Stories of Innovation

Global Innovation Spotlight

Make the Most of St Lucia with the Ultimate Bucket List!

Many people head to St Lucia for the beautiful views and the unique experiences. The island offers more than just beaches and resorts. You can hike through rainforests, explore volcanic landscapes, and experience cultural traditions that are part of daily life. While the island has become very popular among vacationers,...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

REVERSE RESOURCES

THE DIGITAL THREAD: HOW REVERSE RESOURCES IS INDUSTRIALIZING THE GLOBAL TEXTILE CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Operating from its headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, Reverse Resources (RR) stands at the intersection of technology, supply chain management, and environmental sustainability. The company’s core mission is to solve one of the fashion industry’s most pressing and complex challenges: textile waste. By focusing on digitalization and transparency, RR is enabling...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

LIVEWIRE

LIVEWIRE-Is Focused On Being The Global Leader In Gaming Marketing And Gametech That Works Horizontally Across All Gaming Verticals

Is Focused On Being The Global Leader In Gaming Marketing And Gametech That Works Horizontally Across All Gaming Verticals

Livewire is a global gaming marketing and gametech company that leads major brands and agencies into the gaming ecosystem. We create bespoke gaming strategies based on proprietary research and knowledge that build authentic and culturally relevant brand positions within the gaming audience and deliver results that build brands fame and...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

HIRSCH’S

HIRSCH’S - FOUNDED ON TRUST AND SERVICE

FOUNDED ON TRUST AND SERVICE

Hirsch’s has become a name synonymous with service and brand excellence over the years. They have grown into one of the most well-respected and trusted appliance and electronics retailers in the industry in South Africa, and it’s interesting to see how they got there. Allan and Margaret set up their first...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

NOBI

NOBI -FUTURE-ORIENTED SMART LAMP ‘NOBI’ HELPS ELDERLY CARE TO PREPARE FOR THE SILVER TSUNAMI

FUTURE-ORIENTED SMART LAMP ‘NOBI’ HELPS ELDERLY CARE TO PREPARE FOR THE SILVER TSUNAMI

Meet NobiAn Antwerp scale-up known for its AI-driven smart lamps, used for fall detection, fall prevention and lifestyle monitoring. When founding their company, Roeland Pelgrims, Stijn Verrept and Bert De Haes believed that everyone on this planet deserves to grow old in a dignified, safe and happy manner. Pretty ambitious...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

BRISTOL ROBOTICS LABORATORY

BRISTOL ROBOTICS LABORATORY-THE PRIMARY MISSION OF BRL IS TO UNDERSTAND THE SCIENCE

THE PRIMARY MISSION OF BRL IS TO UNDERSTAND THE SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND SOCIAL ROLE OF ROBOTICS AND EMBEDDED INTELLIGENCE

Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) is the most comprehensive academic centre for multi-disciplinary robotics research in the UK, and one of the largest co-located robotics research centres in Europe. It is a partnership between the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and the University of Bristol and home to...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

AUDI

Audi celebrates 30-years in Brazil in 2024, a challenging journey that begun in 1994, when the former F1 driver and Brazilian icon Ayrton Senna started importing the four rings vehicles brand to local market, with new technologies and unprecedented driving dynamics. In these 30-years, Audi has brought outstanding models to...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

JUST ESPORTS

JUST ESPORTS – BUILDING A BETTER WORLD FOR EACH AND EVERY GAMER

BUILDING A BETTER WORLD FOR EACH AND EVERY GAMER

Just Esports is an organization that is dedicated to working on justice initiatives in the esports and gaming space. Much of their work focuses on educational programs aimed at empowering others to promote justice in their respective groups and providing individuals with the best tools to build out esports communities...

INNOVATE® Miami

Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig - Entrepreneur Focused Legal Counsel at the Center of Miami’s Innovation Ecosystem

Entrepreneur Focused Legal Counsel at the Center of Miami’s Innovation Ecosystem

At Greenberg Traurig, innovation is more than just talk. It’s in our DNA. Our global law firm utilizes a systemic, holistic approach to innovation, helping clients cut through the noise and pursue their most business-critical goals and growth objectives. Greenberg Traurig’s Emerging Technology Practice is a multidisciplinary legal team representing...

INNOVATE® Detroit

Duolingo

Duolingo's Detroit Journey: From Gunner to Hobbes and Animated Innovation.

In Detroit, two motion design studios were making waves in the animation world: Gunner, known for its bold illustration and character animation, and Hobbes, a leader in product-driven animation. The companies earned reputations for creativity and emotional intelligence, collaborating with high-profile clients for years. However, everything changed when Duolingo—the world’s...

INNOVATE® Miami

Caribu

Caribu - Reading And Drawing Through Video-Call

Reading And Drawing Through Video-Call

ELEVATOR PITCH Caribu helps children age 0-7 to read and draw with their parents and grandparents through a video-call when they’re not in the same location. Caribu is a game-changer for the hundreds of millions of global families that are separated by distance and need to make memories together with...

INNOVATE® Georgia

GEORGIA TECH MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE

INNOVATION AT THE SPEED OF THOUGHT

Whether it’s developing new products, reducing costs, or increasing accessibility, innovations in manufacturing can improve the lives of companies and consumers alike. The Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute (GTMI) is leading that charge with a mission to cultivate, scale, and integrate those innovations into the market — and develop the workforce...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

NOWY.IO

A Vision Born from Wanderlust

People travel and take holidays for many different reasons. “Think about shoes,” says Branda Fan, Founder of Nowy. “We all have different styles and needs, and no one else can tell you if a pair is actually comfortable. Just like that, travel isn’t one-size-fits-all. We might all be heading somewhere...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

ALT TEX

ALT TEX-FOOD-TO-FABRIC FASHION

FOOD-TO-FABRIC FASHION

Fashion’s Pollution ProblemThe $2.5 trillion fashion industry is one of the top-most polluting industries in the world, generating 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, the heavy reliance by the industry on synthetic, petroleum-derived, fabrics such as polyester, is projected to create over a quarter of the world’s carbon emissions...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

The University of Adelaide

Australian Institute for Machine Learning

The University of Adelaide’s Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) is Australia’s first dedicated AI institute, tasked with championing globally challenging research and building the technology of the future. Established as a partnership between the University of Adelaide and the Government of South Australia, AIML is the anchor tenant of...

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® Gaming & Esports

XP LEAGUE

XP LEAGUE- NORTH AMERICA’S PREMIER COACH-LED COMPETITIVE YOUTH ESPORTS LEAGUE

NORTH AMERICA’S PREMIER COACH-LED COMPETITIVE YOUTH ESPORTS LEAGUE

Despite launching in September 2020, during the height of a global pandemic, XP League quickly caught the attention of tech-savvy franchisees looking to turn their passion into a career. And esports are certainly a lucrative activity worthy of franchise investment; by 2023, it’s predicted that the industry could see revenues...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

BOW VALLEY COLLEGE

TRANSFORMING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE THROUGH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Bow Valley College has been an access college since 1965, earning a reputation for fast-paced programs that quickly respond to the practical needs of adult students and our economy. On May 16, 2023, the College launched a new Digital Strategy, which outlines how technology will enhance the student experience, improve...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

SMARTMIRROR

SMART MIRROR-Shaping the Future of Dentistry

Shaping the Future of Dentistry

The dental mirror is the single-most important tool for dentists and hygienists alike, but it hasn’t changed in form or function for more than 100 years. SmartMirror looks, feels and acts like a traditional dental mirror, but features pioneering technology that meets the needs of today’s dentists and patients alike....

INNOVATION Quebec

MONTÉRÉGIE ÉCONOMIQUE

L’ÉCOSYSTÈME INNOVANT DE LA MONTÉRÉGIE

Mis en place en 2020, l’Espace régional d’accélération et de croissance de la Montérégie est propulsé par Montérégie Économique, qui regroupe les organismes de développement économique issus des MRC et de l’agglomération de Longueuil. L’OBNL soutient les agents économiques, guide les entreprises vers les services d’accompagnement et d’accélération d’affaires et...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

BMW

BMW-Full Speed Towards The Mobility Of The Future

Full Speed Towards The Mobility Of The Future

With more than 100 years of history and a journey based on the courage to innovate and compete among the best, the BMW Group continues to learn from the challenges of the past to respond to the opportunities of the future. We believe that the answer to great challenges is...

INNOVATION Quebec

CRBM

CRBM- Une organisation de haute technologie en biotechnologies marines!

Une organisation de haute technologie en biotechnologies marines!

La mission du CRBM est de supporter et de contribuer à la croissance de la filière des biotechnologies marines par des activités de recherche et développement scientifique et de transfert industriel, notamment pour le secteur des sciences de la vie.   Le CRBM est reconnu pour son positionnement unique comme...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

FRIENDS AND ALLIES, SCALLYWAGS CLIMBING

FRIENDS AND ALLIES

CLIMBING IS A WELCOMING SPORT AND A UNIQUE AND DIVERSE WAY OF LIFE, WHICH IS A REFLECTION OF THE PEOPLE THAT CHOOSE TO SPEND THEIR TIME HERE

This journey all started with a boo boo. The excitement of climbing and over doing it leads to cuts, scrapes and worn down finger tips. With the psyche high to continue climbing I mixed a concoction of ingredients that I thought would help nourish my tender tips and treat any...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

Antwerp City

Antwerp is a city in full change, once again, as it has been so many times over the past centuries.

Antwerp is a city in full change, once again, as it has been so many times over the past centuries. Now it is mobility shaping the future of the city, in the form of the Oosterweel works. For about two decades, the plans for the completion of the ring road...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Make the Most of St Lucia with the Ultimate Bucket List!

Many people head to St Lucia for the beautiful views and the unique experiences. The island offers more than just beaches and resorts. You can hike through rainforests, explore volcanic landscapes, and experience cultural traditions that are part of daily life. While the island has become very popular among vacationers,...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

REVERSE RESOURCES

THE DIGITAL THREAD: HOW REVERSE RESOURCES IS INDUSTRIALIZING THE GLOBAL TEXTILE CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Operating from its headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, Reverse Resources (RR) stands at the intersection of technology, supply chain management, and environmental sustainability. The company’s core mission is to solve one of the fashion industry’s most pressing and complex challenges: textile waste. By focusing on digitalization and transparency, RR is enabling...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

LIVEWIRE

LIVEWIRE-Is Focused On Being The Global Leader In Gaming Marketing And Gametech That Works Horizontally Across All Gaming Verticals

Is Focused On Being The Global Leader In Gaming Marketing And Gametech That Works Horizontally Across All Gaming Verticals

Livewire is a global gaming marketing and gametech company that leads major brands and agencies into the gaming ecosystem. We create bespoke gaming strategies based on proprietary research and knowledge that build authentic and culturally relevant brand positions within the gaming audience and deliver results that build brands fame and...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

HIRSCH’S

HIRSCH’S - FOUNDED ON TRUST AND SERVICE

FOUNDED ON TRUST AND SERVICE

Hirsch’s has become a name synonymous with service and brand excellence over the years. They have grown into one of the most well-respected and trusted appliance and electronics retailers in the industry in South Africa, and it’s interesting to see how they got there. Allan and Margaret set up their first...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

NOBI

NOBI -FUTURE-ORIENTED SMART LAMP ‘NOBI’ HELPS ELDERLY CARE TO PREPARE FOR THE SILVER TSUNAMI

FUTURE-ORIENTED SMART LAMP ‘NOBI’ HELPS ELDERLY CARE TO PREPARE FOR THE SILVER TSUNAMI

Meet NobiAn Antwerp scale-up known for its AI-driven smart lamps, used for fall detection, fall prevention and lifestyle monitoring. When founding their company, Roeland Pelgrims, Stijn Verrept and Bert De Haes believed that everyone on this planet deserves to grow old in a dignified, safe and happy manner. Pretty ambitious...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

BRISTOL ROBOTICS LABORATORY

BRISTOL ROBOTICS LABORATORY-THE PRIMARY MISSION OF BRL IS TO UNDERSTAND THE SCIENCE

THE PRIMARY MISSION OF BRL IS TO UNDERSTAND THE SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND SOCIAL ROLE OF ROBOTICS AND EMBEDDED INTELLIGENCE

Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) is the most comprehensive academic centre for multi-disciplinary robotics research in the UK, and one of the largest co-located robotics research centres in Europe. It is a partnership between the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and the University of Bristol and home to...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

AUDI

Audi celebrates 30-years in Brazil in 2024, a challenging journey that begun in 1994, when the former F1 driver and Brazilian icon Ayrton Senna started importing the four rings vehicles brand to local market, with new technologies and unprecedented driving dynamics. In these 30-years, Audi has brought outstanding models to...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

JUST ESPORTS

JUST ESPORTS – BUILDING A BETTER WORLD FOR EACH AND EVERY GAMER

BUILDING A BETTER WORLD FOR EACH AND EVERY GAMER

Just Esports is an organization that is dedicated to working on justice initiatives in the esports and gaming space. Much of their work focuses on educational programs aimed at empowering others to promote justice in their respective groups and providing individuals with the best tools to build out esports communities...

INNOVATE® Miami

Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig - Entrepreneur Focused Legal Counsel at the Center of Miami’s Innovation Ecosystem

Entrepreneur Focused Legal Counsel at the Center of Miami’s Innovation Ecosystem

At Greenberg Traurig, innovation is more than just talk. It’s in our DNA. Our global law firm utilizes a systemic, holistic approach to innovation, helping clients cut through the noise and pursue their most business-critical goals and growth objectives. Greenberg Traurig’s Emerging Technology Practice is a multidisciplinary legal team representing...

INNOVATE® Detroit

Duolingo

Duolingo's Detroit Journey: From Gunner to Hobbes and Animated Innovation.

In Detroit, two motion design studios were making waves in the animation world: Gunner, known for its bold illustration and character animation, and Hobbes, a leader in product-driven animation. The companies earned reputations for creativity and emotional intelligence, collaborating with high-profile clients for years. However, everything changed when Duolingo—the world’s...

INNOVATE® Miami

Caribu

Caribu - Reading And Drawing Through Video-Call

Reading And Drawing Through Video-Call

ELEVATOR PITCH Caribu helps children age 0-7 to read and draw with their parents and grandparents through a video-call when they’re not in the same location. Caribu is a game-changer for the hundreds of millions of global families that are separated by distance and need to make memories together with...

INNOVATE® Georgia

GEORGIA TECH MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE

INNOVATION AT THE SPEED OF THOUGHT

Whether it’s developing new products, reducing costs, or increasing accessibility, innovations in manufacturing can improve the lives of companies and consumers alike. The Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute (GTMI) is leading that charge with a mission to cultivate, scale, and integrate those innovations into the market — and develop the workforce...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

NOWY.IO

A Vision Born from Wanderlust

People travel and take holidays for many different reasons. “Think about shoes,” says Branda Fan, Founder of Nowy. “We all have different styles and needs, and no one else can tell you if a pair is actually comfortable. Just like that, travel isn’t one-size-fits-all. We might all be heading somewhere...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

ALT TEX

ALT TEX-FOOD-TO-FABRIC FASHION

FOOD-TO-FABRIC FASHION

Fashion’s Pollution ProblemThe $2.5 trillion fashion industry is one of the top-most polluting industries in the world, generating 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, the heavy reliance by the industry on synthetic, petroleum-derived, fabrics such as polyester, is projected to create over a quarter of the world’s carbon emissions...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

The University of Adelaide

Australian Institute for Machine Learning

The University of Adelaide’s Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) is Australia’s first dedicated AI institute, tasked with championing globally challenging research and building the technology of the future. Established as a partnership between the University of Adelaide and the Government of South Australia, AIML is the anchor tenant of...

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® Gaming & Esports

XP LEAGUE

XP LEAGUE- NORTH AMERICA’S PREMIER COACH-LED COMPETITIVE YOUTH ESPORTS LEAGUE

NORTH AMERICA’S PREMIER COACH-LED COMPETITIVE YOUTH ESPORTS LEAGUE

Despite launching in September 2020, during the height of a global pandemic, XP League quickly caught the attention of tech-savvy franchisees looking to turn their passion into a career. And esports are certainly a lucrative activity worthy of franchise investment; by 2023, it’s predicted that the industry could see revenues...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

BOW VALLEY COLLEGE

TRANSFORMING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE THROUGH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Bow Valley College has been an access college since 1965, earning a reputation for fast-paced programs that quickly respond to the practical needs of adult students and our economy. On May 16, 2023, the College launched a new Digital Strategy, which outlines how technology will enhance the student experience, improve...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

SMARTMIRROR

SMART MIRROR-Shaping the Future of Dentistry

Shaping the Future of Dentistry

The dental mirror is the single-most important tool for dentists and hygienists alike, but it hasn’t changed in form or function for more than 100 years. SmartMirror looks, feels and acts like a traditional dental mirror, but features pioneering technology that meets the needs of today’s dentists and patients alike....

INNOVATION Quebec

MONTÉRÉGIE ÉCONOMIQUE

L’ÉCOSYSTÈME INNOVANT DE LA MONTÉRÉGIE

Mis en place en 2020, l’Espace régional d’accélération et de croissance de la Montérégie est propulsé par Montérégie Économique, qui regroupe les organismes de développement économique issus des MRC et de l’agglomération de Longueuil. L’OBNL soutient les agents économiques, guide les entreprises vers les services d’accompagnement et d’accélération d’affaires et...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

BMW

BMW-Full Speed Towards The Mobility Of The Future

Full Speed Towards The Mobility Of The Future

With more than 100 years of history and a journey based on the courage to innovate and compete among the best, the BMW Group continues to learn from the challenges of the past to respond to the opportunities of the future. We believe that the answer to great challenges is...

INNOVATION Quebec

CRBM

CRBM- Une organisation de haute technologie en biotechnologies marines!

Une organisation de haute technologie en biotechnologies marines!

La mission du CRBM est de supporter et de contribuer à la croissance de la filière des biotechnologies marines par des activités de recherche et développement scientifique et de transfert industriel, notamment pour le secteur des sciences de la vie.   Le CRBM est reconnu pour son positionnement unique comme...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

FRIENDS AND ALLIES, SCALLYWAGS CLIMBING

FRIENDS AND ALLIES

CLIMBING IS A WELCOMING SPORT AND A UNIQUE AND DIVERSE WAY OF LIFE, WHICH IS A REFLECTION OF THE PEOPLE THAT CHOOSE TO SPEND THEIR TIME HERE

This journey all started with a boo boo. The excitement of climbing and over doing it leads to cuts, scrapes and worn down finger tips. With the psyche high to continue climbing I mixed a concoction of ingredients that I thought would help nourish my tender tips and treat any...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

Antwerp City

Antwerp is a city in full change, once again, as it has been so many times over the past centuries.

Antwerp is a city in full change, once again, as it has been so many times over the past centuries. Now it is mobility shaping the future of the city, in the form of the Oosterweel works. For about two decades, the plans for the completion of the ring road...

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