Stories of Innovation
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
VIRTUAL MANAGEMENT
IS THE MANAGEMENT OF FREQUENTLY AND WIDELY DISPERSED GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH RARELY, IF EVER, MEETING THEM FACE-TO-FACE.
Established in 1995 we have managed more than 50 projects in finding new ways of empowering businesses and people. We are a business facilitator, identifier and coach with the aim to increase sales, increase productivity, and finding new tools for training and access to new cross industry markets and partners....
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Northeastern’s campus in Arlington, Virginia launched in 2023, joining a growing global university system, now totaling 13 campuses in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Each Northeastern location offers varying combinations of undergraduate, graduate, and professional learning; use inspired research; and entrepreneurship—all aligned with the talent and innovation needs of...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
STEMLINGO
Unlocking Hidden Genius in STEM
Recognizing a significant gap in STEM exposure products and materials for students aged 13 and above, LINGO steps in to fill this void. Aisha Bowe, the Founder and CEO of LINGO, knows firsthand the importance of having access to quality STEM education. Graduating high school with a 2.3 GPA, she...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
A Trusted Partner in Enterprise Innovation and Transformation since 2010
Chamonix IT Solutions has been South Australia’s trusted partner in digital transformation for the past 13 years, working with businesses across a range of industries to ensure they stay ahead of the game. Delivering high value, tangible outcomes for customersFounded in 2010 with a strong commitment to enabling businesses to...
INNOVATE® Nashville
MCVANTAGE
ROOTED IN LEGACY, BRANCHING INTO INNOVATION
McVantage Packaging stands as a testament to resilience and forward-thinking in the wood pallet, crate, industrial lumber, and supply chain industry. Founded nearly 75 years ago in Tuscumbia, Alabama, the company has evolved from a family-run lumber operation into a regional powerhouse serving the Central-Southeastern United States. With plants in...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Nashville Health
Building a Healthier City, Together
NashvilleHealth’s story begins with a paradox. In 2015, Nashville was rising rapidly as one of America’s most dynamic economic engines, an “it city” defined by innovation, creativity, and growth. Yet beneath this momentum lay an alarming truth: Nashville’s residents were among the least healthy in the nation. Former U.S. Senate...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
MILI
LEADS THE BRAZILIAN TISSUE SECTOR WITH INNOVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT AND QUALITY PRODUCTS
With a 40-year legacy, Mili stands out as the leading 100% Brazilian manufacturer in the tissue sector. Headquartered in Curitiba since 1983, a city recognized as the most intelligent in the world by the World Smart City Awards, the synergy between Mili’s innovative mindset and the proactive and favourable environment...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
OnTraccr
On Track to Disrupt Construction Management
OnTraccr is on a mission to automate the way construction work is managed. This company provides next-generation automation software that helps any construction contractor automate their documentation, eliminate manual data entry, and gain real-time visibility into every aspect of its operations. OnTraccr was founded by a group of experienced construction...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Software Projects Consulting
Driving Excellence Through ERP: The Story of a Visionary Company
Founded in 2000 and officially incorporated in 2005, Software Projects Consulting is the realization of an ambitious vision by its founder, Frank Muehlenkamp. Frank sought to create something unique—a company driven by an innovative symbiosis of Engineering and Business principles and methodologies to yield innovative and highly effective results to...
INNOVATE® Seattle
coinme
THE WORLD’S TRUSTED GATEWAY TO DIGITAL CURRENCIES AND A BETTER FINANCIAL FUTURE
THE WORLD’S TRUSTED GATEWAY TO DIGITAL CURRENCIESAND A BETTER FINANCIAL FUTURE Capitalizing on the Promise of Bitcoin Coinme was founded in 2014 with a mission to be the world’s trusted gateway to digital currency and a better financial future. CEO and co-founder Neil Bergquist saw bitcoin’s potential to provide access...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
TEDx Jacksonville
Greatest Assets Are The Ideas And Dreams Of Its Citizenry
Our team has embraced the challenge of bringing the TEDx experience to Jacksonville because we believe our city’s greatest assets are the ideas and dreams of its citizenry. Ideas have the power to reshape minds and change the way people act. Dreams are the birthplace of the possible. But, too...
INNOVATION Quebec
CIRADD
CCTT FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Founded in 2006, CIRADD has been a CCTT in innovative social practices since 2010, specializing in sustainable territorial development. The centre is located in Gaspésie and is a member of the Synchronex CCTT Network. Our mission is to help organizations, businesses and communities sustainably develop their environment through applied research...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
SATOCCI
SCAN & PAY
THE SCANDINAVIAN RETAIL-TECH INNOVATOR SHAPING THE MIDDLE EAST’S CASHLESS FUTURE Emerging from Sweden’s dynamic startup landscape, Satocci Scan & Pay has become one of the most closely watched retail-technology ventures entering the Middle East. Founded and led by Swedish entrepreneur Melodi Askelöf, the company is redefining how consumers shop and...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
CENTRO PARA EMPRENDEDORES:
NORMALIZING SUPPORT WHILE DOING A BUSINESS
Establishing a business is without a doubt one of the most rewarding experiences anyone can have, but it is also one of the most difficult journeys someone can go through. That was the main reason for creating Centro para Emprendedores, to celebrate every accomplishment of entrepreneurs and business owners in...
INNOVATE® Nashville
COUTURE TECHNOLOGIES
Virtual Try On Technology is Reshaping How Customers Shop for Clothing Online
You know when you shop for clothes online, but you don’t know which size to buy or if an item will look good on your body? Couture Technologies helps apparel brands solve this massive financial and sustainability challenge by seamlessly integrating its patent-pending virtual try on technology with a brand’s...
INNOVATION Quebec
PME MTL
AU SERVICE DE L’ENTREPRENEURIAT MONTRÉALAIS
PME MTL, le réseau de soutien aux entreprises de la Ville de Montréal, a pour mission d’anticiper et de soutenir le développement ocioéconomique de nos collectivités, de manière intégrée, concertée et durable. À travers son offre de financement et d’accompagnement, PME MTL intervient : Il offre du soutien aux entrepreneuses...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
MTPCONNECT
SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S BURGEONING HEALTH AND MEDICAL INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Welcome to South Australia, a land of natural beauty, rich history, and thriving innovation. Offering world-class healthcare facilities, cutting edge research and development opportunities, and a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs, innovators and partners in the health and medical innovation sector. South Australia and its capital city Adelaide is fast becoming...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
Bristol Media - A Force For Championing The Region On The National And International Stage
Bristol Media is the membership body combining Bristol’s creative sectors into a force for championing the region on the national and international stage. About Bristol MediaCreated in 2005, Bristol Media is a non-profit CIC and one of the largest creative networks in the UK. We are a membership organisation, whose...
INNOVATION Quebec
CRBM
Une organisation de haute technologie en biotechnologies marines!
La mission du CRBM est de supporter et de contribuer à la croissance de la filière des biotechnologies marines par des activités de recherche et développement scientifique et de transfert industriel, notamment pour le secteur des sciences de la vie. Le CRBM est reconnu pour son positionnement unique comme...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
KARTRIJ
TO UNITE GAMERS THROUGH THE DISCOVERY OF AMAZING BRANDS THAT CELEBRATE THEIR LIFESTYLE
Kartrij is a free platform that helps gamers discover brands through cash back offers. Gamers earn cash back automatically by securely linking their credit card to the platform and shopping at the stores they already do. Kartrij enables gaming brands to effectively advertise through real-time customer insights and custom offers....
AI Québec
CEuMONTRÉAL
A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AN ENTREPRENEURIAL AND INNOVATION CULTURE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTRÉAL
Mission University of Montreal’s entrepreneurship center (CEuMONTRÉAL) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, while providing support to entrepreneurs for the creation of scientific and technological businesses in several fields, such as life sciences, biomedical, education, agriculture, law, etc. For over 20...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
HUAWEI
AND THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AS A PATH TO A MORE CONNECTED, INTELLIGENT, AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD
Huawei is a global leader in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. According to Forbes magazine, the company is one of the world’s most valuable brands. Its vision is to enrich people’s lives through digital technologies and customer-centric innovation. With more than 207,000 employees worldwide, the company...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Finwell
Innovating Access: How Finwell Makes Professional Advice Inclusive
How Finwell Innovates Finwell has reimagined financial advice by removing the traditional barriers that prevent most people from accessing professional, unbiased wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. Unlike firms driven by product sales, Finwell focuses on serving individuals and families often overlooked by traditional wealth managers. By prioritizing education, planning,...
INNOVATE® Northern Virginia
Metron
Turning Water Data Into Actionable Intelligence
In an era where water costs are rising faster than any other utility and infrastructure is under unprecedented strain, Metron has positioned itself at the center of a critical shift: transforming water from a hidden cost into a measurable, manageable, and strategic asset. From its base in Colorado, its leadership...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
VIRTUAL MANAGEMENT
IS THE MANAGEMENT OF FREQUENTLY AND WIDELY DISPERSED GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH RARELY, IF EVER, MEETING THEM FACE-TO-FACE.
Established in 1995 we have managed more than 50 projects in finding new ways of empowering businesses and people. We are a business facilitator, identifier and coach with the aim to increase sales, increase productivity, and finding new tools for training and access to new cross industry markets and partners....
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Northeastern’s campus in Arlington, Virginia launched in 2023, joining a growing global university system, now totaling 13 campuses in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Each Northeastern location offers varying combinations of undergraduate, graduate, and professional learning; use inspired research; and entrepreneurship—all aligned with the talent and innovation needs of...
INNOVATE® Washington DMV Edition
STEMLINGO
Unlocking Hidden Genius in STEM
Recognizing a significant gap in STEM exposure products and materials for students aged 13 and above, LINGO steps in to fill this void. Aisha Bowe, the Founder and CEO of LINGO, knows firsthand the importance of having access to quality STEM education. Graduating high school with a 2.3 GPA, she...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
A Trusted Partner in Enterprise Innovation and Transformation since 2010
Chamonix IT Solutions has been South Australia’s trusted partner in digital transformation for the past 13 years, working with businesses across a range of industries to ensure they stay ahead of the game. Delivering high value, tangible outcomes for customersFounded in 2010 with a strong commitment to enabling businesses to...
INNOVATE® Nashville
MCVANTAGE
ROOTED IN LEGACY, BRANCHING INTO INNOVATION
McVantage Packaging stands as a testament to resilience and forward-thinking in the wood pallet, crate, industrial lumber, and supply chain industry. Founded nearly 75 years ago in Tuscumbia, Alabama, the company has evolved from a family-run lumber operation into a regional powerhouse serving the Central-Southeastern United States. With plants in...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Nashville Health
Building a Healthier City, Together
NashvilleHealth’s story begins with a paradox. In 2015, Nashville was rising rapidly as one of America’s most dynamic economic engines, an “it city” defined by innovation, creativity, and growth. Yet beneath this momentum lay an alarming truth: Nashville’s residents were among the least healthy in the nation. Former U.S. Senate...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
MILI
LEADS THE BRAZILIAN TISSUE SECTOR WITH INNOVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT AND QUALITY PRODUCTS
With a 40-year legacy, Mili stands out as the leading 100% Brazilian manufacturer in the tissue sector. Headquartered in Curitiba since 1983, a city recognized as the most intelligent in the world by the World Smart City Awards, the synergy between Mili’s innovative mindset and the proactive and favourable environment...
INNOVATE™ Vancouver Vol.2
OnTraccr
On Track to Disrupt Construction Management
OnTraccr is on a mission to automate the way construction work is managed. This company provides next-generation automation software that helps any construction contractor automate their documentation, eliminate manual data entry, and gain real-time visibility into every aspect of its operations. OnTraccr was founded by a group of experienced construction...
INNOVATE® South Carolina
Software Projects Consulting
Driving Excellence Through ERP: The Story of a Visionary Company
Founded in 2000 and officially incorporated in 2005, Software Projects Consulting is the realization of an ambitious vision by its founder, Frank Muehlenkamp. Frank sought to create something unique—a company driven by an innovative symbiosis of Engineering and Business principles and methodologies to yield innovative and highly effective results to...
INNOVATE® Seattle
coinme
THE WORLD’S TRUSTED GATEWAY TO DIGITAL CURRENCIES AND A BETTER FINANCIAL FUTURE
THE WORLD’S TRUSTED GATEWAY TO DIGITAL CURRENCIESAND A BETTER FINANCIAL FUTURE Capitalizing on the Promise of Bitcoin Coinme was founded in 2014 with a mission to be the world’s trusted gateway to digital currency and a better financial future. CEO and co-founder Neil Bergquist saw bitcoin’s potential to provide access...
INNOVATE® Jacksonville
TEDx Jacksonville
Greatest Assets Are The Ideas And Dreams Of Its Citizenry
Our team has embraced the challenge of bringing the TEDx experience to Jacksonville because we believe our city’s greatest assets are the ideas and dreams of its citizenry. Ideas have the power to reshape minds and change the way people act. Dreams are the birthplace of the possible. But, too...
INNOVATION Quebec
CIRADD
CCTT FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Founded in 2006, CIRADD has been a CCTT in innovative social practices since 2010, specializing in sustainable territorial development. The centre is located in Gaspésie and is a member of the Synchronex CCTT Network. Our mission is to help organizations, businesses and communities sustainably develop their environment through applied research...
INNOVATE™ Stockholm
SATOCCI
SCAN & PAY
THE SCANDINAVIAN RETAIL-TECH INNOVATOR SHAPING THE MIDDLE EAST’S CASHLESS FUTURE Emerging from Sweden’s dynamic startup landscape, Satocci Scan & Pay has become one of the most closely watched retail-technology ventures entering the Middle East. Founded and led by Swedish entrepreneur Melodi Askelöf, the company is redefining how consumers shop and...
INNOVATE® Puerto Rico
CENTRO PARA EMPRENDEDORES:
NORMALIZING SUPPORT WHILE DOING A BUSINESS
Establishing a business is without a doubt one of the most rewarding experiences anyone can have, but it is also one of the most difficult journeys someone can go through. That was the main reason for creating Centro para Emprendedores, to celebrate every accomplishment of entrepreneurs and business owners in...
INNOVATE® Nashville
COUTURE TECHNOLOGIES
Virtual Try On Technology is Reshaping How Customers Shop for Clothing Online
You know when you shop for clothes online, but you don’t know which size to buy or if an item will look good on your body? Couture Technologies helps apparel brands solve this massive financial and sustainability challenge by seamlessly integrating its patent-pending virtual try on technology with a brand’s...
INNOVATION Quebec
PME MTL
AU SERVICE DE L’ENTREPRENEURIAT MONTRÉALAIS
PME MTL, le réseau de soutien aux entreprises de la Ville de Montréal, a pour mission d’anticiper et de soutenir le développement ocioéconomique de nos collectivités, de manière intégrée, concertée et durable. À travers son offre de financement et d’accompagnement, PME MTL intervient : Il offre du soutien aux entrepreneuses...
INNOVATE™ Adelaide
MTPCONNECT
SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S BURGEONING HEALTH AND MEDICAL INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Welcome to South Australia, a land of natural beauty, rich history, and thriving innovation. Offering world-class healthcare facilities, cutting edge research and development opportunities, and a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs, innovators and partners in the health and medical innovation sector. South Australia and its capital city Adelaide is fast becoming...
INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath
Bristol Media - A Force For Championing The Region On The National And International Stage
Bristol Media is the membership body combining Bristol’s creative sectors into a force for championing the region on the national and international stage. About Bristol MediaCreated in 2005, Bristol Media is a non-profit CIC and one of the largest creative networks in the UK. We are a membership organisation, whose...
INNOVATION Quebec
CRBM
Une organisation de haute technologie en biotechnologies marines!
La mission du CRBM est de supporter et de contribuer à la croissance de la filière des biotechnologies marines par des activités de recherche et développement scientifique et de transfert industriel, notamment pour le secteur des sciences de la vie. Le CRBM est reconnu pour son positionnement unique comme...
INNOVATE® Gaming & Esports
KARTRIJ
TO UNITE GAMERS THROUGH THE DISCOVERY OF AMAZING BRANDS THAT CELEBRATE THEIR LIFESTYLE
Kartrij is a free platform that helps gamers discover brands through cash back offers. Gamers earn cash back automatically by securely linking their credit card to the platform and shopping at the stores they already do. Kartrij enables gaming brands to effectively advertise through real-time customer insights and custom offers....
AI Québec
CEuMONTRÉAL
A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AN ENTREPRENEURIAL AND INNOVATION CULTURE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTRÉAL
Mission University of Montreal’s entrepreneurship center (CEuMONTRÉAL) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, while providing support to entrepreneurs for the creation of scientific and technological businesses in several fields, such as life sciences, biomedical, education, agriculture, law, etc. For over 20...
INNOVATE™ Curitiba
HUAWEI
AND THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AS A PATH TO A MORE CONNECTED, INTELLIGENT, AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD
Huawei is a global leader in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. According to Forbes magazine, the company is one of the world’s most valuable brands. Its vision is to enrich people’s lives through digital technologies and customer-centric innovation. With more than 207,000 employees worldwide, the company...
INNOVATE® Nashville
Finwell
Innovating Access: How Finwell Makes Professional Advice Inclusive
How Finwell Innovates Finwell has reimagined financial advice by removing the traditional barriers that prevent most people from accessing professional, unbiased wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. Unlike firms driven by product sales, Finwell focuses on serving individuals and families often overlooked by traditional wealth managers. By prioritizing education, planning,...
INNOVATE® Northern Virginia
Metron
Turning Water Data Into Actionable Intelligence
In an era where water costs are rising faster than any other utility and infrastructure is under unprecedented strain, Metron has positioned itself at the center of a critical shift: transforming water from a hidden cost into a measurable, manageable, and strategic asset. From its base in Colorado, its leadership...