Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
SHANDA STUDIO
Empowering Voices to Share Their Stories Through Podcasting
In a world where storytelling has the power to inspire, educate, and connect people, two Georgetown MBA students, Dumi and Paul, have embarked on a mission to democratize the podcasting medium with their innovative startup, Shanda Studio. Born out of Dumi’s personal experience growing up in Zimbabwe, where media freedom...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
THE GOOD THINGS GUY
BEST KNOWN AS A SOURCE OF GOOD NEWS AND INSPIRATIONAL STORIES BY SOUTH AFRICANS FOR SOUTH AFRICANS. SPARKED BY AN ONLINE VIRAL MOVEMENT, THE GOOD THINGS GUY IS NOW A GLOBAL MULTI-PLATFORM MEDIA COMPANY DELIVERING GOOD NEWS DAILY TO SOUTH AFRICANS
Kindness is the only thing that mattersSouth Africa’s news feeds are filled with hard news, stories of murder, corruption, robberies, and failing state-owned enterprises. Is there a space for good news – and do South Africans have an appetite for it? Brent Lindeque founded the Good Things Guy on 1...
INNOVATION Quebec
ERAC DU SAGUENAY-LAC ST-JEAN
The rootsFor nearly 20 years, in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean – a region of more than 275,000 inhabitants located 500 km northeast of Montréal – concerted initiatives have been deployed to stimulate innovation among SMEs. Idéa innovation PME (2004-2010), then Innovation 02 (2011-2019) generated activities in turn to support innovation. It was when...
INNOVATION Quebec
IREQ, HYDRO-QUÉBEC’S
RESEARCH INSTITUTE
The energy transition is in full swing. The energy industry is undergoing profound transformations prompted by the search for sustainable solutions to address the impacts of climate change, meet our customers’ evolving needs and consumption habits and reap the benefits of the broad accessibility of new technologies. The invention of...
INNOVATE® Georgia
CGI
AI without fear or favor
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. We are insights-driven and outcomes-based to help accelerate returns on your investments. Across 21 industry sectors in 400 locations worldwide, our 90,000 professionals provide comprehensive, scalable, and sustainable IT and business consulting services...
INNOVATION Quebec
LE CENTRE DE GÉOMATIQUE DU QUÉBEC (CGQ)
CCTT IN GEOMATICS
The Centre de géomatique du Québec (CGQ) is a college centre for the transfer of technology (CCTT) affiliated with the Cégep de Chicoutimi. Our centre is part of Tech-Access Canada’s network of technology access centres (TACs). Our mission is to promote the development of businesses and organizations through innovation, research...
INNOVATE® Nashville
BUILD IN SE
Is a collaborative network of startup founders, funders, and ecosystem supporters who build in the Southeast. #BuildInSE
In 2018, Build In SE was launched with a mission to increase the number of startup success stories in the Southeastern U.S. by leveraging a collaborative, cross-regional network. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Build In SE defines the Southeast as a collection of 10 states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi,...
INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2
LAUNCH PAD JOB CLUB
To Create A Career Networking Community That Provides Professional Resources, Accountability, And Growth For All
COMMUNITY.That is what Launch Pad Job Club offers to the job seeker. We offer a supportive community to bolster the job seeker who may have just been laid off and is experiencing a real “deer in the headlights” moment. Or maybe that job seeker has been off the job market...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
Cognisess
The complete predictive people analytics platform for hiring
Cognisess provides human resource and recruitment professionals with the data and insights they need to make better-informed decisions about their people. The journey to ethical AI begins with good data collection. Including more than 60 assessments measuring over 120 attributes, it helps you identify, retain, and maximise the performance, potential,...
INNOVATE® Georgia
UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA
INNOVATING TOMORROW: UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA’S CUTTING-EDGE APPROACH TO EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Nestled in the heart of Georgia, the University of West Georgia (UWG) stands as a beacon of innovation and research, setting the stage for a future in which creativity and entrepreneurial spirit thrive. As the seventh-largest public university in the state, UWG is not just an institution of higher learning;...
INNOVATION Quebec
INOVEM
CCTT IN WOODWORKING AND FURNITURE
As a woodworking and furniture innovation centre, Inovem has been supporting Quebec businesses since 1983. A true catalyst for innovation, our CCTT has become the benchmark for sustainable technologies in the woodworking, furniture and appearance wood products industry. Furniture, woodworking and appearance wood products businesses can count on Inovem’s expertise...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
Respawn Therapy
Is A Group Of Doctors Of Physical Therapy That Strive To Help Gamers Play With Healthier Habits And Less Pain
We’ve taken the lessons learned from our extensive experience in working with professional players to teach gamers of every level how to play while simultaneously reducing risk of injury. Everyone plays better when they play pain-free and we want to help them achieve that. I started Respawn Therapy in...
INNOVATE® Georgia
CONSUME MEDIA
AT THE CORE OF OUR SUCCESS LIES OUR UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION.
Consume Media is a dynamic video marketing agency striving to push the boundaries of innovation and creativity in the video industry. Leo Falkenstein and Michael Rosenberg founded Consume Media in 2012 during their time as ambitious students at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. What began as a humble...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
McNair Aerospace
USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing
The McNAIR Aerospace Center, in partnership with the USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, engages university students in innovative, industry-led research in fields such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, automation, 3D printing, and materials manufacturing. This world-class, hands-on education, along with our commitment to cutting-edge innovation, actively creates leaders...
INNOVATION Quebec
CRBM
A high-tech organization in marine biotechnologies!
The CRBM is recognized for its unique positioning as a transfer research organization in marine biotechnologies. With the investment of the Government of Quebec and Canada, completed by industrial contributions, the CRBM team leads projects framed by a solid scientific program oriented towards two research axes: health and well-being and...
INNOVATION Quebec
ISEQ
LE PÔLE D’EXCELLENCE DE L’INDUSTRIE DES SYSTÈMES ÉLECTRONIQUES DU QUÉBEC (ISEQ) CONCERTE LES ENTREPRISES ET AUTRES ACTEURS CLÉS DE L’INDUSTRIE ÉLECTRONIQUE DEPUIS 2018
Soyons le changement des produitsélectroniques québécois de demainIl agit comme vecteur de collaboration afin de favoriser l’innovation, la reconnaissance de l’industrie, l’élargissement des opportunités, la commercialisation et la compétitivité des entreprises. Il favorise l’exportation des biens, des services et des innovations du secteur de l’électronique pour profiter des opportunités offertes...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
ULTRAZONIC
MEDICAL SCOOP TACKLES CURRENT CONTAMINATION WOES
UltraZonic has received a true (medical) world premiere. This Belgian company, specialized in innovative medical cleaning devices, has developed the first semi-automatic pre-cleaner for flexible endoscopes. Not the biggest luxury invention, knowing that endoscopes are popular hotbeds for several bacteria. “Due to great time pressure, staff often miss important cleaning...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Big Data Jax
Focusing on all things data—from analytics and statistics to machine learning and AI
A meetup group that serves as a forum for professionals to network and learn from industry leaders about the latest in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Big Data Jax focuses on all things data—from analytics and statistics to machine learning and AI. This 2,400-member group consists of the...
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® South Carolina
SCRA
A Unique and Pivotal Player in SC’s Innovation Ecosystem
The South Carolina Research Authority has the distinct honor and responsibility to fuel South Carolina’s innovation economy. In 2024, it contributed over $1.33 billion to the state’s economy and supported 6624 South Carolina-based jobs. The average annual salary of these jobs was almost $92,000, 71% higher than the statewide average....
INNOVATE® Georgia
WILLIAM MILLS AGENCY
INFLUENCING WHAT THE INDUSTRY TALKS ABOUT
William Mills Agency (WMA) has been at the forefront of financial technology innovation since its inception. A storied company and perennially one of the top five public relations agencies in Georgia, WMA is trusted by financial companies and institutions around the country and the world. The agency’s history extends before...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
E‑ESTONIA BRIEFING CENTRE
WHERE DIGITAL GOVERNMENT MEETS THE WORLD
The e-Estonia Briefing Centre serves as Estonia’s front door for public sector officials, policymakers, and business leaders seeking to experience digital government in action, while also showcasing Estonia as an innovative and digitally advanced nation. Established to share the lessons of a nation that digitalised 100% of public services, the...
INNOVATION Quebec
Entrepreneuriat ULaval (EUL)
Is the incubator for innovative andresponsible businesses at Université Laval, in Québec
EUL provides coaching and support to entrepreneurs from the university community who dream big, and whose businesses show high potential in terms of growth and societal impact, to propel them toward success. Louis-Philippe Pleau, CEO & Co-Founder of LumIR Lasers EUL supports start-ups in the field of high technology applied...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
SHANDA STUDIO
Empowering Voices to Share Their Stories Through Podcasting
In a world where storytelling has the power to inspire, educate, and connect people, two Georgetown MBA students, Dumi and Paul, have embarked on a mission to democratize the podcasting medium with their innovative startup, Shanda Studio. Born out of Dumi’s personal experience growing up in Zimbabwe, where media freedom...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
THE GOOD THINGS GUY
BEST KNOWN AS A SOURCE OF GOOD NEWS AND INSPIRATIONAL STORIES BY SOUTH AFRICANS FOR SOUTH AFRICANS. SPARKED BY AN ONLINE VIRAL MOVEMENT, THE GOOD THINGS GUY IS NOW A GLOBAL MULTI-PLATFORM MEDIA COMPANY DELIVERING GOOD NEWS DAILY TO SOUTH AFRICANS
Kindness is the only thing that mattersSouth Africa’s news feeds are filled with hard news, stories of murder, corruption, robberies, and failing state-owned enterprises. Is there a space for good news – and do South Africans have an appetite for it? Brent Lindeque founded the Good Things Guy on 1...
INNOVATION Quebec
ERAC DU SAGUENAY-LAC ST-JEAN
The rootsFor nearly 20 years, in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean – a region of more than 275,000 inhabitants located 500 km northeast of Montréal – concerted initiatives have been deployed to stimulate innovation among SMEs. Idéa innovation PME (2004-2010), then Innovation 02 (2011-2019) generated activities in turn to support innovation. It was when...
INNOVATION Quebec
IREQ, HYDRO-QUÉBEC’S
RESEARCH INSTITUTE
The energy transition is in full swing. The energy industry is undergoing profound transformations prompted by the search for sustainable solutions to address the impacts of climate change, meet our customers’ evolving needs and consumption habits and reap the benefits of the broad accessibility of new technologies. The invention of...
INNOVATE® Georgia
CGI
AI without fear or favor
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. We are insights-driven and outcomes-based to help accelerate returns on your investments. Across 21 industry sectors in 400 locations worldwide, our 90,000 professionals provide comprehensive, scalable, and sustainable IT and business consulting services...
INNOVATION Quebec
LE CENTRE DE GÉOMATIQUE DU QUÉBEC (CGQ)
CCTT IN GEOMATICS
The Centre de géomatique du Québec (CGQ) is a college centre for the transfer of technology (CCTT) affiliated with the Cégep de Chicoutimi. Our centre is part of Tech-Access Canada’s network of technology access centres (TACs). Our mission is to promote the development of businesses and organizations through innovation, research...
INNOVATE® Nashville
BUILD IN SE
Is a collaborative network of startup founders, funders, and ecosystem supporters who build in the Southeast. #BuildInSE
In 2018, Build In SE was launched with a mission to increase the number of startup success stories in the Southeastern U.S. by leveraging a collaborative, cross-regional network. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Build In SE defines the Southeast as a collection of 10 states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi,...
INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2
LAUNCH PAD JOB CLUB
To Create A Career Networking Community That Provides Professional Resources, Accountability, And Growth For All
COMMUNITY.That is what Launch Pad Job Club offers to the job seeker. We offer a supportive community to bolster the job seeker who may have just been laid off and is experiencing a real “deer in the headlights” moment. Or maybe that job seeker has been off the job market...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
Cognisess
The complete predictive people analytics platform for hiring
Cognisess provides human resource and recruitment professionals with the data and insights they need to make better-informed decisions about their people. The journey to ethical AI begins with good data collection. Including more than 60 assessments measuring over 120 attributes, it helps you identify, retain, and maximise the performance, potential,...
INNOVATE® Georgia
UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA
INNOVATING TOMORROW: UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA’S CUTTING-EDGE APPROACH TO EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Nestled in the heart of Georgia, the University of West Georgia (UWG) stands as a beacon of innovation and research, setting the stage for a future in which creativity and entrepreneurial spirit thrive. As the seventh-largest public university in the state, UWG is not just an institution of higher learning;...
INNOVATION Quebec
INOVEM
CCTT IN WOODWORKING AND FURNITURE
As a woodworking and furniture innovation centre, Inovem has been supporting Quebec businesses since 1983. A true catalyst for innovation, our CCTT has become the benchmark for sustainable technologies in the woodworking, furniture and appearance wood products industry. Furniture, woodworking and appearance wood products businesses can count on Inovem’s expertise...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
Respawn Therapy
Is A Group Of Doctors Of Physical Therapy That Strive To Help Gamers Play With Healthier Habits And Less Pain
We’ve taken the lessons learned from our extensive experience in working with professional players to teach gamers of every level how to play while simultaneously reducing risk of injury. Everyone plays better when they play pain-free and we want to help them achieve that. I started Respawn Therapy in...
INNOVATE® Georgia
CONSUME MEDIA
AT THE CORE OF OUR SUCCESS LIES OUR UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION.
Consume Media is a dynamic video marketing agency striving to push the boundaries of innovation and creativity in the video industry. Leo Falkenstein and Michael Rosenberg founded Consume Media in 2012 during their time as ambitious students at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. What began as a humble...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
McNair Aerospace
USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing
The McNAIR Aerospace Center, in partnership with the USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, engages university students in innovative, industry-led research in fields such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, automation, 3D printing, and materials manufacturing. This world-class, hands-on education, along with our commitment to cutting-edge innovation, actively creates leaders...
INNOVATION Quebec
CRBM
A high-tech organization in marine biotechnologies!
The CRBM is recognized for its unique positioning as a transfer research organization in marine biotechnologies. With the investment of the Government of Quebec and Canada, completed by industrial contributions, the CRBM team leads projects framed by a solid scientific program oriented towards two research axes: health and well-being and...
INNOVATION Quebec
ISEQ
LE PÔLE D’EXCELLENCE DE L’INDUSTRIE DES SYSTÈMES ÉLECTRONIQUES DU QUÉBEC (ISEQ) CONCERTE LES ENTREPRISES ET AUTRES ACTEURS CLÉS DE L’INDUSTRIE ÉLECTRONIQUE DEPUIS 2018
Soyons le changement des produitsélectroniques québécois de demainIl agit comme vecteur de collaboration afin de favoriser l’innovation, la reconnaissance de l’industrie, l’élargissement des opportunités, la commercialisation et la compétitivité des entreprises. Il favorise l’exportation des biens, des services et des innovations du secteur de l’électronique pour profiter des opportunités offertes...
INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2
ULTRAZONIC
MEDICAL SCOOP TACKLES CURRENT CONTAMINATION WOES
UltraZonic has received a true (medical) world premiere. This Belgian company, specialized in innovative medical cleaning devices, has developed the first semi-automatic pre-cleaner for flexible endoscopes. Not the biggest luxury invention, knowing that endoscopes are popular hotbeds for several bacteria. “Due to great time pressure, staff often miss important cleaning...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
Big Data Jax
Focusing on all things data—from analytics and statistics to machine learning and AI
A meetup group that serves as a forum for professionals to network and learn from industry leaders about the latest in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Big Data Jax focuses on all things data—from analytics and statistics to machine learning and AI. This 2,400-member group consists of the...
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® South Carolina
SCRA
A Unique and Pivotal Player in SC’s Innovation Ecosystem
The South Carolina Research Authority has the distinct honor and responsibility to fuel South Carolina’s innovation economy. In 2024, it contributed over $1.33 billion to the state’s economy and supported 6624 South Carolina-based jobs. The average annual salary of these jobs was almost $92,000, 71% higher than the statewide average....
INNOVATE® Georgia
WILLIAM MILLS AGENCY
INFLUENCING WHAT THE INDUSTRY TALKS ABOUT
William Mills Agency (WMA) has been at the forefront of financial technology innovation since its inception. A storied company and perennially one of the top five public relations agencies in Georgia, WMA is trusted by financial companies and institutions around the country and the world. The agency’s history extends before...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
E‑ESTONIA BRIEFING CENTRE
WHERE DIGITAL GOVERNMENT MEETS THE WORLD
The e-Estonia Briefing Centre serves as Estonia’s front door for public sector officials, policymakers, and business leaders seeking to experience digital government in action, while also showcasing Estonia as an innovative and digitally advanced nation. Established to share the lessons of a nation that digitalised 100% of public services, the...
INNOVATION Quebec
Entrepreneuriat ULaval (EUL)
Is the incubator for innovative andresponsible businesses at Université Laval, in Québec
EUL provides coaching and support to entrepreneurs from the university community who dream big, and whose businesses show high potential in terms of growth and societal impact, to propel them toward success. Louis-Philippe Pleau, CEO & Co-Founder of LumIR Lasers EUL supports start-ups in the field of high technology applied...