Authorized University Provider (AUP)®

• Create your profile and submit your application with payment
• A provider should adhere to GInI brand guidelines and policies
• should be able to conduct training courses virtually or in-person
• A provider must provide all the required documents in order to review the application
• The provider must add GInI logos and badges on their organization’s website
• Providers must meet or exceed the high standards of quality and effectiveness established by GInI
• The training provider must agree to the terms for approved training providers
• Each course must have an overall accountability for the training quality and delivery
• All exercises shall be designed and delivered to meet the learning objectives of the GInI modules being taught
• Instructors must be a GInI certified in the certification they are teaching

• Because the Global Innovation Institute and GInI are globally-recognized brands, upon becoming an AUP your organization immediately gains recognition and credibility. This can allow your business to grow and reach our ever-expanding community of innovation leaders from around the world.
• Because GInI’s focus remains completely on the use of innovation in addressing the real-world challenges facing businesses every day, you can rest assured that – as a part of GInI’s inner community – your organization will always be a part of the thought leadership in innovation.
• GInI gives its AUPs and their workers an exclusive advantage by offering them the confidence that comes only from holding certifications backed by the world’s leading authority in Applied Business Innovation.
• GInI’s AUPs gain access to GInI’s world-class training materials with very low upfront investment. This material is constantly reviewed and updated to ensure it is meeting all globally-accepted standards in the field of Applied Business Innovation.
• Current AUPs receive privileged information from GInI about GInI certification and accreditation updates prior to this information being made available to the public.
• GInI lists all of its current AUPs in the Provider Directory of the GInI website. A filtering function in this directory allows stakeholders to search for AUPs in their area, so that particular providers can be found in specific regions of the world.
• Direct training requests to GInI are shared with current AUPs in order to assist in establishing new connections between AUPs and prospective new clients.

Becoming an Authorized University Provider (AUP)® allows your organization to deliver all of GInI’s products and services, including the following certification and accreditation programs:

Professional Certification :

• Certified Innovation Professional (CInP)®
• Certified Design Thinking Professional (CDTP)®
• Certified Innovation Strategist (CInS)®
• Certified Chief Innovation Officer (CCInO)®
• Authorized Innovation Assessor (AInA)®
• Certified Innovation Associate (CInA)®
• Authorized Growth Venture Assessor (AGVA)®

Business Accreditation :

• Certified Innovative Organization (CInOrg)®
• Certified Government Innovative Organization (CGInO)®
• Accredited Innovation Lab (AInL)®
• Accredited Business Incubator (ABI)®
• Accredited Accelerator Program (AAP)®
• Accredited Innovation Training Program (AInTP)®
• Accredited Innovation Education Program (AInEP)®
• Innovation Endorsement (InE)®
• Certified Innovative Growth Venture (CInGV)®

Benefits	ATP	ATAP	AUP
The licensed right to bear the GInI Authorized Provider Badge (issued upon your approval as an Authorized Provider).
Listed in GInI’s Authorized Providers Directory (online) as an officially authorized provider of GInI - visible to over 250,000 visitors each month.
The licensed right to access and use all GInI training and assessment tools - including Training Kits, Provider and Instructor Manuals, Assessment Tools, Checklists, and more.
The licensed right to access and use all GInI Intellectual Property assets (per GInI's guidelines) - including GInI's body of knowledge, innovation frameworks, innovation tools, certification badges, and more.
The licensed right to deliver GInI’s exam preparation courses supporting GInI's Professional Certification Program - using GInI-qualified Instructors.
The licensed right to deliver GInI's business assessments supporting GInI's Business Accreditation Program - using GInI Authorized Innovation Assessors (AInAs).
The licensed right to offer GInI-approved IDUs (Innovation Development Units) and submit IDU claims on behalf of students.
One complimentary copy (dual version - print & digital) of GInI's Applied Innovation Master Book (AInMB) - in English language.
One complimentary Exam Registration Voucher for the certification exam of your choice - CInP, CDTP, CInS, or CCInO.
One complimentary Exam Registration Voucher for the AInA certification exam.
A price discount of 100 USD on each copy of GInI's Applied Innovation Master Book (AInMB).
One-on-one onboarding for all new Providers and Instructors - to understand GInI's programs and their various tools and resources.
Direct access to the GInI Authorized Providers Portal.
Direct access to GInI's Authorized Provider Support Team.
All university students will receive complimentary GInI Student Memberships.
Price	$1,599	$2,599	FREE
Renewal	$299	$399	FREE
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Registration with GInI as a GInI Authorized University Provider (AUP) is available free of charge, so as long as the organization meets GInI’s high quality standards, which is evaluated during the AUP Application Process.

1. Review carefully GInI’s Prospective Providers Checklist to determine which type of providers is addressing your firm requirements.
2. Review each step on GInI’s Prospective Providers Checklist to make sure you follow the guidelines on each step.
3. Complete the registration form by clicking on the below registration bottom.