Stories of Innovation
INNOVATION Quebec
NEXT AI
POUR LES ENTREPRENEUR.E.S DÉSIRANT RÉSOUDRE DES PROBLÈMES MONDIAUX EN EXPLOITANT LA PUISSANCE DE L’I
Next AI est un réseau d’accélération de développement d’entrepreneur.e.s et d’entreprises de classe mondiale pour les startups utilisant l’intelligence artificielle. Peu importe leur emplacement au Canada, les fondateur. trice.s ont la possibilité de rejoindre l’écosystème, que ce soit en suivant le programme à distance ou en personne aux sites de...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
INNOSTEPS
ESTONIA’S INNOVATION COMPASS
Innosteps is a tool for increasing the innovation capacity of Estonian companies and developing a common culture of innovation. Innovation steps (innosteps) is an Estonian public–private initiative designed to enhance innovation capabilities across businesses and organisations by providing a structured assessment framework, targeted guidance, and access to a network of...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
DIGITAL HEALTH
Health Sciences, Life Sciences and Digital Health at the University of Bristol
The University of Bristol (UoB) is a research-intensive University with a global reputation ranked in the world’s top 60 and the UK’s top 10 in the QS World University Rankings 2021. Health, Life Sciences and Digital Health are areas of strength with world class teaching, research and enterprise development. UoB...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
VIRTUAL MANAGEMENT
IS THE MANAGEMENT OF FREQUENTLY AND WIDELY DISPERSED GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH RARELY, IF EVER, MEETING THEM FACE-TO-FACE.
Established in 1995 we have managed more than 50 projects in finding new ways of empowering businesses and people. We are a business facilitator, identifier and coach with the aim to increase sales, increase productivity, and finding new tools for training and access to new cross industry markets and partners....
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Jane Shirek Photography
Capturing the intimate souls of her subjects, rather than merely a look
Jane Shirek stands out in the photography industry not only for her widely praised talent but also for her years of experience working with all types of people and clients in many cities and countries. As a photographer, she brings out the very best of everyone she photographs. Jane has...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
BOAST AI
Boast’s AI-powered platform maximizes R&D tax credits while accelerating access to funding
Boast’s AI-powered platform maximizes R&D tax credits while accelerating access to funding The good news for companies of all sizes: Each year, the Canadian and U.S. federal governments provide businesses with more than $20 billion in research and development (R&D) credits. The bad news: application processes are cumbersome, time-consuming, and...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Renewal House
Innovation Rooted in Compassion
Renewal House combines evidence-based treatment with deep compassion, creating innovative paths to recovery that strengthen both mothers and their children. As the only long-term family residential recovery program for women and their children in Middle Tennessee, Renewal House has always been driven by a vision that goes beyond addressing substance...
INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2
COPPERBOX
Leadership. Inspired.
Although leadership is hard work, the work of developing leaders is at its essence ‘heart work.’ That became increasingly clear to Wayland Lum as he thought about how to help business executives achieve transformational change in their leadership. “I started Copperbox because I believed that we could do leadership development...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
TERA-PRINT
ENABLING INNOVATION THROUGH A DISRUPTIVE NANOFABRICATION TECHNOLOGY
TERA-print is a nanotechnology company that is unlocking the power of ultrahigh precision prototyping with their innovative desktop nanoprinters. This technology is disrupting the way next-generation come to life, such as miniaturized sensors 1/100th the size of your fingernail, highly accurate diagnostic tests for diseases from cancer to Alzheimer’s, and...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
ROOFIT.SOLAR
INNOVATING FOR A COOLER PLANET
A Global Mission for Sustainability Roofit.Solar, an Estonia-based company, is transforming the global energy landscape with its mission: “For a cooler planet.” Founded on the principles of sustainability and innovation, Roofit.Solar seamlessly combines cutting-edge solar technology with high-quality metal roofing to offer a visually appealing and energy-efficient solution. Global Reach...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
NOVATRON
POWERING THE FUTURE WITH FUSION ENERGY
In 2019, a bold vision took root in Sweden—one that could redefine the future of energy. Inspired by the pioneering ideas of inventor Jan Jäderberg, Novatron Fusion Group (NFG) was founded with a singular mission: to unlock the power of fusion energy and make it a practical, scalable, and sustainable...
INNOVATE® Seattle
SEATTLEU
INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY. ACCELERATING ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERS FOR THE COMMON GOOD As uncertainty across environmental and social changes becomes the norm, we need innovative leaders who are prepared to take on those challenges. That is why Seattle University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) is where innovation meets...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
VIKING VILLAGE
KEEPING ESTONIA’S VIKING SPIRIT ALIVE
Just 15 minutes from Tallinn, in the village of Saula, lies one of Northern Estonia’s most renowned holiday centres: Viking Village. Here, history, legend, and adventure merge into an unforgettable experience. With free admission and open doors year-round, the village welcomes individuals, families, school groups, and corporate teams alike. A...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Bluewave Technologies Inc.
A health-tech startup that started out of the University of Florida’s innovation hub
Created in 2015 company, BLUEWAVE Technologies is a health-tech startup that started out of the University of Florida’s Innovation Hub. Innovation Hub. BLUEWAVE Technologies is a health-tech startup and the creator of the BLUEWAVE, a device that can deodorize items with its proprietary ozone infusion technology in as little as...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
METRO MLS
A COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION
“Innovation is a cumulation of creativity and ingenuity with a splash of chaos that produces something of great substance.” Metro MLS has been reshaping the landscape of real estate in Wisconsin since its establishment in 1962. This powerhouse serves over 10,000 real estate professionals across the state, constantly pushing the...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
FACIAP
INNOVATION: THE CORE OF FACIAP’S PHILOSOPHY
Innovation and the promotion of corporate development are ingrained in the ethos of the Trade and Business Associations Federation of the State of Paraná (FACIAP). Headquartered in Curitiba, FACIAP represents over 75% of the municipalities in Paraná. Since its establishment in 1959, FACIAP has recognized innovation as a crucial factor...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
KINGSLEY HOLGATE FOUNDATION
KINGSLEY HOLGATE IS RIGHTFULLY REGARDED AS THE MOST TRAVELLED PERSON IN AFRICA
Kingsley and his Foundation team have driven across the continent over hundreds of thousands of kilometres through all 54 countries over the last three decades, distributing mosquito bed nets and other much-needed healthcare relief to the remotest parts of the continent. Kingsley isn’t only inspired by adventure: he’s a humanitarian...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
SPRINGFOUR
How A Social Impact Fintech Is Improving The Financial Health For Millions
When a financial institution’s customers are financially healthy, everyone wins. SpringFour, an award-winning social impact fintech and a Certified B Corporation, connects financial institutions’ customers with resources that help them make their payments and get back on their feet. With a digital-based platform of more than 20,000 vetted financial resources,...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
YOCO
PASSION, TALENT AND A SHARED SENSE OF PURPOSE SEE YOCO GROW INTO A LEADING AFRICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPANY IN A FEW SHORT YEARS
In a few short years since launching in 2015, Yoco has grown into an African technology company that is ready to take on the world. With its focus on creating opportunities for small businesses, breaking down the barriers they face, and helping them to participate fully in a more inclusive...
INNOVATE® Georgia
OGEECHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
GREAT THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES
Despite being one of the smallest technical colleges in the state, Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) has carved out a significant niche in the educational landscape of Georgia, standing as a beacon of technical education and workforce development. Under the forward-thinking leadership of Lori Durden, the college’s president since 2016, OTC...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
CALGARY TECH JOURNAL
WHERE INNOVATORS MEET
Launched in 2022, Calgary Tech Journal (CTJ) strives to provide the most complete coverage of Calgary’s innovation ecosystem. CTJ builds and supports the local community, delivering the top tech and innovation stories and can’t miss links from around YYC, twice a week. Its articles and newsletters not only cover breaking...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Holland & Knight
Service Without Boundaries
Founded in 1889, Holland & Knight is a global law firm with more than 2,200 lawyers and other professionals in 35 offices throughout the world. The Firm’s lawyers provide representation in litigation, business, real estate and governmental law. Interdisciplinary practice groups and industry-based teams provide clients with efficient access to...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
LI-CYCLE
THE SHIFT TOWARDS CLEAN ENERGY HAS CREATED TRANSFORMATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ADVANCEMENTS ACROSS THE GLOBE
One notable development is the move from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric vehicles (EVs). The lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries used in EVs are becoming more prevalent everywhere. These days, they are the go-to choice when it comes to powering everything from mobile phones to power tools, drones, EVs, and more....
INNOVATE® Detroit
Detroit Venture Partners
Shaping the Future of Tech in Detroit and Beyond
Founded in 2010 by Dan Gilbert, the visionary behind Rocket Companies and Rocket Mortgage, Detroit Venture Partners (DVP) is at the forefront of Detroit’s entrepreneurial renaissance. Gilbert’s leadership in reshaping industries through his companies extends seamlessly into DVP, a venture capital firm committed to investing in bold entrepreneurs and game-changing...
INNOVATION Quebec
NEXT AI
POUR LES ENTREPRENEUR.E.S DÉSIRANT RÉSOUDRE DES PROBLÈMES MONDIAUX EN EXPLOITANT LA PUISSANCE DE L’I
Next AI est un réseau d’accélération de développement d’entrepreneur.e.s et d’entreprises de classe mondiale pour les startups utilisant l’intelligence artificielle. Peu importe leur emplacement au Canada, les fondateur. trice.s ont la possibilité de rejoindre l’écosystème, que ce soit en suivant le programme à distance ou en personne aux sites de...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
INNOSTEPS
ESTONIA’S INNOVATION COMPASS
Innosteps is a tool for increasing the innovation capacity of Estonian companies and developing a common culture of innovation. Innovation steps (innosteps) is an Estonian public–private initiative designed to enhance innovation capabilities across businesses and organisations by providing a structured assessment framework, targeted guidance, and access to a network of...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
DIGITAL HEALTH
Health Sciences, Life Sciences and Digital Health at the University of Bristol
The University of Bristol (UoB) is a research-intensive University with a global reputation ranked in the world’s top 60 and the UK’s top 10 in the QS World University Rankings 2021. Health, Life Sciences and Digital Health are areas of strength with world class teaching, research and enterprise development. UoB...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
VIRTUAL MANAGEMENT
IS THE MANAGEMENT OF FREQUENTLY AND WIDELY DISPERSED GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH RARELY, IF EVER, MEETING THEM FACE-TO-FACE.
Established in 1995 we have managed more than 50 projects in finding new ways of empowering businesses and people. We are a business facilitator, identifier and coach with the aim to increase sales, increase productivity, and finding new tools for training and access to new cross industry markets and partners....
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Jane Shirek Photography
Capturing the intimate souls of her subjects, rather than merely a look
Jane Shirek stands out in the photography industry not only for her widely praised talent but also for her years of experience working with all types of people and clients in many cities and countries. As a photographer, she brings out the very best of everyone she photographs. Jane has...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
BOAST AI
Boast’s AI-powered platform maximizes R&D tax credits while accelerating access to funding
Boast’s AI-powered platform maximizes R&D tax credits while accelerating access to funding The good news for companies of all sizes: Each year, the Canadian and U.S. federal governments provide businesses with more than $20 billion in research and development (R&D) credits. The bad news: application processes are cumbersome, time-consuming, and...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Renewal House
Innovation Rooted in Compassion
Renewal House combines evidence-based treatment with deep compassion, creating innovative paths to recovery that strengthen both mothers and their children. As the only long-term family residential recovery program for women and their children in Middle Tennessee, Renewal House has always been driven by a vision that goes beyond addressing substance...
INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2
COPPERBOX
Leadership. Inspired.
Although leadership is hard work, the work of developing leaders is at its essence ‘heart work.’ That became increasingly clear to Wayland Lum as he thought about how to help business executives achieve transformational change in their leadership. “I started Copperbox because I believed that we could do leadership development...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
TERA-PRINT
ENABLING INNOVATION THROUGH A DISRUPTIVE NANOFABRICATION TECHNOLOGY
TERA-print is a nanotechnology company that is unlocking the power of ultrahigh precision prototyping with their innovative desktop nanoprinters. This technology is disrupting the way next-generation come to life, such as miniaturized sensors 1/100th the size of your fingernail, highly accurate diagnostic tests for diseases from cancer to Alzheimer’s, and...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
ROOFIT.SOLAR
INNOVATING FOR A COOLER PLANET
A Global Mission for Sustainability Roofit.Solar, an Estonia-based company, is transforming the global energy landscape with its mission: “For a cooler planet.” Founded on the principles of sustainability and innovation, Roofit.Solar seamlessly combines cutting-edge solar technology with high-quality metal roofing to offer a visually appealing and energy-efficient solution. Global Reach...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
NOVATRON
POWERING THE FUTURE WITH FUSION ENERGY
In 2019, a bold vision took root in Sweden—one that could redefine the future of energy. Inspired by the pioneering ideas of inventor Jan Jäderberg, Novatron Fusion Group (NFG) was founded with a singular mission: to unlock the power of fusion energy and make it a practical, scalable, and sustainable...
INNOVATE® Seattle
SEATTLEU
INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY. ACCELERATING ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERS FOR THE COMMON GOOD As uncertainty across environmental and social changes becomes the norm, we need innovative leaders who are prepared to take on those challenges. That is why Seattle University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) is where innovation meets...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
VIKING VILLAGE
KEEPING ESTONIA’S VIKING SPIRIT ALIVE
Just 15 minutes from Tallinn, in the village of Saula, lies one of Northern Estonia’s most renowned holiday centres: Viking Village. Here, history, legend, and adventure merge into an unforgettable experience. With free admission and open doors year-round, the village welcomes individuals, families, school groups, and corporate teams alike. A...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Bluewave Technologies Inc.
A health-tech startup that started out of the University of Florida’s innovation hub
Created in 2015 company, BLUEWAVE Technologies is a health-tech startup that started out of the University of Florida’s Innovation Hub. Innovation Hub. BLUEWAVE Technologies is a health-tech startup and the creator of the BLUEWAVE, a device that can deodorize items with its proprietary ozone infusion technology in as little as...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
METRO MLS
A COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION
“Innovation is a cumulation of creativity and ingenuity with a splash of chaos that produces something of great substance.” Metro MLS has been reshaping the landscape of real estate in Wisconsin since its establishment in 1962. This powerhouse serves over 10,000 real estate professionals across the state, constantly pushing the...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
FACIAP
INNOVATION: THE CORE OF FACIAP’S PHILOSOPHY
Innovation and the promotion of corporate development are ingrained in the ethos of the Trade and Business Associations Federation of the State of Paraná (FACIAP). Headquartered in Curitiba, FACIAP represents over 75% of the municipalities in Paraná. Since its establishment in 1959, FACIAP has recognized innovation as a crucial factor...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
KINGSLEY HOLGATE FOUNDATION
KINGSLEY HOLGATE IS RIGHTFULLY REGARDED AS THE MOST TRAVELLED PERSON IN AFRICA
Kingsley and his Foundation team have driven across the continent over hundreds of thousands of kilometres through all 54 countries over the last three decades, distributing mosquito bed nets and other much-needed healthcare relief to the remotest parts of the continent. Kingsley isn’t only inspired by adventure: he’s a humanitarian...
INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1
SPRINGFOUR
How A Social Impact Fintech Is Improving The Financial Health For Millions
When a financial institution’s customers are financially healthy, everyone wins. SpringFour, an award-winning social impact fintech and a Certified B Corporation, connects financial institutions’ customers with resources that help them make their payments and get back on their feet. With a digital-based platform of more than 20,000 vetted financial resources,...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
YOCO
PASSION, TALENT AND A SHARED SENSE OF PURPOSE SEE YOCO GROW INTO A LEADING AFRICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPANY IN A FEW SHORT YEARS
In a few short years since launching in 2015, Yoco has grown into an African technology company that is ready to take on the world. With its focus on creating opportunities for small businesses, breaking down the barriers they face, and helping them to participate fully in a more inclusive...
INNOVATE® Georgia
OGEECHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
GREAT THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES
Despite being one of the smallest technical colleges in the state, Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) has carved out a significant niche in the educational landscape of Georgia, standing as a beacon of technical education and workforce development. Under the forward-thinking leadership of Lori Durden, the college’s president since 2016, OTC...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
CALGARY TECH JOURNAL
WHERE INNOVATORS MEET
Launched in 2022, Calgary Tech Journal (CTJ) strives to provide the most complete coverage of Calgary’s innovation ecosystem. CTJ builds and supports the local community, delivering the top tech and innovation stories and can’t miss links from around YYC, twice a week. Its articles and newsletters not only cover breaking...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Holland & Knight
Service Without Boundaries
Founded in 1889, Holland & Knight is a global law firm with more than 2,200 lawyers and other professionals in 35 offices throughout the world. The Firm’s lawyers provide representation in litigation, business, real estate and governmental law. Interdisciplinary practice groups and industry-based teams provide clients with efficient access to...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
LI-CYCLE
THE SHIFT TOWARDS CLEAN ENERGY HAS CREATED TRANSFORMATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ADVANCEMENTS ACROSS THE GLOBE
One notable development is the move from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric vehicles (EVs). The lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries used in EVs are becoming more prevalent everywhere. These days, they are the go-to choice when it comes to powering everything from mobile phones to power tools, drones, EVs, and more....
INNOVATE® Detroit
Detroit Venture Partners
Shaping the Future of Tech in Detroit and Beyond
Founded in 2010 by Dan Gilbert, the visionary behind Rocket Companies and Rocket Mortgage, Detroit Venture Partners (DVP) is at the forefront of Detroit’s entrepreneurial renaissance. Gilbert’s leadership in reshaping industries through his companies extends seamlessly into DVP, a venture capital firm committed to investing in bold entrepreneurs and game-changing...