Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
POPULAR
THE HEART OF THE GOLDEN MILE
To create a corporate campus that would redefine Hato Rey as a center of urban movement. That is the vision that Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico’s leading financial institution dreamt up years ago for Popular Campus, a $300 million expansion project that will centralize a significant portion of...
INNOVATE® Tampa Bay Vol.3
SAMYR QURESHI
Knack
A PLACE FOR NEW BEGINNINGSSamyr Qureshi is a proud Gator (University of Florida) graduate and the Co-Founder & CEO at Knack, an education technology startup that helps institutions power and scale peer-to-peer tutoring programs. I moved to the United States when I was six years old, and Tampa was the...
INNOVATION Quebec
LAVAL INNOV
Founded in 2018 at the instigation of visionary Laval residents and benefiting from the financial support of the Ministry of Economy and Innovation (MEI) and the city of Laval, Laval Innov aims to make innovation an essential lever for the sustainable development of Laval
As a Regional Space for Acceleration and Growth (ERAC) in Laval, it aims to stimulate and enhance the appropriation and integration of innovation in the territory, whether through its activities with companies or through the implementation of important structuring projects with a regional scope. Innovate in LavalStrategically positioned north of...
INNOVATE® Nashville
CIRCA
BRANDING THAT DRIVES MEANINGFUL & MEASURED GROWTH
Circa helps organizations in vital growth periods uncover who they are, connect with who they serve, and build brands that last. In 2015, founders Tori Thomas and Laura Deleot set out with a clear vision: create what matters. They built Circa to not only deliver value for clients, but also...
INNOVATION Quebec
CENTRE QUÉBÉCOIS D’INNOVATION EN BIOTECHNOLOGIE (CQIB)
LE CQIB, AU CŒUR DE L’ÉCOSYSTÈME ENTREPRENEURRIAL EN SCIENCES DE LA VIE
Les lecteurs de cette publication sont bien placés pour le savoir : le Québec est un terreau incroyablement fertile pour l’innovation. Si on génère autant d’innovations en sol québécois, c’est notamment parce que nous avons en place des organisations mobilisatrice qui catalyse notre expertise et notre savoir. Parmi ces organisations,...
INNOVATE® Seattle
TECH ALLIANCE
ADVANCING WASHINGTON’S INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
In the late 1990s, a visionary goal was conceived by a group of business and academic leaders in Washington state: to cultivate a flourishing landscape of thriving, innovation-driven enterprises within the expanding economy of Washington. At that point, the Washington state economy was based on manufacturing (primarily airplanes), agriculture (wheat,...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
OLIST
MEET OLIST, THE LEADING ECOSYSTEM IN E-COMMERCE SOLUTIONS FOR SMES
Founded in 2015, Olist is a benchmark startup in e-commerce solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, focused on operational management, increased competitiveness in marketplaces and multichannel sales. In 2021, the company acquired Tiny e Vnda, companies based on high technology that offer top-notch services and share the same goal of...
INNOVATE® Detroit
Detroit Venture Partners
Shaping the Future of Tech in Detroit and Beyond
Founded in 2010 by Dan Gilbert, the visionary behind Rocket Companies and Rocket Mortgage, Detroit Venture Partners (DVP) is at the forefront of Detroit’s entrepreneurial renaissance. Gilbert’s leadership in reshaping industries through his companies extends seamlessly into DVP, a venture capital firm committed to investing in bold entrepreneurs and game-changing...
INNOVATE® South Florida
SUSTAINABASE
INNOVATING FOR THE PLANET TO EMPOWER GLOBAL AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
SUSTAINABASE, A CARBON ACCOUNTING SOLUTION, EMPOWERS COMPANIES AND COMMUNITIES TO DE-RISK IN THE GROWING LOW-CARBON ECONOMY. In the heart of South Florida, often cited as ground zero for climate change and a burgeoning climate tech hub, SustainaBase stands out as a beacon of sustainability and environmental stewardship. Founded on the...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
STRATUS INDUSTRIES
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING: HOW STRATUS INDUSTRIES IS PIONEERING A NEW ERA
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING: HOW STRATUS INDUSTRIES IS PIONEERING A NEW ERA Stratus Industries, established in 2013, is redefining manufacturing by combining traditional strengths with a tech-driven approach. Led by co-founder Lyle Stoflet, the company embodies the motto “Make Manufacturing Cool Again,” aiming to reshape an industry often seen...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
SHROOMWELL
HOW SHROOMWELL IS REDEFINING GLOBAL HEALTH AND FORESTRY THROUGH MYCOTECHNOLOGY
Operating out of Estonia, a nation known for its deep connection to nature and a rapidly developing technology sector, Shroomwell stands as a pioneer in the global mycotechnology landscape. The company’s core mission transcends the production of traditional supplements; it aims to bring greater health to both people and the...
INNOVATIONS in Pharmaceutical Development®
MBQ PHARMA
The first biopharmaceutical drug development company started in Puerto Rico based on proprietary research in cancer, autoimmune and fibrotic diseases
Selective Targeting of GTPases – A novel, promising approach to treating Cancer, Autoimmune Conditions and Chronic Fibrotic DiseaseMBQ PHARMA – The Company and its missionMBQ Pharma is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing treatments with high unmet medical needs such as Cancer, Autoimmune Disease and Chronic Fibrotic Syndromes. Our...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
CHEFS WAREHOUSE
WHIPPING UP A WINNING RECIPE
As businesses go, restaurants aren’t for the faint of heart. The hospitality industry is one of cutthroat competition. This industry demands discipline, dedication, constant innovation, passion, opportunity, and perseverance from restaurateurs, managers, kitchen staff, and front-of-house staff. Creating fine-dining cuisine is as much an art form as it is the science...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
NAKO TIMEPIECES
A LUXURY WATCH DESIGNER BRAND WITH HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Born and designed in Gaborone, Botswana Nako Timepieces are merging innovation and luxury watchmaking that is proudly rooted in Botswana. BRAND PERSONALITYAn embodiment of Afrocentrism, Tswana origins, selfdiscovery, character and endurance. Having stepped over the line of classic iconic style and into the realm of simplicity — Nako Timepieces identifies...
INNOVATION Quebec
CEIM
STIMULER L’ENTREPRENEURIAT ET FAVORISER L’ESSOR D’ENTREPRISES TECHNOLOGIQUES ÉMERGENTES
Au service de l’innovation depuis plus de 25 ans, nous sommes donc particulièrement fiers d’avoir pu accompagner des entreprises qui sont depuis devenues des fleurons de notre écosystème, ou qui constituent aujourd’hui de puissants catalyseurs de progrès et de changement pour notre société. « La créativité et la capacité d’innovation...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
IMIZIZI
Redefining People Management In Africa
We look after the engine of your business because your people are what makes a difference. We help our clients to improve their performance and accelerate their growth by having a holistic view of their business and finding unique solutions customised for their environment. We have outstanding People Management capabilities...
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™ 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™ Vancouver Vol.2
DGPR
REDEFINING STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS FOR CANADIAN TECH
The Canadian tech sector is booming, there’s no question about that. In 2021, despite the impacts of the pandemic and the general economic downturn, the information and communications technology (ICT) reflected a total 5.3% of the national GDP — that’s $104.5billion. This number, alongside a teeming collective of businesses that...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
GIIKS GAME CITY
Live Streams, Discussions, Co-Operative And Competitive Games. What Are You Waiting For?
We are Giiks Game City (GGC), a non-profit organization with the primary goal of organizing gaming events, TV content, creating and re- modify existing local and contemporary games, for a wider audience. Video gaming, a subculture of E-Sports (Electronic Sports) is seeing rapid growth in Ghana. The ubiquity of PC...
INNOVATE™ Kitchener Waterloo
LABSCUBED
FROM LABS BOTTLENECKS TO AUTOMATED BREAKTHROUGHS: LABSCUBED BUILDS THE FUTURE OF MATERIALS TESTING
Materials shape the world we live in. They make car tires safer on icy winter roads, help batteries run longer in electric vehicles, and enable lighter, stronger, and more sustainable plastics in everyday products. Every breakthrough material begins its life in a laboratory, where it istested, pushed to its limits,...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
ESPOSURE
THE GOAL FOR ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS IS TO EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, ENGAGE AND EMPOWER
“Esposure is connecting esports and education to create opportunities. We are committed to doing our part in building the esports talent pipeline through our Education to Entertainment ecosystem.” — Danny R. Martin Danny R. Martin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Esposure, Inc., a global esports technology company with an...
INNOVATE® Miami
City Of Coral Gables - Recognized Nationwide As A Pioneering Smart City
Coral Gables was founded on innovation, being one of the very first planned communities in the United States. Today, we’re known nationwide as a Smart City, leveraging information and communication technologies to benefit our residents, employees, businesses and visitors, as well as make our city more resilient and sustainable. First...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
POPULAR
THE HEART OF THE GOLDEN MILE
To create a corporate campus that would redefine Hato Rey as a center of urban movement. That is the vision that Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico’s leading financial institution dreamt up years ago for Popular Campus, a $300 million expansion project that will centralize a significant portion of...
INNOVATE® Tampa Bay Vol.3
SAMYR QURESHI
Knack
A PLACE FOR NEW BEGINNINGSSamyr Qureshi is a proud Gator (University of Florida) graduate and the Co-Founder & CEO at Knack, an education technology startup that helps institutions power and scale peer-to-peer tutoring programs. I moved to the United States when I was six years old, and Tampa was the...
INNOVATION Quebec
LAVAL INNOV
Founded in 2018 at the instigation of visionary Laval residents and benefiting from the financial support of the Ministry of Economy and Innovation (MEI) and the city of Laval, Laval Innov aims to make innovation an essential lever for the sustainable development of Laval
As a Regional Space for Acceleration and Growth (ERAC) in Laval, it aims to stimulate and enhance the appropriation and integration of innovation in the territory, whether through its activities with companies or through the implementation of important structuring projects with a regional scope. Innovate in LavalStrategically positioned north of...
INNOVATE® Nashville
CIRCA
BRANDING THAT DRIVES MEANINGFUL & MEASURED GROWTH
Circa helps organizations in vital growth periods uncover who they are, connect with who they serve, and build brands that last. In 2015, founders Tori Thomas and Laura Deleot set out with a clear vision: create what matters. They built Circa to not only deliver value for clients, but also...
INNOVATION Quebec
CENTRE QUÉBÉCOIS D’INNOVATION EN BIOTECHNOLOGIE (CQIB)
LE CQIB, AU CŒUR DE L’ÉCOSYSTÈME ENTREPRENEURRIAL EN SCIENCES DE LA VIE
Les lecteurs de cette publication sont bien placés pour le savoir : le Québec est un terreau incroyablement fertile pour l’innovation. Si on génère autant d’innovations en sol québécois, c’est notamment parce que nous avons en place des organisations mobilisatrice qui catalyse notre expertise et notre savoir. Parmi ces organisations,...
INNOVATE® Seattle
TECH ALLIANCE
ADVANCING WASHINGTON’S INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
In the late 1990s, a visionary goal was conceived by a group of business and academic leaders in Washington state: to cultivate a flourishing landscape of thriving, innovation-driven enterprises within the expanding economy of Washington. At that point, the Washington state economy was based on manufacturing (primarily airplanes), agriculture (wheat,...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
OLIST
MEET OLIST, THE LEADING ECOSYSTEM IN E-COMMERCE SOLUTIONS FOR SMES
Founded in 2015, Olist is a benchmark startup in e-commerce solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, focused on operational management, increased competitiveness in marketplaces and multichannel sales. In 2021, the company acquired Tiny e Vnda, companies based on high technology that offer top-notch services and share the same goal of...
INNOVATE® Detroit
Detroit Venture Partners
Shaping the Future of Tech in Detroit and Beyond
Founded in 2010 by Dan Gilbert, the visionary behind Rocket Companies and Rocket Mortgage, Detroit Venture Partners (DVP) is at the forefront of Detroit’s entrepreneurial renaissance. Gilbert’s leadership in reshaping industries through his companies extends seamlessly into DVP, a venture capital firm committed to investing in bold entrepreneurs and game-changing...
INNOVATE® South Florida
SUSTAINABASE
INNOVATING FOR THE PLANET TO EMPOWER GLOBAL AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
SUSTAINABASE, A CARBON ACCOUNTING SOLUTION, EMPOWERS COMPANIES AND COMMUNITIES TO DE-RISK IN THE GROWING LOW-CARBON ECONOMY. In the heart of South Florida, often cited as ground zero for climate change and a burgeoning climate tech hub, SustainaBase stands out as a beacon of sustainability and environmental stewardship. Founded on the...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
STRATUS INDUSTRIES
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING: HOW STRATUS INDUSTRIES IS PIONEERING A NEW ERA
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING: HOW STRATUS INDUSTRIES IS PIONEERING A NEW ERA Stratus Industries, established in 2013, is redefining manufacturing by combining traditional strengths with a tech-driven approach. Led by co-founder Lyle Stoflet, the company embodies the motto “Make Manufacturing Cool Again,” aiming to reshape an industry often seen...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
SHROOMWELL
HOW SHROOMWELL IS REDEFINING GLOBAL HEALTH AND FORESTRY THROUGH MYCOTECHNOLOGY
Operating out of Estonia, a nation known for its deep connection to nature and a rapidly developing technology sector, Shroomwell stands as a pioneer in the global mycotechnology landscape. The company’s core mission transcends the production of traditional supplements; it aims to bring greater health to both people and the...
INNOVATIONS in Pharmaceutical Development®
MBQ PHARMA
The first biopharmaceutical drug development company started in Puerto Rico based on proprietary research in cancer, autoimmune and fibrotic diseases
Selective Targeting of GTPases – A novel, promising approach to treating Cancer, Autoimmune Conditions and Chronic Fibrotic DiseaseMBQ PHARMA – The Company and its missionMBQ Pharma is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing treatments with high unmet medical needs such as Cancer, Autoimmune Disease and Chronic Fibrotic Syndromes. Our...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
CHEFS WAREHOUSE
WHIPPING UP A WINNING RECIPE
As businesses go, restaurants aren’t for the faint of heart. The hospitality industry is one of cutthroat competition. This industry demands discipline, dedication, constant innovation, passion, opportunity, and perseverance from restaurateurs, managers, kitchen staff, and front-of-house staff. Creating fine-dining cuisine is as much an art form as it is the science...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
NAKO TIMEPIECES
A LUXURY WATCH DESIGNER BRAND WITH HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Born and designed in Gaborone, Botswana Nako Timepieces are merging innovation and luxury watchmaking that is proudly rooted in Botswana. BRAND PERSONALITYAn embodiment of Afrocentrism, Tswana origins, selfdiscovery, character and endurance. Having stepped over the line of classic iconic style and into the realm of simplicity — Nako Timepieces identifies...
INNOVATION Quebec
CEIM
STIMULER L’ENTREPRENEURIAT ET FAVORISER L’ESSOR D’ENTREPRISES TECHNOLOGIQUES ÉMERGENTES
Au service de l’innovation depuis plus de 25 ans, nous sommes donc particulièrement fiers d’avoir pu accompagner des entreprises qui sont depuis devenues des fleurons de notre écosystème, ou qui constituent aujourd’hui de puissants catalyseurs de progrès et de changement pour notre société. « La créativité et la capacité d’innovation...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
IMIZIZI
Redefining People Management In Africa
We look after the engine of your business because your people are what makes a difference. We help our clients to improve their performance and accelerate their growth by having a holistic view of their business and finding unique solutions customised for their environment. We have outstanding People Management capabilities...
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™ 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™ Vancouver Vol.2
DGPR
REDEFINING STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS FOR CANADIAN TECH
The Canadian tech sector is booming, there’s no question about that. In 2021, despite the impacts of the pandemic and the general economic downturn, the information and communications technology (ICT) reflected a total 5.3% of the national GDP — that’s $104.5billion. This number, alongside a teeming collective of businesses that...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
GIIKS GAME CITY
Live Streams, Discussions, Co-Operative And Competitive Games. What Are You Waiting For?
We are Giiks Game City (GGC), a non-profit organization with the primary goal of organizing gaming events, TV content, creating and re- modify existing local and contemporary games, for a wider audience. Video gaming, a subculture of E-Sports (Electronic Sports) is seeing rapid growth in Ghana. The ubiquity of PC...
INNOVATE™ Kitchener Waterloo
LABSCUBED
FROM LABS BOTTLENECKS TO AUTOMATED BREAKTHROUGHS: LABSCUBED BUILDS THE FUTURE OF MATERIALS TESTING
Materials shape the world we live in. They make car tires safer on icy winter roads, help batteries run longer in electric vehicles, and enable lighter, stronger, and more sustainable plastics in everyday products. Every breakthrough material begins its life in a laboratory, where it istested, pushed to its limits,...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
ESPOSURE
THE GOAL FOR ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS IS TO EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, ENGAGE AND EMPOWER
“Esposure is connecting esports and education to create opportunities. We are committed to doing our part in building the esports talent pipeline through our Education to Entertainment ecosystem.” — Danny R. Martin Danny R. Martin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Esposure, Inc., a global esports technology company with an...
INNOVATE® Miami
City Of Coral Gables - Recognized Nationwide As A Pioneering Smart City
Coral Gables was founded on innovation, being one of the very first planned communities in the United States. Today, we’re known nationwide as a Smart City, leveraging information and communication technologies to benefit our residents, employees, businesses and visitors, as well as make our city more resilient and sustainable. First...