Stories of Innovation

INNOVATE® Nashville

Adventure Science Center

Fostering Enthusiasm for Discovery and Exploration

Adventure Science Center connects learners of all ages to the science that surrounds them every day, fostering enthusiasm for discovery and exploration. This year Adventure Science Center marks 80 years of serving the Nashville community, all 95 counties of Tennessee, together with visitors from around the nation and the globe....

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

PREBO INVEST / PCB SOLUTIONS

PREBO INVEST/ PCB SOLUTIONS:PROTOTYPING & MORE

PROTOTYPING & MORE

PCB Solutions is a Geel-based company, specialized in PCB-prototyping and assembly.   A PCB or printed circuit board contains all sorts of different electronic components that are connected through copper tracks, also called rails. On these print boards the components are placed through which they can execute certain functions. PCBs...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

ADELAIDE OVAL-PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES

HOW ADELAIDE OVAL CONTINUES TO REDEFINE THE STADIUM EXPERIENCE AND EMBRACE ITS POTENTIAL

Ask almost any sports fan about Adelaide Oval, and you’ll likely hear a common response – that this storied venue is among the most picturesque anywhere on the planet. And yet its beauty goes much further than skin deep. In a world where stadiums are often monolithic and imposing, Adelaide...

INNOVATION Quebec

CONNEXION LAURENTIDES

LE MAILLON ESSENTIEL POUR RÉUSSIR SES PROJETS INNOVANTS DANS LES LAURENTIDES

Connexion Laurentides est un organisme à but non lucratif fondé en novembre 2018. En tant qu’Espace d’accélération et de croissance de la grande région des Laurentides, il est piloté depuis ses tout premiers débuts par une équipe dévouée et ses principaux objectifs sont de mobiliser les acteurs de l’écosystème entrepreneurial...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

TRAILBLAZE PARTNERS

FIRST WHO, THEN WHAT

Throughout their careers as leaders in a variety of industries, Rhys and Jerry started to realize that the problems they were being asked to solve had less to do with operational work, and far more to do with people and culture. Witnessing as they became involved with these, the impact...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

COOKPAD

COOKPAD-OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE EVERYDAY COOKING FUN

OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE EVERYDAY COOKING FUN

Cookpad is a tech company working to reconnect the world with everyday cooking. We believe that cooking is the key to a happier and healthier life for people, communities and the planet.   The choices we make shape our world. And when we cook, the choices we make have an...

INNOVATE® Georgia

THIS DOT LABS

BRINGING THE SILICON VALLEY TO ATLANTA - DIGITAL INNOVATION FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES INDUSTRY

Innovation is the lifeblood of progress, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Atlanta’s burgeoning tech scene. As the city continues to transform into a hub of technological advancement, it is imperative to focus on industries that have a profound impact on human well-being, such as life sciences. To...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

STELLAR GAME ASSETS

STEP UP YOUR GAME

If you love video games, you may have thought about making one. So, what’s stopping you? Ten years ago, the answer likely would have been the industry itself. Video games were typically produced only by studios with enough capital to house the entire game creation pipeline. And that pipeline was...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

SIGMA

A TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY IN CYBERSECURITY

Five years ago, Sigma stood at the forefront of a seismic shift. As a telecommunications veteran with over three decades of experience, Sigma faced a bold decision: to embrace the dynamic and complex world of cybersecurity. This pivot, driven by a profound purpose and commitment to client evolution, catapulted Sigma...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

APIFARMA

APIFARMA-A Longer And Better Life. That Is Our Compromise With The Portuguese People

A Longer And Better Life. That Is Our Compromise With The Portuguese People

The mission of the pharmaceutical industry is to further innovation and the development of therapies that meet existing needs in terms of treatments and the prevention of new diseases, and to make available medications that constitute an improvement in the health and life quality of the population. APIFARMA, the Portuguese...

INNOVATION Manitoba

Block Therapy

FROM A WINNIPEG TREATMENT ROOM TO A GLOBAL MOVEMENT: THE STORY OF BLOCK THERAPY

Deanna Hansen never set out to build a global wellness brand. In 1995, she was a newly Certified Athletic Therapist in Winnipeg, building a thriving deep-tissue practice working with clients from many walks of life. She developed a loyal client base, with many clients returning over the years. Yet Hansen’s...

INNOVATION Quebec

ÉCOFAUNE BORÉALE

CCTT IN ECO-RESPONSIBLE INNOVATION IN THE LEATHER SECTOR, FUR AND RELATED PRODUCTS

Our mission at Écofaune boréale—Cégep de Saint-Félicien’s college centre for the transfer of technology—is to promote the development of innovative social practices through applied research, technological development, technical assistance, knowledge transfer and scientific knowledge dissemination, enabling all socio-economic players in the fur and leather industries to reposition themselves economically in...

INNOVATE® Nashville

THNKS

THNKS-SPARKING A MOVEMENT OF GRATITUDE

SPARKING A MOVEMENT OF GRATITUDE

At Thnks, our mission is to leverage technology and the science of gratitude to help establish and build strong relationships for the modern world, through efficient, personalized, and thoughtful appreciation. Thnks has created a movement in workplaces with over 15,000 Thnks sent every week — helping business professionals improve their...

INNOVATE® Nashville

NASHVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ADVANCING REGIONAL PROSPERITY THROUGH INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIP

ABOUT PARTNERSHIP 2030 The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Partnership 2030 is the Nashville region’s public-private economic development initiative dedicated to Middle Tennessee’s long-term economic prosperity. The Partnership was formed in 1990 to maintain and grow the Nashville region’s economy by creating jobs through relocating and expanding businesses, attracting and...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

BRISTOL INNOVATORS GROUP

BRISTOL INNOVATORS GROUP-Mobilising a network of 500 innovators from organisations across Bristol

Mobilising a network of 500 innovators from organisations across Bristol, all willing to contribute ideas and develop solutions to the challenges that matter right now

Innovation as a future-skill The International Standards Office, in Geneva, has recently released an innovation standard, reflecting the growing interest from organisations in developing sustainable innovation approaches. The demand for innovation skills is also on the rise – organisations want their people to develop ideas and turn them into value...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Shaping Tomorrow's Workforce:

4 Tools For Productivity And Innovation 

Employees are undeniably the lifeblood of any organization, as they bring energy (a pulse) that beats through every project, idea, and achievement, so a thriving workforce isn’t just a strategic necessity but the secret to success in business. Your business depends on a strong workforce, now and in the future,...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

LUCENT BIOSCIENCES

GROUNDBREAKING INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

In the upcoming decades, global food systems will profoundly change as we adapt to more sustainable food production and distribution approaches. Farmers are currently being challenged to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Backed by years of research...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

SOUNDBOARD VENTURE FUND

A COLLABORATIVE FUND INVESTING IN EARLY STAGE COMPANIES

SoundBoard Venture Fund leverages the diverse perspectives of our LPs to make investments through a collaborative and facilitated process. SoundBoard Venture Fund is an early-stage fund focused on scalable, tech-enabled, and capital-efficient businesses. We value collaboration, mobilizing our LP base to join our deal flow, diligence, and decision-making processes, assembling...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

The Positive Life Company

The Positive Life Company - In a World of Chaos

In a World of Chaos, Our Happiness Is Being Tested Everyday

In a world of chaos, our happiness is being tested everyday. According to the World Happiness Report, the United States is the unhappiest it has ever been. Finding innovative ways to protect and sustain our happiness levels is the basis of The Positive Life Company.   We believe that, through...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

Fusion Cyber

HUMAN LED, AI POWERED.

HUMAN LED, AI POWERED. Founded in 2021, Fusion Cyber has grown from a small start-up to are cognized leader in cybersecurity education. It has partnerships with fourw ell-known universities: the University of South Carolina, the University of Kentucky, Florida International University, and Denmark Technical College. Fusion Cyber offers cutting-edge courses...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

Thrive Health

Making Healthcare Work Better for Everyone

Thrive Health is a digital healthcare platform company, founded in 2016 with a mission to make healthcare work better for everyone. The company provides an interactive patient engagement solution that enables healthcare providers to build custom clinical workflows, and offers patients enhanced access to their health data. Thrive Health’s innovative...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

POPPY FLOWERS

POPPY TRANSFORMS THE PROCESS OF BUYING WEDDING FLOWERS INTO A SEAMLESS DIGITAL EXPERIENCE.

Poppy Flowers, the fastest-growing wedding florist in the country, is revolutionizing the wedding and floral industries with its innovative booking and fulfillment platform for wedding flowers. Poppy’s platform offers a more enjoyable, fun, and transparent experience for couples, florists, and farmers, distinguishing itself in a $5 billion industry. Since its...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

Global Ascent Partners (GAP)

Helping companies grow globally by bridging the GAPs

GAP (Global Ascent Partners) is a business development and international operations advisory firm that offers cross border operations, commercial, strategy and transactional support to technology clients. GAP works with organizations to develop and execute technology initiatives that support specific business objectives to improve their bottom line, competitive advantage and digital...

INNOVATE® Ohio

TECHNOLOGY FIRST

WHERE OHIO’S TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY CONNECTS

Technology changes quickly. The need for meaningful connection does not. Technology First brings together technology leaders, professionals, businesses, educators and partners to learn from one another and move technology forward. Founded in Dayton and growing across Ohio, the organization is a community built around connection. Its mission is simple: to...

INNOVATE® Nashville

Adventure Science Center

Fostering Enthusiasm for Discovery and Exploration

Adventure Science Center connects learners of all ages to the science that surrounds them every day, fostering enthusiasm for discovery and exploration. This year Adventure Science Center marks 80 years of serving the Nashville community, all 95 counties of Tennessee, together with visitors from around the nation and the globe....

INNOVATE™ Antwerp Vol.2

PREBO INVEST / PCB SOLUTIONS

PREBO INVEST/ PCB SOLUTIONS:PROTOTYPING & MORE

PROTOTYPING & MORE

PCB Solutions is a Geel-based company, specialized in PCB-prototyping and assembly.   A PCB or printed circuit board contains all sorts of different electronic components that are connected through copper tracks, also called rails. On these print boards the components are placed through which they can execute certain functions. PCBs...

INNOVATE™ Adelaide

ADELAIDE OVAL-PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES

HOW ADELAIDE OVAL CONTINUES TO REDEFINE THE STADIUM EXPERIENCE AND EMBRACE ITS POTENTIAL

Ask almost any sports fan about Adelaide Oval, and you’ll likely hear a common response – that this storied venue is among the most picturesque anywhere on the planet. And yet its beauty goes much further than skin deep. In a world where stadiums are often monolithic and imposing, Adelaide...

INNOVATION Quebec

CONNEXION LAURENTIDES

LE MAILLON ESSENTIEL POUR RÉUSSIR SES PROJETS INNOVANTS DANS LES LAURENTIDES

Connexion Laurentides est un organisme à but non lucratif fondé en novembre 2018. En tant qu’Espace d’accélération et de croissance de la grande région des Laurentides, il est piloté depuis ses tout premiers débuts par une équipe dévouée et ses principaux objectifs sont de mobiliser les acteurs de l’écosystème entrepreneurial...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

TRAILBLAZE PARTNERS

FIRST WHO, THEN WHAT

Throughout their careers as leaders in a variety of industries, Rhys and Jerry started to realize that the problems they were being asked to solve had less to do with operational work, and far more to do with people and culture. Witnessing as they became involved with these, the impact...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

COOKPAD

COOKPAD-OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE EVERYDAY COOKING FUN

OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE EVERYDAY COOKING FUN

Cookpad is a tech company working to reconnect the world with everyday cooking. We believe that cooking is the key to a happier and healthier life for people, communities and the planet.   The choices we make shape our world. And when we cook, the choices we make have an...

INNOVATE® Georgia

THIS DOT LABS

BRINGING THE SILICON VALLEY TO ATLANTA - DIGITAL INNOVATION FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES INDUSTRY

Innovation is the lifeblood of progress, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Atlanta’s burgeoning tech scene. As the city continues to transform into a hub of technological advancement, it is imperative to focus on industries that have a profound impact on human well-being, such as life sciences. To...

INNOVATE™ Alberta

STELLAR GAME ASSETS

STEP UP YOUR GAME

If you love video games, you may have thought about making one. So, what’s stopping you? Ten years ago, the answer likely would have been the industry itself. Video games were typically produced only by studios with enough capital to house the entire game creation pipeline. And that pipeline was...

INNOVATE™ Curitiba

SIGMA

A TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY IN CYBERSECURITY

Five years ago, Sigma stood at the forefront of a seismic shift. As a telecommunications veteran with over three decades of experience, Sigma faced a bold decision: to embrace the dynamic and complex world of cybersecurity. This pivot, driven by a profound purpose and commitment to client evolution, catapulted Sigma...

INNOVATE™ Oeiras

APIFARMA

APIFARMA-A Longer And Better Life. That Is Our Compromise With The Portuguese People

A Longer And Better Life. That Is Our Compromise With The Portuguese People

The mission of the pharmaceutical industry is to further innovation and the development of therapies that meet existing needs in terms of treatments and the prevention of new diseases, and to make available medications that constitute an improvement in the health and life quality of the population. APIFARMA, the Portuguese...

INNOVATION Manitoba

Block Therapy

FROM A WINNIPEG TREATMENT ROOM TO A GLOBAL MOVEMENT: THE STORY OF BLOCK THERAPY

Deanna Hansen never set out to build a global wellness brand. In 1995, she was a newly Certified Athletic Therapist in Winnipeg, building a thriving deep-tissue practice working with clients from many walks of life. She developed a loyal client base, with many clients returning over the years. Yet Hansen’s...

INNOVATION Quebec

ÉCOFAUNE BORÉALE

CCTT IN ECO-RESPONSIBLE INNOVATION IN THE LEATHER SECTOR, FUR AND RELATED PRODUCTS

Our mission at Écofaune boréale—Cégep de Saint-Félicien’s college centre for the transfer of technology—is to promote the development of innovative social practices through applied research, technological development, technical assistance, knowledge transfer and scientific knowledge dissemination, enabling all socio-economic players in the fur and leather industries to reposition themselves economically in...

INNOVATE® Nashville

THNKS

THNKS-SPARKING A MOVEMENT OF GRATITUDE

SPARKING A MOVEMENT OF GRATITUDE

At Thnks, our mission is to leverage technology and the science of gratitude to help establish and build strong relationships for the modern world, through efficient, personalized, and thoughtful appreciation. Thnks has created a movement in workplaces with over 15,000 Thnks sent every week — helping business professionals improve their...

INNOVATE® Nashville

NASHVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ADVANCING REGIONAL PROSPERITY THROUGH INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIP

ABOUT PARTNERSHIP 2030 The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Partnership 2030 is the Nashville region’s public-private economic development initiative dedicated to Middle Tennessee’s long-term economic prosperity. The Partnership was formed in 1990 to maintain and grow the Nashville region’s economy by creating jobs through relocating and expanding businesses, attracting and...

INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath

BRISTOL INNOVATORS GROUP

BRISTOL INNOVATORS GROUP-Mobilising a network of 500 innovators from organisations across Bristol

Mobilising a network of 500 innovators from organisations across Bristol, all willing to contribute ideas and develop solutions to the challenges that matter right now

Innovation as a future-skill The International Standards Office, in Geneva, has recently released an innovation standard, reflecting the growing interest from organisations in developing sustainable innovation approaches. The demand for innovation skills is also on the rise – organisations want their people to develop ideas and turn them into value...

Global Innovation Spotlight

Shaping Tomorrow's Workforce:

4 Tools For Productivity And Innovation 

Employees are undeniably the lifeblood of any organization, as they bring energy (a pulse) that beats through every project, idea, and achievement, so a thriving workforce isn’t just a strategic necessity but the secret to success in business. Your business depends on a strong workforce, now and in the future,...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

LUCENT BIOSCIENCES

GROUNDBREAKING INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

In the upcoming decades, global food systems will profoundly change as we adapt to more sustainable food production and distribution approaches. Farmers are currently being challenged to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Backed by years of research...

INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

SOUNDBOARD VENTURE FUND

A COLLABORATIVE FUND INVESTING IN EARLY STAGE COMPANIES

SoundBoard Venture Fund leverages the diverse perspectives of our LPs to make investments through a collaborative and facilitated process. SoundBoard Venture Fund is an early-stage fund focused on scalable, tech-enabled, and capital-efficient businesses. We value collaboration, mobilizing our LP base to join our deal flow, diligence, and decision-making processes, assembling...

INNOVATE® Jacksonville

The Positive Life Company

The Positive Life Company - In a World of Chaos

In a World of Chaos, Our Happiness Is Being Tested Everyday

In a world of chaos, our happiness is being tested everyday. According to the World Happiness Report, the United States is the unhappiest it has ever been. Finding innovative ways to protect and sustain our happiness levels is the basis of The Positive Life Company.   We believe that, through...

INNOVATE® South Carolina

Fusion Cyber

HUMAN LED, AI POWERED.

HUMAN LED, AI POWERED. Founded in 2021, Fusion Cyber has grown from a small start-up to are cognized leader in cybersecurity education. It has partnerships with fourw ell-known universities: the University of South Carolina, the University of Kentucky, Florida International University, and Denmark Technical College. Fusion Cyber offers cutting-edge courses...

INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2

Thrive Health

Making Healthcare Work Better for Everyone

Thrive Health is a digital healthcare platform company, founded in 2016 with a mission to make healthcare work better for everyone. The company provides an interactive patient engagement solution that enables healthcare providers to build custom clinical workflows, and offers patients enhanced access to their health data. Thrive Health’s innovative...

INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition

POPPY FLOWERS

POPPY TRANSFORMS THE PROCESS OF BUYING WEDDING FLOWERS INTO A SEAMLESS DIGITAL EXPERIENCE.

Poppy Flowers, the fastest-growing wedding florist in the country, is revolutionizing the wedding and floral industries with its innovative booking and fulfillment platform for wedding flowers. Poppy’s platform offers a more enjoyable, fun, and transparent experience for couples, florists, and farmers, distinguishing itself in a $5 billion industry. Since its...

INNOVATE® Austin Volume 2

Global Ascent Partners (GAP)

Helping companies grow globally by bridging the GAPs

GAP (Global Ascent Partners) is a business development and international operations advisory firm that offers cross border operations, commercial, strategy and transactional support to technology clients. GAP works with organizations to develop and execute technology initiatives that support specific business objectives to improve their bottom line, competitive advantage and digital...

INNOVATE® Ohio

TECHNOLOGY FIRST

WHERE OHIO’S TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY CONNECTS

Technology changes quickly. The need for meaningful connection does not. Technology First brings together technology leaders, professionals, businesses, educators and partners to learn from one another and move technology forward. Founded in Dayton and growing across Ohio, the organization is a community built around connection. Its mission is simple: to...

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