Innovations of the World

What Innovations of the World does

Innovations of the World, operated by Global Village Ventures LLC and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a global publishing platform that maps and markets innovation ecosystems through branded city-specific books under the INNOVATE trademark. The company partners with mayors' offices, economic development agencies, technology councils, and industry associations to produce coffee-table books — including INNOVATE Tampa Bay, INNOVATE Vancouver, INNOVATE Bristol & Bath, INNOVATE Rotterdam, and INNOVATE New Jersey — that profile local innovators, entrepreneurs, and companies. Its flagship catalog spans 180+ publications across 50+ countries, covering 103 countries and 74 industries and spotlighting more than 10,000 innovators.

The company's core technology is a digital publishing platform with AR-enabled physical books, unlocked via the Global Village AR mobile app (available on the Apple App Store), which overlays video content onto printed pages. Distribution is executed through a hybrid model combining an e-commerce storefront (innovationsoftheworld.com plus regional Shopify stores such as innovate-canada.myshopify.com), in-person book launch and networking events held globally, and a network of regional publishing partners (e.g., Ruby K. Sandhu for Vancouver, Freddy Arnauts for Antwerp, Glen Edwards for New Jersey, Natalia Rodríguez Novás for UK/Switzerland). The company also publishes the 'Practical AI for Non-Techies' newsletter as an editorial extension beyond the city-book franchise.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time book sales, with secondary streams from digital platform access (recurring subscription) and event services. Customer segments are three-tiered: city governments and economic development agencies (primary buyers and co-marketing partners), the featured innovators and entrepreneurs themselves (the editorial subjects who derive credibility and visibility), and investors and businesses seeking curated access to innovation ecosystems. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, operates with a team of approximately 30 employees, and maintains an active website with no public revenue disclosures.

Name

Innovations of the World

Legal name

Global Village Ventures LLC

Website

https://innovationsoftheworld.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Innovations of the World is a Tampa-based publishing platform, operating as Global Village Ventures LLC, that produces AR-enabled coffee-table books and digital publications profiling innovation ecosystems across 50+ countries in partnership with mayors' offices, economic development agencies, and regional publishing partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Innovation Publishing

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (51929)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Product & Innovation Summits (Roadmap, Launch Readiness, Innovation Days) (THAHAMAG)

Keywords

• Innovation ecosystem publishing
• Coffee table books
• Digital publishing platform
• Augmented reality books
• Thought leader spotlights

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&amp, D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Book Publishing and Sales: Sale of premium coffee table books celebrating innovation ecosystems in various cities and regions. Books are available in both physical format and digital/ebook versions.
2. Digital Platform Access: Digital platform providing networking tools and access to innovation ecosystem content
3. Event Services: Book launch events and networking opportunities that connect innovators, businesses, investors and governments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Innovations of the World is a publishing platform that maps and documents innovation ecosystems across cities, regions, and industries worldwide. It produces premium AR-enabled coffee table books and digital publications under the INNOVATE brand (e.g., INNOVATE Vancouver, INNOVATE Tampa Bay, INNOVATE Bristol & Bath) that spotlight visionary thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and businesses. The company complements its publications with global book launch and networking events that connect innovators, governments, investors, and businesses.

Product overview

Innovations of the World is a global publishing platform operated by Global Village Publishing Inc. that maps innovation ecosystems across cities, regions, and industries worldwide. The core offering is its eBook Library — a collection of premium AR-enabled coffee table books and digital publications that spotlight visionary thought leaders, pioneering companies, and groundbreaking businesses. Each regional ecosystem publication (e.g., INNOVATE™ Vancouver, INNOVATE™ Bristol & Bath, INNOVATE™ Rotterdam, INNOVATE® New Jersey) functions as a discrete branded volume, while the Practical AI for Non-Techies section provides accessible AI education content. The portfolio collectively covers 103 countries, 74 industries, and 10,000+ innovators across 180+ publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INNOVATE Vancouver: Regional innovation ecosystem book and digital platform for Vancouver
• INNOVATE Tampa Bay
• INNOVATE Bristol & Bath
• INNOVATE San Diego
• INNOVATE Orlando
• INNOVATE Rotterdam
• INNOVATE New Jersey
• INNOVATE Alberta
• INNOVATE Gainesville
• Practical AI for Non-Techies
• Global Village AR

Products and services

• eBook Library A curated library of premium AR-enabled coffee table books and digital publications celebrating innovation ecosystems, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs across cities, regions, and industries worldwide. Available through the company's digital platform.
• INNOVATE Vancouver Vol.2 A premium AR-enabled 300-page digital coffee table book showcasing Vancouver's top innovators, entrepreneurs, and companies driving regional innovation in sectors such as life sciences, logistics, sustainability, and technology.
• INNOVATE Bristol & Bath A premium AR-enabled coffee table book celebrating the Bristol & Bath region's innovation ecosystem, featuring companies and individuals in tech, robotics, creative industries, sustainability, and digital health.
• INNOVATE Rotterdam A publication celebrating Rotterdam as a European innovation hub, spotlighting the city's smart city initiatives, sustainable port operations, cleantech, biotech, and creative-tech startups.
• INNOVATE New Jersey Vol.1 An inaugural coffee table book and digital platform celebrating New Jersey's innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem across technology, healthcare, and finance sectors, featuring over 300 pages of AR-enhanced video content.
• Practical AI for Non-Techies A newsletter and editorial section dedicated to breaking down AI concepts into accessible, jargon-free guides for everyday users, featuring practical tutorials and tips for non-technical audiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 180+ publications produced across 50+ countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zeetta NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2020Lead partner in £9M 5G-ENCODE project developing 5G applications for manufacturing industry
• National Composites CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2020Host of private 5G testbed in 5G-ENCODE project representing high value manufacturing industry
• University of BristolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2020Partner in 5G-ENCODE project providing High Performance Networks research group expertise
• SiemensminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2020Industrial partner in 5G-ENCODE project consortium
• West of England Combined Authority (WECA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2020Provides additional support through DETI Programme for 5G-ENCODE project and supports Future Transport Zone initiative
• Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer - City of San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured ecosystem champion representing the City of San Diego innovation ecosystem in INNOVATE publications
• Mayor Francis X. Suarez - City of MiamicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured ecosystem champion representing the Miami innovation ecosystem in INNOVATE publications
• Mayor Marvin Rees - City of BristolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured ecosystem champion representing the Bristol innovation ecosystem in INNOVATE Bristol & Bath publication
• West of England Combined AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on INNOVATE Bristol & Bath publication to highlight and celebrate the region's companies and individuals building a better tomorrow
• Government Marketing AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organizations that take the lead to promote and support their innovation communities
• Economic Development AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development agencies partnered to showcase innovation ecosystems
• Technology CouncilscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology councils partnered to promote and support innovation communities across regions
• Industry AssociationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry associations partnered to help lift their mission of promoting, growing, connecting and collaborating in innovation ecosystems
• SETsquared PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnterprise partnership between regional universities providing support programmes to turn ideas into thriving businesses; twice ranked as global number one university business incubator
• Engine Shed HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between Bristol City Council, University of Bristol and West of England Local Enterprise Partnership to showcase strengths and innovations of the region
• Ruby K. SandhucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublishing Partner for Vancouver region, born and raised in Vancouver with passion for showcasing local innovators and companies
• Freddy ArnautscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublishing Partner for Antwerp region, founder of B19 Antwerp business club and long career in Pharma and Medical World
• Glen EdwardscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublishing Partner for New Jersey region, former Windsor Publications executive with 25 years experience in publishing coffee table books
• Natalia Rodríguez NováscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublishing Partner for UK and Switzerland regions, based in Lausanne with strong Spanish heritage

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/innovationsoftheworld

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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