Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Catch Talent

We focus on understanding the career needs of individuals in the workforce.
Real Relationships Matter Catch Talent is a high-touch recruiting agency that delivers end-to-end talent acquisition solutions to growing technology, financial services, healthcare, digital & creative, professional services, and government contracting companies. Headquartered in Charleston, SC, Catch specializes in the full talent attraction life cycle by sourcing and recruiting qualified candidates...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TALLINN

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION IN ESTONIA
WHERE INNOVATION MEETS EDUCATION At the International School of Tallinn (IST), we do more than teach—we shape globally-minded, tech-savvy changemakers. We are Estonia’s most international and fastest-growing International Baccalaureate (IB) school, located in Ülemiste City—Estonia’s innovation hub. We nurture young minds through future-focused learning, cutting-edge technology, and a community that...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
ICOSAGEN

ESTONIA’S INDEPENDENT BIOTECH PIONEER WITH GLOBAL REACH
On Northern Europe’s digital frontier, Icosagen stands out in the biotechnology landscape. Based in Tartu, Estonia’s second‑largest city, it is not only the country’s largest biotech company but also one of the most agile Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CRDMOs) operating globally. What truly sets Icosagen apart is its...
INNOVATE® Georgia
ACKERMAN & CO

A BOLD APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT
Just two miles southwest of Downtown Atlanta is a sprawling collection of buildings formerly known as “Warehouse Row.” In the 1950s and 1960s, the warehouse buildings were developed to serve as a distribution hub for area grocery stores. Today, the buildings have been transformed into something much different. In the...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
ASSESPRO-PARANÁ

BRAZILIAN ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES
The Brazilian Association of Information Technology Companie of Paraná (Assespro-Paraná), established in the 1980s, is a key regional branch of the influential Assespro-Paraná Federation, which began in the late 1970s. Celebrating four decades in Paraná, the organization is dedicated to fostering innovation in the state. Assespro-Paraná’s significant engagement in various...
INNOVATION Quebec
CTRI

FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE
Our mission at Centre technologique des résidus industriels (CTRI) is to promote socio-economic development by providing support to companies in the mining, forest and agricultural sectors. Through exploring, identifying and achieving innovative solutions for the valorization of industrial waste and underutilized natural resources, we aim to accelerate the implementation of...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
SPECTRUM ANALYTICS

DATA / INNOVATION / VALUE
Our InspirationDigital disruption is creating risks, opportunities and challenges for everyone – “What got you here, won’t get you there! Our Value PropositionLeverage data for digital business transformation. Our Services• We give you the confidence to be bold and confident in the digital economy.• We provide solutions to...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
ACOM

EASE AND SECURITY
ACOM Sistemas is a company founded in Paraná, it develops management software for clients in Brazil. It has a focus on contributing to the digital transformation of businesses, especially in the out-of-home food sector, through the ERP EVEREST Food Service®. This software integrates the entire operation, from the sales receipt...
INNOVATION Quebec
CIRADD

CCTT D’INNOVATION SOCIALE EN DÉVELOPPEMENT DURABLE
Fondé en 2006, le CIRADD est depuis 2010 un CCTT en pratiques sociales novatrices spécialisé en développement territorial durable. Situé en Gaspésie, le centre fait partie du Réseau des CCTT. La mission du CIRADD est de soutenir et d’accompagner les organismes, les entreprises et les collectivités vers le développement durable...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
CITY OF SALISBURY

THE ECONOMIC HEART OF NORTHERN ADELAIDE
The City of Salisbury covers 158km2 and stretches from Valley View in the south to Edinburgh in the north, St Kilda in the west and Salisbury Heights in the east. It contributes $8.65 billion to the State economy and nearly 61,994 jobs. Significant employment hubs are located in: • Vicinity...
INNOVATE® South Florida
GUIDENT

WE MAKE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES SAFER
The rapid growth of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) adoption across various industries presents significant opportunities but raises safety concerns. Guident addresses these challenges by providing a Remote Monitor and Control Center (RMCC) solution, which is crucial for operating AVs safely and efficiently in compliance with regulations. Guident is a Florida corporation...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
QUILES LAW

POWERLEVELING ESPORTS BUSINESSES AND TALENT SINCE 2015, WE ARE A BUSINESS-FORWARD LAW FIRM FOR THE GLOBAL ESPORTS AND GAMING INDUSTRIES
Quiles Law is one of the world’s first esports and gaming focused law firms. Based in New York City and founded by Roger Quiles in 2014, Roger merged his interest in sports and video games to focus the firm on the then nascent esports industry in 2015. Our firm represents...
INNOVATE® Miami
Dalent Medical

Creating Better Solutions For Physicians To Help Restore Health And Well-Being To Patients
Dalent Medical is committed to creating better solutions for physicians to help restore health and well-being to patients living with sinus-related conditions. The company’s first FDA-listed product, the Sinusleeve™ Balloon Sinus Dilation Sleeve is used to treat chronic sinusitis, a condition that affects more than 30 million people annually, according...
INNOVATE® South Florida
CORAL GABLES - THE CITY BEAUTIFUL

RECOGNIZED NATIONWIDE AS A LEADING SMART CITY
Coral Gables was founded on innovation, being one of the very first planned communities in the United States. Today, we’re known internationally as a Smart City, leveraging information and communication technologies and intelligent connected infrastructure to benefit our residents, employees, businesses, and visitors, as well as make our city more...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
CDL ROCKIES

ACCELERATES THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF EARLY-STAGE VENTURES
There is an economic transformation underway in Alberta and Creative Destruction Lab – Rockies (“CDL-Rockies”) is playing an important role in that transformation. CDL-Rockies is focused on accelerating the commercial potential of the next generation of promising science- and technology-based ventures across a variety of sectors, including energy and agriculture....
INNOVATE® South Carolina
JTEKT North America

Looking for Trouble, Delivering Solutions
At JTEKT North America, innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s an invitation. An invitation to businesses facing their toughest challenges. When it comes to solving the problems that seem unsolvable, JTEKT isn’t shy about one thing: we’re actively “looking for trouble.” Not the kind of trouble that comes with poor...
INNOVATION Quebec
CIRANO

KNOWLEDGE INTO ACTION
CIRANO is the leading institution in Quebec for knowledge enhancement in the economic evaluation of decisions on major societal issues, and for the development and evaluation of public policies. Nathalie de Marcellis-Warin, Polytechnique Montreal professor, President and CEO, CIRANO Catherine Beaudry Polytechnique Montréal “CIRANO plays a crucial role in Quebec’s...
INNOVATE® Georgia
OGEECHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

GREAT THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES
Despite being one of the smallest technical colleges in the state, Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) has carved out a significant niche in the educational landscape of Georgia, standing as a beacon of technical education and workforce development. Under the forward-thinking leadership of Lori Durden, the college’s president since 2016, OTC...
INNOVATION Quebec
CÉRSÉ

CCTT EN RESPONSABILITÉ SOCIALE ET ÉCOCITOYENNETÉ
Le Centre d’étude en responsabilité sociale et écocitoyenneté (CÉRSÉ) est un centre de recherche action qui vise à accélérer l’innovation sociale responsable dans les organisations et la société civile en rendant le processus accessible et inclusif. Spécialisations Approche et positionnementLes services du CÉRSÉ reposent sur des méthodologies de recherche collaboratives...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
MKE TECH HUB

A LEGACY OF INNOVATION DRIVING A FUTURE OF IMPACT
Shaped by a rich industrial legacy, Milwaukee is evolving into a beacon of modern innovation. With biohealth, AI, water, energy technology, smart manufacturing, and financial services leading the way, Milwaukee’s dynamic ecosystem is not only thriving, but attracting attention from investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators worldwide. Here, tradition meets technology, and...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
CTRL

ROBOTICS
We at CTRL have a mission and vision for the future we want to create with everyone. We believe that robots of all shapes and sizes will be key to the physical automation revolution in every part of our society. CTRL Robotics was founded by three people determined to develop...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
Stone & Chalk Group

Is the largest innovation community in Australia.
Since its inception in 2015, Stone & Chalk’s mission has been to transform Australia into a sustainable, technology-driven economy. As a not-for-profit, purpose-driven, and sustainable organisation, Stone & Chalk works to support startups, scaleups, corporations, and governments through every stage of their innovation journey. The Stone & Chalk capital G...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
MKE Tech

The World of Talent is Changing. Is Your Business Ready?
Since the inception of the MKE Tech Hub Coalition, we’ve been guided by a bold vision of technology as an economic driver in the region. We’ve operated with a civic mindset, while remaining curious to address the region’s most pressing needs in tech. As the region has advanced, we’ve kept...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Catch Talent

We focus on understanding the career needs of individuals in the workforce.
Real Relationships Matter Catch Talent is a high-touch recruiting agency that delivers end-to-end talent acquisition solutions to growing technology, financial services, healthcare, digital & creative, professional services, and government contracting companies. Headquartered in Charleston, SC, Catch specializes in the full talent attraction life cycle by sourcing and recruiting qualified candidates...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TALLINN

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION IN ESTONIA
WHERE INNOVATION MEETS EDUCATION At the International School of Tallinn (IST), we do more than teach—we shape globally-minded, tech-savvy changemakers. We are Estonia’s most international and fastest-growing International Baccalaureate (IB) school, located in Ülemiste City—Estonia’s innovation hub. We nurture young minds through future-focused learning, cutting-edge technology, and a community that...
INNOVATE™ Estonia
ICOSAGEN

ESTONIA’S INDEPENDENT BIOTECH PIONEER WITH GLOBAL REACH
On Northern Europe’s digital frontier, Icosagen stands out in the biotechnology landscape. Based in Tartu, Estonia’s second‑largest city, it is not only the country’s largest biotech company but also one of the most agile Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CRDMOs) operating globally. What truly sets Icosagen apart is its...
INNOVATE® Georgia
ACKERMAN & CO

A BOLD APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT
Just two miles southwest of Downtown Atlanta is a sprawling collection of buildings formerly known as “Warehouse Row.” In the 1950s and 1960s, the warehouse buildings were developed to serve as a distribution hub for area grocery stores. Today, the buildings have been transformed into something much different. In the...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
ASSESPRO-PARANÁ

BRAZILIAN ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES
The Brazilian Association of Information Technology Companie of Paraná (Assespro-Paraná), established in the 1980s, is a key regional branch of the influential Assespro-Paraná Federation, which began in the late 1970s. Celebrating four decades in Paraná, the organization is dedicated to fostering innovation in the state. Assespro-Paraná’s significant engagement in various...
INNOVATION Quebec
CTRI

FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE
Our mission at Centre technologique des résidus industriels (CTRI) is to promote socio-economic development by providing support to companies in the mining, forest and agricultural sectors. Through exploring, identifying and achieving innovative solutions for the valorization of industrial waste and underutilized natural resources, we aim to accelerate the implementation of...
INNOVATE™ Botswana Vol.1
SPECTRUM ANALYTICS

DATA / INNOVATION / VALUE
Our InspirationDigital disruption is creating risks, opportunities and challenges for everyone – “What got you here, won’t get you there! Our Value PropositionLeverage data for digital business transformation. Our Services• We give you the confidence to be bold and confident in the digital economy.• We provide solutions to...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
ACOM

EASE AND SECURITY
ACOM Sistemas is a company founded in Paraná, it develops management software for clients in Brazil. It has a focus on contributing to the digital transformation of businesses, especially in the out-of-home food sector, through the ERP EVEREST Food Service®. This software integrates the entire operation, from the sales receipt...
INNOVATION Quebec
CIRADD

CCTT D’INNOVATION SOCIALE EN DÉVELOPPEMENT DURABLE
Fondé en 2006, le CIRADD est depuis 2010 un CCTT en pratiques sociales novatrices spécialisé en développement territorial durable. Situé en Gaspésie, le centre fait partie du Réseau des CCTT. La mission du CIRADD est de soutenir et d’accompagner les organismes, les entreprises et les collectivités vers le développement durable...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
CITY OF SALISBURY

THE ECONOMIC HEART OF NORTHERN ADELAIDE
The City of Salisbury covers 158km2 and stretches from Valley View in the south to Edinburgh in the north, St Kilda in the west and Salisbury Heights in the east. It contributes $8.65 billion to the State economy and nearly 61,994 jobs. Significant employment hubs are located in: • Vicinity...
INNOVATE® South Florida
GUIDENT

WE MAKE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES SAFER
The rapid growth of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) adoption across various industries presents significant opportunities but raises safety concerns. Guident addresses these challenges by providing a Remote Monitor and Control Center (RMCC) solution, which is crucial for operating AVs safely and efficiently in compliance with regulations. Guident is a Florida corporation...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
QUILES LAW

POWERLEVELING ESPORTS BUSINESSES AND TALENT SINCE 2015, WE ARE A BUSINESS-FORWARD LAW FIRM FOR THE GLOBAL ESPORTS AND GAMING INDUSTRIES
Quiles Law is one of the world’s first esports and gaming focused law firms. Based in New York City and founded by Roger Quiles in 2014, Roger merged his interest in sports and video games to focus the firm on the then nascent esports industry in 2015. Our firm represents...
INNOVATE® Miami
Dalent Medical

Creating Better Solutions For Physicians To Help Restore Health And Well-Being To Patients
Dalent Medical is committed to creating better solutions for physicians to help restore health and well-being to patients living with sinus-related conditions. The company’s first FDA-listed product, the Sinusleeve™ Balloon Sinus Dilation Sleeve is used to treat chronic sinusitis, a condition that affects more than 30 million people annually, according...
INNOVATE® South Florida
CORAL GABLES - THE CITY BEAUTIFUL

RECOGNIZED NATIONWIDE AS A LEADING SMART CITY
Coral Gables was founded on innovation, being one of the very first planned communities in the United States. Today, we’re known internationally as a Smart City, leveraging information and communication technologies and intelligent connected infrastructure to benefit our residents, employees, businesses, and visitors, as well as make our city more...
INNOVATE™ Alberta
CDL ROCKIES

ACCELERATES THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF EARLY-STAGE VENTURES
There is an economic transformation underway in Alberta and Creative Destruction Lab – Rockies (“CDL-Rockies”) is playing an important role in that transformation. CDL-Rockies is focused on accelerating the commercial potential of the next generation of promising science- and technology-based ventures across a variety of sectors, including energy and agriculture....
INNOVATE® South Carolina
JTEKT North America

Looking for Trouble, Delivering Solutions
At JTEKT North America, innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s an invitation. An invitation to businesses facing their toughest challenges. When it comes to solving the problems that seem unsolvable, JTEKT isn’t shy about one thing: we’re actively “looking for trouble.” Not the kind of trouble that comes with poor...
INNOVATION Quebec
CIRANO

KNOWLEDGE INTO ACTION
CIRANO is the leading institution in Quebec for knowledge enhancement in the economic evaluation of decisions on major societal issues, and for the development and evaluation of public policies. Nathalie de Marcellis-Warin, Polytechnique Montreal professor, President and CEO, CIRANO Catherine Beaudry Polytechnique Montréal “CIRANO plays a crucial role in Quebec’s...
INNOVATE® Georgia
OGEECHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

GREAT THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES
Despite being one of the smallest technical colleges in the state, Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) has carved out a significant niche in the educational landscape of Georgia, standing as a beacon of technical education and workforce development. Under the forward-thinking leadership of Lori Durden, the college’s president since 2016, OTC...
INNOVATION Quebec
CÉRSÉ

CCTT EN RESPONSABILITÉ SOCIALE ET ÉCOCITOYENNETÉ
Le Centre d’étude en responsabilité sociale et écocitoyenneté (CÉRSÉ) est un centre de recherche action qui vise à accélérer l’innovation sociale responsable dans les organisations et la société civile en rendant le processus accessible et inclusif. Spécialisations Approche et positionnementLes services du CÉRSÉ reposent sur des méthodologies de recherche collaboratives...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
MKE TECH HUB

A LEGACY OF INNOVATION DRIVING A FUTURE OF IMPACT
Shaped by a rich industrial legacy, Milwaukee is evolving into a beacon of modern innovation. With biohealth, AI, water, energy technology, smart manufacturing, and financial services leading the way, Milwaukee’s dynamic ecosystem is not only thriving, but attracting attention from investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators worldwide. Here, tradition meets technology, and...
INNOVATE™ South Africa
CTRL

ROBOTICS
We at CTRL have a mission and vision for the future we want to create with everyone. We believe that robots of all shapes and sizes will be key to the physical automation revolution in every part of our society. CTRL Robotics was founded by three people determined to develop...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
Stone & Chalk Group

Is the largest innovation community in Australia.
Since its inception in 2015, Stone & Chalk’s mission has been to transform Australia into a sustainable, technology-driven economy. As a not-for-profit, purpose-driven, and sustainable organisation, Stone & Chalk works to support startups, scaleups, corporations, and governments through every stage of their innovation journey. The Stone & Chalk capital G...
INNOVATE® Milwaukee
MKE Tech

The World of Talent is Changing. Is Your Business Ready?
Since the inception of the MKE Tech Hub Coalition, we’ve been guided by a bold vision of technology as an economic driver in the region. We’ve operated with a civic mindset, while remaining curious to address the region’s most pressing needs in tech. As the region has advanced, we’ve kept...