Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® South Carolina
DIG SOUTH
BUILDING THE SOUTH’S TECH FUTURE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
In 2012, with two young children at home and a bold vision for the South’s untapped potential, Stanfield Gray and his wife, Sunny Gray, launched DIG SOUTH in Charleston, South Carolina. They were driven by a simple question: Why should a child from the South have fewer opportunities than a...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
BADER AERO
PAVING THE WAY TO FLY GREEN
Bader Aero is revolutionising the way pilots learn and continue to fly by producing advanced zero emissions aircraft. As a proud South Australian based company, Bader Aero is building safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly light aircraft. They are a leader in the fastpaced aviation industry with their light aircraft platforms,...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
DOT LEMON
REMON HENES-DC ZESTY STORY-AN INNOVATOR SHAPING THE NARRATIVE OF D.C.
A Visionary Among D.C.’s Top 100 InnovatorsRemon Henes stands out as one of the District of Columbia’s 100 leading innovators, offering the world a fresh perspective on Washington through his groundbreaking project, DC Zesty Story. An award-winning producer and filmmaker from Cairo, Remon’s dynamic vision led to the inception of...
INNOVATE® South Florida
Premier Virtual
LAUNCHED IN LATE 2019 WHERE OUR MOTTO AT THE TIME WAS ‘FUTURE FOCUSED’
LAUNCHED IN LATE 2019 WHERE OUR MOTTO AT THE TIME WAS ‘FUTURE FOCUSED’ From the very beginning, we knew that our virtual hiring event platform was ahead of its time and that employers would have to be ‘Future Focused’ to embrace it. Founder and President of Premier Virtual, Steve Edwards,...
INNOVATION Quebec
CRITM
Une ressource incontournable pour l’innovation en transformation métallique
L’industrie de la transformation métallique revêt une importance majeure dans l’économie du Québec. Avec de multiples défis à relever en matière de main-d’œuvre, de compétitivité mondiale, de productivité, d’énergie et d’empreinte environnementale, les entreprises doivent se démarquer et innover constamment. C’est en 2014, pour répondre à ses enjeux, que le...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
ESPORTS BAR
GATHERS INDUSTRY LEADERS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE TOGETHER
The world of esports is still young: the community is expanding, business models are fluid, and innovation never stops, as the industry looks to stay fresh and exciting. Esports BAR is the world’s esports business arena, and our mission is to transform the sport of the digital generation into...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
SUSTAINAGRO
LEADING THE WAY IN LOW CARBON LIQUID FUELS AND CLIMATE ACTION
In an era marked by record heat events, unprecedented rainfalls, and the alarming melting of Antarctic ice, the urgency to address climate change has never been more palpable. Observing these changes raises a critical question: can we act quickly enough to mitigate their impact? Undoubtedly, this is the most significant...
INNOVATION Quebec
ROZVELT
WHERE BREATH CONTROL MEETS THE WILD
ROZVELT is a bold new force in Canadian outdoor innovation — a Quebec-based startup rewriting the rules of scent control in hunting and wildlife observation. Founded in 2024 by Nicholas Monette (CEO) and George Korkejian (COO), Rozvelt was born from a simple but overlooked truth: while most scent-masking gear focuses...
Global Innovation Spotlight
The Rise of Audiobooks and AI: Transforming the Way We Read
Once, reading was a quiet act. A private conversation between you and the page. Now? That’s changing. Audiobooks have crashed through the library doors, and artificial intelligence is riding shotgun. In 2023, the global audiobook market was valued at over $8 billion. By 2032, some projections place it above $35...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
Penn West Equity and Innovation District
CHANGEMAKERS WELCOME
CHANGEMAKERS WELCOME The Penn West Equity and Innovation District (Penn West) is transforming the landscape of innovation and equity in the world’s capital. This unique collaboration between the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID), the District of Columbia, and The George Washington University (GW) is building an inclusive, collaborative innovation...
INNOVATION Quebec
VESTECHPRO
Affiliated with Cégep Marie-Victorin, Vestechpro is a college centre for the transfer of technology (CCTT) specializing in clothing. We are a member of the Synchronex CCTT Network and one of the 64 technology access centres that make up the Tech-Access Canada pan-Canadian network. In addition, we rank among the eco-friendly...
INNOVATE® Miami
Social Impact Movement
Builds partnerships to promote social change in Miami
Social Impact Movement builds partnerships to promote social change in Miami by highlighting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Connecting business leaders, enterprises, organizations, and government, linking local social responsibility actions to the global goals. Social Impact Movement was founded in 2016 with the mission to connect people to social-related topics....
INNOVATE® Georgia
CATALYST BY WELLSTAR
LET’S DISRUPT THE STATUS QUO TO CREATE A HEALTHIER FUTURE FOR ALL OF US.
To push Wellstar’s legacy of innovation even further, Catalyst by Wellstar was created in 2021 as the first-of-its-kind innovation company and venture firm. A team of innovators, investors, and builders was assembled to harness the decades of experience and knowledge of Wellstar and shape the future of healthcare. Grounded in...
INNOVATION Quebec
PARI-G
PLATEFORME D’APPUI RÉGIONAL À L’INNOVATION – GÉNIE (PARI-G)
La nécessité d’innover des entreprises n’est plus à démontrer dans un monde où le développement des produits se fait sur des cycles de plus en plus courts et où la concurrence est plus vive et moins prévisible. L’innovation, qu’elle soit liée aux produits de l’entreprise ou à ses procédés et...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
WELCOME TO PHORCE MANAGEMENT GROUP
WHERE WE SHOWCASE THE BEST TALENT AND CONTENT IN GAMING
As a Sport Management professor, I sat and spoke to my students about the various aspects of gaming. Knowing the majority of my classes were filled with gamers, we would have countless discussions about the business and possibilities of esports. From these conversations I saw first hand how limited the...
INNOVATE® Nashville
ALTO
Making alternative investments and portfolio diversification accessible for everyone, not just the ultra-wealthy
INNOVATE® Detroit
RIVET WORK, INC
Scheduling and moving labor across construction projects sounds simple. But in reality, that couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s a never-ending process that’s nigh impossible to do accurately, efficiently and indefinitely. To make this less of a hurdle, RIVET Work Inc. (RIVET) created a Workforce Management platform tailor-made for...
INNOVATION Quebec
Université de Sherbrooke
L’innovation fait partie intégrante de l’ADN de l’Université de Sherbrooke. Pour innover, elle ose penser autrement et prendre appui dans sa culture partenariale. Depuis sa création, l’UdeS a développé une étroite collaboration avec les différents milieux, tant celui des affaires, des industries que le monde communautaire. Aujourd’hui, cette proximité en...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
UNINTER GROUP
PIONEERING SPIRIT AND GLOBAL EXPANSION FROM CURITIBA
Founded by Professor Wilson Picler, Uninter has trained thousands of students and grown to 1,700 employees by prioritizing respect, technology, and innovation. The history of the Uninter Group, headed by Professor Wilson Picler, is an inspiring example within Brazil’s higher education sector. For more than 25 years, Uninter has democratized...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
PARK ADVERTISING
BORNE OUT OF A NEED TO OFFER WORLD-CLASS INNOVATIVE AND PIONEERING MEDIA OPTIONS WITHIN THE SOUTH AFRICAN MEDIA INDUSTRY, PARK ADVERTISING AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN CONTINUALLY DRIVING THIS ETHOS FOR YEARS
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
NobleReach Foundation
Inspiring the Best to Serve
Our country’s most pressing challenges – from climate change and national security to healthcare and education – demand a renewed partnership across the private and public sectors to connect our greatest national asset: our talent. The NobleReach Foundation inspires, develops, and supports mission-driven entrepreneurship to tackle our society’s biggest challenges...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
DOCSIE
IS DISRUPTING THE DOCUMENTATION INDUSTRY WITH MANAGED PUBLISHING, COLLABORATIVE EDITING AND CUSTOMER FEEDBACK ANALYTICS
Docsie has one simple mission: helping businesses everywhere to write better documentation using reader insights, and removing barriers around web publishing and team collaboration. Docsie brings product, support and development teams together, alongside their tools, in one AIpowered knowledge management system. Docsie breaks down silos and creates a fluid,...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
Arup
An Innovative Approach To Creating A Strategy For A Carbon-neutral And Climate-resilient City By 2030
Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants and technical specialists working across every aspect of today’s built environment. Our office in Bristol city centre was founded more than 40 years ago and today is home to more than 350 staff, working on local, national and international...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
SENSO
TRANSFORMING THE BORROWER EXPERIENCE FROM REACTIVE TO PROACTIVE
Senso is a leading intelligence and engagement platform designed to help mortgage lenders increase interest income growth and lifetime value by proactively engaging borrowers leading up to their next home purchase or refinance transaction. How It All Came Together Founded in the heart of Toronto’s innovation ecosystem in 2017, founders...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
DIG SOUTH
BUILDING THE SOUTH’S TECH FUTURE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
In 2012, with two young children at home and a bold vision for the South’s untapped potential, Stanfield Gray and his wife, Sunny Gray, launched DIG SOUTH in Charleston, South Carolina. They were driven by a simple question: Why should a child from the South have fewer opportunities than a...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
BADER AERO
PAVING THE WAY TO FLY GREEN
Bader Aero is revolutionising the way pilots learn and continue to fly by producing advanced zero emissions aircraft. As a proud South Australian based company, Bader Aero is building safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly light aircraft. They are a leader in the fastpaced aviation industry with their light aircraft platforms,...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
DOT LEMON
REMON HENES-DC ZESTY STORY-AN INNOVATOR SHAPING THE NARRATIVE OF D.C.
A Visionary Among D.C.’s Top 100 InnovatorsRemon Henes stands out as one of the District of Columbia’s 100 leading innovators, offering the world a fresh perspective on Washington through his groundbreaking project, DC Zesty Story. An award-winning producer and filmmaker from Cairo, Remon’s dynamic vision led to the inception of...
INNOVATE® South Florida
Premier Virtual
LAUNCHED IN LATE 2019 WHERE OUR MOTTO AT THE TIME WAS ‘FUTURE FOCUSED’
LAUNCHED IN LATE 2019 WHERE OUR MOTTO AT THE TIME WAS ‘FUTURE FOCUSED’ From the very beginning, we knew that our virtual hiring event platform was ahead of its time and that employers would have to be ‘Future Focused’ to embrace it. Founder and President of Premier Virtual, Steve Edwards,...
INNOVATION Quebec
CRITM
Une ressource incontournable pour l’innovation en transformation métallique
L’industrie de la transformation métallique revêt une importance majeure dans l’économie du Québec. Avec de multiples défis à relever en matière de main-d’œuvre, de compétitivité mondiale, de productivité, d’énergie et d’empreinte environnementale, les entreprises doivent se démarquer et innover constamment. C’est en 2014, pour répondre à ses enjeux, que le...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
ESPORTS BAR
GATHERS INDUSTRY LEADERS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE TOGETHER
The world of esports is still young: the community is expanding, business models are fluid, and innovation never stops, as the industry looks to stay fresh and exciting. Esports BAR is the world’s esports business arena, and our mission is to transform the sport of the digital generation into...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
SUSTAINAGRO
LEADING THE WAY IN LOW CARBON LIQUID FUELS AND CLIMATE ACTION
In an era marked by record heat events, unprecedented rainfalls, and the alarming melting of Antarctic ice, the urgency to address climate change has never been more palpable. Observing these changes raises a critical question: can we act quickly enough to mitigate their impact? Undoubtedly, this is the most significant...
INNOVATION Quebec
ROZVELT
WHERE BREATH CONTROL MEETS THE WILD
ROZVELT is a bold new force in Canadian outdoor innovation — a Quebec-based startup rewriting the rules of scent control in hunting and wildlife observation. Founded in 2024 by Nicholas Monette (CEO) and George Korkejian (COO), Rozvelt was born from a simple but overlooked truth: while most scent-masking gear focuses...
Global Innovation Spotlight
The Rise of Audiobooks and AI: Transforming the Way We Read
Once, reading was a quiet act. A private conversation between you and the page. Now? That’s changing. Audiobooks have crashed through the library doors, and artificial intelligence is riding shotgun. In 2023, the global audiobook market was valued at over $8 billion. By 2032, some projections place it above $35...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
Penn West Equity and Innovation District
CHANGEMAKERS WELCOME
CHANGEMAKERS WELCOME The Penn West Equity and Innovation District (Penn West) is transforming the landscape of innovation and equity in the world’s capital. This unique collaboration between the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID), the District of Columbia, and The George Washington University (GW) is building an inclusive, collaborative innovation...
INNOVATION Quebec
VESTECHPRO
Affiliated with Cégep Marie-Victorin, Vestechpro is a college centre for the transfer of technology (CCTT) specializing in clothing. We are a member of the Synchronex CCTT Network and one of the 64 technology access centres that make up the Tech-Access Canada pan-Canadian network. In addition, we rank among the eco-friendly...
INNOVATE® Miami
Social Impact Movement
Builds partnerships to promote social change in Miami
Social Impact Movement builds partnerships to promote social change in Miami by highlighting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Connecting business leaders, enterprises, organizations, and government, linking local social responsibility actions to the global goals. Social Impact Movement was founded in 2016 with the mission to connect people to social-related topics....
INNOVATE® Georgia
CATALYST BY WELLSTAR
LET’S DISRUPT THE STATUS QUO TO CREATE A HEALTHIER FUTURE FOR ALL OF US.
To push Wellstar’s legacy of innovation even further, Catalyst by Wellstar was created in 2021 as the first-of-its-kind innovation company and venture firm. A team of innovators, investors, and builders was assembled to harness the decades of experience and knowledge of Wellstar and shape the future of healthcare. Grounded in...
INNOVATION Quebec
PARI-G
PLATEFORME D’APPUI RÉGIONAL À L’INNOVATION – GÉNIE (PARI-G)
La nécessité d’innover des entreprises n’est plus à démontrer dans un monde où le développement des produits se fait sur des cycles de plus en plus courts et où la concurrence est plus vive et moins prévisible. L’innovation, qu’elle soit liée aux produits de l’entreprise ou à ses procédés et...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
WELCOME TO PHORCE MANAGEMENT GROUP
WHERE WE SHOWCASE THE BEST TALENT AND CONTENT IN GAMING
As a Sport Management professor, I sat and spoke to my students about the various aspects of gaming. Knowing the majority of my classes were filled with gamers, we would have countless discussions about the business and possibilities of esports. From these conversations I saw first hand how limited the...
INNOVATE® Nashville
ALTO
Making alternative investments and portfolio diversification accessible for everyone, not just the ultra-wealthy
INNOVATE® Detroit
RIVET WORK, INC
Scheduling and moving labor across construction projects sounds simple. But in reality, that couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s a never-ending process that’s nigh impossible to do accurately, efficiently and indefinitely. To make this less of a hurdle, RIVET Work Inc. (RIVET) created a Workforce Management platform tailor-made for...
INNOVATION Quebec
Université de Sherbrooke
L’innovation fait partie intégrante de l’ADN de l’Université de Sherbrooke. Pour innover, elle ose penser autrement et prendre appui dans sa culture partenariale. Depuis sa création, l’UdeS a développé une étroite collaboration avec les différents milieux, tant celui des affaires, des industries que le monde communautaire. Aujourd’hui, cette proximité en...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
UNINTER GROUP
PIONEERING SPIRIT AND GLOBAL EXPANSION FROM CURITIBA
Founded by Professor Wilson Picler, Uninter has trained thousands of students and grown to 1,700 employees by prioritizing respect, technology, and innovation. The history of the Uninter Group, headed by Professor Wilson Picler, is an inspiring example within Brazil’s higher education sector. For more than 25 years, Uninter has democratized...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
PARK ADVERTISING
BORNE OUT OF A NEED TO OFFER WORLD-CLASS INNOVATIVE AND PIONEERING MEDIA OPTIONS WITHIN THE SOUTH AFRICAN MEDIA INDUSTRY, PARK ADVERTISING AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN CONTINUALLY DRIVING THIS ETHOS FOR YEARS
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
NobleReach Foundation
Inspiring the Best to Serve
Our country’s most pressing challenges – from climate change and national security to healthcare and education – demand a renewed partnership across the private and public sectors to connect our greatest national asset: our talent. The NobleReach Foundation inspires, develops, and supports mission-driven entrepreneurship to tackle our society’s biggest challenges...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
DOCSIE
IS DISRUPTING THE DOCUMENTATION INDUSTRY WITH MANAGED PUBLISHING, COLLABORATIVE EDITING AND CUSTOMER FEEDBACK ANALYTICS
Docsie has one simple mission: helping businesses everywhere to write better documentation using reader insights, and removing barriers around web publishing and team collaboration. Docsie brings product, support and development teams together, alongside their tools, in one AIpowered knowledge management system. Docsie breaks down silos and creates a fluid,...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
Arup
An Innovative Approach To Creating A Strategy For A Carbon-neutral And Climate-resilient City By 2030
Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants and technical specialists working across every aspect of today’s built environment. Our office in Bristol city centre was founded more than 40 years ago and today is home to more than 350 staff, working on local, national and international...
INNOVATE™ Toronto
SENSO
TRANSFORMING THE BORROWER EXPERIENCE FROM REACTIVE TO PROACTIVE
Senso is a leading intelligence and engagement platform designed to help mortgage lenders increase interest income growth and lifetime value by proactively engaging borrowers leading up to their next home purchase or refinance transaction. How It All Came Together Founded in the heart of Toronto’s innovation ecosystem in 2017, founders...