Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® Detroit

Electric Outdoors

Building Sustainable Off-Grid Camping Systems for a New Era of Outdoor Adventure

Based in Detroit, Michigan, and founded in 2023, clean tech startup Electric Outdoors is on a path to transform off-grid camping and sustainability in the outdoors. Its mission is driven by what the company has identified as a huge gap in the current outdoor recreation market: Connected glamping in remote...

INNOVATE® Nashville

All American Sitters

Redefining Childcare

In an industry often viewed as a basic necessity rather than a specialized service, All American Sitters has emerged as a true innovator in the world of childcare. Founded by Mrs. Teresa Bowens, a professional with more than two decades of hands-on experience, the company has transformed the way families...

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® Washington DMV Edition

EL CAMINO TRAVEL

Pioneering the Future of Travel

Pioneering the Future of Travel El Camino Travel is revolutionizing the world of travel for the modern, adventurous woman. With a daring vision and a commitment to responsible tourism, El Camino Travel has redefined what it means to explore the world. Led by the passionate CEO, Katalina Mayorga, the company’s...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

SONGFINCH

SONGFINCH - Is a Platform to Discover and Collaborate With Thousands of Musicians to Create Personalized

Is a Platform to Discover and Collaborate With Thousands of Musicians to Create Personalized, One-of-a-Kind Songs

Since launching, Songfinch has grown into the leading creator marketplace for musicians touting some of the most influential names in music and tech as investors, including music icon Quincy Jones, current music superstars Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye and Amala ‘Doja Cat’ Dlamini, Atlantic Records CEO Craig Kallman, School of Rock...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

FINAN3

FOCUSES ON ENGAGING WITH COMPANIES

FINAN3 FOCUSES ON ENGAGING WITH COMPANIES WITH AN INNOVATIVE BIAS, EITHER BY MAINTAINING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS OR BY BEING FULLY FOCUSED ON TECHNOLOGY AND THE SEARCH FOR NEW SOLUTIONS. The opportunity to facilitate business involving innovation and technology drives Finan3 Securitizadora, founded in 2021 by Pedro Henrique Reis, Rafael Maia, and...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

SPLASH

A RIPPLE IN INNOVATION, A WAVE OF COMMUNITY.

A sustainably minded hub for entrepreneurship, start-up life, innovation, and community – leading the start-up world – that is Splash. Splash Coworking (Splash) the model of a shared work space and business resource center where entrepreneurs, independent professionals and creatives connect, collaborate and make business happen. Located in downtown San...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia

Philadelphia Youth Basketball

Bigger Than Basketball

Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) was launched in 2015 with a bold vision: to help young people build positive and powerful lives. PYB has spent the past decade leveraging the iconic game of basketball by building a holistic program, a robust organization, and a world-class Center that provides a comprehensive array...

INNOVATE® Nashville

BAKER DONELSON

FROM STARTUP TO STANDOUT

Baker Donelson’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice Fuels the Future of Emerging Companies. With a deep bench of attorneys who understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage companies and rapid-growth ventures, Baker Donelson’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) team is a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and...

INNOVATION Quebec

PINQ²

Plateforme d’innovation numérique et quantique

À PROPOS DE NOUSLa Plateforme d’Innovation Numérique et Quantique est un OBNL initié par l’Université´ de Sherbrooke et le ministère de l’Economie, de l’Innovation et de l’Energie en 2020. Positionnement de PINQ² Notre principale vocation est de supporter les entreprises pour accélérer leur transformation numérique de façon simple, efficace etaccessible,...

INNOVATE® Northern Virginia

Buzzy Rocket

Strategic marketing for startups shaping the future

Buzzy Rocket is a boutique startup marketing firm dedicated to helping early-stage and high-growth companies build awareness, engagement, and momentum through clear, credible storytelling and strategic execution. Founded in 2011, the firm partners with founders who are developing innovative solutions to real-world problems, positioning those companies so the audiences who...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

António Gaspar Physio Therapy & Performance

António Gaspar Physio Therapy & Performance A Side By Side Evolution

A Side By Side Evolution

The continuous will of Physiotherapist António Gaspar to assist people led him to open, in 2018, his current clinic, António Gaspar – Physio Therapy & Performance. This project seeks to respond to an insufficiency in the Portuguese Physiotherapy market, which was the provision of multidisciplinary health care in the recovery...

INNOVATE® Kansas City

TRIALLY

KANSAS CITY’S AI ANSWER TO CLINICAL TRIAL BREAKTHROUGHS

“There are trials out there that give people hope. Our job is to make sure no one misses out on that chance because of slow processes.” In the heart of the Midwest – where BBQ smoke mixes with startup ambition – a new breed of innovation is transforming medicine’s most...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

INTERFLEXION

DELIVERS AI-POWERED ROLE-PLAY THAT HELPS ASPIRING PROFESSIONALS IMPROVE THEIR CONVERSATION SKILLS

INTERFLEXION WAS FOUNDED TO IMPROVE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATIONS.Interflexion’s co-founders, successful fintech entrepreneur John Muldoon & tech innovator John Hack, had worked together during the dotcom era and bonded over their interest in emerging technologies and organizational performance. In 2019, we were returning from a meeting with a VR expert when we...

INNOVATE® Detroit

METALBUILT

Forming the Future of Mobility

Metalbuilt understands the importance of leveraging generations of manufacturing wisdom to shape the future of mobility in our world. When walking through their Metro Detroit facility, one will see a synchronized dance of large metal stamping presses cycling up and down, sparks flying behind welding curtains, and high-tech lasers cutting...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

GLOBEDRY

SOLAR-DRIED FOODS FOR A RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

In many rural regions, fresh harvests are lost before they ever reach a market — not because of poor quality, but due to heat, humidity, and lack of proper preservation. GlobeDry, a family-owned Estonian company, is tackling this challenge with solar-powered food dryers that allow communities and food entrepreneurs to...

INNOVATE® Miami

Recipes for Change

Recipes For Change - A localized society created to evoke social change

A localized society created to evoke social change

Recipes for Change is a non – profit organization founded by Chef Santiago Gomez in 2017. Is localized society created to evoke social change by inspiring and educating people through gastronomy, volunteer programs, educational workshops and fundraising events. Our aim is to unite Miami’s local community in order to educate...

INNOVATION Quebec

UQAT

INSTITUT DE RECHERCHE EN MINES ET EN ENVIRONNEMENT (IRME)

L’IRME, des solutions pour un développement minier durableLocalisé au cœur d’un centre minier de calibre international, l’Institut de recherche en mines et en environnement (IRME-UQAT) a été créé en 2012, une décision stratégique démontrant l’engagement de l’institution envers le développement durable du secteur minier. Avec une croissance continue et forte...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

dunden

A Community of Innovators: dunden’s Vision for Healthcare Impact

In the vibrant heart of Antwerp, nestled within the enchanting Botanical Garden, dunden is revolutionizing healthcare innovation as Flanders’ dynamic epicenter for tech-driven startups and scale-ups. Blending historical charms with contemporary amenities, dunden isn’t just a workspace – it’s a curated tech community dedicated to impacting lives through groundbreaking healthcare...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

Northeastern’s campus in Arlington, Virginia launched in 2023, joining a growing global university system, now totaling 13 campuses in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Each Northeastern location offers varying combinations of undergraduate, graduate, and professional learning; use inspired research; and entrepreneurship—all aligned with the talent and innovation needs of...

INNOVATE® Georgia

ORTEC AMERICAS

PIONEERING INNOVATION IN ADVANCED ANALYTICSAND OPTIMIZATION

ORTEC Americas, a global leader in advanced analytics and optimization solutions, has a rich history rooted in innovation and a steadfast commitment to driving operational excellence for businesses across diverse industries. A Legacy of Innovation: The Origins of ORTEC Founded in 1981 in the Netherlands, ORTEC emerged as a trailblazer...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

CLEANSPARK

CLEANSPARK

A LEADING SUSTAINABLE BITCOIN MINER WITH AN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND

CleanSpark is a NASDAQ-listed, sustainable bitcoin mining and energy technology company headquartered in Henderson, Nevada. CleanSpark’s mission is to transform how bitcoin is mined by being the world’s most trusted and transparent bitcoin miner. They are leading the proof-of work mining industry with sustainable business practices. CleanSpark is addressing some...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

FinEst Centre

Creating Smarter Cities Through Collaborative Innovation

FinEst Centre for Smart Cities is a research and development centre driven by the passion to enhance the quality of life in urban areas. It brings together cities, researchers and entrepreneurs to co-create scalable, research-based solutions for the most pressing urban challenges. Based in Tallinn, Estonia, the centre serves as...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Flutterwave’s Olugbenga Agboola

What It Takes To Found a Successful Tech Firm

Take it from someone who knows: Scaling a firm from simple startup to unicorn status isn’t for the faint of heart. For Olugbenga “GB” Agboola, the founder and CEO of the African e-payments platform Flutterwave, earning a valuation of more than $1 billion wasn’t about having the best idea or...

INNOVATE® Detroit

Electric Outdoors

Building Sustainable Off-Grid Camping Systems for a New Era of Outdoor Adventure

Based in Detroit, Michigan, and founded in 2023, clean tech startup Electric Outdoors is on a path to transform off-grid camping and sustainability in the outdoors. Its mission is driven by what the company has identified as a huge gap in the current outdoor recreation market: Connected glamping in remote...

INNOVATE® Nashville

All American Sitters

Redefining Childcare

In an industry often viewed as a basic necessity rather than a specialized service, All American Sitters has emerged as a true innovator in the world of childcare. Founded by Mrs. Teresa Bowens, a professional with more than two decades of hands-on experience, the company has transformed the way families...

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® Washington DMV Edition

EL CAMINO TRAVEL

Pioneering the Future of Travel

Pioneering the Future of Travel El Camino Travel is revolutionizing the world of travel for the modern, adventurous woman. With a daring vision and a commitment to responsible tourism, El Camino Travel has redefined what it means to explore the world. Led by the passionate CEO, Katalina Mayorga, the company’s...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

SONGFINCH

SONGFINCH - Is a Platform to Discover and Collaborate With Thousands of Musicians to Create Personalized

Is a Platform to Discover and Collaborate With Thousands of Musicians to Create Personalized, One-of-a-Kind Songs

Since launching, Songfinch has grown into the leading creator marketplace for musicians touting some of the most influential names in music and tech as investors, including music icon Quincy Jones, current music superstars Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye and Amala ‘Doja Cat’ Dlamini, Atlantic Records CEO Craig Kallman, School of Rock...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

FINAN3

FOCUSES ON ENGAGING WITH COMPANIES

FINAN3 FOCUSES ON ENGAGING WITH COMPANIES WITH AN INNOVATIVE BIAS, EITHER BY MAINTAINING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS OR BY BEING FULLY FOCUSED ON TECHNOLOGY AND THE SEARCH FOR NEW SOLUTIONS. The opportunity to facilitate business involving innovation and technology drives Finan3 Securitizadora, founded in 2021 by Pedro Henrique Reis, Rafael Maia, and...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

SPLASH

A RIPPLE IN INNOVATION, A WAVE OF COMMUNITY.

A sustainably minded hub for entrepreneurship, start-up life, innovation, and community – leading the start-up world – that is Splash. Splash Coworking (Splash) the model of a shared work space and business resource center where entrepreneurs, independent professionals and creatives connect, collaborate and make business happen. Located in downtown San...

INNOVATE® Philadelphia

Philadelphia Youth Basketball

Bigger Than Basketball

Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) was launched in 2015 with a bold vision: to help young people build positive and powerful lives. PYB has spent the past decade leveraging the iconic game of basketball by building a holistic program, a robust organization, and a world-class Center that provides a comprehensive array...

INNOVATE® Nashville

BAKER DONELSON

FROM STARTUP TO STANDOUT

Baker Donelson’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice Fuels the Future of Emerging Companies. With a deep bench of attorneys who understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage companies and rapid-growth ventures, Baker Donelson’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) team is a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and...

INNOVATION Quebec

PINQ²

Plateforme d’innovation numérique et quantique

À PROPOS DE NOUSLa Plateforme d’Innovation Numérique et Quantique est un OBNL initié par l’Université´ de Sherbrooke et le ministère de l’Economie, de l’Innovation et de l’Energie en 2020. Positionnement de PINQ² Notre principale vocation est de supporter les entreprises pour accélérer leur transformation numérique de façon simple, efficace etaccessible,...

INNOVATE® Northern Virginia

Buzzy Rocket

Strategic marketing for startups shaping the future

Buzzy Rocket is a boutique startup marketing firm dedicated to helping early-stage and high-growth companies build awareness, engagement, and momentum through clear, credible storytelling and strategic execution. Founded in 2011, the firm partners with founders who are developing innovative solutions to real-world problems, positioning those companies so the audiences who...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

António Gaspar Physio Therapy & Performance

António Gaspar Physio Therapy & Performance A Side By Side Evolution

A Side By Side Evolution

The continuous will of Physiotherapist António Gaspar to assist people led him to open, in 2018, his current clinic, António Gaspar – Physio Therapy & Performance. This project seeks to respond to an insufficiency in the Portuguese Physiotherapy market, which was the provision of multidisciplinary health care in the recovery...

INNOVATE® Kansas City

TRIALLY

KANSAS CITY’S AI ANSWER TO CLINICAL TRIAL BREAKTHROUGHS

“There are trials out there that give people hope. Our job is to make sure no one misses out on that chance because of slow processes.” In the heart of the Midwest – where BBQ smoke mixes with startup ambition – a new breed of innovation is transforming medicine’s most...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

INTERFLEXION

DELIVERS AI-POWERED ROLE-PLAY THAT HELPS ASPIRING PROFESSIONALS IMPROVE THEIR CONVERSATION SKILLS

INTERFLEXION WAS FOUNDED TO IMPROVE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATIONS.Interflexion’s co-founders, successful fintech entrepreneur John Muldoon & tech innovator John Hack, had worked together during the dotcom era and bonded over their interest in emerging technologies and organizational performance. In 2019, we were returning from a meeting with a VR expert when we...

INNOVATE® Detroit

METALBUILT

Forming the Future of Mobility

Metalbuilt understands the importance of leveraging generations of manufacturing wisdom to shape the future of mobility in our world. When walking through their Metro Detroit facility, one will see a synchronized dance of large metal stamping presses cycling up and down, sparks flying behind welding curtains, and high-tech lasers cutting...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

GLOBEDRY

SOLAR-DRIED FOODS FOR A RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

In many rural regions, fresh harvests are lost before they ever reach a market — not because of poor quality, but due to heat, humidity, and lack of proper preservation. GlobeDry, a family-owned Estonian company, is tackling this challenge with solar-powered food dryers that allow communities and food entrepreneurs to...

INNOVATE® Miami

Recipes for Change

Recipes For Change - A localized society created to evoke social change

A localized society created to evoke social change

Recipes for Change is a non – profit organization founded by Chef Santiago Gomez in 2017. Is localized society created to evoke social change by inspiring and educating people through gastronomy, volunteer programs, educational workshops and fundraising events. Our aim is to unite Miami’s local community in order to educate...

INNOVATION Quebec

UQAT

INSTITUT DE RECHERCHE EN MINES ET EN ENVIRONNEMENT (IRME)

L’IRME, des solutions pour un développement minier durableLocalisé au cœur d’un centre minier de calibre international, l’Institut de recherche en mines et en environnement (IRME-UQAT) a été créé en 2012, une décision stratégique démontrant l’engagement de l’institution envers le développement durable du secteur minier. Avec une croissance continue et forte...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

dunden

A Community of Innovators: dunden’s Vision for Healthcare Impact

In the vibrant heart of Antwerp, nestled within the enchanting Botanical Garden, dunden is revolutionizing healthcare innovation as Flanders’ dynamic epicenter for tech-driven startups and scale-ups. Blending historical charms with contemporary amenities, dunden isn’t just a workspace – it’s a curated tech community dedicated to impacting lives through groundbreaking healthcare...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

Northeastern’s campus in Arlington, Virginia launched in 2023, joining a growing global university system, now totaling 13 campuses in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Each Northeastern location offers varying combinations of undergraduate, graduate, and professional learning; use inspired research; and entrepreneurship—all aligned with the talent and innovation needs of...

INNOVATE® Georgia

ORTEC AMERICAS

PIONEERING INNOVATION IN ADVANCED ANALYTICSAND OPTIMIZATION

ORTEC Americas, a global leader in advanced analytics and optimization solutions, has a rich history rooted in innovation and a steadfast commitment to driving operational excellence for businesses across diverse industries. A Legacy of Innovation: The Origins of ORTEC Founded in 1981 in the Netherlands, ORTEC emerged as a trailblazer...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

CLEANSPARK

CLEANSPARK

A LEADING SUSTAINABLE BITCOIN MINER WITH AN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND

CleanSpark is a NASDAQ-listed, sustainable bitcoin mining and energy technology company headquartered in Henderson, Nevada. CleanSpark’s mission is to transform how bitcoin is mined by being the world’s most trusted and transparent bitcoin miner. They are leading the proof-of work mining industry with sustainable business practices. CleanSpark is addressing some...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

FinEst Centre

Creating Smarter Cities Through Collaborative Innovation

FinEst Centre for Smart Cities is a research and development centre driven by the passion to enhance the quality of life in urban areas. It brings together cities, researchers and entrepreneurs to co-create scalable, research-based solutions for the most pressing urban challenges. Based in Tallinn, Estonia, the centre serves as...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Flutterwave’s Olugbenga Agboola

What It Takes To Found a Successful Tech Firm

Take it from someone who knows: Scaling a firm from simple startup to unicorn status isn’t for the faint of heart. For Olugbenga “GB” Agboola, the founder and CEO of the African e-payments platform Flutterwave, earning a valuation of more than $1 billion wasn’t about having the best idea or...

Ecosystems