ISPIM - The International Society for Professional Innovation Management

Innovation Links

This page includes links to strategic partners (associations, conferences and resources actively collaborating with ISPIM), marketing partners (organisations with reciprocal arrangements to promote events), networking organisations & online communities and other associations research institutes & online resources. Please contact info@ispim.org if you would like a link added to this page.

Strategic Partners:

	ConferenceSubmissions ConferenceSubmissions allows you to manage your entire scientific conference submissions process from one central place. Entirely web-based, there is nothing to download, nothing to install and no need for programming skills. Furthermore, you can manage delegate registration and take accommodation bookings. It is the complete scientific conference management tool.
	The European Association for the Transfer of Technologies, Innovation & Industrial Information (TII) TII brings together innovation and technology consultants, technology brokers and intellectual asset advisors, university and research centre transfer offices, regional development agencies and chambers of commerce, science parks, innovation centres and incubators, contract research organizations and engineering consultants, government ministries and agencies and sectoral professional organizations.
	The Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences (HICSS) Since 1968 the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) has become a respected a forum for the substantive interchange of ideas in all areas of information systems and technology. The objective of the conference is to provide a unique environment in which researchers and practitioners in the information, computer and system sciences can frankly exchange and discuss their research ideas, techniques and applications.
	Inderscience Publishers Inderscience are publishers of distinguished academic journals such as The International Journal of Technology Management, The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management and The International Journal of Services Sciences.
	Innovation: Management, Policy & Practice (published by eContent Management) The scope of Innovation: management, policy & practice encompasses innovation research, policy analysis and best practice in large and small enterprises, public and private sector service organisations, state and national government, and local and regional societies and economies with special emphasis on bridging the gap between academia and practitioners in the Asia Pacific region.
	The Product Development & Management Association (PDMA) The PDMA is an association for New Product Development professionals, providing a unique forum for the exchange of global knowledge & experience and a platform through which to drive improvements in the effectiveness of people engaged in developing and managing new products.
	RnDManagement.info RnDManagement.info provides information about the R&D Management Journal and The R&D Management Conferences. It provides an opportunity to reflect on how the subject area is evolving and how knowledge and expertise can be applied.

Marketing Partners:

	AllConferences.Com AllConferences.Com is a directory focusing on conferences, conventions, trade shows, exhibits, workshops, events and business meetings. We are dedicated to providing our end users with links to high-quality, informative websites, which is why we hand-pick each site we link to. By doing this, we are creating a unique search directory that will better serve users looking for specific information on conference or event information; while at the same time provide services to the conference organizers.
	Centaur Conferences Centaur Conferences produces high level, research driven conferences for the international business community. Centaur Conferences combines the power of some of the UK's most dominant B2B publication brands, including Marketing Week, The Lawyer, and The Engineer, with an independent research approach that is driven by a commitment to push the boundaries of the conventional conference.
	The European Association for Creativity and Innovation (EACI) The EACI wants to contribute to a better understanding, practice and acceptance of creativity and innovation in Europe. The EACI wants to achieve this by organizing conferences; building a network of interested persons in the subjects of creativity and innovation; stimulating research and distributing research publications.
	The European Networking Group (ENG) ENG is dedicated to providing critical and timely business information to professionals across Europe. All of our business forums are convened with leading experts. We rely extensively on industry research to provide practical platforms where executives can learn, network and benchmark themselves against their peers.
	Goingtomeet.com Directory of worldwide conferences.
	The Innovation Leadership Forum The ILF is an organisation dedicated to the creation, sharing and application of knowledge on innovation. It is focused primarily on large organisations.
	The Institute for International Research IIR Conferences, Annual, Large Scale, and Guru Events feature the most sought-after experts in Customer Service, Finance & Investment, Health Care, Management, Manufacturing, Marketing & New Product Development, Pharmaceuticals, and Telecommunications.
	The Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) The Institute for Manufacturing brings together industrialists, policy makers, researchers and students to share, develop and deliver leading-edge education, research and services for local, national and international manufacturing industries.
	The International Association of Science Parks (IASP) The leading world-wide network of Science & Technology Parks, business incubation & innovation.
	The International Association for Management of Technology (IAMOT) The Association's aims are to: Encourage the practice of management of technology; Promote cooperation and exchange of information among those active in the field; Foster management of technology education; Support research and publication in management of technology.
	The International Network for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (INSME) INSME is a non profit Association open to international membership promoted by the Italian Government within the OECD Bologna Process. Its mission is to stimulate transnational cooperation and public and private partnership in the field of innovation and technology transfer to SMEs.
	The Knowledge Management Professional Society (KMPro) KMPro™ is a non-profit organization that serves the professional needs of the international Knowledge Management (KM) community. We are member-centric, locally and globally, working together to invigorate the KM community by promoting KM awareness, support & development of KM best practices, and advancement of KM research and development.
	ProTon Europe ProTon Europe is the pan-European network of Knowledge Transfer Offices (KTOs) and companies affiliated to universities and other Public Research Organisations (PROs).
	Pure Insight Pure Insight provides product innovation resources and information to global product development teams which enables them to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their performance, achieve corporate buy-in, and evolve to meet the challenges of competitive global markets.

Networking Organisations & Online Communities:

	CIWI - Creative Minds Worldwide CIWI is the leading network for innovation professionals, entrepreneurs, creative minds, change & TRIZ experts, artists and those who would like to connect with others worldwide and who intend to distribute their ideas to a larger audience.
	The Continuous Innovation Network (CINet) CINet is a global network set up to bring together researchers and industrialists working in the field of Continuous Innovation. CINet is a continuation of the European Continuous Improvement Network, which started as a Eureka project (EU 1222) in 1994.
	The Gurteen Knowledge Website The Gurteen Knowledge Community is a global learning community of over 12,000 people in 138 countries across the world. The main themes of this site are knowledge management, learning, creativity, innovation and personal development.
	IM-BOOT IM-BOOT is a portal for creativity, innovation circle & innovation management.
	The Italian Network for Innovation and Technology Transfer to SMEs (RIDITT) RIDITT stems from the need to improve the competitiveness of SMEs by strengthening the supply of services for innovation and for the creation of new high-tech enterprises. The RIDITT Portal is the tool to activate partnerships between SMEs and Innovation centres. RIDITT is promoted by the Italian Ministry of Productive Activities and managed by the Italian Institute for Industrial Promotion (IPI).
	KnowledgeBoard KnowledgeBoard is a self-moderating global community thinking and collaborating on subjects around (but not limited to) Knowledge Management and Innovation in the worlds of business and academia.
	The Knowledge Management Cluster (KM Cluster^®) The KM Cluster^®is a professional, academic and business community of practice focused on knowledge management and enterprise collaboration.
	M1 Creativity M1 Creativity has been helping people solve their business or personal challenges by unleashing their innate creativity and innovation through training, consultancy, facilitation and coaching since 1999.
	SICU (Synergy Integrated - Connects the Unconnected) SICU is a Multi-dimensional Innovation, and a Multi-Functional Project Management organisation, and a Marketing Communication agency umbrella, operating both locally and globally through affiliated organisations and global partners, whose objectives are to offer innovative solutions and resources in order to solve problems of individual customers, and to create cost effectivity, added value and multiplicative effects for businesses, corporations, brands, industries, institutions, and ultimately consumers in diverse markets
	The Smart Practices Innovation Network (RIN) RIN pursues the activities of the Réseau québécois sur l’étude et la promotion des systèmes d’innovation (RQSI). The network gathers intelligence on the best innovative practices and economic development in OECD countries. Members also have access to an extensive database that repertories initiatives, practices, public policies, research programs and documents on innovation and regional economic development.

Other Associations, Research Institutes & Online Resources:

	Academic Conferences International (ACI) ACI facilitates academic conferences on a wide range of subjects. Held on an annual basis in various European countries, there are at present eight conferences in the series. Additionally ACI supplies doctoral education, conference proceedings and other textbooks.
	The Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) AUTM is a non-profit organization with an international membership of more than 3,000 technology managers and business executives. AUTM members - managers of intellectual property, one of the most active growth sectors of the global economy - represent more than 300 universities, research institutions, teaching hospitals as well as numerous businesses and government organizations.
	The BTM Institute BTM unifies decision-making by providing a structured approach that lets enterprise align, sychronize and even converge business and technology management.
	The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) CFI is an independent corporation created by the Government of Canada to fund research infrastructure. The CFI's mandate is to strengthen the capacity of Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals, and non-profit research institutions to carry out world-class research and technology development that benefits Canadians.
	Centre for Innovation Research (STEP) The mission of STEP is to be a national resource centre for studies of the relationships between development of knowledge, technological change, and economic growth and development. STEP’s core activities are research on and analysis of innovation activities and abilities in private and public sectors, both nationally and internationally.
	The Centre for Innovation Studies (THECIS) The Centre for Innovation Studies was incorporated as a not for profit company in late 2001. It was established to be a centre of excellence on innovation in western Canada. It's Mission is to be a leader in creating and disseminating knowledge to improve innovation performance in business, government and society.
	CORDIS Wire The Innovation & Research Exchange on CORDIS (Community Research & Development Information Service).
	Creativity Unleashed Limited The source for business creativity information and training, free creativity software, plus popular science, business and science fiction books.
	The DaVinci Institute The DaVinci Institute is a community of revolutionary thinkers and innovators intent on unlocking your future, one idea, one invention, one business at a time. Membership in the Institute makes you part of this community, and gives you a voice in a world where so few dare to be different.
	The European BIC Network (EBN) EBN is the leading European network gathering 160 Business and Innovation centres (B.I.C.s) and similar organisations such as incubators, innovation centres and entrepreneurship centres.
	The European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management (EIASM) The general mission of the Institute is to contribute to the development of management researchers and teachers in Europe. The Institute fosters a research approach that brings relevant theory and techniques from different disciplines to bear on practical management problems in European organizations and encourages a high degree of openness toward cross-cultural and international communication.
	European TrendChart on Innovation The "European TrendChart on Innovation" is the benchmarking instrument of the European Commission in the area of innovation policy.
	focus:innovation focus:innovation aims to raise awareness, disseminate information and create a network of information and experience exchange on innovation among the stakeholders in Turkey.
	i10 i10’s remit is to help businesses grow by providing access to the knowledge, research, facilities, academics and graduates available from the universities in the East of England.
	ideas21 - The Heart of British Invention and Innovation ideas21 is an innovation support organisation devoted to the successful exploitation of ideas and intellectual property via networking and education.
	The Industrial Research Institute (IRI) The IRI is the foremost business association of leaders in research and development (R&D) working together to enhance the effectiveness of technological innovation in industry. They also publish the journal Research•Technology Management which contains peer-reviewed articles covering the entire spectrum of industrial innovation, from research and development through product development to marketing.
	The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation is a think tank committed to articulating and advancing a pro-productivity, pro-innovation and pro-technology public policy agenda internationally, in Washington and the states.
	InnovationTools InnovationTools provides entrepreneurs and innovators with a focused, growing collection of the best resources on business innovation, creativity and brainstorming.
	Innovations Report The forum for science, industry and economy that promotes innovation dynamics, networking of innovation and performance potentials.
	The International Knowledge Management Institute (KM Institute) The KM Institute is an educational institution and trade association that was formed in 2004 and incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA in 2005. The KM Institute provides KM Training and Solutions, staffed part-time or on a volunteer basis by a global network of over 30 KM professionals, trainers, and content providers - all respected experts in their fields.
	The Management of Innovation and New Technology (MINT) Research Centre MINT's mission is to: achieve and maintain pre-eminence as the world's foremost think tank in the field of innovation research; establish an environment that will nurture a cadre of business leaders who can identify innovation-related issues and problem solve in an environment characterized by ongoing technological change; provide a full-service consulting practice and clearing house for organizations who are interested in improving (or maintaining) their innovativeness
	The Network of Innovating Regions in Europe (IRE) IRE is the joint platform for collaboration and exchange of experiences in the development of regional innovation policies and schemes. The network aims to enable regions to access new tools and schemes for innovation promotion and to create an inter-regional learning process. It also seeks to put innovation at the top of the regional policy agenda. It is open to all European regions that can demonstrate good practice in the promotion of innovation.
	PRO INNO Europe PRO INNO Europe is a new initiative of Directorate General Enterprise and Industry which aims to become the focal point for innovation policy analysis, learning and development in Europe, with the view to learning from the best and contributing to the development of new and better innovation policies in Europe.
	The Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) The SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) programs, two competitively awarded, three-phase Federal Government programs, are designed to stimulate technological innovation and provide opportunities for small business. These dynamic teamings of the private and public sectors include joint venture opportunities for small businesses and the nation's premier nonprofit research institutions.
	The Society for Organizational Learning (SoL) SoL is an intentional learning community composed of organizations, individuals, and local SoL communities around the world. We are a not-for-profit, member-governed corporation. The purpose of SoL is to discover, integrate and implement theories and practices for the interdependent development of people and their institutions.
	The Strategy Institute A vital knowledge source for corporate North America, the Strategy Institute is an independent, research-based organization which monitors and communicates changes and trends in business and business strategy. The objective of the Institute is to provide decision-makers with strategic business information and executive education to enhance their business judgment.
	WAINOVA - World Alliance for Innovation WAINOVA's mission is to contribute to the world’s economic and social development by promoting innovation, technology transfer and the establishment of technology- and innovation-based companies.