2025 GIMI INNOVATION AWARDS: Recognizing and Celebrating Innovation Initiatives from Organizations and Individuals Across Sectors and Industries
Top innovators and industry leaders celebrated at the prestigious GIMI Innovation Awards ceremony, recognizing their remarkable contributions in driving and advancing innovation within their respective fields.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – November 7, 2025, at Casa Firjan, in Collaboration with IEL
Recognizing Global Innovators
The GIMI Innovation Awards, created by the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI), celebrates organizations and individuals in the public, private, and social sectors who are pushing boundaries and advancing innovation across industries, regions, and communities. GIMI, known for its pioneering role in training, certifying, and promoting best practices in innovation management, continues to elevate the work of innovators worldwide through these awards.
Dr. Hitendra Patel, CEO of GIMI, emphasized: “Every year, we witness how innovation has the power to redefine systems, unlock value, and set entirely new standards of performance. The 2025 GIMI Innovation Awards highlight the courageous innovators who are not only transforming their own organizations but also contributing to shaping a more resilient, inclusive, and future-proof world.”
Manuel Mendes, Co-Founder of Boston Innovation Gateway (BIG), shared: “Hosting this year’s ceremony in Rio, in collaboration with IEL, demonstrates how powerful global-local innovation collaboration can be. These innovators are proving that excellence is borderless and Brazil is becoming a rising anchor for the future of innovation ecosystems.”
The 2025 GIMI Innovation Awards featured 10 categories honoring both organizations and individual achievements. A distinguished panel of international experts evaluated submissions across rigorous criteria, recognizing original ideas with strong impact, scalability, and sustainability potential.
An esteemed jury of nine international experts evaluated the entries to ensure that the highest standards of excellence were recognized.
2025 GIMI Innovation Awards Winners
Organizational Awards
Most Innovative Company
- 1st Place Winner: Promigas S.A E.S.P. (Colombia)
- 2nd Place Winner: Bank of the Philippine Islands (Philippines), Bank of Africa Academy (Morocco)
- 3rd Place Winner: ROSHN (UAE)
Most Innovative Government Entity
- 1st Place Winner: Curitiba’s Development & Innovation Agency (Brazil)
- 2nd Place Winner: Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure (UAE)
- 3rd Place Winner: Dubai Police (UAE)
Most Innovative Project – Private Sector
- 1st Place Winner: Auditorium S.r.l. (Italy)
- 2nd Place Winner: Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University (Indonesia)
- 3rd Place Winner: Safeen Green – Abu Dhabi Ports (UAE), Klabin (Brazil)
Most Innovative Project – Public Sector
- 1st Place Winner: Dubai Police (UAE), Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (UAE)
- 2nd Place Winner: Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine (Ukraine)
- 3rd Place Winner: Politiiet / The Norwegian Police (Norway), Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure (UAE)
Most Innovative Project – Social Sector
- 1st Place Winner: CEJAM (Brazil)
- 2nd Place Winner: PETRONAS Holdings (Malaysia)
- 3rd Place Winner: Center for BrainHealth (United States)
Best Startup
- 1st Place Winner: Sparring (Brazil)
- 2nd Place Winner: Color Pencil Technology Inc (United States)
- 3rd Place Winner: Nello Spettro (Italy)
Best Innovation Framework
- 1st Place Winner: BIO D (Colombia)
- 2nd Place Winner: PETRONAS Holdings (Malaysia)
- 3rd Place Winner: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security – ICP (UAE)
Best Innovation Hub / Science Park
- 1st Place Winner: Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (UAE)
- 2nd Place Winner: TechPark CV (Cape Verde)
- 3rd Place Winner: Fundación Bi (Guatemala)
Individual Awards Winners
Innovator of the Year Award
- 1st Place Winner: Yuvraj Kshirsagar (United States)
- 2nd Place Winner: Kulathendral Loganathan (India)
- 3rd Place Winner: Demetrio Filocamo (United Kingdom)
About the Global Innovation Management Institute
The Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI) is the largest global nonprofit innovation certification board, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Dedicated to democratizing innovation worldwide, GIMI’s network includes over 18,000 members across 116 countries. GIMI provides world-class training and certification programs, working with organizations, individuals, and governments to implement best practices in innovation management.
GIMI is the preeminent thought leader in driving innovation within organizations and equipping individuals with skill sets to innovate successfully. After merging with the International Association of Innovation Professionals, GIMI became the main innovation certification organization in the world now driving Global ISO Innovation Management standards.
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