CRYPTOCURRENCY PIONEERS TO GLOBAL WEB3 ADVOCATES

The story of the Estonian Web3 Chamber reflects the turbulent yet transformative journey of the digital asset industry in Estonia and beyond. Established more than a decade ago, the organisation has been at the heart of regulatory dialogue, industry representation, and international knowledge-sharing. Its evolution from the Estonian Cryptocurrency Association...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

SMARTSKIN TECHNOLOGIES

HARNESSING DATA TO OPTIMIZE GLOBAL PRODUCTION

Fredericton-based SmartSkin Technologies is revolutionizing the pharmaceutical and beverage manufacturing industries through innovative sensor technology and data-driven solutions. Using a combination of advanced patented sensor technology and sophisticated data analytics, SmartSkin identifies and solves issues in production and bottling lines, helping companies optimize production, reduce waste, and increase efficiency. This...

INNOVATION Quebec

IVÉO

FOR SUSTAINABLE AND SMARTER CITIES

IVÉO is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to accelerate the deployment of innovations in the municipal sector. Its interventions relate primarily to the experimentation and set up of pilot projects responding to the social, environmental and economic issues facing cities. By acting as an innovation broker between municipal authorities...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Office Evolution Of Jacksonville

Office Evolution Of Jacksonville-Provides Flexible Shared Workspace

Provides Flexible Shared Workspace

Office Evolution provides flexible shared workspace to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and startup companies. This is done by providing turnkey workspace solutions in the form of coworking, private offices, meeting space, and other business services. Office Evolution plays a key role in building Jacksonville’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through creating a collaborative community...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

CAVRNUS

OFFERS A BLOCKCHAIN AND NFT-READY DESTINATION METAVERSE BUILDER PLATFORM THAT DELIVERS TRUE TO-LIFE EXPERIENCES TO ANYONE, ANYWHERE, ON ANY DEVICE

Cavrnus, Inc. is an innovative technology startup that enables every enterprise, brand and creator to intuitively design, build and share their vision of immersive reality with anyone, anywhere, and on any device. The Cavrnus metaverse builder platform delivers highly realistic visuals and interactions that bring any experience–from virtual product showrooms...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

ERICSSON

ERICSSON-Imagine A World Where Limitless Connectivity Means Limitless Possibility

Imagine A World Where Limitless Connectivity Means Limitless Possibility, It’s Possible

Ericsson has been a critical part of Canada’s innovation and R&D story for 69 years. We are committed to driving the country’s digital agenda through turning-point technologies such as 5G. This means enabling Canada’s industries and service providers to lead on the world stage, supporting major service providers on their...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

BioNJ

Helping New Jersey’s Life Sciences Industry Bring Medical Innovation to Patients Around the World

For more than 30 years, BioNJ has been the life sciences trade association for New Jersey – representing close to 400 research–based life sciences organizations and stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem from the largest biopharmaceutical companies to early–stage start–ups. Because Patients Can’t Wait®, BioNJ is dedicated to ensuring a vibrant...

INNOVATION Quebec

CCEG

CCTT EN GÉRONTOLOGIE

Le seul et unique centre de recherche collégial sur le vieillissement au Canada – Le CCEG, leader, partenaire et ambassadeur. Le Centre collégial d’expertise en gérontologie (CCEG) se préoccupe des multiples dimensions du vieillissement de la population. Il contribue ainsi activement à faire avancer la compréhension des enjeux des personnes...

INNOVATION Quebec

NGTC

YOUR GO-TO PARTNER FOR MORE RESPONSIBLE USE OF ENERGY

Founded in 1992, NGTC is a non-profit research and development center that specializes in energy technologies. Although the use of natural gas is at the origin of its raison d’être, NGTC has been actively working, since 2007, on integrating new energy sources, notably renewable natural gas, hydrogen, aerothermal and solar...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

Delta Care

Transforming Healthcare Efficiency with Seamless Technology Integration

In an era where healthcare systems face growing challenges, including aging populations, chronic health issues, and workforce shortages, technology offers a solution. However, the key to success lies not in technology itself but in how seamlessly it integrates into care environments. Delta Care, a Belgian innovator, bridges this gap with...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

INNOVATE™ Alberta

ENVOY

ENVOY- MAKES HIRING AND MANAGING AN INTERNATIONAL WORKFORCE A SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE

MAKES HIRING AND MANAGING AN INTERNATIONAL WORKFORCE A SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE

Envoy is a global immigration services provider offering the only immigration management platform that makes it seamless for companies to hire and manage an international workforce. We combine expert legal representation and proprietary technology to bring efficiency and transparency to the immigration process for employers and employees.   At Envoy...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

V.I FITNESS

V.I FITNESS: YOUR HEALTH PARTNER

YOUR HEALTH PARTNER

V.I FITNESS IS A HOLISTIC FITNESS COMPANY FOUNDED BY COUSINS COLO TLHONG & LEBOGANG MOIPOAI, AS TEENS THEY BOTH HAD A STRONG DRIVE TO STAY ACTIVE  CHALLENGE THEIR PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS ALBEIT IN VERY DIFFERENT WAYS. Lebogang was a multi-sport athlete who would try any and every sport; basketball, football, rugby...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

RAPID RADICALS

UNLEASHING INNOVATION: RAPID RADICALS’ TORRENTIAL TRIUMPH

In July 2010, nine inches of rain fell in a very short amount of time, filling the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (MMSD) service area pipes with some 64 billion gallons of water. A storm of this severity is only likely to occur once every 500 years, but the frequency is...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

CARRICK WEALTH

CARRICK WEALTH -SOMETIMES

SOMETIMES, THE MOST INNOVATIVE IDEAS ARE ALREADY CLOSE TO HOME

“Innovation” has become a buzzword in businesses the world over. It evokes images of tech bros playing foosball in the office, of millennials taking team calls through AirPods while on the treadmill, and of AI-enhanced systems that can solve problems better than humans. Certainly, a business keeping up with tech...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

PEAK POWER

PEAK POWER- MAKING IT PROFITABLE FOR THE BUILDING SECTOR TO ACHIEVE NET ZERO

MAKING IT PROFITABLE FOR THE BUILDING SECTOR TO ACHIEVE NET ZERO

Peak Power is a Canadian climate tech company at the forefront of the energy transition. We are the only company bringing together batteries, grid-interactive buildings, and bi-directional electric vehicles into one technology platform, Peak Synergy. This technology enables our commercial and industrial real estate partners to achieve net-zero goals, cut operating...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

MINDCHIP

THE RISE AT SEA: HOW MINDCHIP TEACHES SHIPS TO THINK FOR THEMSELVES

The sea has always been humanity’s vital artery—through it flow goods, people, and ideas. Yet the sea is also unpredictable and harsh. It is here, among waves and storms, that the Estonian deep-tech company MindChip faces a challenge that could reshape the future of maritime operations: how to make ships...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

BLUE & WHITE

BLUE & WHITE- TRAINING THE BLUE AND WHITE COLLARS IN ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE SAFETY CULTURE

TRAINING THE BLUE AND WHITE COLLARS IN ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE SAFETY CULTURE

Do you work in construction, transport or logistics, or are you a manager or manager in one of these sectors? Then safety training has no secrets for you. From transport and logistics training to health training, from road codes and freight documents to training with rolling bridges, excavators and fire...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

VALO

VALO, which means great courage, strength and moral worth, is a South Australian business founded in 2012 aiming to reach international markets in premium stadium lighting. With thousands of stadia across the world, the opportunities to place VALO and its South Australian innovations on the map are almost endless. Based...

INNOVATION Quebec

JACOBB

CCTT IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Our mission at JACOBB, a centre for innovation and applied research in artificial intelligence (AI), is to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence into Quebec’s economic fabric. Our CCTT has experienced rapid growth since it was created in 2019, with now more than a dozen specialists on board under the...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

GRIT STUDIO

WE ELEVATE BRANDS

In the competitive world of digital marketing, standing out requires more than just expertise; it demands innovation, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. At Grit Studio, we embody these qualities. We are a content-first digital marketing studio dedicated to empowering premium brands through creative innovation and data-driven results. Founded...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

BADGER METER

A LEGACY OF SMART SOLUTIONS

Innovation at Badger Meter is about more than just technology—it is about empowering every stakeholder in the water ecosystem to acheive more sustainable, efficient, and effective outcomes. Badger Meter has stood as a beacon of innovation in the field of smart water solutions that aid in solving global water challenges....

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY

OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY-IF YOU BUILD IT

IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME...” THIS MISQUOTED LINE DERIVED FROM THE MOVIE, FIELD OF DREAMS, IS OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH STARTUP DEVELOPMENT. IT SOUNDS GOOD BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT IS NOT REALISTIC

What does work is the act of providing a reason for why they should come. That is the central theme of Oakwood University’s Entrepreneurship Center, OU Launchpad, and it is why gaming is at the heart of the center’s success. OU Launchpad is structured around ideation and microentrepreneurship. These two...

INNOVATION Quebec

ERAC Gaspésie

SUPPORTÉ PAR UN COMITÉ DE GOUVERNANCE IMPLIQUANT DES REPRÉSENTANTS DE CHAQUE MRC, MINISTÈRES, CRÉNEAUX D’EXCELLENCE DE LA GASPÉSIE ET DES SECTEURS PRIORITAIRES RÉGIONAUX (FORESTIER, TIC, AGRICOLE, TECHNOLOGIES PROPRES ET CELUI DE LA RECHERCHE ET DÉVELOPPEMENT), L’ESPACE RÉGIONAL D’ACCÉLÉRATION ET DE CROISSANCE DE LA GASPÉSIE (ERAC GASPÉSIE) PARTICIPE AU DÉVELOPPEMENT DE LA RÉGION PAR LE SOUTIEN À L’ACCÉLÉRATION ET LA CROISSANCE DES ENTREPRISES MANUFACTURIÈRES ET TRANSFORMATRICES DANS LEUR DÉVELOPPEMENT À LONG TERME

L’équipe de l’ERAC Gaspésie, constituée d’experts en ingénierie et du domaine numérique, accompagne annuellement plus d’une quarantaine d’entreprises sur le territoire gaspésien selon cinq axes d’intervention, soit : L’accompagnement peut être personnalisé en fonction des besoins de l’entreprise. Nous offrons une banque de 40 heures d’accompagnement croissance, suivi, au besoin,...

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™ Estonia

ESTONIAN WEB3 CHAMBER

FROM CRYPTOCURRENCY PIONEERS TO GLOBAL WEB3 ADVOCATES

The story of the Estonian Web3 Chamber reflects the turbulent yet transformative journey of the digital asset industry in Estonia and beyond. Established more than a decade ago, the organisation has been at the heart of regulatory dialogue, industry representation, and international knowledge-sharing. Its evolution from the Estonian Cryptocurrency Association...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

SMARTSKIN TECHNOLOGIES

HARNESSING DATA TO OPTIMIZE GLOBAL PRODUCTION

Fredericton-based SmartSkin Technologies is revolutionizing the pharmaceutical and beverage manufacturing industries through innovative sensor technology and data-driven solutions. Using a combination of advanced patented sensor technology and sophisticated data analytics, SmartSkin identifies and solves issues in production and bottling lines, helping companies optimize production, reduce waste, and increase efficiency. This...

INNOVATION Quebec

IVÉO

FOR SUSTAINABLE AND SMARTER CITIES

IVÉO is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to accelerate the deployment of innovations in the municipal sector. Its interventions relate primarily to the experimentation and set up of pilot projects responding to the social, environmental and economic issues facing cities. By acting as an innovation broker between municipal authorities...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Office Evolution Of Jacksonville

Office Evolution Of Jacksonville-Provides Flexible Shared Workspace

Provides Flexible Shared Workspace

Office Evolution provides flexible shared workspace to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and startup companies. This is done by providing turnkey workspace solutions in the form of coworking, private offices, meeting space, and other business services. Office Evolution plays a key role in building Jacksonville’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through creating a collaborative community...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

CAVRNUS

OFFERS A BLOCKCHAIN AND NFT-READY DESTINATION METAVERSE BUILDER PLATFORM THAT DELIVERS TRUE TO-LIFE EXPERIENCES TO ANYONE, ANYWHERE, ON ANY DEVICE

Cavrnus, Inc. is an innovative technology startup that enables every enterprise, brand and creator to intuitively design, build and share their vision of immersive reality with anyone, anywhere, and on any device. The Cavrnus metaverse builder platform delivers highly realistic visuals and interactions that bring any experience–from virtual product showrooms...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

ERICSSON

ERICSSON-Imagine A World Where Limitless Connectivity Means Limitless Possibility

Imagine A World Where Limitless Connectivity Means Limitless Possibility, It’s Possible

Ericsson has been a critical part of Canada’s innovation and R&D story for 69 years. We are committed to driving the country’s digital agenda through turning-point technologies such as 5G. This means enabling Canada’s industries and service providers to lead on the world stage, supporting major service providers on their...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

BioNJ

Helping New Jersey’s Life Sciences Industry Bring Medical Innovation to Patients Around the World

For more than 30 years, BioNJ has been the life sciences trade association for New Jersey – representing close to 400 research–based life sciences organizations and stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem from the largest biopharmaceutical companies to early–stage start–ups. Because Patients Can’t Wait®, BioNJ is dedicated to ensuring a vibrant...

INNOVATION Quebec

CCEG

CCTT EN GÉRONTOLOGIE

Le seul et unique centre de recherche collégial sur le vieillissement au Canada – Le CCEG, leader, partenaire et ambassadeur. Le Centre collégial d’expertise en gérontologie (CCEG) se préoccupe des multiples dimensions du vieillissement de la population. Il contribue ainsi activement à faire avancer la compréhension des enjeux des personnes...

INNOVATION Quebec

NGTC

YOUR GO-TO PARTNER FOR MORE RESPONSIBLE USE OF ENERGY

Founded in 1992, NGTC is a non-profit research and development center that specializes in energy technologies. Although the use of natural gas is at the origin of its raison d’être, NGTC has been actively working, since 2007, on integrating new energy sources, notably renewable natural gas, hydrogen, aerothermal and solar...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

Delta Care

Transforming Healthcare Efficiency with Seamless Technology Integration

In an era where healthcare systems face growing challenges, including aging populations, chronic health issues, and workforce shortages, technology offers a solution. However, the key to success lies not in technology itself but in how seamlessly it integrates into care environments. Delta Care, a Belgian innovator, bridges this gap with...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

INNOVATE™ Alberta

ENVOY

ENVOY- MAKES HIRING AND MANAGING AN INTERNATIONAL WORKFORCE A SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE

MAKES HIRING AND MANAGING AN INTERNATIONAL WORKFORCE A SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE

Envoy is a global immigration services provider offering the only immigration management platform that makes it seamless for companies to hire and manage an international workforce. We combine expert legal representation and proprietary technology to bring efficiency and transparency to the immigration process for employers and employees.   At Envoy...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

V.I FITNESS

V.I FITNESS: YOUR HEALTH PARTNER

YOUR HEALTH PARTNER

V.I FITNESS IS A HOLISTIC FITNESS COMPANY FOUNDED BY COUSINS COLO TLHONG & LEBOGANG MOIPOAI, AS TEENS THEY BOTH HAD A STRONG DRIVE TO STAY ACTIVE  CHALLENGE THEIR PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS ALBEIT IN VERY DIFFERENT WAYS. Lebogang was a multi-sport athlete who would try any and every sport; basketball, football, rugby...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

RAPID RADICALS

UNLEASHING INNOVATION: RAPID RADICALS’ TORRENTIAL TRIUMPH

In July 2010, nine inches of rain fell in a very short amount of time, filling the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (MMSD) service area pipes with some 64 billion gallons of water. A storm of this severity is only likely to occur once every 500 years, but the frequency is...

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