GIMI and IPMA-USA Form Strategic Alliance to Drive Global Excellence in Innovation and Project Management
Boston, MA, USA – August 18th, 2025 – The Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI) and the International Project Management Association, United States Member Association (IPMA-USA) have joined forces in a strategic partnership that brings together two globally recognized leaders in professional development and certification. The alliance is set to inspire and equip professionals around the world to lead in an era defined by rapid change, complex challenges, and unprecedented opportunities.
While each organization has carved its own path in advancing excellence, GIMI as the leading nonprofit certifying body in innovation management, and IPMA-USA as the U.S. representative of the world’s first project management association, both share a vision of empowering individuals and organizations to achieve sustainable growth. This collaboration will combine their expertise, networks, and thought leadership to expand professional growth opportunities, deliver joint initiatives, and promote cross-disciplinary learning on a global scale.
“Innovation and project management are two sides of the same coin—one creates new possibilities, the other turns them into reality. By joining forces with IPMA-USA, we are bringing together the disciplines of imagination and execution, so that professionals worldwide can not only design bold ideas but also deliver them with impact. This alliance is about empowering leaders to drive meaningful change in a world that demands both creativity and competence”, said GIMI CEO Hitendra Patel
“More than ever, the world needs competent leaders who are equipped to handle modern, complex projects. We are excited to create new innovation and project management capabilities that our members can deliver in the real world,” said IPMA-USA president Tim Jaques.
This partnership marks the beginning of a shared journey, one that will leverage GIMI’s innovation expertise and IPMA-USA’s competence-based project management standards to serve a common purpose: preparing leaders to navigate complexity, seize opportunity, and create a more innovative and sustainable future.
About GIMI
The Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI) is the world’s largest nonprofit certifying body dedicated to advancing innovation management. With 18,000 members in over 116 countries, GIMI provides globally recognized certifications, thought leadership, and a vibrant network of professionals committed to driving innovation across industries. Learn more at https://www.giminstitute.org/
About IPMA-USA
IPMA-USA is the U.S. Member Association of the International Project Management Association, the world’s first project management professional body with a presence in over 70 countries. IPMA-USA promotes competence-based standards, professional certifications, and leadership in sustainable project management. Learn more at www.ipma-usa.org.
