Stories of Innovation

INNOVATION Quebec

Entrepreneuriat ULaval (« EUL »)

Est l’incubateur d’entreprises innovantes et responsables de l’Université Laval, à Québec

EUL propulse vers le succès les entrepreneures et entrepreneurs de la communauté universitaire qui rêvent grand et dont l’entreprise a des potentiels de croissance et d’impact sociétal élevés. Louis-Philippe Pleau, CEO & Co-Founder of LumIR Lasers EUL accompagne des jeunes pousses dans le domaine de la haute technologie appliquée principalement...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

METRO MLS

A COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION

“Innovation is a cumulation of creativity and ingenuity with a splash of chaos that produces something of great substance.” Metro MLS has been reshaping the landscape of real estate in Wisconsin since its establishment in 1962. This powerhouse serves over 10,000 real estate professionals across the state, constantly pushing the...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

RETAIL CAPITAL

RETAIL CAPITAL-TURNING A DIGITAL FOOTPRINT INTO A FUNDING LIFELINE

TURNING A DIGITAL FOOTPRINT INTO A FUNDING LIFELINE

Retail Capital was born in 2011 as an idea on a white napkin. Those drawings became the framework of what ended up being the first Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) product for businesses in South Africa. Driven by a deep passion to support the SME sector, Retail Capital has since innovated...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

TRANSPORT EN LOGISTIEK VLAANDEREN

UNLOCKING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF THE ROAD TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS SECTOR

Every year, the number of transport and logistics companies in Belgium keeps growing. All projections show that the transportation of goods by the road will also continue to grow in the following 20 years. The sector thus plays a vital role in the Belgian economy. However, with rising costs, stricter...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

REVOLUTION

Pioneering the Next Wave of Innovation

Founded by AOL co-founder Steve Case, the DC-based investment firm Revolution emerged in 2005 with a bold mission: to invest in startups around the country – highlighting venture opportunity beyond Silicon Valley and partnering with founders who recognize thetransformative impact of policy and regulation in helping them build market-defining companies....

INNOVATE™ South Africa

MAHLAKO A PHAHLA

MAHLAKO A PHAHLA - AN ORGANISATION THAT IS AFRICAN WOMEN-OWNED

AN ORGANISATION THAT IS AFRICAN WOMEN-OWNED, MANAGED AND INSPIRED, THAT PROMOTES AFRICAN AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND EXCELLENCE

Mahlako a Phahla, founded by sisters Makole Mupita and Meta Mhlarhi, is named after our mother Mahlako to pay homage to her pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit in building a successful family business at a time when it was difficult for many black people to do so.   Mahlako is an...

INNOVATE® South Florida

eMerge Americas

eMerge Americas - The premier technology event connecting the Americas held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center

The premier technology event connecting the Americas held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center

eMerge Americas is the premier technology event connecting the Americas held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center. By connecting global industry leaders and investors with corporate business executives, government leaders, and entrepreneurs, eMerge Americas is transforming Miami into the tech hub of the Americas. In 2019, eMerge Americas attracted...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Wander Media Company - Kate Strickland: Founder

When visitors arrive in destinations like Nashville, Las Vegas, or Boston, they know exactly what to expect. Whether it’s the music, the nightlife, or the culture, these epicenters of travel and tourism always deliver. Wander has effectively become visitors’ go-to resource for where to eat, drink, shop, and play. –...

Global Innovation Spotlight

How Clear Guidelines Reduce Online Risk

Well-structured online safety guidelines help reduce risk by establishing consistent expectations for behaviour and the use of secure technology. When organisations articulate their responsibilities clearly (whether to staff, students, customers, or platform users), they improve compliance and address threats proactively. These guidelines also help users recognise unsafe situations.  Strong policies...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

7RIVERS

THE CONFLUENCE OF DATA AND STRATEGY

7Rivers is pioneering a path for businesses to navigate the uncharted waters of a new era of technology.With a keen focus on data modernization and artificial intelligence, 7Rivers is not just a technology services company but a leader for organizations ready to embark on a transformative journey, helping solve some...

INNOVATION Quebec

INNOVLOG CCTT EN LOGISTIQUE

L’INSTITUT D’INNOVATION EN LOGISTIQUE DU QUÉBEC (INNOVLOG) AU SERVICE DE L’INNOVATION QUÉBÉCOISE!

Depuis plusieurs années, l’innovation dans le domaine de la logistique est restée dans l’ombre, laissant place à d’autres priorités : expansion du marché, rentabilité financière, développement de nouveaux produits, etc. Cependant, avec la pandémie COVID-19, il y a eu une prise de conscience collective de l’importance de la logistique sur...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

GREENFUELS

REDUCING GREENHOUSE GASES AND CONTAMINATION ONE LANDFILL AT A TIME!”

Olmar López Vidal has over thirteen years of experience and has been involved with projects in Municipal Non-Hazardous Solid Waste s, primarily in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. His experience includes gas (LFG) systems, gas to energy systems (LFGTE), leachate treatment, leachate pumps, closure, post-closure maintenance and MRF (Materials...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

RECO

RECO-ONE DREAM

ONE DREAM, ONE APPLICATION, ONE VISION

Reco. Was founded in 2017 with only one dream, one application. one vision, and that is to create a tool to enhance and help financial advisors’ workflow. Our core vision expanding to providing solutions to complete the circle with, technology – Insurance and telecommunication to businesses and organisations.   The...

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...

INNOVATE® Georgia

SOUTHWIRE

MORE THAN SEVEN DECADESOF INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

Southwire’s roots extend back to 1937, when Roy Richards, Sr. started Richards & Associates (R&A) to erect power poles with the ultimate purpose of bringing electric light to his grandmother’s home. During its first two and a half years, R&A strung 3,500 miles of cable, becoming the nation’s second-largest Rural...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

SUMMERFEST TECH

UNVEILING INNOVATION, CONNECTING COMMUNITIES

Technology’s power to drive collaboration is transformative. Summerfest Tech was created in 2018 to showcase the impactful influence of technology in Milwaukee and the Midwest, and provide a platform to network, educate, and celebrate the evolution of technology. Today, Summerfest Tech continues to leverage the world-class music festival Summerfest, while...

INNOVATE® Miami

SkyPlanner

SkyPlanner - We believe in fully integrating ourselves within our clients’ businesses

We believe in fully integrating ourselves within our clients’ businesses

SkyPlanner is a 5-star-rated, Silver Salesforce Consulting & AppExchange Partner based in Miami, FL with offices in Bogota, Colombia, and Vitoria, Brazil specialized in helping companies of all shapes and sizes leverage the power of Salesforce to do more with their businesses. At SkyPlanner, we believe in fully integrating ourselves...

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® Georgia

CHARTER GLOBAL

A LEGACY OF INNOVATION: THE CHARTER GLOBAL STORY, MAKING IT HAPPEN SINCE 1994

In 1994, Atlanta’s tech scene was buzzing with a multitude of possibilities. It was amidst this dynamic landscape that Murli Reddy, a visionary leader with a deep understanding of technology’s potential, saw an opportunity. He dreamt of a company that wouldn’t just offer generic solutions but one that would become...

INNOVATION Quebec

Founded in 2017, the Maison de l’innovation sociale (MIS) is an NFP whose mission is to eliminate the obstacles between an idea with a positive social and environmental impact and its implementation. At MIS, we are interested in the precursor stage of a social innovation. We help very early-stage projects...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

WHYFIVE INSIGHTS - BRANDMAPP

WHYFIVE INSIGHTS - BRANDMAPP- A WEALTH OF CONSUMER INSIGHTS

A WEALTH OF CONSUMER INSIGHTS

Where do brands and marketers look to understand middle-class consumers go to find actionable, realistic, useful data? That was the question the team at WhyFive Insights asked almost a decade ago when they launched a unique annual survey and data set called BrandMapp. “We were working in media at the...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

Desafio Global Events & Activation Experience

Desafio Global Events & Activation Experience The Most Awarded Portuguese Events Agency And One Of The Most Awarded In The Corporate Events Sector In Europe.

The Most Awarded Portuguese Events Agency And One Of The Most Awarded In The Corporate Events Sector In Europe.

Desafio Global – Events & Activation Experience is an event organisation company that combines creativity with high production capacity, organising an average of 200 events per year and brand activation campaigns for the main Portuguese brands. Desafio Global has been operating for 20 years and has won 128 awards to...

INNOVATION Quebec

STIQ (SOUS-TRAITANCE INDUSTRIELLE QUÉBEC)

A BENCHMARK IN QUEBEC’S MANUFACTURING ECOSYSTEM

STIQ a multi-industry association of Quebec based manufacturers whose mission is to improve the competitiveness of manufacturing supply chains in order to promote the development of our economy. Since its founding in 1987, STIQ has been a performance activator creating successful business networks and managing custom improvement programs. Innovation: a...

INNOVATE® Nashville

BOS FRAMEWORK

BUSINESS-LED SOFTWARE MODERNIZATION

Where AI and Automation Driven Software Development Delivers Predictable Modernization Outcomes: Fast, Secure, Simple Business-Led Modernization (Why + What) | Framework-Driven Delivery (How) Every tech-enabled business reaches a point where technology can no longer keep pace with its ambition. Systems once built to accelerate growth start creating friction, rigidity, and...

INNOVATION Quebec

Entrepreneuriat ULaval (« EUL »)

Est l’incubateur d’entreprises innovantes et responsables de l’Université Laval, à Québec

EUL propulse vers le succès les entrepreneures et entrepreneurs de la communauté universitaire qui rêvent grand et dont l’entreprise a des potentiels de croissance et d’impact sociétal élevés. Louis-Philippe Pleau, CEO & Co-Founder of LumIR Lasers EUL accompagne des jeunes pousses dans le domaine de la haute technologie appliquée principalement...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

METRO MLS

A COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION

“Innovation is a cumulation of creativity and ingenuity with a splash of chaos that produces something of great substance.” Metro MLS has been reshaping the landscape of real estate in Wisconsin since its establishment in 1962. This powerhouse serves over 10,000 real estate professionals across the state, constantly pushing the...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

RETAIL CAPITAL

RETAIL CAPITAL-TURNING A DIGITAL FOOTPRINT INTO A FUNDING LIFELINE

TURNING A DIGITAL FOOTPRINT INTO A FUNDING LIFELINE

Retail Capital was born in 2011 as an idea on a white napkin. Those drawings became the framework of what ended up being the first Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) product for businesses in South Africa. Driven by a deep passion to support the SME sector, Retail Capital has since innovated...

INNOVATE™ Flanders

TRANSPORT EN LOGISTIEK VLAANDEREN

UNLOCKING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF THE ROAD TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS SECTOR

Every year, the number of transport and logistics companies in Belgium keeps growing. All projections show that the transportation of goods by the road will also continue to grow in the following 20 years. The sector thus plays a vital role in the Belgian economy. However, with rising costs, stricter...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

REVOLUTION

Pioneering the Next Wave of Innovation

Founded by AOL co-founder Steve Case, the DC-based investment firm Revolution emerged in 2005 with a bold mission: to invest in startups around the country – highlighting venture opportunity beyond Silicon Valley and partnering with founders who recognize thetransformative impact of policy and regulation in helping them build market-defining companies....

INNOVATE™ South Africa

MAHLAKO A PHAHLA

MAHLAKO A PHAHLA - AN ORGANISATION THAT IS AFRICAN WOMEN-OWNED

AN ORGANISATION THAT IS AFRICAN WOMEN-OWNED, MANAGED AND INSPIRED, THAT PROMOTES AFRICAN AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND EXCELLENCE

Mahlako a Phahla, founded by sisters Makole Mupita and Meta Mhlarhi, is named after our mother Mahlako to pay homage to her pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit in building a successful family business at a time when it was difficult for many black people to do so.   Mahlako is an...

INNOVATE® South Florida

eMerge Americas

eMerge Americas - The premier technology event connecting the Americas held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center

The premier technology event connecting the Americas held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center

eMerge Americas is the premier technology event connecting the Americas held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center. By connecting global industry leaders and investors with corporate business executives, government leaders, and entrepreneurs, eMerge Americas is transforming Miami into the tech hub of the Americas. In 2019, eMerge Americas attracted...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

Wander Media Company - Kate Strickland: Founder

When visitors arrive in destinations like Nashville, Las Vegas, or Boston, they know exactly what to expect. Whether it’s the music, the nightlife, or the culture, these epicenters of travel and tourism always deliver. Wander has effectively become visitors’ go-to resource for where to eat, drink, shop, and play. –...

Global Innovation Spotlight

How Clear Guidelines Reduce Online Risk

Well-structured online safety guidelines help reduce risk by establishing consistent expectations for behaviour and the use of secure technology. When organisations articulate their responsibilities clearly (whether to staff, students, customers, or platform users), they improve compliance and address threats proactively. These guidelines also help users recognise unsafe situations.  Strong policies...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

7RIVERS

THE CONFLUENCE OF DATA AND STRATEGY

7Rivers is pioneering a path for businesses to navigate the uncharted waters of a new era of technology.With a keen focus on data modernization and artificial intelligence, 7Rivers is not just a technology services company but a leader for organizations ready to embark on a transformative journey, helping solve some...

INNOVATION Quebec

INNOVLOG CCTT EN LOGISTIQUE

L’INSTITUT D’INNOVATION EN LOGISTIQUE DU QUÉBEC (INNOVLOG) AU SERVICE DE L’INNOVATION QUÉBÉCOISE!

Depuis plusieurs années, l’innovation dans le domaine de la logistique est restée dans l’ombre, laissant place à d’autres priorités : expansion du marché, rentabilité financière, développement de nouveaux produits, etc. Cependant, avec la pandémie COVID-19, il y a eu une prise de conscience collective de l’importance de la logistique sur...

INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

GREENFUELS

REDUCING GREENHOUSE GASES AND CONTAMINATION ONE LANDFILL AT A TIME!”

Olmar López Vidal has over thirteen years of experience and has been involved with projects in Municipal Non-Hazardous Solid Waste s, primarily in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. His experience includes gas (LFG) systems, gas to energy systems (LFGTE), leachate treatment, leachate pumps, closure, post-closure maintenance and MRF (Materials...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

RECO

RECO-ONE DREAM

ONE DREAM, ONE APPLICATION, ONE VISION

Reco. Was founded in 2017 with only one dream, one application. one vision, and that is to create a tool to enhance and help financial advisors’ workflow. Our core vision expanding to providing solutions to complete the circle with, technology – Insurance and telecommunication to businesses and organisations.   The...

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...

INNOVATE® Georgia

SOUTHWIRE

MORE THAN SEVEN DECADESOF INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

Southwire’s roots extend back to 1937, when Roy Richards, Sr. started Richards & Associates (R&A) to erect power poles with the ultimate purpose of bringing electric light to his grandmother’s home. During its first two and a half years, R&A strung 3,500 miles of cable, becoming the nation’s second-largest Rural...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

SUMMERFEST TECH

UNVEILING INNOVATION, CONNECTING COMMUNITIES

Technology’s power to drive collaboration is transformative. Summerfest Tech was created in 2018 to showcase the impactful influence of technology in Milwaukee and the Midwest, and provide a platform to network, educate, and celebrate the evolution of technology. Today, Summerfest Tech continues to leverage the world-class music festival Summerfest, while...

INNOVATE® Miami

SkyPlanner

SkyPlanner - We believe in fully integrating ourselves within our clients’ businesses

We believe in fully integrating ourselves within our clients’ businesses

SkyPlanner is a 5-star-rated, Silver Salesforce Consulting & AppExchange Partner based in Miami, FL with offices in Bogota, Colombia, and Vitoria, Brazil specialized in helping companies of all shapes and sizes leverage the power of Salesforce to do more with their businesses. At SkyPlanner, we believe in fully integrating ourselves...

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® Georgia

CHARTER GLOBAL

A LEGACY OF INNOVATION: THE CHARTER GLOBAL STORY, MAKING IT HAPPEN SINCE 1994

In 1994, Atlanta’s tech scene was buzzing with a multitude of possibilities. It was amidst this dynamic landscape that Murli Reddy, a visionary leader with a deep understanding of technology’s potential, saw an opportunity. He dreamt of a company that wouldn’t just offer generic solutions but one that would become...

INNOVATION Quebec

Founded in 2017, the Maison de l’innovation sociale (MIS) is an NFP whose mission is to eliminate the obstacles between an idea with a positive social and environmental impact and its implementation. At MIS, we are interested in the precursor stage of a social innovation. We help very early-stage projects...

INNOVATE™ South Africa

WHYFIVE INSIGHTS - BRANDMAPP

WHYFIVE INSIGHTS - BRANDMAPP- A WEALTH OF CONSUMER INSIGHTS

A WEALTH OF CONSUMER INSIGHTS

Where do brands and marketers look to understand middle-class consumers go to find actionable, realistic, useful data? That was the question the team at WhyFive Insights asked almost a decade ago when they launched a unique annual survey and data set called BrandMapp. “We were working in media at the...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

Desafio Global Events & Activation Experience

Desafio Global Events & Activation Experience The Most Awarded Portuguese Events Agency And One Of The Most Awarded In The Corporate Events Sector In Europe.

The Most Awarded Portuguese Events Agency And One Of The Most Awarded In The Corporate Events Sector In Europe.

Desafio Global – Events & Activation Experience is an event organisation company that combines creativity with high production capacity, organising an average of 200 events per year and brand activation campaigns for the main Portuguese brands. Desafio Global has been operating for 20 years and has won 128 awards to...

INNOVATION Quebec

STIQ (SOUS-TRAITANCE INDUSTRIELLE QUÉBEC)

A BENCHMARK IN QUEBEC’S MANUFACTURING ECOSYSTEM

STIQ a multi-industry association of Quebec based manufacturers whose mission is to improve the competitiveness of manufacturing supply chains in order to promote the development of our economy. Since its founding in 1987, STIQ has been a performance activator creating successful business networks and managing custom improvement programs. Innovation: a...

INNOVATE® Nashville

BOS FRAMEWORK

BUSINESS-LED SOFTWARE MODERNIZATION

Where AI and Automation Driven Software Development Delivers Predictable Modernization Outcomes: Fast, Secure, Simple Business-Led Modernization (Why + What) | Framework-Driven Delivery (How) Every tech-enabled business reaches a point where technology can no longer keep pace with its ambition. Systems once built to accelerate growth start creating friction, rigidity, and...

Ecosystems