Events
“Kent on behalf of AIMI was highly knowledgeable on the subject matter and provided his own wealth of experience in how it can apply in a commercial environment”
—Michael Pasquale, IP Management and Strategy Consultant, Wrays.
“I recently took part in the Certified Innovation Catalyst workshop and I can attest as an Innovation Manager that the day was a very exciting experience; filled with rich content and opportunities to learn. There are very few institutions or curricula that are designed to teach innovation principles well. Even less that allow the participant to be able to then apply those learnings to a commercial, or real-world product or process environment. After my first workshop, I’m impressed with the content and delivery of the AIMI CIC workshop and look forward to completing further training very soon.”
—Sean Webb, Manager - Innovation and Partnerships, CBH Group.
Certified Innovation Professional (CIP) Programme
Global best practice. Globally recognised certification. Learn how to make innovation real.
Developed by the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI), the Certified Innovation Professional (CIP) Programme is designed for people who want a practical, structured understanding of business innovation—what it is, how it works, and the tools and process required to consistently generate, validate, and execute breakthrough opportunities.
A Certified Innovation Professional (CIP) is a business innovation practitioner who:
demonstrates an advanced understanding of innovation and innovation management, and
can drive innovation from ideation through validation and commercialisation.
This programme includes GIMI Level 1 – Associate and GIMI Level 2 – Master, and is delivered online by the Australian Innovation Management Institute (AIMI).
What you will learn
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
Build a deeper understanding of innovation and innovation management
Apply practical diverge and converge methods to explore and select stronger options
Use a repeatable process to move from idea → concept → validation → implementation
Lead and contribute effectively in ambiguity and uncertainty
Apply tools to identify new growth opportunities and execute ideas with discipline and impact
Certified Innovation Professional Programme
Global best practice with globally recognised certification – learn how to make innovation real!
Developed by the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI), this programme is designed for individuals looking to understand what business innovation is and what process and tools are needed to generate new breakthrough ideas for their organisations.
The Certified Innovation Professional (CIP) is a business innovation professional, who (1) demonstrates an advanced understanding of business innovation and innovation management and (2) has the capability to drive business innovation from the ideation phase to commercialisation. It includes GIMI Level 1 – Associate and GIMI Level 2 – Master.
Delivered in-person by the Australian Innovation Management Institute (AIMI).
Learning outcomes:
Deeper understanding of innovation
Better grasp of diverge and converge tools
Confidence to repeat the innovation process
Confidence to work in ambiguity and uncertainty
Apply the tools to generate new growth opportunities and execute ideas
Global Innovation Megatrends – Greenovate
Global Innovation Megatrends – Greenovate
Celebrate AIMI’s First Anniversary with our inaugural Global Innovation Megatrends series, focusing on Greenovate: exploring the megatrends driving green and sustainable innovations.
Certified Innovation Catalyst Workshop and Certification
Certified Innovation Catalyst Workshop and Certification
Delivered the globally recognised Certified Innovation Catalyst programme, developed by the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI).
A big thank you to our venue sponsor, JTSI.
Public Sector Innovation
Public Sector Innovation
Thank you to our amazing keynote speakers: Jodi Cant, Director General, Department of Finance, and Linda Dawson, Deputy Director General – Industry, Science and Innovation, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
Together with our panel members: Jodie Pearson APM, Commander, State Intelligence & Command Portfolio, WA Police, and Michelle Crean, Principal Consultant, Business Improvement, WA Department of Education, and Co-Chair, WA Public Sector Innovation Network. Our panel session was moderated by AIMI Director, Eva Chye.
Certified Innovation Catalyst Workshop and Certification
Certified Innovation Catalyst Workshop and Certification
Delivered the globally recognised Certified Innovation Catalyst programme, developed by the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI).
A big thank you to our event sponsor, Wrays.
Corporate Innovation – two shades of grey
Corporate Innovation – two shades of grey
It is clear corporate businesses are Process Efficient – they do things bigger, faster, and have an established way of doing things. But small, early-stage ventures, are more Creative Efficient – they are more agile and able to look at things differently without the legacy of the past. It is when they connect and collaborate, that the magic really happens!
The challenge everyone is asking – how do they connect and work out that New Value can be Created and Captured in New Ways.
We heard from our amazing keynote speaker, Prof Fiona Wood AM, AIMI Ambassador, and Director of the Burns Service of Western Australia. Prof Fiona Wood spoke about her groundbreaking 'spray-on skin' technology ReCell, that perfectly illustrated the dynamic of two distinct innovation forces; the efficiency of corporate/government process and the creative efficiency of a start-up. Our audience were treated to learning from her expertise and willingness to challenge existing paradigms, and how she brings colour to the world of innovation!
We then heard from Jessica Doherty, Experience Practice Lead at BHP in a fireside chat with AIMI Director, Greg Riebe, who provided an inspiring discussion on how corporates and start-ups collaborating (aka corporate venturing) can achieve big things … “if you want to create big impact you need connect with the biggest organisations”.
Our event was part of West Tech Fest 2023.
A big thank you to our event sponsor, Engineers Australia.
What is Innovation Management?
What is Innovation Management?
A big shout out to our amazing keynote speakers: Cettina Raccuia, General Manager Member Experience and Design, RAC WA; and Jemma Iles, AIMI Director and Global Innovation Ambassador, GIMI-IAOIP.
Together with our panel members: Dr Anton Klarin, Senior Lecturer, Curtin University, who stressed the importance of GRIT skills in driving innovation; and Pratik Shrestha, Principal, Aurecon, who shed light on design innovation and sustainability for a net-zero future! Moderated by AIMI Director, Eva Chye.
Your insights were truly inspiring!
A big thank you to our event sponsor, Aurecon.
Official Launch
Official Launch
It is with great pleasure to announce that the Australian Innovation Management Institute (AIMI) was officially launched on the 28th of August 2023.
A huge thank you to the Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy for honouring us with his presence and officially launching AIMI.
A big thank you also to our Ambassadors, Prof Fiona Wood AM and Peter Rossdeutscher, and our Global Advisory Council Members, Prof Hitendra Patel, David Chung, Vincent Tobias, and Rohan Sakpal.