Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® South Florida

WAG - Workplace Accessibility Group 

BREAKING BARRIERS: HOW THE WORKPLACE ACCESSIBILITY GROUP EMPOWERS BUSINESSES TO CREATE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS

BREAKING BARRIERS: HOW THE WORKPLACE ACCESSIBILITY GROUP EMPOWERS BUSINESSES TO CREATE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS In the United States, the employment disparity between deaf and hearing individuals highlights a significant accessibility gap. According to the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC), only 48%ofdeaf individuals aged 25-64 are employed, compared to 72%...

United Nations Lesotho

UNITED NATIONS LESOTHO

MESSAGE BY THE RESIDENT COORDINATOR

Ka lebelo la Ntšoekhe – With the speed of Ntšoekhe and aligned to the call by UN Member States to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, this Cooperation Framework (CF) calls for accelerated pace in decision making, delivering and coordinating of development priorities, while leveraging all available resources,...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION

A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION-OUR MISSION: ASPIRE. TRANSFORM. SUSTAIN.

OUR MISSION: ASPIRE. TRANSFORM. SUSTAIN.

A Safe Haven Foundation is a 501(c)3 not for profit, social enterprise that helps people ASPIRE. TRANSFORM. and SUSTAIN¨ their lives as they transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency with pride and purpose. A Safe Haven provides the tools for each individual to overcome the root causes of homelessness through a...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Quang Pham

“People have asked me why i started Espero Biopharma in jacksonville when there is no industry and few talent locally”   Here are the reasons. Few American cities of any size are home to so many facilities, among them Ackerman Cancer Center, Baptist Health, Brooks Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Memorial Hospital,...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

FIENTA

REDEFINING TICKETING FOR THE RELATIONSHIP ERA

When Fienta first launched, it was built to solve a deeper problem: how can event organisers build stronger relationships with their audiences – not just sell tickets? A decade later, the Estonia-based company has grown from a grassroots solution into a global platform, helping event organisers in more than 50...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

PS27 Female Founders Forum

PS27 Female Founders Forum-To Motivate and Improve the Skills of Female Founders

To Motivate and Improve the Skills of Female Founders, Entrepreneurs, and Intrepreneurs

The Female Founders Forum is an annual event, organized by PS27 Empowerment, to motivate and improve the skills of Female Founders, entrepreneurs, and intrepreneurs.   The event brings successful women role models together with early-stage female founders. Each year the event takes place on International Women’s Day. During the event,...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

BRISTOL HEALTH PARTNERS

BRISTOL HEALTH PARTNERS-Bringing Together The Best In Research And Innovation To Improve Health And Care Across Bristol

Bringing Together The Best In Research And Innovation To Improve Health And Care Across Bristol, North Somerset And South Gloucestershire

The Bristol Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) mission is to generate significant health gain and improvements in service delivery in the region by integrating, promoting and developing our strengths in health services, research, innovation and education. We are a strategic collaboration between the city region’s universities, major health...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

GRUPO GUAYACÁN-Building Local Entrepreneurship From The Ground Up

Very few people were talking about entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico when Grupo Guayacan, Inc. was born in 1996. Founded by Enrique “Ricky” Adsuar as a private sector mission-driven nonprofit organization, it has served entrepreneurs with a unique model that has coupled private equity investment with a series of programs to...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TOURISM COMMISSION

THE FESTIVAL STATE

With a world-class festival and events calendar that spans the whole year, you’ll always find frivolity on your South Australian itinerary. Think festivals dedicated to Australia’s most watched game, or all things culinary excellence; Australia’s greatest cycling race, international sporting debuts or the world’s second largest arts festival. There’s a...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

KADDEX

KADDEX-IS A PART OF THE KADENA ECOSYSTEM

IS A PART OF THE KADENA ECOSYSTEM

Kaddex is a decentralized exchange in the Kadena ecosystem. Kadena was founded by two J.P Morgan alumni who felt the biggest challenge with the blockchain and DeFi was scalability. In 2016 they created a new type of blockchain technology that solves the blockchain trilemma of security, scalability, and decentralization. Kadena...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

MEDICAVISIE

Be Healthier Today

MEDICAVISIE, a proud Belgian company, specializes in importing and distributing MULTISCAN systems across Europe, focusing on prevention, lifestyle, and health. Overconsumption often leads people to lose focus on their health goals and the steps to monitor and maintain their lifestyle and well-being effectively. Gaining an objective understanding of your personal...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Urban SDK

Urban SDK-Helping To Transform Cities’ Mobility

Helping To Transform Cities’ Mobility, Transportation And Safety Operations

Urban SDK streamlines government and IoT data to automate performance measures and discover insights in real-time, helping to transform cities’ mobility, transportation, and safety operations. Established in 2018 by Justin Dennis and Drew Messer, Urban SDK is a digital government intelligence platform combining real-time location data with predictive analytics. It...

INNOVATION Quebec

CMC MICROSYSTEMS

ACCÉLÉRER L’INNOVATION ET LA RECHERCHE

« CMC permet aux entrepreneurs et innovateurs l’accès aux meilleurs outils et plateformes au monde. Cela offrira à nos clients et partenaires de tout le cycle de vie de conception, de mise à l’essai et de fabrication des produits technologiques de pointe qui façonneront l’économie de demain. » – Gordon...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

HUAWEI

AND THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AS A PATH TO A MORE CONNECTED, INTELLIGENT, AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD

Huawei is a global leader in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. According to Forbes magazine, the company is one of the world’s most valuable brands. Its vision is to enrich people’s lives through digital technologies and customer-centric innovation. With more than 207,000 employees worldwide, the company...

INNOVATION Quebec

CMQ

CMQ-The Centre de métallurgie du Québec (CMQ) is a college center for the transfer of technologies (CCTT) attached to the Cégep de Trois-Rivières. Created in 1985

The Centre de métallurgie du Québec (CMQ) is a college center for the transfer of technologies (CCTT) attached to the Cégep de Trois-Rivières. Created in 1985, the CMQ aims to “support the competitiveness of the metallurgy industry through research and technological development in a collaborative approach with private and public partners while supporting technical education at the college level and the transfer of knowledge to businesses”

The Centre’s team of 60 people, including 10 to 15 college and university students per year, focuses on applied research and technology transfer to support the growth and strategic positioning of companies with activities related to metal processing. In addition to providing advanced training in metallurgy and non-destructive testing, the...

INNOVATION Quebec

IRIPII

CCTT SUR L’IMMIGRATION ET SUR LES PRATIQUES INTERCULTURELLES ET INCLUSIVES

Créée en 2009 au Collège de Maisonneuve, l’institut de recherche sur l’immigration et sur les pratiques interculturelles et inclusives IRIPII est l’un des rares organismes au Québec qui, dans le domaine de l’immigration, de par sa position d’interface entre les milieux de recherche et les différents milieux de pratiques, a...

INNOVATE® Seattle

Ellingson Group

THE STARTUP WHISPERER: A GAME-CHANGING APPROACH TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

Employee Benefits | Sea-Mountain Insurance THE STARTUP WHISPERER: A GAME-CHANGING APPROACH TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. The Company Ellingson Group has redefined what it means to be an employee benefits brokerage by specializing in the unique needs of startups, tech companies, and venture capital firms. These industries are the engines of economic...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

DELTA CARE

DELTA CARE -THE SOLUTION FOR MORE EFFICIENT HEALTHCARE IS NOT TECHNOLOGY ITSELF

THE SOLUTION FOR MORE EFFICIENT HEALTHCARE IS NOT TECHNOLOGY ITSELF, BUT HOW IT IS INTEGRATED AND EMBRACED BY USERS

European countries have been facing enormous pressure on their healthcare systems. The recent acute problems were resulting from exponential increases in the number of active COVID-19 cases, but there are several underlying challenges that the healthcare sector has been facing for some time now. These include the aging population and...

INNOVATE® Nashville

MITER HEALTH

INTELLIGENT CARE DELIVERY PLATFORMS

The healthcare industry works towards caring, promoting health, and quality of life. The growing aging population and rise in cost associated with eldercare is a concern to home health care providers. The challenges faced by home health care providers are immeasurable. From rising costs to providing the care, tracking staff...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

MICHELINE NADER

HEALTHCARE ENTREPRENEUR, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, EXECUTIVE COACH, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, PHILANTHROPIST

“When leaders leap, civilization leaps and we can collectively emerge into a new paradigm of leadership — we all Leap!” Micheline Nader is dedicated to empowering people through transformational leadership. In her book, LEAP Beyond Success, Micheline introduces LEAP—Lean, Execute, Align, and Program—a transformational system designed for leaders who want...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

CAVA

CAVA’s Recipe for Success

From Mediterranean roots to nationwide expansion, CAVA brings heart, health, and humanity to food. CAVA isn’t just another restaurant chain. It’s on a mission not just to serve food but to serve a movement. It is a beacon of innovation, health, and Mediterranean flavors, transforming the way America eats. The...

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® South Carolina

CSX

PULLING FOR AMERICA

Driving Growth and Connectivity Across South Carolina For nearly two centuries, CSX has been a cornerstone of America’s economic engine, connecting businesses and communities with safe, efficient, and innovative freight solutions. Today, as one of North America’s leading railroads, CSX continues to deliver what matters most—reliability, flexibility, and value—while powering...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

DATAPROM

SMART SOLUTIONS FOR MOBILITY

DATAPROM is a Brazilian company, headquartered in Curitiba/PR and has nine branch offices in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. We were born in August 1988 from the creativity of engineers Marcos Olandoski, Alberto Abujamra and Carlos Perufo, who came together to develop innovative systems, capable of combining applicability and technology. At...

INNOVATE® South Florida

WAG - Workplace Accessibility Group 

BREAKING BARRIERS: HOW THE WORKPLACE ACCESSIBILITY GROUP EMPOWERS BUSINESSES TO CREATE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS

BREAKING BARRIERS: HOW THE WORKPLACE ACCESSIBILITY GROUP EMPOWERS BUSINESSES TO CREATE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS In the United States, the employment disparity between deaf and hearing individuals highlights a significant accessibility gap. According to the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC), only 48%ofdeaf individuals aged 25-64 are employed, compared to 72%...

United Nations Lesotho

UNITED NATIONS LESOTHO

MESSAGE BY THE RESIDENT COORDINATOR

Ka lebelo la Ntšoekhe – With the speed of Ntšoekhe and aligned to the call by UN Member States to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, this Cooperation Framework (CF) calls for accelerated pace in decision making, delivering and coordinating of development priorities, while leveraging all available resources,...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION

A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION-OUR MISSION: ASPIRE. TRANSFORM. SUSTAIN.

OUR MISSION: ASPIRE. TRANSFORM. SUSTAIN.

A Safe Haven Foundation is a 501(c)3 not for profit, social enterprise that helps people ASPIRE. TRANSFORM. and SUSTAIN¨ their lives as they transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency with pride and purpose. A Safe Haven provides the tools for each individual to overcome the root causes of homelessness through a...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Quang Pham

“People have asked me why i started Espero Biopharma in jacksonville when there is no industry and few talent locally”   Here are the reasons. Few American cities of any size are home to so many facilities, among them Ackerman Cancer Center, Baptist Health, Brooks Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Memorial Hospital,...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

FIENTA

REDEFINING TICKETING FOR THE RELATIONSHIP ERA

When Fienta first launched, it was built to solve a deeper problem: how can event organisers build stronger relationships with their audiences – not just sell tickets? A decade later, the Estonia-based company has grown from a grassroots solution into a global platform, helping event organisers in more than 50...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

PS27 Female Founders Forum

PS27 Female Founders Forum-To Motivate and Improve the Skills of Female Founders

To Motivate and Improve the Skills of Female Founders, Entrepreneurs, and Intrepreneurs

The Female Founders Forum is an annual event, organized by PS27 Empowerment, to motivate and improve the skills of Female Founders, entrepreneurs, and intrepreneurs.   The event brings successful women role models together with early-stage female founders. Each year the event takes place on International Women’s Day. During the event,...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

BRISTOL HEALTH PARTNERS

BRISTOL HEALTH PARTNERS-Bringing Together The Best In Research And Innovation To Improve Health And Care Across Bristol

Bringing Together The Best In Research And Innovation To Improve Health And Care Across Bristol, North Somerset And South Gloucestershire

The Bristol Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) mission is to generate significant health gain and improvements in service delivery in the region by integrating, promoting and developing our strengths in health services, research, innovation and education. We are a strategic collaboration between the city region’s universities, major health...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

GRUPO GUAYACÁN-Building Local Entrepreneurship From The Ground Up

Very few people were talking about entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico when Grupo Guayacan, Inc. was born in 1996. Founded by Enrique “Ricky” Adsuar as a private sector mission-driven nonprofit organization, it has served entrepreneurs with a unique model that has coupled private equity investment with a series of programs to...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TOURISM COMMISSION

THE FESTIVAL STATE

With a world-class festival and events calendar that spans the whole year, you’ll always find frivolity on your South Australian itinerary. Think festivals dedicated to Australia’s most watched game, or all things culinary excellence; Australia’s greatest cycling race, international sporting debuts or the world’s second largest arts festival. There’s a...

INNOVATE® Blockchain

KADDEX

KADDEX-IS A PART OF THE KADENA ECOSYSTEM

IS A PART OF THE KADENA ECOSYSTEM

Kaddex is a decentralized exchange in the Kadena ecosystem. Kadena was founded by two J.P Morgan alumni who felt the biggest challenge with the blockchain and DeFi was scalability. In 2016 they created a new type of blockchain technology that solves the blockchain trilemma of security, scalability, and decentralization. Kadena...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

MEDICAVISIE

Be Healthier Today

MEDICAVISIE, a proud Belgian company, specializes in importing and distributing MULTISCAN systems across Europe, focusing on prevention, lifestyle, and health. Overconsumption often leads people to lose focus on their health goals and the steps to monitor and maintain their lifestyle and well-being effectively. Gaining an objective understanding of your personal...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Urban SDK

Urban SDK-Helping To Transform Cities’ Mobility

Helping To Transform Cities’ Mobility, Transportation And Safety Operations

Urban SDK streamlines government and IoT data to automate performance measures and discover insights in real-time, helping to transform cities’ mobility, transportation, and safety operations. Established in 2018 by Justin Dennis and Drew Messer, Urban SDK is a digital government intelligence platform combining real-time location data with predictive analytics. It...

INNOVATION Quebec

CMC MICROSYSTEMS

ACCÉLÉRER L’INNOVATION ET LA RECHERCHE

« CMC permet aux entrepreneurs et innovateurs l’accès aux meilleurs outils et plateformes au monde. Cela offrira à nos clients et partenaires de tout le cycle de vie de conception, de mise à l’essai et de fabrication des produits technologiques de pointe qui façonneront l’économie de demain. » – Gordon...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

HUAWEI

AND THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AS A PATH TO A MORE CONNECTED, INTELLIGENT, AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD

Huawei is a global leader in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. According to Forbes magazine, the company is one of the world’s most valuable brands. Its vision is to enrich people’s lives through digital technologies and customer-centric innovation. With more than 207,000 employees worldwide, the company...

INNOVATION Quebec

CMQ

CMQ-The Centre de métallurgie du Québec (CMQ) is a college center for the transfer of technologies (CCTT) attached to the Cégep de Trois-Rivières. Created in 1985

The Centre de métallurgie du Québec (CMQ) is a college center for the transfer of technologies (CCTT) attached to the Cégep de Trois-Rivières. Created in 1985, the CMQ aims to “support the competitiveness of the metallurgy industry through research and technological development in a collaborative approach with private and public partners while supporting technical education at the college level and the transfer of knowledge to businesses”

The Centre’s team of 60 people, including 10 to 15 college and university students per year, focuses on applied research and technology transfer to support the growth and strategic positioning of companies with activities related to metal processing. In addition to providing advanced training in metallurgy and non-destructive testing, the...

INNOVATION Quebec

IRIPII

CCTT SUR L’IMMIGRATION ET SUR LES PRATIQUES INTERCULTURELLES ET INCLUSIVES

Créée en 2009 au Collège de Maisonneuve, l’institut de recherche sur l’immigration et sur les pratiques interculturelles et inclusives IRIPII est l’un des rares organismes au Québec qui, dans le domaine de l’immigration, de par sa position d’interface entre les milieux de recherche et les différents milieux de pratiques, a...

INNOVATE® Seattle

Ellingson Group

THE STARTUP WHISPERER: A GAME-CHANGING APPROACH TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

Employee Benefits | Sea-Mountain Insurance THE STARTUP WHISPERER: A GAME-CHANGING APPROACH TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. The Company Ellingson Group has redefined what it means to be an employee benefits brokerage by specializing in the unique needs of startups, tech companies, and venture capital firms. These industries are the engines of economic...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

DELTA CARE

DELTA CARE -THE SOLUTION FOR MORE EFFICIENT HEALTHCARE IS NOT TECHNOLOGY ITSELF

THE SOLUTION FOR MORE EFFICIENT HEALTHCARE IS NOT TECHNOLOGY ITSELF, BUT HOW IT IS INTEGRATED AND EMBRACED BY USERS

European countries have been facing enormous pressure on their healthcare systems. The recent acute problems were resulting from exponential increases in the number of active COVID-19 cases, but there are several underlying challenges that the healthcare sector has been facing for some time now. These include the aging population and...

INNOVATE® Nashville

MITER HEALTH

INTELLIGENT CARE DELIVERY PLATFORMS

The healthcare industry works towards caring, promoting health, and quality of life. The growing aging population and rise in cost associated with eldercare is a concern to home health care providers. The challenges faced by home health care providers are immeasurable. From rising costs to providing the care, tracking staff...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

MICHELINE NADER

HEALTHCARE ENTREPRENEUR, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, EXECUTIVE COACH, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, PHILANTHROPIST

“When leaders leap, civilization leaps and we can collectively emerge into a new paradigm of leadership — we all Leap!” Micheline Nader is dedicated to empowering people through transformational leadership. In her book, LEAP Beyond Success, Micheline introduces LEAP—Lean, Execute, Align, and Program—a transformational system designed for leaders who want...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

CAVA

CAVA’s Recipe for Success

From Mediterranean roots to nationwide expansion, CAVA brings heart, health, and humanity to food. CAVA isn’t just another restaurant chain. It’s on a mission not just to serve food but to serve a movement. It is a beacon of innovation, health, and Mediterranean flavors, transforming the way America eats. The...

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® South Carolina

CSX

PULLING FOR AMERICA

Driving Growth and Connectivity Across South Carolina For nearly two centuries, CSX has been a cornerstone of America’s economic engine, connecting businesses and communities with safe, efficient, and innovative freight solutions. Today, as one of North America’s leading railroads, CSX continues to deliver what matters most—reliability, flexibility, and value—while powering...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

DATAPROM

SMART SOLUTIONS FOR MOBILITY

DATAPROM is a Brazilian company, headquartered in Curitiba/PR and has nine branch offices in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. We were born in August 1988 from the creativity of engineers Marcos Olandoski, Alberto Abujamra and Carlos Perufo, who came together to develop innovative systems, capable of combining applicability and technology. At...

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