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ISPIM - the International Society for Professional Innovation Management - is a community of members from research, industry, consulting and the public sector, all sharing a passion for innovation management - how to successfully create new products, processes and services from ideas to stimulate economic growth and well-being. Formed in Norway in 1983, ISPIM is the oldest, largest and most active truly global innovation network.

ISPIM Fellows

ISPIM Fellows are distinguished members who have made sustained and significant contributions to the ISPIM community over many years. Through their leadership, research, and active engagement, they have helped shape its development and advance the field of innovation management, earning recognition as respected ambassadors of ISPIM.

The Knut Holt Award

Named in honour of our Founder, this award recognises the overall best conference paper.

The Alex Gofman Award

Named in honour of our former Advisory Board Member, this award recognises researchers who apply novel and impactful approaches to collecting, analysing, or presenting data that is valuable to the focal study and has potential for wider application. Until 2022, it was awarded for the best student paper.

The Dick Marsh Award

Named in honour of our former Board Member, this award recognises the paper that best demonstrates innovation management impact at an ISPIM Connects Conference.

Scientific Panel Contribution Award

The annual Scientific Panel Award is presented to the panel member who has provided the most outstanding scientific contribution to an ISPIM event or journal special issue in a given calendar year.

ISPIM Scientific Panel 2026

The ISPIM Scientific Panel for 2026 brings together experienced innovation management academics and practitioners, alongside advanced PhD candidates as Associate Members. Panel members assess outline submissions in early February for the ISPIM Innovation Conference and provide concise feedback to help authors improve their work. These voluntary roles offer valuable experience and recognition for contributing to the community.

ISPIM Innovation Management Dissertation Award

The annual ISPIM Innovation Management Dissertation Award was presented to the student completing the best PhD in innovation management each calendar year. It was open to all students in the field and was discontinued in 2023.

A Brief History of ISPIM

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