Stories of Innovation
Global Innovation Spotlight
5 Ways a State Can Support Its Tech Startup Ecosystem
A thriving startup ecosystem rarely appears by accident or grows without meaningful support. Behind every successful innovation hub stands a combination of smart policies, talented people, and long-term planning. According to Tech Monitor, startup failures in the US surged by almost 60% in 2024 due to high inflation and low...
INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2
MEKUMI
Delivering Comprehensive Immersive Education and Training Solutions for K-12 and Professional Markets
Mekumi’s Education Solutions are big data driven enabling creation of immersive content; advanced instruction delivery technologies such as AR/VR driving learning & retention; AI driven assessments; and combining all these to deliver personalized learning. Mekumi solutions dramatically improve student learning, teaching skills & content effectiveness. MekumiEd combines LMS, LRS, LXP and LCMS...
INNOVATE® South Florida
MyBundle
SIBLINGS SIMPLIFY STREAMING BY THE SEASHORE
SIBLINGS SIMPLIFY STREAMING BY THE SEASHORE For years now, households all over the United States have heard rallying cries to “cut the cord,” to spend less and get more, including better internet service, by canceling their traditional cable television packages and, instead, subscribing to live streaming television services like YouTube...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Where to Find South African Food in Canada
HowZit Canada Leads the Way
For South African expats in Canada craving a taste of home—think boerewors, biltong, or rooibos tea—knowing where to find South African food in Canada can feel like a treasure hunt. Fortunately, a groundbreaking platform, HowZit Canada (howzitcanada.ca), launched by the South African Institute of Canada (SAIC), is revolutionizing the search....
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
ESFERA
DELIGHTING CUSTOMERS, SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY WITH PERSONALIZED INNOVATION
ESFERA-DELIGHTING CUSTOMERS, SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY WITH PERSONALIZED INNOVATION AND IMPACTFUL SOLUTIONS! With a history that spans three decades, Esfera Informática establishes itself as an institution committed to excellence, with advanced technologies and innovation as its fundamental pillars. Certified by MPSBr, the company constantly improves the development of software...
INNOVATE® Nashville
AllianceBernstein
Focused on Expanding our Talent Pipeline through Strategic Relationship
AllianceBernstein (AB) is a leading global investment management firm, offering diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals, and private wealth clients in major world markets. In 2018, AB announced its relocation from Midtown Manhattan to Nashville, Tennessee, creating 1,000 high-paying jobs. During that process, AB recognized the strength of the...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
POTATO IMPROVER
ENGINEERING RESILIENCE IN THE AGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE
In a world of rapidly rising temperatures and unstable growing conditions, Potato Improver is reshaping the future of agriculture by empowering one of the world’s most essential food crops—potatoes—to thrive in heat-stressed environments. Founded with a singular mission to safeguard global food security, this Swedish biotech startup has developed a...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
MTPCONNECT
SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S BURGEONING HEALTH AND MEDICAL INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Welcome to South Australia, a land of natural beauty, rich history, and thriving innovation. Offering world-class healthcare facilities, cutting edge research and development opportunities, and a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs, innovators and partners in the health and medical innovation sector. South Australia and its capital city Adelaide is fast becoming...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
EsportScholar
Is located at the intersection of esports and education, and is home to the future of learning and competition
Our after-school league coalesces in-game coaching with STEAM instruction into a dynamic, engaging program for organizations, schools and school districts. We’re in the business of building vibrant esports communities with the goal of being the highlight of our students’ days. We believe in recognizing abilities that have (for far too...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
José Dueño Entertainment
The Master of the Entertainment Business in Puerto Rico
José Dueño is known as the most important promoter in Puerto Rico. His contribution to the arts, music and entertainment is highly recognized. Almost 40 years in this industry and more than 1,000 successful events are proof of the extraordinary career of this Titan of the Entertainment Industry. The biggest...
INNOVATE® Kansas City
MARKNOLOGY
BUILT TO LEAD, WIRED TO INNOVATE
Marknology In the chaotic world of e-commerce, few agencies have not only survived but thrived by rewriting the rules. Marknology is an Amazon brand accelerator that is one of those rare exceptions—a company that didn’t follow the playbook because it wrote a better one. Founded by Andrew Morgans, Marknology is...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
READY REBOUND
ELITE HEALTHCARE NAVIGATION FOR OUR HEROES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Ready Rebound is a Health and Wellness Solution for first responders and their families. Through early injury detection and expedited, quality care, they significantly reduce time to recovery and decreases risk of injuries. The ProblemWhen it comes to first responders, local governments are facing unique challenges. Departments are chronically understaffed....
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
ABB - ASEA BROWN BOVERI PORTUGAL
Innovation. We've Been Doing It For Over 100 Years
If there is one thing that characterizes ABB, it is our technological leadership. It has been an intrinsic part of our DNA since we started our journey more than a century ago, and it has been at the heart of everything we have done since then. When everything startedABB results...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
THE LANDMARK
Bespoke Office Solutions at a Modernized Historical Heritage Site
Beautifully designed workspaces delivering the ambiance, comfort, technology, and the full-service support that Today’s working professionals demand. Easily accessible and centrally located address in the heart of San Juan’s Miramar historic neighborhood. This 150 years old office site was modernized to offer the perfect place to work where reliability and...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
SYRIDEX-BIOPHARMA INVESTMENT FIRM
BIOPHARMA INVESTMENT FIRM SYRIDEX BIO ADDRESSES HEALTH EQUITY BY FUNDING R&D OF THERAPIES DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTING UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.
BIOPHARMA INVESTMENT FIRM SYRIDEX BIO ADDRESSES HEALTH EQUITY BY FUNDING R&D OF THERAPIES DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTING UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. Princeton-based Syridex Bio is a biopharma investment firm that makes early-stage, venture creation investments in innovative treatments that can bring transformative changes to diseases disproportionately affecting underserved communities. It is uniquely focused on...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Meta Whale Reviews Reveal the Project’s Potential
Is Meta Whale a Scam?
At the heart of the ecosystem is a comprehensive structure: the CES token, the decentralized exchange W-DEX, the affiliate program T&S, and the meme token platform W-Pump. Upcoming features include Meta Place, Boost, the W-Academy educational hub, and the Meta M metaverse. All elements are organically connected, creating a unified...
Global Innovation Spotlight
6 Simple Digital Upgrades To Automate Your Lab
Six low-cost digital upgrades that cut manual logging and downtime in a working lab.
A modern laboratory’s performance depends equally on the integrity of its analytical methods and the reliability of its information workflow. A weak link in either chain creates compliance risk, data gaps, and reproducibility failures that no single software fix can recover. The six upgrades below address both layers, covering analytical...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
MORRO VENTURES
Is Puerto Rico’s leading early-stage technology investment firm that provides the driving capital behind the young companies and founders that are spearheading innovation on the island.
Launched in 2018, Morro Ventures is Puerto Rico’s first early-stage technology-focused VC fund that invests across Latin America and the Caribbean to capitalize on the robust opportunity set while promoting entrepreneurship on the island. Morro Ventures was founded under the auspices of Advent-Morro Equity Partners, the long-standing premier private equity...
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...
INNOVATION Manitoba
BIOSCIENCE ASSOCIATION MANITOBA
ADVANCING MANITOBA’S BIOSCIENCE SECTOR THROUGH COLLABORATION AND GROWTH
Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM) serves as the central connector and catalyst for the province’s bioscience sector, bringing together companies, researchers, educators, students, and government partners to strengthen an industry that is steadily growing in both scale and impact. BAM was created with an important purpose: to support the development of...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
INOVOR TECHNOLOGIES
A company of passionate Australian engineers and scientists creating exciting technology to improve and protect Australian’s way of life.
Founded by Dr. Matthew Tetlow in 2012, the company is working at the cutting edge of technology, building spacecraft as well as space traffic management and “smart” Earth observation services as part of Australia’s nascent space industry. “I have always loved looking at the moon, the stars and the planets,...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
GREENFUELS
REDUCING GREENHOUSE GASES AND CONTAMINATION ONE LANDFILL AT A TIME!”
Olmar López Vidal has over thirteen years of experience and has been involved with projects in Municipal Non-Hazardous Solid Waste s, primarily in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. His experience includes gas (LFG) systems, gas to energy systems (LFGTE), leachate treatment, leachate pumps, closure, post-closure maintenance and MRF (Materials...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
HUMAN ROBOTICS
SHAPING THE FUTURE WITH SMART ROBOTS
In the heart of Brazil’s technological innovation landscape stands Human Robotics, a company that has distinguished itself as a pioneer in the field of autonomous robotics. Founded by Olivier Smadja, in 2017, a French entrepreneur who has made Brazil his home for over 26 years, Human Robotics is a testament...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
RFLX
WE’RE A CREATIVE AGENCY DEDICATED TO ESPORTS, SPORTS AND LIFESTYLE MARKETING CONTENT
RFLX is an integrated suite of content marketing expertise, dedicated to the eSports, sports, and lifestyle industries in North America. Our purpose is to create online and offline experiences that are both captivating and exhilarating and allow brands to increase or establish their notoriety. RFLX was born out of a...
Global Innovation Spotlight
5 Ways a State Can Support Its Tech Startup Ecosystem
A thriving startup ecosystem rarely appears by accident or grows without meaningful support. Behind every successful innovation hub stands a combination of smart policies, talented people, and long-term planning. According to Tech Monitor, startup failures in the US surged by almost 60% in 2024 due to high inflation and low...
INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2
MEKUMI
Delivering Comprehensive Immersive Education and Training Solutions for K-12 and Professional Markets
Mekumi’s Education Solutions are big data driven enabling creation of immersive content; advanced instruction delivery technologies such as AR/VR driving learning & retention; AI driven assessments; and combining all these to deliver personalized learning. Mekumi solutions dramatically improve student learning, teaching skills & content effectiveness. MekumiEd combines LMS, LRS, LXP and LCMS...
INNOVATE® South Florida
MyBundle
SIBLINGS SIMPLIFY STREAMING BY THE SEASHORE
SIBLINGS SIMPLIFY STREAMING BY THE SEASHORE For years now, households all over the United States have heard rallying cries to “cut the cord,” to spend less and get more, including better internet service, by canceling their traditional cable television packages and, instead, subscribing to live streaming television services like YouTube...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Where to Find South African Food in Canada
HowZit Canada Leads the Way
For South African expats in Canada craving a taste of home—think boerewors, biltong, or rooibos tea—knowing where to find South African food in Canada can feel like a treasure hunt. Fortunately, a groundbreaking platform, HowZit Canada (howzitcanada.ca), launched by the South African Institute of Canada (SAIC), is revolutionizing the search....
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
ESFERA
DELIGHTING CUSTOMERS, SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY WITH PERSONALIZED INNOVATION
ESFERA-DELIGHTING CUSTOMERS, SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY WITH PERSONALIZED INNOVATION AND IMPACTFUL SOLUTIONS! With a history that spans three decades, Esfera Informática establishes itself as an institution committed to excellence, with advanced technologies and innovation as its fundamental pillars. Certified by MPSBr, the company constantly improves the development of software...
INNOVATE® Nashville
AllianceBernstein
Focused on Expanding our Talent Pipeline through Strategic Relationship
AllianceBernstein (AB) is a leading global investment management firm, offering diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals, and private wealth clients in major world markets. In 2018, AB announced its relocation from Midtown Manhattan to Nashville, Tennessee, creating 1,000 high-paying jobs. During that process, AB recognized the strength of the...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
POTATO IMPROVER
ENGINEERING RESILIENCE IN THE AGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE
In a world of rapidly rising temperatures and unstable growing conditions, Potato Improver is reshaping the future of agriculture by empowering one of the world’s most essential food crops—potatoes—to thrive in heat-stressed environments. Founded with a singular mission to safeguard global food security, this Swedish biotech startup has developed a...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
MTPCONNECT
SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S BURGEONING HEALTH AND MEDICAL INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Welcome to South Australia, a land of natural beauty, rich history, and thriving innovation. Offering world-class healthcare facilities, cutting edge research and development opportunities, and a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs, innovators and partners in the health and medical innovation sector. South Australia and its capital city Adelaide is fast becoming...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
EsportScholar
Is located at the intersection of esports and education, and is home to the future of learning and competition
Our after-school league coalesces in-game coaching with STEAM instruction into a dynamic, engaging program for organizations, schools and school districts. We’re in the business of building vibrant esports communities with the goal of being the highlight of our students’ days. We believe in recognizing abilities that have (for far too...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
José Dueño Entertainment
The Master of the Entertainment Business in Puerto Rico
José Dueño is known as the most important promoter in Puerto Rico. His contribution to the arts, music and entertainment is highly recognized. Almost 40 years in this industry and more than 1,000 successful events are proof of the extraordinary career of this Titan of the Entertainment Industry. The biggest...
INNOVATE® Kansas City
MARKNOLOGY
BUILT TO LEAD, WIRED TO INNOVATE
Marknology In the chaotic world of e-commerce, few agencies have not only survived but thrived by rewriting the rules. Marknology is an Amazon brand accelerator that is one of those rare exceptions—a company that didn’t follow the playbook because it wrote a better one. Founded by Andrew Morgans, Marknology is...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
READY REBOUND
ELITE HEALTHCARE NAVIGATION FOR OUR HEROES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Ready Rebound is a Health and Wellness Solution for first responders and their families. Through early injury detection and expedited, quality care, they significantly reduce time to recovery and decreases risk of injuries. The ProblemWhen it comes to first responders, local governments are facing unique challenges. Departments are chronically understaffed....
INNOVATE™ Oeiras
ABB - ASEA BROWN BOVERI PORTUGAL
Innovation. We've Been Doing It For Over 100 Years
If there is one thing that characterizes ABB, it is our technological leadership. It has been an intrinsic part of our DNA since we started our journey more than a century ago, and it has been at the heart of everything we have done since then. When everything startedABB results...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
THE LANDMARK
Bespoke Office Solutions at a Modernized Historical Heritage Site
Beautifully designed workspaces delivering the ambiance, comfort, technology, and the full-service support that Today’s working professionals demand. Easily accessible and centrally located address in the heart of San Juan’s Miramar historic neighborhood. This 150 years old office site was modernized to offer the perfect place to work where reliability and...
INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2
SYRIDEX-BIOPHARMA INVESTMENT FIRM
BIOPHARMA INVESTMENT FIRM SYRIDEX BIO ADDRESSES HEALTH EQUITY BY FUNDING R&D OF THERAPIES DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTING UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.
BIOPHARMA INVESTMENT FIRM SYRIDEX BIO ADDRESSES HEALTH EQUITY BY FUNDING R&D OF THERAPIES DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTING UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. Princeton-based Syridex Bio is a biopharma investment firm that makes early-stage, venture creation investments in innovative treatments that can bring transformative changes to diseases disproportionately affecting underserved communities. It is uniquely focused on...
Global Innovation Spotlight
Meta Whale Reviews Reveal the Project’s Potential
Is Meta Whale a Scam?
At the heart of the ecosystem is a comprehensive structure: the CES token, the decentralized exchange W-DEX, the affiliate program T&S, and the meme token platform W-Pump. Upcoming features include Meta Place, Boost, the W-Academy educational hub, and the Meta M metaverse. All elements are organically connected, creating a unified...
Global Innovation Spotlight
6 Simple Digital Upgrades To Automate Your Lab
Six low-cost digital upgrades that cut manual logging and downtime in a working lab.
A modern laboratory’s performance depends equally on the integrity of its analytical methods and the reliability of its information workflow. A weak link in either chain creates compliance risk, data gaps, and reproducibility failures that no single software fix can recover. The six upgrades below address both layers, covering analytical...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
MORRO VENTURES
Is Puerto Rico’s leading early-stage technology investment firm that provides the driving capital behind the young companies and founders that are spearheading innovation on the island.
Launched in 2018, Morro Ventures is Puerto Rico’s first early-stage technology-focused VC fund that invests across Latin America and the Caribbean to capitalize on the robust opportunity set while promoting entrepreneurship on the island. Morro Ventures was founded under the auspices of Advent-Morro Equity Partners, the long-standing premier private equity...
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...
INNOVATION Manitoba
BIOSCIENCE ASSOCIATION MANITOBA
ADVANCING MANITOBA’S BIOSCIENCE SECTOR THROUGH COLLABORATION AND GROWTH
Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM) serves as the central connector and catalyst for the province’s bioscience sector, bringing together companies, researchers, educators, students, and government partners to strengthen an industry that is steadily growing in both scale and impact. BAM was created with an important purpose: to support the development of...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
INOVOR TECHNOLOGIES
A company of passionate Australian engineers and scientists creating exciting technology to improve and protect Australian’s way of life.
Founded by Dr. Matthew Tetlow in 2012, the company is working at the cutting edge of technology, building spacecraft as well as space traffic management and “smart” Earth observation services as part of Australia’s nascent space industry. “I have always loved looking at the moon, the stars and the planets,...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
GREENFUELS
REDUCING GREENHOUSE GASES AND CONTAMINATION ONE LANDFILL AT A TIME!”
Olmar López Vidal has over thirteen years of experience and has been involved with projects in Municipal Non-Hazardous Solid Waste s, primarily in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. His experience includes gas (LFG) systems, gas to energy systems (LFGTE), leachate treatment, leachate pumps, closure, post-closure maintenance and MRF (Materials...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
HUMAN ROBOTICS
SHAPING THE FUTURE WITH SMART ROBOTS
In the heart of Brazil’s technological innovation landscape stands Human Robotics, a company that has distinguished itself as a pioneer in the field of autonomous robotics. Founded by Olivier Smadja, in 2017, a French entrepreneur who has made Brazil his home for over 26 years, Human Robotics is a testament...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
RFLX
WE’RE A CREATIVE AGENCY DEDICATED TO ESPORTS, SPORTS AND LIFESTYLE MARKETING CONTENT
RFLX is an integrated suite of content marketing expertise, dedicated to the eSports, sports, and lifestyle industries in North America. Our purpose is to create online and offline experiences that are both captivating and exhilarating and allow brands to increase or establish their notoriety. RFLX was born out of a...