Stories of Innovation
INNOVATION Quebec
LA GUILDE
DU JEU VIDÉO DU QUÉBEC : ACTEUR MAJEUR DE L’INDUSTRIE
La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec, issue de la fusion entre l’Alliance numérique et La Guilde des développeurs de jeux vidéo indépendants du Québec. est une coopérative qui regroupe les studios de jeux vidéo, les établissements d’enseignement et les entrepreneur.euse.s de milieux connexes établis au Québec. Regroupant aujourd’hui plus...
INNOVATE® Northern Virginia
PILLSBURY
BUILT FOR WHAT’S NEXT
Pillsbury’s Century-Long Commitment to Innovation, Trust and Impact Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is a global law firm shaped by the idea that legal counsel should not merely respond to change, but help generate it. From its origins advising emerging industries in the late 19th century to its role guiding...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
FCT
Igniting innovation across high temperature processing industries worldwide
South Australian-owned FCT is a global engineering group with three specialist divisions: Combustion, Flames, and ACTech. Incorporated in 1984, the Group’s Head Office is based in Thebarton, while additional key offices are located in Austria, Brazil, China, and the USA. While FCT Flames has in the past enjoyed prominent publicity...
Global Innovation Spotlight
How Soft2Bet Built a Culture of Innovation from the Inside Out
Innovation as a Culture, Not a Department
In the hyper-paced iGaming industry, where change is constant and customer attention fleeting, some companies simply try to keep up. But others reimagine the race altogether. Soft2Bet belongs firmly in the latter camp. Rather than chasing trends, the company has consistently invested in its internal innovation engine — a culture-first,...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
THE NEUROTECH INSTITUTE
Would you like a robot to hold your hand when you die?
Would you rather have a human? What is the neural and physical difference – is a human more beneficial, and if so, why? How would we maximise the use of both humans and technology here? How does it reflect on us if a robot becomes the normal or only option?...
INNOVATION Quebec
PINQ²
Plateforme d’innovation numérique et quantique
À PROPOS DE NOUSLa Plateforme d’Innovation Numérique et Quantique est un OBNL initié par l’Université´ de Sherbrooke et le ministère de l’Economie, de l’Innovation et de l’Energie en 2020. Positionnement de PINQ² Notre principale vocation est de supporter les entreprises pour accélérer leur transformation numérique de façon simple, efficace etaccessible,...
INNOVATE® Nashville
FIRST SOUTH FINANCIAL
BANKING WITH FRIENDS
The Story of First South Financial’s Strength, Innovation, and Community Impact. For nearly seven decades, First South Financial has stood as a trusted partner in helping individuals, families, and business owners achieve their financial goals. What began as a modest effort to provide accessible banking services has grown into one...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
SANEPAR
INNOVABILITY IN WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES FOR CURITIBA PEOPLE
The Water and Sanitation Company of Paraná State (Sanepar), a Brazilian mixed economy and publicly traded company, marked its 60th anniversary in 2023, reaffirming its steadfast dedication to innovability the seamless integration of sustainability and innovation – deeply ingrained in its corporate culture focused on generating societal value. Sanepar consistently...
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® Gaming & Esports
HEY LISTEN GAMES
Teaching With Video Games
Hey Listen Games was born out of my passion for gaming and my desire to find ways to best teach my students. I teach at Ellis Preparatory Academy, a public high school in New York City dedicated to a one hundred percent immigrant and ENL (English as a New Language)...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
JOIN A JOIN
FIND YOUR UNIQUE PLACE TO STAY
ABOUT US:Join a Join (JAJ) www.joinajoin.com was founded in 2014 and today endures its start-up and entrepreneurial spirit. Local company with presence in the emerging short-term rental segment of the hospitality industry. It has developed solid brand awareness and equity in the Puerto Rico (PR) market, representing a trusted option for hosts...
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™ South Africa
YIEDI
A COMPANY DESIGNED BY ENTREPRENEURS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Just over eight years ago the founder of YIEDI, Jayshree Naidoo and Jay Naidoo her business and life partner, sat across from a branding expert and outlined the vision for the company. They went on to describe a model that they had created, it was still drawn on a napkin...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
DIGITAL NOVA SCOTIA (DNS)
LEADING NOVA SCOTIA’S DIGITAL INDUSTRY SINCE 1989
With digital adoption and transformation now vital, Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) leads the charge in championing the growth of the province’s digital economy. DNS is the industry association for Nova Scotia’s$3.6 billion ICT and digital technologies industry – and it has been representing the sector for more than three decades....
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
SEBRAE/PR
ENCOURAGES COMPANIES TO PROMOTE INNOVATION IN THEIR BUSINESSES
Sebrae/PRWith the purpose of fostering entrepreneurship and developing micro and small businesses, the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service of Paraná (Sebrae/PR) is a private institution that, since 1972, has been working with business consultancy and development, innovation, entrepreneurial education, startups and articulates the strengthening of the business environment....
INNOVATION Quebec
INNOV & EXPORT PME
PRÉSENTATION D’INNOV & EXPORT PME
Pour développer les entreprises manufacturières et pour accroître la force de l’économie de la région du Bas-Saint-Laurent dans un marché mondial exigeant et en constante évolution, innover est indispensable. Innov & Export PME est un organisme de développement de portée régionale ayant des activités dans plusieurs entreprises sur le territoire...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
BIOFORWARD WISCONSIN:
LEADING THE PATH TO PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
Pioneering Innovation in BiohealthNestled in the heart of America’s Midwest, BioForward Wisconsin represents Wisconsin’s vibrant biohealth sector which stands as a beacon of innovation and economic growth. A 501(c) 6 member association established in 1988 as the Wisconsin Biotechnology Association, the organization initially focused on biotechnology. It expanded its membership...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
VUNANI FUND MANAGERS
HOW VUNANI HAS HARNESSED INNOVATION TO STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE
We are a proudly Pan-African financial and diversified investment management company, active in nine African countries. We are fully committed to our promise of nurturing an integrated range of innovative products and services, in order to deliver positive, consistent return for our clients. This is premised on our value proposition...
INNOVATE® Nashville
TRACTOR SUPPLY CO
POWERING LIFE OUT HERE
How Tractor Supply Blends Tradition, Technology and Trust to Serve Rural America. Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) has quietly become one of the most successful and innovative retailers in the United States, earning a loyal following while staying true to its core mission: serving the needs of rural lifestyles. Since...
INNOVATE® Miami
Radical Partners
We’re an accelerator for social impact
We’re an accelerator for social impact. We scout for people solving the issues that matter most to the future of our region and help them scale their impact. We mobilize locals to get engaged in strengthening our region, and we connect organizations and leaders to increase greater change together. Miami...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
Grupo Boticário
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY BUILDING THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
Product innovation has been a guiding principle in the laboratories of Grupo Boticário’s Research and Development Center, which has now been enhanced by technological advancements. Examples include fragrances crafted with the aid of artificial intelligence, a “Smart Lipstick” designed to help people with visual impairments and upper limb disabilities, and...
INNOVATE® Seattle
Turkish Delight
NO FRILLS, JUST VERY TASTY FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED WITH LOTS OF LOVE.
NO FRILLS, JUST VERY TASTY FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED WITH LOTS OF LOVE. Turkish Delight Turkish Delight was established in 1982, and with Ahmet and Semra’s dedication, it has become a cherished tradition with locals and also a delectable experience for visitors. A foodie delight with a spectacular view tucked...
INNOVATE® Northern Virginia
Maximus
Reimagining Public Service Through Technology
Across government agencies, digital systems guide citizens through enrollment and benefits programs that support everyday life. Access to those programs depends on infrastructure capable of managing volumes of information while maintaining accuracy and security. From its headquarters in McLean, Virginia, Maximus helps government agencies deliver those services with speed and...
INNOVATION Quebec
LA GUILDE
DU JEU VIDÉO DU QUÉBEC : ACTEUR MAJEUR DE L’INDUSTRIE
La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec, issue de la fusion entre l’Alliance numérique et La Guilde des développeurs de jeux vidéo indépendants du Québec. est une coopérative qui regroupe les studios de jeux vidéo, les établissements d’enseignement et les entrepreneur.euse.s de milieux connexes établis au Québec. Regroupant aujourd’hui plus...
INNOVATE® Northern Virginia
PILLSBURY
BUILT FOR WHAT’S NEXT
Pillsbury’s Century-Long Commitment to Innovation, Trust and Impact Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is a global law firm shaped by the idea that legal counsel should not merely respond to change, but help generate it. From its origins advising emerging industries in the late 19th century to its role guiding...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
FCT
Igniting innovation across high temperature processing industries worldwide
South Australian-owned FCT is a global engineering group with three specialist divisions: Combustion, Flames, and ACTech. Incorporated in 1984, the Group’s Head Office is based in Thebarton, while additional key offices are located in Austria, Brazil, China, and the USA. While FCT Flames has in the past enjoyed prominent publicity...
Global Innovation Spotlight
How Soft2Bet Built a Culture of Innovation from the Inside Out
Innovation as a Culture, Not a Department
In the hyper-paced iGaming industry, where change is constant and customer attention fleeting, some companies simply try to keep up. But others reimagine the race altogether. Soft2Bet belongs firmly in the latter camp. Rather than chasing trends, the company has consistently invested in its internal innovation engine — a culture-first,...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
THE NEUROTECH INSTITUTE
Would you like a robot to hold your hand when you die?
Would you rather have a human? What is the neural and physical difference – is a human more beneficial, and if so, why? How would we maximise the use of both humans and technology here? How does it reflect on us if a robot becomes the normal or only option?...
INNOVATION Quebec
PINQ²
Plateforme d’innovation numérique et quantique
À PROPOS DE NOUSLa Plateforme d’Innovation Numérique et Quantique est un OBNL initié par l’Université´ de Sherbrooke et le ministère de l’Economie, de l’Innovation et de l’Energie en 2020. Positionnement de PINQ² Notre principale vocation est de supporter les entreprises pour accélérer leur transformation numérique de façon simple, efficace etaccessible,...
INNOVATE® Nashville
FIRST SOUTH FINANCIAL
BANKING WITH FRIENDS
The Story of First South Financial’s Strength, Innovation, and Community Impact. For nearly seven decades, First South Financial has stood as a trusted partner in helping individuals, families, and business owners achieve their financial goals. What began as a modest effort to provide accessible banking services has grown into one...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
SANEPAR
INNOVABILITY IN WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES FOR CURITIBA PEOPLE
The Water and Sanitation Company of Paraná State (Sanepar), a Brazilian mixed economy and publicly traded company, marked its 60th anniversary in 2023, reaffirming its steadfast dedication to innovability the seamless integration of sustainability and innovation – deeply ingrained in its corporate culture focused on generating societal value. Sanepar consistently...
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® Gaming & Esports
HEY LISTEN GAMES
Teaching With Video Games
Hey Listen Games was born out of my passion for gaming and my desire to find ways to best teach my students. I teach at Ellis Preparatory Academy, a public high school in New York City dedicated to a one hundred percent immigrant and ENL (English as a New Language)...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
JOIN A JOIN
FIND YOUR UNIQUE PLACE TO STAY
ABOUT US:Join a Join (JAJ) www.joinajoin.com was founded in 2014 and today endures its start-up and entrepreneurial spirit. Local company with presence in the emerging short-term rental segment of the hospitality industry. It has developed solid brand awareness and equity in the Puerto Rico (PR) market, representing a trusted option for hosts...
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™ South Africa
YIEDI
A COMPANY DESIGNED BY ENTREPRENEURS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Just over eight years ago the founder of YIEDI, Jayshree Naidoo and Jay Naidoo her business and life partner, sat across from a branding expert and outlined the vision for the company. They went on to describe a model that they had created, it was still drawn on a napkin...
INNOVATE™ Atlantic Canada
DIGITAL NOVA SCOTIA (DNS)
LEADING NOVA SCOTIA’S DIGITAL INDUSTRY SINCE 1989
With digital adoption and transformation now vital, Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) leads the charge in championing the growth of the province’s digital economy. DNS is the industry association for Nova Scotia’s$3.6 billion ICT and digital technologies industry – and it has been representing the sector for more than three decades....
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
SEBRAE/PR
ENCOURAGES COMPANIES TO PROMOTE INNOVATION IN THEIR BUSINESSES
Sebrae/PRWith the purpose of fostering entrepreneurship and developing micro and small businesses, the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service of Paraná (Sebrae/PR) is a private institution that, since 1972, has been working with business consultancy and development, innovation, entrepreneurial education, startups and articulates the strengthening of the business environment....
INNOVATION Quebec
INNOV & EXPORT PME
PRÉSENTATION D’INNOV & EXPORT PME
Pour développer les entreprises manufacturières et pour accroître la force de l’économie de la région du Bas-Saint-Laurent dans un marché mondial exigeant et en constante évolution, innover est indispensable. Innov & Export PME est un organisme de développement de portée régionale ayant des activités dans plusieurs entreprises sur le territoire...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
BIOFORWARD WISCONSIN:
LEADING THE PATH TO PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
Pioneering Innovation in BiohealthNestled in the heart of America’s Midwest, BioForward Wisconsin represents Wisconsin’s vibrant biohealth sector which stands as a beacon of innovation and economic growth. A 501(c) 6 member association established in 1988 as the Wisconsin Biotechnology Association, the organization initially focused on biotechnology. It expanded its membership...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
VUNANI FUND MANAGERS
HOW VUNANI HAS HARNESSED INNOVATION TO STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE
We are a proudly Pan-African financial and diversified investment management company, active in nine African countries. We are fully committed to our promise of nurturing an integrated range of innovative products and services, in order to deliver positive, consistent return for our clients. This is premised on our value proposition...
INNOVATE® Nashville
TRACTOR SUPPLY CO
POWERING LIFE OUT HERE
How Tractor Supply Blends Tradition, Technology and Trust to Serve Rural America. Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) has quietly become one of the most successful and innovative retailers in the United States, earning a loyal following while staying true to its core mission: serving the needs of rural lifestyles. Since...
INNOVATE® Miami
Radical Partners
We’re an accelerator for social impact
We’re an accelerator for social impact. We scout for people solving the issues that matter most to the future of our region and help them scale their impact. We mobilize locals to get engaged in strengthening our region, and we connect organizations and leaders to increase greater change together. Miami...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
Grupo Boticário
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY BUILDING THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
Product innovation has been a guiding principle in the laboratories of Grupo Boticário’s Research and Development Center, which has now been enhanced by technological advancements. Examples include fragrances crafted with the aid of artificial intelligence, a “Smart Lipstick” designed to help people with visual impairments and upper limb disabilities, and...
INNOVATE® Seattle
Turkish Delight
NO FRILLS, JUST VERY TASTY FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED WITH LOTS OF LOVE.
NO FRILLS, JUST VERY TASTY FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED WITH LOTS OF LOVE. Turkish Delight Turkish Delight was established in 1982, and with Ahmet and Semra’s dedication, it has become a cherished tradition with locals and also a delectable experience for visitors. A foodie delight with a spectacular view tucked...
INNOVATE® Northern Virginia
Maximus
Reimagining Public Service Through Technology
Across government agencies, digital systems guide citizens through enrollment and benefits programs that support everyday life. Access to those programs depends on infrastructure capable of managing volumes of information while maintaining accuracy and security. From its headquarters in McLean, Virginia, Maximus helps government agencies deliver those services with speed and...