Stories of Innovation

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® Nashville

OZ Arts Nashville

A Radical Stage for Artistic Innovation in the South

“Exciting, thought-provoking work that you won’t see anywhere else.”– Nashville Scene – Just minutes from downtown, OZ Arts Nashville has transformed a former cigar warehouse into a bold platform for contemporary performance, multimedia exploration, and creative risk-taking. As an internationally respected presenter, OZ is known for showcasing adventurous new work...

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® Washington DMV Edition

CUBISMI

A Vanguard of Healthcare’s Transformation

“Grassroots physician leadership will be vital for patient-centered transformative innovation.” – Dr. Moira Schieke Cubismi is redefining the frontiers of healthcare through the synergy of AI, cloud, and physician-led human-centered design. Guided by the visionary leadership of Dr. Moira Schieke, Cubismi is leading transformative innovation to usher in a new...

Global Innovation Spotlight

REPAIRABLY

REPAIRABLY-AS CERTIFICATION BODY

AS CERTIFICATION BODY

Repairably certification aims to bring repair into the practice of the 21 century. As a third-party independent certification body, we test and verify whether a product fulfills 10 basic rules of the Repairably Manifesto, as the methodology for repairability and product rebirth to enable circularity in business models.“ Alan Suchánek,...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

CROWN MONEY

BEST IN CLASS IN MORTGAGE BROKING & MONEY MANAGEMENT

OUR STORYCrown Money was founded with one simple objective – to help hardworking Australian families realise their home ownership dreams and pay off their home loans in the shortest time possible. Crown Money was established in 2004 by brothers Scott and Craig Parry who grew up with a father in...

INNOVATE® Detroit

Centrepolis Accelerator

Empowering Hardtech Startups & Strengthening Domestic Manufacturing

Centrepolis Accelerator @ LTU is committed to strengthening supply chain resiliency to drive economic growth and innovation in Michigan. It offers hardtech startups and small to medium-sized manufacturers access to product development services and tailored funding solutions, ensuring they have the resources needed to scale and succeed. Centrepolis Accelerator @LTU’s...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

AIRMATRIX

AIRMATRIX- BUILDS THE WORLD'S MOST PRECISE DRONE ROAD SYSTEMS

BUILDS THE WORLD'S MOST PRECISE DRONE ROAD SYSTEMS

Co-founded by University of Toronto graduates, Bashir Khan, Ayaan Haider and Shayaan Haider in 2018, AirMatrix builds the world’s most precise drone road systems. AirMatrix is innovating at the bleeding edge and is affiliated with Communitech, MaRS, IRAP and DMZ. AirMatrix is a member of Transport Canada’s action team on...

INNOVATION Quebec

CENTRE DE RECHERCHE,D’INNOVATION ET DE TRANSFERT EN ARTS DU CIRQUE (CR!TAC)

LE FUTUR DE L’HUMAIN

Nous sommes un collectif de chercheur.euse.s et de spécialistes de classe mondiale qui menons des projets de recherche appliquée ayant trait au potentiel et au mouvement humain dans le contexte des arts vivants. Misant sur la transdisciplinarité, nous œuvrons à résoudre des défis complexes, qu’ils soient technologiques, techniques, ou sociétaux....

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

MOONSHOTS

EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DRIVING EXPONENTIAL GROWTH

Located in the heart of Adelaide, South Australia, Moonshots Innervation is a game-changer in the world of business incubators. Founded by Shane Yeend, a very successful entrepreneur in the entertainment and aviation industries, who was Australian Entrepreneur of the Year in 2008, and Rick Carter, a seasoned professional with decades...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

ILLINOIS HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ILLINOIS HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-Helping Latino-Owned Businesses Grow

Helping Latino-Owned Businesses Grow

The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) is a community of business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals committed to empowering individuals by helping them start and grow their businesses. As the largest community of Latino business owners across Illinois and the Midwest, they represent more than 100,000 businesses. Latinos in Illinois...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

STARTUP PEOPLE

WIDENING THE GATE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF FOUNDERS

When Stockholm’s startup scene began to thrive in the early 2010s, it was known for producing unicorns – but also for its fragmentation. Founders often worked in isolation, disconnected from the support, partners, and investors that could help them endure the long, difficult middle miles between idea and success. SUP...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

CODEWORKS

PURPOSE. PASSION. PEOPLE.

Codeworks began in 1995 when Mark Theisen, a software developer, recognized the need for a software development consulting firm that provided high-level quality talent at reasonable rates. There was a lot of competition popping up in the IT consulting industry at the time, but he saw companies that were inefficient...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

CHICAGO FURNITURE BANK

CHICAGO FURNITURE BANK-TURNING HOUSES INTO HOMES SINCE 2018

TURNING HOUSES INTO HOMES SINCE 2018

The mission of the Chicago Furniture Bank (CFB) is to provide dignity, stability, and comfort to Chicagoans facing poverty by allowing our clients to handpick an entire home’s worth of furnishings for free. As the country’s largest furniture bank, we furnish 15 client homes per day through partnerships with our...

Global Innovation Spotlight

South African Institute of Canada

Helping South Africans Thrive, Connect, and Make Canada Home

When South Africans move to Canada, they don’t just leave behind family, culture, and familiar surroundings — they leave behind a network that took a lifetime to build. The South African Institute of Canada (SAIC) exists to rebuild that network — faster, stronger, and tailored for life on this side...

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 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® Detroit

Bamboo

Building a Statewide Ecosystem

Bamboo began in 2013 out of a community movement. It was the first co-working space in Downtown Detroit. The organization’s model has since evolved to develop and operate hubs that serve as centers for entrepreneurship and creativity. When it started, Bamboo borrowed a $5,000 friends-and-family loan and activated a space...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

AAX BIOTECH

PIONEERING THE NEXT WAVE OF PRECISION ANTIBODY THERAPEUTICS

In the heart of Sweden’s thriving life sciences ecosystem, a young biotechnology company is redefining how the world understands and engineers therapeutic antibodies. Founded by researchers from the prestigious Karolinska Institutet, AAX Biotech is on a mission to transform antibody-based medicine—turning scientific breakthroughs into next-generation therapies for some of the...

INNOVATE® Miami

Endeavor

Endeavor - Enabling high-impact entrepreneurs for a more prosperous future for all

Enabling high-impact entrepreneurs for a more prosperous future for all

Endeavor is a mission-driven, global organization present in 37 markets leading the high-impact entrepreneurship movement. Its ultimate aim is a more equitable and prosperous future for everyone. Endeavor, launched in 1997, was founded on the belief that job creation, innovation, and overall prosperity flourish where there is robust support for...

INNOVATE® Georgia

SOUTHERN COMPANY

BUILDING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY

Plant Vogtle, co-owned and operated by Southern Company subsidiary Georgia Power, is the largest producer of carbon-free energy in the United States. Southern Company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to customers and communities, through its electric utilities in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

CarpeDM

Innovating the Dating Experience for Professional Black Women

“CarpeDM can have a massive positive impact on the collective economic and health status of the Black community.” Swiping right and superficial connections often dominate the realm of online dating. Naza Shelley founded CarpeDM to revolutionize how professional Black women find love in Washington, D.C., and beyond. This exclusive, member-only...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

Curbio

The Power of Modern Technology In Home Improvement and Real Estate

“Curbio is the most trusted pre-listing home improvement company for thousands of respected agents and brokerages nationwide.” Curbio is a guiding light of innovation in the real estate sector, making home improvement a seamless, modern experience for real estate agents and their clients. As the leading pre-listing home improvement company...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

WIPRO

HERE WE WRITE NEW CHAPTERS OF THE HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE COUNTRY DAILY

At Wipro Brazil, we are not just a technology company; we are pioneers, charting new territories in the digital world. Our story is woven into the fabric of Brazil’s technological revolution, a journey marked by relentless ambition and a commitment to transform the nation into a more digital and connected...

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® Nashville

OZ Arts Nashville

A Radical Stage for Artistic Innovation in the South

“Exciting, thought-provoking work that you won’t see anywhere else.”– Nashville Scene – Just minutes from downtown, OZ Arts Nashville has transformed a former cigar warehouse into a bold platform for contemporary performance, multimedia exploration, and creative risk-taking. As an internationally respected presenter, OZ is known for showcasing adventurous new work...

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® Washington DMV Edition

CUBISMI

A Vanguard of Healthcare’s Transformation

“Grassroots physician leadership will be vital for patient-centered transformative innovation.” – Dr. Moira Schieke Cubismi is redefining the frontiers of healthcare through the synergy of AI, cloud, and physician-led human-centered design. Guided by the visionary leadership of Dr. Moira Schieke, Cubismi is leading transformative innovation to usher in a new...

Global Innovation Spotlight

REPAIRABLY

REPAIRABLY-AS CERTIFICATION BODY

AS CERTIFICATION BODY

Repairably certification aims to bring repair into the practice of the 21 century. As a third-party independent certification body, we test and verify whether a product fulfills 10 basic rules of the Repairably Manifesto, as the methodology for repairability and product rebirth to enable circularity in business models.“ Alan Suchánek,...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

CROWN MONEY

BEST IN CLASS IN MORTGAGE BROKING & MONEY MANAGEMENT

OUR STORYCrown Money was founded with one simple objective – to help hardworking Australian families realise their home ownership dreams and pay off their home loans in the shortest time possible. Crown Money was established in 2004 by brothers Scott and Craig Parry who grew up with a father in...

INNOVATE® Detroit

Centrepolis Accelerator

Empowering Hardtech Startups & Strengthening Domestic Manufacturing

Centrepolis Accelerator @ LTU is committed to strengthening supply chain resiliency to drive economic growth and innovation in Michigan. It offers hardtech startups and small to medium-sized manufacturers access to product development services and tailored funding solutions, ensuring they have the resources needed to scale and succeed. Centrepolis Accelerator @LTU’s...

INNOVATE™ Toronto

AIRMATRIX

AIRMATRIX- BUILDS THE WORLD'S MOST PRECISE DRONE ROAD SYSTEMS

BUILDS THE WORLD'S MOST PRECISE DRONE ROAD SYSTEMS

Co-founded by University of Toronto graduates, Bashir Khan, Ayaan Haider and Shayaan Haider in 2018, AirMatrix builds the world’s most precise drone road systems. AirMatrix is innovating at the bleeding edge and is affiliated with Communitech, MaRS, IRAP and DMZ. AirMatrix is a member of Transport Canada’s action team on...

INNOVATION Quebec

CENTRE DE RECHERCHE,D’INNOVATION ET DE TRANSFERT EN ARTS DU CIRQUE (CR!TAC)

LE FUTUR DE L’HUMAIN

Nous sommes un collectif de chercheur.euse.s et de spécialistes de classe mondiale qui menons des projets de recherche appliquée ayant trait au potentiel et au mouvement humain dans le contexte des arts vivants. Misant sur la transdisciplinarité, nous œuvrons à résoudre des défis complexes, qu’ils soient technologiques, techniques, ou sociétaux....

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

MOONSHOTS

EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DRIVING EXPONENTIAL GROWTH

Located in the heart of Adelaide, South Australia, Moonshots Innervation is a game-changer in the world of business incubators. Founded by Shane Yeend, a very successful entrepreneur in the entertainment and aviation industries, who was Australian Entrepreneur of the Year in 2008, and Rick Carter, a seasoned professional with decades...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

ILLINOIS HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ILLINOIS HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-Helping Latino-Owned Businesses Grow

Helping Latino-Owned Businesses Grow

The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) is a community of business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals committed to empowering individuals by helping them start and grow their businesses. As the largest community of Latino business owners across Illinois and the Midwest, they represent more than 100,000 businesses. Latinos in Illinois...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

STARTUP PEOPLE

WIDENING THE GATE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF FOUNDERS

When Stockholm’s startup scene began to thrive in the early 2010s, it was known for producing unicorns – but also for its fragmentation. Founders often worked in isolation, disconnected from the support, partners, and investors that could help them endure the long, difficult middle miles between idea and success. SUP...

INNOVATE® Milwaukee

CODEWORKS

PURPOSE. PASSION. PEOPLE.

Codeworks began in 1995 when Mark Theisen, a software developer, recognized the need for a software development consulting firm that provided high-level quality talent at reasonable rates. There was a lot of competition popping up in the IT consulting industry at the time, but he saw companies that were inefficient...

INNOVATE® Chicago Vol.1

CHICAGO FURNITURE BANK

CHICAGO FURNITURE BANK-TURNING HOUSES INTO HOMES SINCE 2018

TURNING HOUSES INTO HOMES SINCE 2018

The mission of the Chicago Furniture Bank (CFB) is to provide dignity, stability, and comfort to Chicagoans facing poverty by allowing our clients to handpick an entire home’s worth of furnishings for free. As the country’s largest furniture bank, we furnish 15 client homes per day through partnerships with our...

Global Innovation Spotlight

South African Institute of Canada

Helping South Africans Thrive, Connect, and Make Canada Home

When South Africans move to Canada, they don’t just leave behind family, culture, and familiar surroundings — they leave behind a network that took a lifetime to build. The South African Institute of Canada (SAIC) exists to rebuild that network — faster, stronger, and tailored for life on this side...

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 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® Detroit

Bamboo

Building a Statewide Ecosystem

Bamboo began in 2013 out of a community movement. It was the first co-working space in Downtown Detroit. The organization’s model has since evolved to develop and operate hubs that serve as centers for entrepreneurship and creativity. When it started, Bamboo borrowed a $5,000 friends-and-family loan and activated a space...

INNOVATE™ Stockholm

AAX BIOTECH

PIONEERING THE NEXT WAVE OF PRECISION ANTIBODY THERAPEUTICS

In the heart of Sweden’s thriving life sciences ecosystem, a young biotechnology company is redefining how the world understands and engineers therapeutic antibodies. Founded by researchers from the prestigious Karolinska Institutet, AAX Biotech is on a mission to transform antibody-based medicine—turning scientific breakthroughs into next-generation therapies for some of the...

INNOVATE® Miami

Endeavor

Endeavor - Enabling high-impact entrepreneurs for a more prosperous future for all

Enabling high-impact entrepreneurs for a more prosperous future for all

Endeavor is a mission-driven, global organization present in 37 markets leading the high-impact entrepreneurship movement. Its ultimate aim is a more equitable and prosperous future for everyone. Endeavor, launched in 1997, was founded on the belief that job creation, innovation, and overall prosperity flourish where there is robust support for...

INNOVATE® Georgia

SOUTHERN COMPANY

BUILDING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY

Plant Vogtle, co-owned and operated by Southern Company subsidiary Georgia Power, is the largest producer of carbon-free energy in the United States. Southern Company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to customers and communities, through its electric utilities in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

CarpeDM

Innovating the Dating Experience for Professional Black Women

“CarpeDM can have a massive positive impact on the collective economic and health status of the Black community.” Swiping right and superficial connections often dominate the realm of online dating. Naza Shelley founded CarpeDM to revolutionize how professional Black women find love in Washington, D.C., and beyond. This exclusive, member-only...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

Curbio

The Power of Modern Technology In Home Improvement and Real Estate

“Curbio is the most trusted pre-listing home improvement company for thousands of respected agents and brokerages nationwide.” Curbio is a guiding light of innovation in the real estate sector, making home improvement a seamless, modern experience for real estate agents and their clients. As the leading pre-listing home improvement company...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

WIPRO

HERE WE WRITE NEW CHAPTERS OF THE HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE COUNTRY DAILY

At Wipro Brazil, we are not just a technology company; we are pioneers, charting new territories in the digital world. Our story is woven into the fabric of Brazil’s technological revolution, a journey marked by relentless ambition and a commitment to transform the nation into a more digital and connected...

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