INSTITUTE OF INNOVATION AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE

The Institute of Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (IKE Institute) is the UK's professional body for innovators, established in 2011 with a Government mandate. It accredits, certifies, benchmarks, and provides research, development, training and mentoring in innovation and digital transformation. IKE Institute’s work is guided by the Innovation Council, which brings together senior business leaders representing different economic sectors. The Institute runs think-tanks, conducts research studies, delivers certified training, develops new business models and provides tools to support organisations in their strategic innovation developments. The Scottish branch of the Institute of Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (Scottish IKE) is based at City of Glasgow College. Since its inception in 2017, Scottish IKE has been leading the development of innovative product and service design.