Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

TERRACYCLE

ON A MISSION TO ELIMINATE THE IDEA OF WASTE

TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse. Through collaboration and innovation, we’ve developed the world’s first solutions in everything from recycling to reuse. Businesses, government entities, and consumers work with us globally to keep trash out of...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

THOMAS MORE

THOMAS MORE-EMBRACING THE GLOBE

EMBRACING THE GLOBE, STIMULATING SUSTAINABILITY

Thomas More Research: collaborations to stimulate innovation in the bioeconomy We stimulate & support innovationThomas More’s research group RADIUS has years of experience with innovation in the field of the bioeconomy. Bioeconomy refers to all the economic aspects of the use of natural resources, more specifically biomass. With our innovations...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

AMPLE

EMPOWERING CREATORS THROUGH THE TOKENIZATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Ample is building a web3 distribution, streaming and financing infrastructure platform that supports films, shows and music. Tokenizing professional level creative IP, building a distribution network and token ecosystem to support future growth of the $2 trillion global media and entertainment market. The legacy entertainment industry is broken and antiquated....

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

UNLEASHING INNOVATION

THE THINKNIMBLE REVOLUTION

“We are a product design and software development agency that turns clients into confident tech leaders who understand their customers and build great tech.” ThinkNimble is a guiding light of innovation. It’s carved out a niche that’s as unique as its approach to technology and entrepreneurship. Founded on the principle...

INNOVATE® Nashville

ACQUIRE

ACQUIRE-The last time we had a technology this versatile

The last time we had a technology this versatile, it changed and improved every element of nearly every business

People used to wonder whether blockchain technology would survive. Then the question transitioned to “It’s not a matter of if, but when it will take hold?” Now the key question being asked is “who is using it and how?” To answer that question, you must understand that Web2 and Web3...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

DCI MARKETING

CELEBRATING ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2024, DCI MARKETING FOSTERS A CULTURE OF INNOVATION FOCUSED ON SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS FOR FORTUNE 50 COMPANIES, MAJOR RETAILERS AND CONSUMERS.

As American forces crossed the English Channel to liberate France in June 1944, Milwaukee native Lloyd A. Sauer was thinking forward to a post-war era. Sauer purchased a small company called ColorPrint Products Printing and began producing window signage for shoe stores. But it was Cadillac and Harley-Davidson that propelled...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

THINK BIG LEADERS

THINK BIG, BUILD FOR SCALE: UNLOCKING INNOVATION AND AI’S POTENTIAL

Sweden and Stockholm must leverage innovation and AI to remain relevant and competitive, and to achieve the values that we believe in. But it’s hard to achieve the scale, speed, and direction that we aim for in a sustainable way. Think Big Leaders helps organizations formulate a strategic direction and...

INNOVATE® Nashville

Finwell

Innovating Access: How Finwell Makes Professional Advice Inclusive

How Finwell Innovates Finwell has reimagined financial advice by removing the traditional barriers that prevent most people from accessing professional, unbiased wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. Unlike firms driven by product sales, Finwell focuses on serving individuals and families often overlooked by traditional wealth managers. By prioritizing education, planning,...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

INNOVATE BC

CHAMPIONING B.C.’S INNOVATION ECONOMY

Across the province, innovators, entrepreneurs, and emerging businesses are evolving industries and creating positive impact for British Columbians and the rest of the world. Whether it’s finding sustainable solutions or creating breakthrough technologies, British Columbia is teeming with great ideas that are advancing how we work and live in exciting...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

THE MAKERSPACE

THE MAKERSPACE- WE DRIVE SOCIAL COHESION THROUGH THE COMMON LANGUAGE OF MAKING

WE DRIVE SOCIAL COHESION THROUGH THE COMMON LANGUAGE OF MAKING, A LANGUAGE THAT TRANSCENDS CLASS & CULTURE AND THAT UPLIFTS AS IT ENLIGHTENS

By leveraging the natural generosity inherent in maker culture, the project is able to unlock a new level of efficiency in skills transfer. Creating a safe environment where anyone can learn to use new technologies, where experienced professionals can share their knowledge and help the next generation. Makers” make things,...

INNOVATE® Nashville

RACHEL + WINFREE

In a data-driven economy, being able to use your data to make better decisions, develop better products, or better target your customer are skills that will separate businesses that thrive from those that fail

Small businesses make up 99.9% of all companies in the United States. Within a year, 20% of new small businesses fail. That number rises to 30% before the end of the second year. After five years, half of those small businesses have failed. Profits only start trickling in after 18...

INNOVATION Quebec

AQT

AT THE HEART OF QUEBEC’S TECHNODIGITAL INNOVATION

Transformative, innovative and disruptive. The tech industry has become a strategic driver of the economy and an integral part of our society’s functioning. With the rise of artificial intelligence, 5G, smart devices, big data and asynchronous work modes, among other emerging technologies, we can expect an ever-growing demand for technological...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

INVEST ALBERTA

MAKING AMBITIONS A REALITY – ALBERTA’S INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO INVESTMENT ATTRACTION

ALBERTA IS THE HEADQUARTERS FOR BOLD THINKERS AND CREATIVE INNOVATORS As one of North America’s premier investment attraction organizations, Invest Alberta expedites business operations, fosters collaboration, and goes the extra mile to ensure long-term success for businesses. With a robust entrepreneurial culture and team members strategically positioned worldwide, Invest Alberta...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

VALLEY BANK

INNOVATION BREEDS CREATIVITY

Valley Bank is committed to fostering a culture where people can collaborate, create, and conceive ideas that provide our customers with an unmatched banking experience. That’s why we don’t define innovation from strictly a technological perspective, but rather as a way to enhance our customers’ experience through thoughtful, creative solutions...

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%...

INNOVATE® Miami

Startup Safari Miami

Startup Safari Miami - An adventure into one of the fastest-growing startup hotspots in the Americas

An adventure into one of the fastest-growing startup hotspots in the Americas

Multi-day, Unconference that brings together startups and early-stage entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, service providers, accelerator programs, in a multi-venue to experience the city’s local startup ecosystem including a startup competition. DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE SELF AND GET EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE BEST STARTUPS AND TECH COMPANIES IN MIAMI. Startup SAFARI...

INNOVATION Quebec

SYNTHÈSE

A KEY PLAYER IN RESOLVING WORKFORCE CHALLENGES IN DIGITAL CREATION

The founding of SYNTHÈSESYNTHÈSE was founded in 2018 by ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur du Québec (the province’s ministry of education and higher learning) following discussions among digital-creation companies, colleges, universities, associations, and representatives from ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation and ministère de la Culture et des...

Global Innovation Spotlight

The Future of Crypto Payments in E-Commerce

Discover how blockchain innovations, stablecoins, and new regulations are driving crypto adoption by merchants and consumers in e-commerce.

Cryptocurrencies are poised to reshape online retail payments by offering near-instant global transfers and lower fees compared to traditional methods. These advantages appeal to both merchants and consumers: a survey found about 46% of crypto users cite transaction speed and efficiency, and 41% value crypto’s borderless reach. Savvy retailers are...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

BMA GROUP

A GLOBAL WORKFORCE

BMA Group Global is a prominent Human Resources consulting firm with 25 years of experience, serving organizations in 23 countries through innovative business solutions. Founded in Puerto Rico in 1997, the company has evolved with the changing needs of the worldwide marketplace. BMA Group made its entrance into the staffing...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

SENTIMENTAL VALUE ARTS AND CRAFTS

SENTIMENTAL VALUE ARTS AND CRAFTS- “IF IT’S DEAR TO YOU ITS DEAR TO US TOO.”

“IF IT’S DEAR TO YOU ITS DEAR TO US TOO.”

All of us have that something that we hold on dearly to. For some people it’s a family heirloom, handwritten post letters and to others a broken kettle they keep saying they will fix and never get around to doing it. I get it all. At Sentimental Value we allow...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

CLIPSAL

BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC – INDUSTRY-LEADING INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

The Clipsal name has proudly been a key part of Adelaide’s thriving business landscape since 1920. The innovative electrical brand has become synonymous with leading electrical accessories in Australian homes and across the wider Asia Pacific region. In 2003, Clipsal was acquired by global technology company Schneider Electric, forming a...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

AUTONOMOZ TECHNOLOGIES LTDA

PIONEERING THE FUTURE OF CORPORATE MOBILITY: THE AUTONOMOZ JOURNEY

In the current business scenario, the search for reducing operational expenses is constant, and companies demand the best performance, safety and sustainable performance from their suppliers. It is in this challenging context that Autonomoz emerges as a solution. We live in an era where technology makes it possible to decentralize...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

PS27's Leadership Week

PS27's Leadership Week: Turning Entrepreneurs Into Leaders

Turning Entrepreneurs Into Leaders

Each year in November, teams come together to invest their time in themselves to better their companies. Emotional intelligence, public speaking and teamwork are all elements that go into creating a successful leader. When small businesses begin to tackle big issues, PS27 Ventures, a Jacksonville venture capital firm, works with...

INNOVATE® Miami

Pitch Night MIA

Pitch Night MIA - A monthly pitch competition designed to bring the startup community together

Monthly pitch competition designed to bring the startup community together

Pitch Night MIA is a monthly pitch competition designed to bring the startup community together for a night of entertainment, education and collaboration.     Miami right now is buzzing with an influx of innovative people, businesses, and opportunities. With everything being so new, it can be challenging for founders...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

TERRACYCLE

ON A MISSION TO ELIMINATE THE IDEA OF WASTE

TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse. Through collaboration and innovation, we’ve developed the world’s first solutions in everything from recycling to reuse. Businesses, government entities, and consumers work with us globally to keep trash out of...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

THOMAS MORE

THOMAS MORE-EMBRACING THE GLOBE

EMBRACING THE GLOBE, STIMULATING SUSTAINABILITY

Thomas More Research: collaborations to stimulate innovation in the bioeconomy We stimulate & support innovationThomas More’s research group RADIUS has years of experience with innovation in the field of the bioeconomy. Bioeconomy refers to all the economic aspects of the use of natural resources, more specifically biomass. With our innovations...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

AMPLE

EMPOWERING CREATORS THROUGH THE TOKENIZATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Ample is building a web3 distribution, streaming and financing infrastructure platform that supports films, shows and music. Tokenizing professional level creative IP, building a distribution network and token ecosystem to support future growth of the $2 trillion global media and entertainment market. The legacy entertainment industry is broken and antiquated....

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

UNLEASHING INNOVATION

THE THINKNIMBLE REVOLUTION

“We are a product design and software development agency that turns clients into confident tech leaders who understand their customers and build great tech.” ThinkNimble is a guiding light of innovation. It’s carved out a niche that’s as unique as its approach to technology and entrepreneurship. Founded on the principle...

INNOVATE® Nashville

ACQUIRE

ACQUIRE-The last time we had a technology this versatile

The last time we had a technology this versatile, it changed and improved every element of nearly every business

People used to wonder whether blockchain technology would survive. Then the question transitioned to “It’s not a matter of if, but when it will take hold?” Now the key question being asked is “who is using it and how?” To answer that question, you must understand that Web2 and Web3...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

DCI MARKETING

CELEBRATING ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2024, DCI MARKETING FOSTERS A CULTURE OF INNOVATION FOCUSED ON SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS FOR FORTUNE 50 COMPANIES, MAJOR RETAILERS AND CONSUMERS.

As American forces crossed the English Channel to liberate France in June 1944, Milwaukee native Lloyd A. Sauer was thinking forward to a post-war era. Sauer purchased a small company called ColorPrint Products Printing and began producing window signage for shoe stores. But it was Cadillac and Harley-Davidson that propelled...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

THINK BIG LEADERS

THINK BIG, BUILD FOR SCALE: UNLOCKING INNOVATION AND AI’S POTENTIAL

Sweden and Stockholm must leverage innovation and AI to remain relevant and competitive, and to achieve the values that we believe in. But it’s hard to achieve the scale, speed, and direction that we aim for in a sustainable way. Think Big Leaders helps organizations formulate a strategic direction and...

INNOVATE® Nashville

Finwell

Innovating Access: How Finwell Makes Professional Advice Inclusive

How Finwell Innovates Finwell has reimagined financial advice by removing the traditional barriers that prevent most people from accessing professional, unbiased wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. Unlike firms driven by product sales, Finwell focuses on serving individuals and families often overlooked by traditional wealth managers. By prioritizing education, planning,...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

INNOVATE BC

CHAMPIONING B.C.’S INNOVATION ECONOMY

Across the province, innovators, entrepreneurs, and emerging businesses are evolving industries and creating positive impact for British Columbians and the rest of the world. Whether it’s finding sustainable solutions or creating breakthrough technologies, British Columbia is teeming with great ideas that are advancing how we work and live in exciting...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

THE MAKERSPACE

THE MAKERSPACE- WE DRIVE SOCIAL COHESION THROUGH THE COMMON LANGUAGE OF MAKING

WE DRIVE SOCIAL COHESION THROUGH THE COMMON LANGUAGE OF MAKING, A LANGUAGE THAT TRANSCENDS CLASS & CULTURE AND THAT UPLIFTS AS IT ENLIGHTENS

By leveraging the natural generosity inherent in maker culture, the project is able to unlock a new level of efficiency in skills transfer. Creating a safe environment where anyone can learn to use new technologies, where experienced professionals can share their knowledge and help the next generation. Makers” make things,...

INNOVATE® Nashville

RACHEL + WINFREE

In a data-driven economy, being able to use your data to make better decisions, develop better products, or better target your customer are skills that will separate businesses that thrive from those that fail

Small businesses make up 99.9% of all companies in the United States. Within a year, 20% of new small businesses fail. That number rises to 30% before the end of the second year. After five years, half of those small businesses have failed. Profits only start trickling in after 18...

INNOVATION Quebec

AQT

AT THE HEART OF QUEBEC’S TECHNODIGITAL INNOVATION

Transformative, innovative and disruptive. The tech industry has become a strategic driver of the economy and an integral part of our society’s functioning. With the rise of artificial intelligence, 5G, smart devices, big data and asynchronous work modes, among other emerging technologies, we can expect an ever-growing demand for technological...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

INVEST ALBERTA

MAKING AMBITIONS A REALITY – ALBERTA’S INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO INVESTMENT ATTRACTION

ALBERTA IS THE HEADQUARTERS FOR BOLD THINKERS AND CREATIVE INNOVATORS As one of North America’s premier investment attraction organizations, Invest Alberta expedites business operations, fosters collaboration, and goes the extra mile to ensure long-term success for businesses. With a robust entrepreneurial culture and team members strategically positioned worldwide, Invest Alberta...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

VALLEY BANK

INNOVATION BREEDS CREATIVITY

Valley Bank is committed to fostering a culture where people can collaborate, create, and conceive ideas that provide our customers with an unmatched banking experience. That’s why we don’t define innovation from strictly a technological perspective, but rather as a way to enhance our customers’ experience through thoughtful, creative solutions...

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%...

INNOVATE® Miami

Startup Safari Miami

Startup Safari Miami - An adventure into one of the fastest-growing startup hotspots in the Americas

An adventure into one of the fastest-growing startup hotspots in the Americas

Multi-day, Unconference that brings together startups and early-stage entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, service providers, accelerator programs, in a multi-venue to experience the city’s local startup ecosystem including a startup competition. DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE SELF AND GET EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE BEST STARTUPS AND TECH COMPANIES IN MIAMI. Startup SAFARI...

INNOVATION Quebec

SYNTHÈSE

A KEY PLAYER IN RESOLVING WORKFORCE CHALLENGES IN DIGITAL CREATION

The founding of SYNTHÈSESYNTHÈSE was founded in 2018 by ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur du Québec (the province’s ministry of education and higher learning) following discussions among digital-creation companies, colleges, universities, associations, and representatives from ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation and ministère de la Culture et des...

Global Innovation Spotlight

The Future of Crypto Payments in E-Commerce

Discover how blockchain innovations, stablecoins, and new regulations are driving crypto adoption by merchants and consumers in e-commerce.

Cryptocurrencies are poised to reshape online retail payments by offering near-instant global transfers and lower fees compared to traditional methods. These advantages appeal to both merchants and consumers: a survey found about 46% of crypto users cite transaction speed and efficiency, and 41% value crypto’s borderless reach. Savvy retailers are...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

BMA GROUP

A GLOBAL WORKFORCE

BMA Group Global is a prominent Human Resources consulting firm with 25 years of experience, serving organizations in 23 countries through innovative business solutions. Founded in Puerto Rico in 1997, the company has evolved with the changing needs of the worldwide marketplace. BMA Group made its entrance into the staffing...

INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1

SENTIMENTAL VALUE ARTS AND CRAFTS

SENTIMENTAL VALUE ARTS AND CRAFTS- “IF IT’S DEAR TO YOU ITS DEAR TO US TOO.”

“IF IT’S DEAR TO YOU ITS DEAR TO US TOO.”

All of us have that something that we hold on dearly to. For some people it’s a family heirloom, handwritten post letters and to others a broken kettle they keep saying they will fix and never get around to doing it. I get it all. At Sentimental Value we allow...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

CLIPSAL

BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC – INDUSTRY-LEADING INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

The Clipsal name has proudly been a key part of Adelaide’s thriving business landscape since 1920. The innovative electrical brand has become synonymous with leading electrical accessories in Australian homes and across the wider Asia Pacific region. In 2003, Clipsal was acquired by global technology company Schneider Electric, forming a...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

AUTONOMOZ TECHNOLOGIES LTDA

PIONEERING THE FUTURE OF CORPORATE MOBILITY: THE AUTONOMOZ JOURNEY

In the current business scenario, the search for reducing operational expenses is constant, and companies demand the best performance, safety and sustainable performance from their suppliers. It is in this challenging context that Autonomoz emerges as a solution. We live in an era where technology makes it possible to decentralize...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

PS27's Leadership Week

PS27's Leadership Week: Turning Entrepreneurs Into Leaders

Turning Entrepreneurs Into Leaders

Each year in November, teams come together to invest their time in themselves to better their companies. Emotional intelligence, public speaking and teamwork are all elements that go into creating a successful leader. When small businesses begin to tackle big issues, PS27 Ventures, a Jacksonville venture capital firm, works with...

INNOVATE® Miami

Pitch Night MIA

Pitch Night MIA - A monthly pitch competition designed to bring the startup community together

Monthly pitch competition designed to bring the startup community together

Pitch Night MIA is a monthly pitch competition designed to bring the startup community together for a night of entertainment, education and collaboration.     Miami right now is buzzing with an influx of innovative people, businesses, and opportunities. With everything being so new, it can be challenging for founders...

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