Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

JELLYVISION

JELLYVISION-CELEBRATING THREE DECADES IN CHICAGO TECH

CELEBRATING THREE DECADES IN CHICAGO TECH

WHO IS JELLYVISION?Jellyvision is the benefits engagement platform trusted by companies large and small, including many of the Fortune 500. We’re committed to reinventing how employees choose and use benefits, and our sophisticated technology delights and guides employees to make better decisions — leading them and our customers to more...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

UNIONWEAR

USA MADE BASEBALL CAPS AND TOTE BAGS: DESIGNED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, MANUFACTURED BY ROBOTS.

Unionwear manufactures – from scratch—100% made in USA baseball hats, backpacks, messenger bags, portfolios, and binders, with 160 union sewers in Newark, NJ. Mitch Cahn founded Unionwear in 1992 with six sewers and a contract to make baseball hats for Ralph Lauren, and has evolved by buying legacy manufacturers of...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

AITI

FACTORY OF THE FUTURE

The Australian Industrial Transformation Institute at Flinders University is a national leader in industry and workplace innovation research. Located under the Main Assembly Building of the former Mitsubishi manufacturing site, now the Tonsley Innovation District in Adelaide’s south. The Australian Industrial Transformation Institute’s (AITI) multi-disciplinary team undertakes industry, economic and...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Soft2Bet Combines iGaming Growth with Purpose-Driven Giving

Growth, but with Grounding

Did You Know That Soft2Bet’s Business Model Has a Generous Side? Fast growth and big numbers tend to steal the spotlight in iGaming. But there’s another side to success that doesn’t always make the headlines — the part that gives back. Soft2Bet knows the business of scaling platforms and entering...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

CODEBABY

AI THAT ENHANCES HUMAN CAPACITY

As AI reshapes industries, CodeBaby leads in emotionally intelligent, human-centric AI. Specializing in real-time, 3D animated avatars, CodeBaby bridges the gap between automation and authentic interaction—enhancing, rather than replacing, human capacity. Founded to improve communication and accessibility, CodeBaby redefines engagement in education, healthcare, customer service and workforce training. By merging...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

DC Tech and Venture Coalition (DCTAV)

Elevating Washington DC as a Global Tech Hub

Founded by a group of passionate innovators, entrepreneurs, and executives, the DC Tech and Venture Coalition (DCTAV) aims to revolutionize the tech and innovation landscape of Washington, D.C. Kevin Morgan, the Founder and Executive Director, shares its mission: “We aim to establish Washington, D.C., as the epicenter of the world’s...

INNOVATION Quebec

VESTECHPRO

Vestechpro est un Centre Collégial de Transfert de Technologie (CCTT) spécialisé circular economy. en habillement, affilié au Cégep Marie-Victorin, membre du Réseau des CCTT – Synchronex, et l’un des 64 centres d’accès à la technologie du réseau pancanadien Tech-Accès Canada. Le Centre figure aussi parmi les experts en pratiques d’affaires...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

SKILLS NATION

https://skillsnation.org/

If you’re a young person in the District of Columbia, this is where your aspirations take shape.Skills Nation is your go-to source to explore a variety of innovative tools and resources designed to elevate your potential and uncover exciting career opportunities. Skills Nation, an initiative of the federal workforce programs...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

MSOE

INNOVATION AT THE FOREFRONT

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) stands as a beacon of innovation, driving forward the boundaries of what’s possible in engineering, business, technology and nursing. With a legacy that intertwines with the heart of Milwaukee’s development, MSOE has become synonymous with excellence, opportunity, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. At the...

INNOVATION Quebec

2 DEGRÉS

IS A CLEANTECH SPECIALIZED INCUBATOR IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC

2 Degres supports early-stage startups that propose an innovative solution showing a strong potential for growth and impact in the energy, waste and water sectors. Based in Quebec City, 2 Degres was cofounded in 2019 by young business people driven by a strong desire to have a concrete impact and...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

AIRE

THE TRUST THAT LED ESTONIAN COMPANIES ONTO AI AND ROBOTICS PATHS

In October 2021, AIRE began operations as one of Estonia’s leading AI and robotics innovation centres. The centre was established with the aim of supporting local industrial companies in adopting artificial intelligence and robotics solutions. Today, AIRE plays a central role in accelerating digital transformation, serving as a trustworthy bridge...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

eliteBco

Helping Organizations Automate their Business Processes

Founded in 2009, eliteBco provides technologically advanced consulting for state-of-the-art Business Process Automation (BPA) and Financial Management Systems. Many products claim to be flexible and quick to customize, but can these products truly make your process come to life faster? Most cannot… Traditional systems take months or even years to...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

Willowglen Systems

The future of Scada technology, SentientQ transforming the future of Automation

Wayne Karpoff, CEO of Willowglen Systems, and his team of Scada rock stars are making innovative improvements to the rail transportation and energy industries. “We reimagined SCADA to meet the needs of the future. And it all started here in Alberta.” — Wayne Karpoff, CEO at Willowglen Systems. Innovation is...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

Genesis

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

Perched on a cliffside above the historic harbour of North America’s oldest city, Genesis is literally and figuratively at the edge of innovation, helping shape one of Atlantic Canada’s most vibrant startup communities. Since its launch in 1997, Genesis programming has been the starting point for over 1,000 aspiring tech...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

Better Basics

Cleans up homes of toxins and saves billions of plastic bottles

Better Basics is on a mission to eliminate homes of toxins and plastic. Their household cleaning personal care and cleaning industry. and personal care refill system is designed to make using all natural, high performing products that save plastic bottles easy and convenient. Better Basics makes “eco-friendly” beautiful and functional...

INNOVATION Quebec

CCEG

CCTT IN GERONTOLOGY

The CCEG, Canada’s one and only college centre on aging: a leader, a partner and an ambassador. The Centre collégial d’expertise en gérontologie (CCEG) examines the multiple aspects of population aging and is committed to advancing the understanding of seniors’ challenges, demystifying them and bringing them to the public. Our...

INNOVATE® South Florida

BDB - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

PALM BEACH COUNTY’S ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION: A NEW ERA OF GROWTH AND INNOVATION

Since 2020, Palm Beach County has undergone a significant economic shift, diversifying beyond its traditional strongholds in agriculture, construction, and tourism. While these sectors remain essential, a recent study highlights the emergence of three key industries: Finance, Life Sciences/Healthcare, and Corporate Headquarters. This shift has been driven by intentional efforts...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

MEDPLUS SOLUTIONS

MEDPLUS SOLUTIONS-INNOVATING TO PROVIDE SIMPLER

INNOVATING TO PROVIDE SIMPLER, BETTER CARE THAT IMPROVES THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE

It’s no secret that healthcare has become excessively complex for both providers and patients. Medplus Solutions builds innovative service programs that deliver a simpler, better experience for patients and superior outcomes for facilities, employers, and payors. Medplus Solutions’ purpose is to provoke changes in the healthcare system by innovating in...

INNOVATION Quebec

SYNTHÈSE

A KEY PLAYER IN RESOLVING WORKFORCE CHALLENGES IN DIGITAL CREATION

The founding of SYNTHÈSESYNTHÈSE was founded in 2018 by ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur du Québec (the province’s ministry of education and higher learning) following discussions among digital-creation companies, colleges, universities, associations, and representatives from ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation and ministère de la Culture et des...

INNOVATION Quebec

LE CENTRE DE GÉOMATIQUE DU QUÉBEC (CGQ)

CCTT EN GÉOMATIQUE

Le Centre de géomatique du Québec (CGQ) est un centre collégial de transfert de technologie (CCTT) affilié au Cégep de Chicoutimi. Il détient également le statut de Centre d’accès à la technologie (CAT) conféré par TechAccès Canada. Son mandat est de favoriser le développement et l’innovation des entreprises et des...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

THE MANUSIS4

STANDS OUT AS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT PLATFORM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET

THE MANUSIS4 -STANDS OUT AS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT PLATFORM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET,REPRESENTING A PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENT IN THE FIELD. This sophisticated platform is the brainchild of internationally certified experts, a testament to its quality and reliability. What sets our asset management platform apart is its ability to...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

MITACS

MAKING WAVES AND BUILDING HOMES: THE IMPACT OF MITACS IN ATLANTIC CANADA

THE IMPACT OF MITACS IN ATLANTIC CANADA Mitacs, a national not-for-profit organization, drives innovation across Atlantic Canada through strategic collaborations. With a network of over 197 postsecondary institutions across the country and more than 25 years of experience, Mitacs employs a collaborative approach to research and innovation, matching need with...

INNOVATION Quebec

Kemitek

CCTT EN CHIMIE VERTE ET MISE À L’ÉCHELLE DE PROCÉDÉS

Fondé en 2002, Kemitek est à la fois un CCTT et un centre d’accès à la technologie canadien (CAT) affilié au Cégep de Thetford. Notre centre a pour mission d’aider les entreprises à innover dans les domaines de la chimie verte et de la mise à l’échelle de procédés tout...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

OMNICART

A SAAS PLATFORM AND DELIVERY OPERATING SYSTEM FOR ENTREPRENEURS WHO WANT TO BUILD AND SCALE

OMNICART-A SAAS PLATFORM AND DELIVERY OPERATING SYSTEM FOR ENTREPRENEURS WHO WANT TO BUILD AND SCALE A DELIVERY BUSINESS, AND WE ARE ON A MISSION TO EMPOWER EVERYONE TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF ON-DEMAND DELIVERY. In the same way that Shopify made it easier for anyone to start and scale an...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

JELLYVISION

JELLYVISION-CELEBRATING THREE DECADES IN CHICAGO TECH

CELEBRATING THREE DECADES IN CHICAGO TECH

WHO IS JELLYVISION?Jellyvision is the benefits engagement platform trusted by companies large and small, including many of the Fortune 500. We’re committed to reinventing how employees choose and use benefits, and our sophisticated technology delights and guides employees to make better decisions — leading them and our customers to more...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

UNIONWEAR

USA MADE BASEBALL CAPS AND TOTE BAGS: DESIGNED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, MANUFACTURED BY ROBOTS.

Unionwear manufactures – from scratch—100% made in USA baseball hats, backpacks, messenger bags, portfolios, and binders, with 160 union sewers in Newark, NJ. Mitch Cahn founded Unionwear in 1992 with six sewers and a contract to make baseball hats for Ralph Lauren, and has evolved by buying legacy manufacturers of...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

AITI

FACTORY OF THE FUTURE

The Australian Industrial Transformation Institute at Flinders University is a national leader in industry and workplace innovation research. Located under the Main Assembly Building of the former Mitsubishi manufacturing site, now the Tonsley Innovation District in Adelaide’s south. The Australian Industrial Transformation Institute’s (AITI) multi-disciplinary team undertakes industry, economic and...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Soft2Bet Combines iGaming Growth with Purpose-Driven Giving

Growth, but with Grounding

Did You Know That Soft2Bet’s Business Model Has a Generous Side? Fast growth and big numbers tend to steal the spotlight in iGaming. But there’s another side to success that doesn’t always make the headlines — the part that gives back. Soft2Bet knows the business of scaling platforms and entering...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

CODEBABY

AI THAT ENHANCES HUMAN CAPACITY

As AI reshapes industries, CodeBaby leads in emotionally intelligent, human-centric AI. Specializing in real-time, 3D animated avatars, CodeBaby bridges the gap between automation and authentic interaction—enhancing, rather than replacing, human capacity. Founded to improve communication and accessibility, CodeBaby redefines engagement in education, healthcare, customer service and workforce training. By merging...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

DC Tech and Venture Coalition (DCTAV)

Elevating Washington DC as a Global Tech Hub

Founded by a group of passionate innovators, entrepreneurs, and executives, the DC Tech and Venture Coalition (DCTAV) aims to revolutionize the tech and innovation landscape of Washington, D.C. Kevin Morgan, the Founder and Executive Director, shares its mission: “We aim to establish Washington, D.C., as the epicenter of the world’s...

INNOVATION Quebec

VESTECHPRO

Vestechpro est un Centre Collégial de Transfert de Technologie (CCTT) spécialisé circular economy. en habillement, affilié au Cégep Marie-Victorin, membre du Réseau des CCTT – Synchronex, et l’un des 64 centres d’accès à la technologie du réseau pancanadien Tech-Accès Canada. Le Centre figure aussi parmi les experts en pratiques d’affaires...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

SKILLS NATION

https://skillsnation.org/

If you’re a young person in the District of Columbia, this is where your aspirations take shape.Skills Nation is your go-to source to explore a variety of innovative tools and resources designed to elevate your potential and uncover exciting career opportunities. Skills Nation, an initiative of the federal workforce programs...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

MSOE

INNOVATION AT THE FOREFRONT

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) stands as a beacon of innovation, driving forward the boundaries of what’s possible in engineering, business, technology and nursing. With a legacy that intertwines with the heart of Milwaukee’s development, MSOE has become synonymous with excellence, opportunity, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. At the...

INNOVATION Quebec

2 DEGRÉS

IS A CLEANTECH SPECIALIZED INCUBATOR IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC

2 Degres supports early-stage startups that propose an innovative solution showing a strong potential for growth and impact in the energy, waste and water sectors. Based in Quebec City, 2 Degres was cofounded in 2019 by young business people driven by a strong desire to have a concrete impact and...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

AIRE

THE TRUST THAT LED ESTONIAN COMPANIES ONTO AI AND ROBOTICS PATHS

In October 2021, AIRE began operations as one of Estonia’s leading AI and robotics innovation centres. The centre was established with the aim of supporting local industrial companies in adopting artificial intelligence and robotics solutions. Today, AIRE plays a central role in accelerating digital transformation, serving as a trustworthy bridge...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

eliteBco

Helping Organizations Automate their Business Processes

Founded in 2009, eliteBco provides technologically advanced consulting for state-of-the-art Business Process Automation (BPA) and Financial Management Systems. Many products claim to be flexible and quick to customize, but can these products truly make your process come to life faster? Most cannot… Traditional systems take months or even years to...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

Willowglen Systems

The future of Scada technology, SentientQ transforming the future of Automation

Wayne Karpoff, CEO of Willowglen Systems, and his team of Scada rock stars are making innovative improvements to the rail transportation and energy industries. “We reimagined SCADA to meet the needs of the future. And it all started here in Alberta.” — Wayne Karpoff, CEO at Willowglen Systems. Innovation is...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

Genesis

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

Perched on a cliffside above the historic harbour of North America’s oldest city, Genesis is literally and figuratively at the edge of innovation, helping shape one of Atlantic Canada’s most vibrant startup communities. Since its launch in 1997, Genesis programming has been the starting point for over 1,000 aspiring tech...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

Better Basics

Cleans up homes of toxins and saves billions of plastic bottles

Better Basics is on a mission to eliminate homes of toxins and plastic. Their household cleaning personal care and cleaning industry. and personal care refill system is designed to make using all natural, high performing products that save plastic bottles easy and convenient. Better Basics makes “eco-friendly” beautiful and functional...

INNOVATION Quebec

CCEG

CCTT IN GERONTOLOGY

The CCEG, Canada’s one and only college centre on aging: a leader, a partner and an ambassador. The Centre collégial d’expertise en gérontologie (CCEG) examines the multiple aspects of population aging and is committed to advancing the understanding of seniors’ challenges, demystifying them and bringing them to the public. Our...

INNOVATE® South Florida

BDB - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

PALM BEACH COUNTY’S ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION: A NEW ERA OF GROWTH AND INNOVATION

Since 2020, Palm Beach County has undergone a significant economic shift, diversifying beyond its traditional strongholds in agriculture, construction, and tourism. While these sectors remain essential, a recent study highlights the emergence of three key industries: Finance, Life Sciences/Healthcare, and Corporate Headquarters. This shift has been driven by intentional efforts...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

MEDPLUS SOLUTIONS

MEDPLUS SOLUTIONS-INNOVATING TO PROVIDE SIMPLER

INNOVATING TO PROVIDE SIMPLER, BETTER CARE THAT IMPROVES THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE

It’s no secret that healthcare has become excessively complex for both providers and patients. Medplus Solutions builds innovative service programs that deliver a simpler, better experience for patients and superior outcomes for facilities, employers, and payors. Medplus Solutions’ purpose is to provoke changes in the healthcare system by innovating in...

INNOVATION Quebec

SYNTHÈSE

A KEY PLAYER IN RESOLVING WORKFORCE CHALLENGES IN DIGITAL CREATION

The founding of SYNTHÈSESYNTHÈSE was founded in 2018 by ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur du Québec (the province’s ministry of education and higher learning) following discussions among digital-creation companies, colleges, universities, associations, and representatives from ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation and ministère de la Culture et des...

INNOVATION Quebec

LE CENTRE DE GÉOMATIQUE DU QUÉBEC (CGQ)

CCTT EN GÉOMATIQUE

Le Centre de géomatique du Québec (CGQ) est un centre collégial de transfert de technologie (CCTT) affilié au Cégep de Chicoutimi. Il détient également le statut de Centre d’accès à la technologie (CAT) conféré par TechAccès Canada. Son mandat est de favoriser le développement et l’innovation des entreprises et des...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

THE MANUSIS4

STANDS OUT AS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT PLATFORM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET

THE MANUSIS4 -STANDS OUT AS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT PLATFORM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET,REPRESENTING A PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENT IN THE FIELD. This sophisticated platform is the brainchild of internationally certified experts, a testament to its quality and reliability. What sets our asset management platform apart is its ability to...

INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada

MITACS

MAKING WAVES AND BUILDING HOMES: THE IMPACT OF MITACS IN ATLANTIC CANADA

THE IMPACT OF MITACS IN ATLANTIC CANADA Mitacs, a national not-for-profit organization, drives innovation across Atlantic Canada through strategic collaborations. With a network of over 197 postsecondary institutions across the country and more than 25 years of experience, Mitacs employs a collaborative approach to research and innovation, matching need with...

INNOVATION Quebec

Kemitek

CCTT EN CHIMIE VERTE ET MISE À L’ÉCHELLE DE PROCÉDÉS

Fondé en 2002, Kemitek est à la fois un CCTT et un centre d’accès à la technologie canadien (CAT) affilié au Cégep de Thetford. Notre centre a pour mission d’aider les entreprises à innover dans les domaines de la chimie verte et de la mise à l’échelle de procédés tout...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

OMNICART

A SAAS PLATFORM AND DELIVERY OPERATING SYSTEM FOR ENTREPRENEURS WHO WANT TO BUILD AND SCALE

OMNICART-A SAAS PLATFORM AND DELIVERY OPERATING SYSTEM FOR ENTREPRENEURS WHO WANT TO BUILD AND SCALE A DELIVERY BUSINESS, AND WE ARE ON A MISSION TO EMPOWER EVERYONE TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF ON-DEMAND DELIVERY. In the same way that Shopify made it easier for anyone to start and scale an...

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