CIMS

The Art & Science of Innovation

Defined, applied, measured and managed

Successful innovators encourage creative thinking and turn ideas into commercially viable products or services time and time again. Innovation can be managed just like any other business discipline. CIMS has produced industry-driven, research based innovation management solutions for nearly 25 years. Tap the transformative power of innovation management. Explore the possibilities with CIMS.

Fall 2009 Sponsor's Meeting
Raleigh, NC - MWV
October 27th - 29th, 2009
Registration Deadline: October 20, 2009

CIMS In Action

10-21-08. Final Nano Workshops of the Year Scheduled for December

Raleigh, NC, October 2008--Space is still available for the final dates of a series of workshops designed to connect discoveries in the emerging field... Learn more >>
10-20-08. CIMS Launches New Website

The Center for Innovation Management(CIMS) at NC State University unveiled a robust, new Web site that features enhanced design and functionality. The... Learn more >>
10-01-08. CIMS Receives Federal Grant to Model Successful R&D Practices

Raleigh, NC — The Center for Innovation Management (CIMS) at NC State University has received a competitive, $129,000 grant from the SciSIP (Science... Learn more >>
06-01-08. CIMS Team Wins Award from Prestigious Industry Journal

Dr. Stephen K. Markham and Dr. Mariann “Sam” Jelinek, a faculty member and academic fellow, respectively, at the Center for Innovation Management... Learn more >>