UNIVERSITY PARTNER
Lead on innovation in academia.
Embed GIMI’s globally recognized, ISO-aligned methodology and certifications into your institution to credential students and faculty, elevate research, and structure your own innovation efforts.
UNIVERSITY PARTNER
Lead on innovation in academia.
For universities, business schools, and academic innovation centers that want to lead on innovation.
Why universities partner with GIMI
Universities face a growing challenge: preparing students for a future where technologies, industries, and business models evolve faster than traditional curricula. GIMI helps institutions bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical application through globally recognized frameworks, industry engagement, and real-world innovation experiences.
Enhance Student Outcomes
- ✓ Boost employability with recognized credentials
- ✓ Build practical innovation and problem-solving skills
- ✓ Real-world projects and experiential learning
Strengthen Industry Relevance
- ✓ Connect students and faculty with industry leaders
- ✓ Bring current practices into the classroom
- ✓ Corporate-sponsored projects and applied research
Elevate Faculty & Research
- ✓ Recognized frameworks and certifications for faculty
- ✓ Thought leadership, publishing, and speaking
- ✓ Modernize curriculum with tested methodologies
Grow Impact & Lead the Future
- ✓ Executive education and innovation academies
- ✓ Join a global network of 18,000+ professionals
- ✓ Prepare graduates to shape the future, not just adapt
What you can do for your institution
Each of these directly addresses an academic need, from credentialing talent to elevating research and structuring your own innovation efforts:
Credential students & faculty
- • Embed GIMI certifications (ISO 17024-accredited)
- • Certify faculty to teach and assess
Bring real-world innovation learning
- • Action-learning challenges
- • Open Innovation Accelerator with corporate sponsors
Elevate faculty & research
- • Publish in the International Journal of Innovation Science
- • Compete for editor seats & speak at the Think Tank
- • Contribute to the IMBOK
Structure your own innovation efforts
- • Assess and roadmap your maturity
- • Stand up an Innovation Academy
- • Join the global GIMI network
Universities in the GIMI network
LEADING INSTITUTIONS WORLDWIDE
Haskayne School of Business
University of Calgary
INCAE Business School
FURG
Global University Partner
LIUC
Brunswick
UNIVERSITY VOICES
What academic partners say.
Faculty and leaders from universities in the GIMI network.
David Ramsburg
Executive Director of Innovation, University of Charleston
“The University of Charleston Innovation team has long held that anyone and everyone can innovate. The CIP Level 1 and Level 2 programs gave us the framework and processes to actually show our students and clients HOW to innovate.”
Dr. Antoine Musu
Faculty Lecturer, University of Western Australia
“I sought a transparent, proven, and tested innovation process to understand and explain. The Certified Innovation Professional program did just that, delivered by qualified and experienced educators and mentors.”
Dr. Travis Kahle
University of Charleston · Academia
“Joining the GIMI-IAOIP Academia membership has been a game-changer, providing unparalleled access to cutting-edge resources, expert insights, and a vibrant community.”
How university partnering works
Apply
Tell us about your institution and your goals.
Get onboarded
We equip your faculty on GIMI’s methodology and certifications.
Credential & deliver
Embed GIMI into your programs and credential students and faculty.
Ready to lead on innovation?
Tell us about your institution and we will guide you through becoming a University Partner.