Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

SONICLEAN

Single product, single focus, single outcome

Single product, single focus, single outcome NEXT GENERATION CLEANING TECHNOLOGYSoniclean is an established multi-award-winning medical device company boasting over 30 years of ultrasonic technology research and development for the primary purpose of cleaning surgical instruments. Soniclean’s commitment and focus is on user and patient safety, providing a machine with this...

INNOVATE® South Florida

Betr Holdings, Inc.

REDEFINING SPORTS GAMING AND MEDIA FROM SOUTH FLORIDA

REDEFINING SPORTS GAMING AND MEDIA FROM SOUTH FLORIDA Betr Holdings, Inc. is a Miami-based sports gaming and media company at the forefront of innovation in the sports betting and entertainment sectors. Co-founded in 2022 by entrepreneur Joey Levy and professional boxer and serial entrepreneur Jake Paul. Betr is revolutionizing how...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTMHQ) and Michael Ward Jr

Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTMHQ)and Michael Ward Jr

Innovatively Redefining Career Readiness and Eliminating the Skills Gap in Tech

Throughout history, a lack of career readiness and workforce development have stunted the advancement of society and its ability to overcome challenges. Take, for example, the industrial revolution where we witnessed mass migration to the North for factory jobs, the call for nurses and doctors in our healthcare system as...

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...

United Nations Lesotho

UNESCO

The global leader in Education entrusted to lead the Global Education 2030 Agenda through Sustainable Development Goal 4.

Lesotho became a member of UNESCO in 1967, just a year after gaining independence in 1966. Since then, UNESCO has worked side by side with the Government of Lesotho to develop education systems that provide quality lifelong learning opportunities for all and empower learners to be creative and responsible global...

Global Innovation Spotlight

4 Innovative Methods Redefining Market Research for Companies in the US

The U.S business marketplace is extremely competitive, which may be a strength of the national economy, but it poses critical challenges for individual companies trying to stand out. As customer preferences shift and industry trends disrupt the status quo, keeping a pulse on the wider market and your target audience...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

ITL

ESTONIAN ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS – AN EXAMPLE THAT COOPERATION IS A KEY TO SUCCESS

Estonian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITL) is an association of Estonian most innovative technology companies, it is a community that speaks for the innovation of the digital society. It seems that our tech-sector is by its nature ahead of its time, with technology companies playing the role of...

INNOVATE® Nashville

Polsinelli

What a law firm should be

Companies in Nashville and across the country turn to Polsinelli for more than skilled legal representation. With Polsinelli by their side, they have a strategic partner who brings business-first solutions. Shaped by executive perspective, Polsinelli – a national law firm with over 1,200 attorneys across 25 offices – provides commercially...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

3D CADWORKS

3D CADWORKS-TOP-SHELF INNOVATION

TOP-SHELF INNOVATION

OUR GOAL Our goal is helping companies to solve their mechanical challenges. Our innovation culture, eye for detail and focus on quality is what attracts customers such as Total, CNH, DEME, ArcelorMittal or Pfizer. From the moment a customer submits a problem to us, he feels the eagerness of our...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

CODEBABY

AI THAT ENHANCES HUMAN CAPACITY

As AI reshapes industries, CodeBaby leads in emotionally intelligent, human-centric AI. Specializing in real-time, 3D animated avatars, CodeBaby bridges the gap between automation and authentic interaction—enhancing, rather than replacing, human capacity. Founded to improve communication and accessibility, CodeBaby redefines engagement in education, healthcare, customer service and workforce training. By merging...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

CONQUER BUSINESS SCHOOL

THE BRAZILIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL THAT HAS ALREADY IMPACTED MORE THAN 5 MILLION STUDENTS AND OVER 1000 C

CONQUER BUSINESS SCHOOL-THE BRAZILIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL THAT HAS ALREADY IMPACTED MORE THAN 5 MILLION STUDENTS AND OVER 1000 COMPANIES Conquer Business School is a Brazilian Business School based in the city of Curitiba, which has already transformed the lives of more than 5 million students in over 100 countries. The...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

NobleReach Foundation

Inspiring the Best to Serve

Our country’s most pressing challenges – from climate change and national security to healthcare and education – demand a renewed partnership across the private and public sectors to connect our greatest national asset: our talent. The NobleReach Foundation inspires, develops, and supports mission-driven entrepreneurship to tackle our society’s biggest challenges...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

ORBIT MEDIA STUDIOS

ORBIT MEDIA STUDIOS-Web Design

Web Design, Development and Optimization with Deep Roots in the City of Chicago

They both grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and met in high school. When Barrett Lombardo and Andy Crestodina graduated, they headed off to the University of Iowa together.   They shared a dorm room and one of those boxy Macintosh computers. It was the early 1990s. Most people...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

ALTUS ASSESSMENTS

ALTUS ASSESSMENTS-USING DATA AND TECH TO BRING THE HUMAN SIDE OF HEALTH CARE EDUCATION BACK INTO FOCUS

USING DATA AND TECH TO BRING THE HUMAN SIDE OF HEALTH CARE EDUCATION BACK INTO FOCUS

Over 33,000 Canadians have died of Covid-19, most of whom were alone in the hospital or in long-term care homes known for poor conditions and mistreatment of residents. Against the backdrop of a long-existing labour shortage, health care workers’ resilience and compassion are being tested, and many are quitting. It’s...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

LANTIS

THE INNOVATIVE NATURE OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE OOSTERWEEL LINK IN ANTWERP

The Oosterweel Link is a monumental infrastructure project aimed at completing the ringway around Antwerp, Belgium. This project, coordinated by Lantis (www.lantis.be), is designed to alleviate traffic congestion and improve connectivity, integrating groundbreaking techniques and sustainable practices. The innovative approach of this megaproject sets a new standard in Belgium with...

INNOVATION Quebec

PARI-G

PLATEFORME D’APPUI RÉGIONAL À L’INNOVATION – GÉNIE (PARI-G)

La nécessité d’innover des entreprises n’est plus à démontrer dans un monde où le développement des produits se fait sur des cycles de plus en plus courts et où la concurrence est plus vive et moins prévisible. L’innovation, qu’elle soit liée aux produits de l’entreprise ou à ses procédés et...

INNOVATE® Nashville

EXTREMIS

ON THE SPECTRUM

“Imagine a world where everything that can be connected will be connected – where driverless cars talk to smart transportation networks and where sensors can monitor your health and transmit data to your doctor. That’s a snapshot of what the 5g world will look like.” – Ajit Pai, Former FCC...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

COLLISION

COLLISION-THE “OLYMPICS OF TECH” HAS ITS HOME IN TORONTO

THE “OLYMPICS OF TECH” HAS ITS HOME IN TORONTO

There’s never been a greater need for innovative thinkers to share ideas on how we can address the issues — environmental, political and social — facing our modern world. We need an event that unites world leaders, entrepreneurs, tech developers, journalists and talented people the world over; something to give...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

NERD STREET GAMERS

NERD STREET GAMERS-THERE’S A NERD IN EVERYONE

THERE’S A NERD IN EVERYONE

Nerd Street Gamers is a national esports infrastructure that puts accessibility, integrity and opportunity at the forefront of everything they do. As gaming communities slowly began to gain traction on a small scale, the CEO of Nerd Street Gamers and Localhost, John Fazio, knew that individuals nationwide would soon realize...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

BMO

GARY CONKRIGHT

DRIVES INNOVATION WHERE WE WORK AND LIVE

ABOUT BMOFor over 200 years, BMO has been helping individuals and families, small and medium-sized businesses, corporations and institutions that form the backbone of the communities we serve. We are a highly diversified financial services provider, with a deep sense of purpose and a clear strategy for driving strong customer...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

BEENOCULUS

METAVERSE A NEW HUMAN EXPERIENCE

Beenoculus made its epic debut in 2015 with an innovative vision to accelerate innovation in education through disruptive solutions in extended reality. Through the development of hardware, software, and content for spatial computing, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a leading force in technological development in this sector in Latin...

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™ South Africa

FINCLUSION GROUP

WHO ARE THE FINCLUSION GROUP?

FINCLUSION GROUP IS ENHANCING FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN AFRICA BY COMBINING A WORLD-CLASS PRODUCT OFFERING WITH TOP OF THE LINE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES TO CATER FOR THE NEEDS OF THOSE TRADITIONALLY EXCLUDED FROM THE FORMAL FINANCIAL SECTOR. Finclusion Group is a diverse team of fintech professionals and entrepreneurs. They are passionate about...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

DATADISTILLR

DATADISTILLR- COLLABORATE AND EXPLORE DATA LIKE NEVER BEFORE

COLLABORATE AND EXPLORE DATA LIKE NEVER BEFORE

Data is the source of all learning, and nothing should get in the way of that. Data should be easy to access and explore. We spend too long working on our data instead of with our data. Data tells a story, and it’s our job to unearth and tell that...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

SONICLEAN

Single product, single focus, single outcome

Single product, single focus, single outcome NEXT GENERATION CLEANING TECHNOLOGYSoniclean is an established multi-award-winning medical device company boasting over 30 years of ultrasonic technology research and development for the primary purpose of cleaning surgical instruments. Soniclean’s commitment and focus is on user and patient safety, providing a machine with this...

INNOVATE® South Florida

Betr Holdings, Inc.

REDEFINING SPORTS GAMING AND MEDIA FROM SOUTH FLORIDA

REDEFINING SPORTS GAMING AND MEDIA FROM SOUTH FLORIDA Betr Holdings, Inc. is a Miami-based sports gaming and media company at the forefront of innovation in the sports betting and entertainment sectors. Co-founded in 2022 by entrepreneur Joey Levy and professional boxer and serial entrepreneur Jake Paul. Betr is revolutionizing how...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTMHQ) and Michael Ward Jr

Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTMHQ)and Michael Ward Jr

Innovatively Redefining Career Readiness and Eliminating the Skills Gap in Tech

Throughout history, a lack of career readiness and workforce development have stunted the advancement of society and its ability to overcome challenges. Take, for example, the industrial revolution where we witnessed mass migration to the North for factory jobs, the call for nurses and doctors in our healthcare system as...

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...

United Nations Lesotho

UNESCO

The global leader in Education entrusted to lead the Global Education 2030 Agenda through Sustainable Development Goal 4.

Lesotho became a member of UNESCO in 1967, just a year after gaining independence in 1966. Since then, UNESCO has worked side by side with the Government of Lesotho to develop education systems that provide quality lifelong learning opportunities for all and empower learners to be creative and responsible global...

Global Innovation Spotlight

4 Innovative Methods Redefining Market Research for Companies in the US

The U.S business marketplace is extremely competitive, which may be a strength of the national economy, but it poses critical challenges for individual companies trying to stand out. As customer preferences shift and industry trends disrupt the status quo, keeping a pulse on the wider market and your target audience...

INNOVATE™ Estonia

ITL

ESTONIAN ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS – AN EXAMPLE THAT COOPERATION IS A KEY TO SUCCESS

Estonian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITL) is an association of Estonian most innovative technology companies, it is a community that speaks for the innovation of the digital society. It seems that our tech-sector is by its nature ahead of its time, with technology companies playing the role of...

INNOVATE® Nashville

Polsinelli

What a law firm should be

Companies in Nashville and across the country turn to Polsinelli for more than skilled legal representation. With Polsinelli by their side, they have a strategic partner who brings business-first solutions. Shaped by executive perspective, Polsinelli – a national law firm with over 1,200 attorneys across 25 offices – provides commercially...

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

3D CADWORKS

3D CADWORKS-TOP-SHELF INNOVATION

TOP-SHELF INNOVATION

OUR GOAL Our goal is helping companies to solve their mechanical challenges. Our innovation culture, eye for detail and focus on quality is what attracts customers such as Total, CNH, DEME, ArcelorMittal or Pfizer. From the moment a customer submits a problem to us, he feels the eagerness of our...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

CODEBABY

AI THAT ENHANCES HUMAN CAPACITY

As AI reshapes industries, CodeBaby leads in emotionally intelligent, human-centric AI. Specializing in real-time, 3D animated avatars, CodeBaby bridges the gap between automation and authentic interaction—enhancing, rather than replacing, human capacity. Founded to improve communication and accessibility, CodeBaby redefines engagement in education, healthcare, customer service and workforce training. By merging...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

CONQUER BUSINESS SCHOOL

THE BRAZILIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL THAT HAS ALREADY IMPACTED MORE THAN 5 MILLION STUDENTS AND OVER 1000 C

CONQUER BUSINESS SCHOOL-THE BRAZILIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL THAT HAS ALREADY IMPACTED MORE THAN 5 MILLION STUDENTS AND OVER 1000 COMPANIES Conquer Business School is a Brazilian Business School based in the city of Curitiba, which has already transformed the lives of more than 5 million students in over 100 countries. The...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

NobleReach Foundation

Inspiring the Best to Serve

Our country’s most pressing challenges – from climate change and national security to healthcare and education – demand a renewed partnership across the private and public sectors to connect our greatest national asset: our talent. The NobleReach Foundation inspires, develops, and supports mission-driven entrepreneurship to tackle our society’s biggest challenges...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

ORBIT MEDIA STUDIOS

ORBIT MEDIA STUDIOS-Web Design

Web Design, Development and Optimization with Deep Roots in the City of Chicago

They both grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and met in high school. When Barrett Lombardo and Andy Crestodina graduated, they headed off to the University of Iowa together.   They shared a dorm room and one of those boxy Macintosh computers. It was the early 1990s. Most people...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

ALTUS ASSESSMENTS

ALTUS ASSESSMENTS-USING DATA AND TECH TO BRING THE HUMAN SIDE OF HEALTH CARE EDUCATION BACK INTO FOCUS

USING DATA AND TECH TO BRING THE HUMAN SIDE OF HEALTH CARE EDUCATION BACK INTO FOCUS

Over 33,000 Canadians have died of Covid-19, most of whom were alone in the hospital or in long-term care homes known for poor conditions and mistreatment of residents. Against the backdrop of a long-existing labour shortage, health care workers’ resilience and compassion are being tested, and many are quitting. It’s...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

LANTIS

THE INNOVATIVE NATURE OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE OOSTERWEEL LINK IN ANTWERP

The Oosterweel Link is a monumental infrastructure project aimed at completing the ringway around Antwerp, Belgium. This project, coordinated by Lantis (www.lantis.be), is designed to alleviate traffic congestion and improve connectivity, integrating groundbreaking techniques and sustainable practices. The innovative approach of this megaproject sets a new standard in Belgium with...

INNOVATION Quebec

PARI-G

PLATEFORME D’APPUI RÉGIONAL À L’INNOVATION – GÉNIE (PARI-G)

La nécessité d’innover des entreprises n’est plus à démontrer dans un monde où le développement des produits se fait sur des cycles de plus en plus courts et où la concurrence est plus vive et moins prévisible. L’innovation, qu’elle soit liée aux produits de l’entreprise ou à ses procédés et...

INNOVATE® Nashville

EXTREMIS

ON THE SPECTRUM

“Imagine a world where everything that can be connected will be connected – where driverless cars talk to smart transportation networks and where sensors can monitor your health and transmit data to your doctor. That’s a snapshot of what the 5g world will look like.” – Ajit Pai, Former FCC...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

COLLISION

COLLISION-THE “OLYMPICS OF TECH” HAS ITS HOME IN TORONTO

THE “OLYMPICS OF TECH” HAS ITS HOME IN TORONTO

There’s never been a greater need for innovative thinkers to share ideas on how we can address the issues — environmental, political and social — facing our modern world. We need an event that unites world leaders, entrepreneurs, tech developers, journalists and talented people the world over; something to give...

INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports

NERD STREET GAMERS

NERD STREET GAMERS-THERE’S A NERD IN EVERYONE

THERE’S A NERD IN EVERYONE

Nerd Street Gamers is a national esports infrastructure that puts accessibility, integrity and opportunity at the forefront of everything they do. As gaming communities slowly began to gain traction on a small scale, the CEO of Nerd Street Gamers and Localhost, John Fazio, knew that individuals nationwide would soon realize...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

BMO

GARY CONKRIGHT

DRIVES INNOVATION WHERE WE WORK AND LIVE

ABOUT BMOFor over 200 years, BMO has been helping individuals and families, small and medium-sized businesses, corporations and institutions that form the backbone of the communities we serve. We are a highly diversified financial services provider, with a deep sense of purpose and a clear strategy for driving strong customer...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

BEENOCULUS

METAVERSE A NEW HUMAN EXPERIENCE

Beenoculus made its epic debut in 2015 with an innovative vision to accelerate innovation in education through disruptive solutions in extended reality. Through the development of hardware, software, and content for spatial computing, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a leading force in technological development in this sector in Latin...

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™ South Africa

FINCLUSION GROUP

WHO ARE THE FINCLUSION GROUP?

FINCLUSION GROUP IS ENHANCING FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN AFRICA BY COMBINING A WORLD-CLASS PRODUCT OFFERING WITH TOP OF THE LINE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES TO CATER FOR THE NEEDS OF THOSE TRADITIONALLY EXCLUDED FROM THE FORMAL FINANCIAL SECTOR. Finclusion Group is a diverse team of fintech professionals and entrepreneurs. They are passionate about...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

DATADISTILLR

DATADISTILLR- COLLABORATE AND EXPLORE DATA LIKE NEVER BEFORE

COLLABORATE AND EXPLORE DATA LIKE NEVER BEFORE

Data is the source of all learning, and nothing should get in the way of that. Data should be easy to access and explore. We spend too long working on our data instead of with our data. Data tells a story, and it’s our job to unearth and tell that...

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