Our Network
The Global Council for Innovative Organizations (GCIO) is a network of organizations that drives innovation leadership in cities and organizations around the world. It is co-founded by the Dubai Government Excellence Program (DGEP) and the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI). Our mission is to share and exchange innovation best practices around the development and implementation of innovation models.
The catalyst and driving force for the development of Dubai Government organizations
The global non-profit standard certification board for innovation & innovation management
Exchange innovation knowledge and best practices from around the world to inspire and empower organizations for the development and implementation of innovation models
Accelerate excellence in organizations and cities through the identification of elements that contribute to an overall index that defines the most innovative organizations and cities in the world
Drive cutting-edge research around the emerging key issues of society and the innovative solutions to mitigate those challenges
Recognise innovative organisations, models, and achievements around the world
"The Dubai Government Excellence Program plays a significant role in this initiative, supporting innovation, innovators, and a culture of innovation at the local and global levels, as well as contributing to the spreading of all achievements and innovations at the Dubai level to the rest of the world."
Dr. Hazza Al Neaimi
Coordinator General
Dubai Government Excellence Program
"This Council will allow us to share best practices, and exchange ideas between Universities, Governments, and Companies, from different geographies. It is the exchange of these ideas and this ecosystem that we are building, that will help us close the gap and democratize innovation everywhere and improve the quality of life of every human on this planet. "
Hitendra Patel
Executive Director
Global Innovation Management Institute