ISO 56001 — The Global Standard for Systematic Innovation
We Shaped the Standard. Now We Deploy It.
Innovation360 has contributed to ISO/TC 279 since 2013 — the committee that built the entire ISO 56000 family. Our accreditation system and InnoSurvey® are the world's most data-driven path from ISO 56000 readiness to ISO 56001 certification.
The International Standard for Innovation Management
ISO 56000 is a family of international standards developed by ISO/TC 279 — a technical committee with experts from over 160 countries — providing organizations a structured, globally recognized framework for managing innovation systematically, measurably, and sustainably.
The family culminates in ISO 56001 — the only certifiable standard — published September 2024. Innovation360 has been an active contributor to ISO/TC 279 since 2013 and helped shape every standard in the family.
The ISO 56000 Family
ISO 56000:2025 — Fundamentals & VocabularyFoundation▾
Defines the fundamental concepts, principles and vocabulary for the entire ISO 56000 family. Creates a common language for all IMS work — updated from ISO 56000:2020.
Published Jan 23, 2025
ISO 56001:2024 — IMS Requirements (Certifiable)Certifiable▾
Sets mandatory requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continuously improving an Innovation Management System. Certified by accredited third-party auditors — not by Innovation360.
Published Sep 2024 · Only certifiable standard
ISO 56002:2019 — IMS Guidance▾
Practical guidance for structuring, implementing and continuously improving an IMS. The basis of Innovation360's 16 Deep Principles and ISO 56002 Readiness Assessment in InnoSurvey®.
ISO 56003–56008 — Specialized Guidance▾
- 56003 — Tools & Methods for Innovation Partnerships
- 56004 — Innovation Assessment (basis of InnoSurvey®)
- 56005 — Intellectual Property Management
- 56007 — Idea Management
- 56008 — Measuring Innovation Effectiveness
ISO 56010 — Practical Examples & Case Studies▾
Concrete real-world examples helping organizations translate the full ISO 56000 family into operational practice. Used by Innovation360 Licensed Practitioners globally.
12 Years From First Draft to Global Standard
We didn't just implement ISO 56000 — we helped write it. Innovation360 has contributed to every milestone since ISO/TC 279 was formed.
ISO/TC 279 Formed
Innovation360 joins as active contributor from day one — bringing InnoSurvey® data from thousands of organizations.
i360 joins ISO/TC 279ISO 56002 Published
First IMS guidance standard. Immediately integrated into InnoSurvey® and all belt curricula.
In InnoSurvey®ISO 56001 Launches
World's first certifiable Innovation Management Standard. Organizations can now pursue ISO 56001 certification.
Certifiable standardISO 56000:2025 — Complete Standard
Updated foundation document published. Full end-to-end ISO 56001 readiness — IMBA through Black Belt.
Complete standard familyWorking Drafts & Expert Review
Consensus drafting across 50+ nations. Innovation360 shapes all 8 foundational principles.
8 principles shapedPlay Bold · ISO 56000 Readiness
Magnus Penker publishes Play Bold. ISO 56000 Readiness diagnostic launched inside InnoSurvey®.
Readiness tool liveInnovation by Design Published
The world's first book on ISO 56000 — by Magnus Penker and Gerry Purcell.
World's first ISO 56000 bookISO/TC 279 Formed
Innovation360 joins as active contributor from day one — bringing InnoSurvey® data from thousands of organizations.
i360 joins ISO/TC 279Working Drafts & Expert Review
Consensus drafting across 50+ nations. Innovation360 shapes all 8 foundational principles.
8 principles shapedISO 56002 Published
First IMS guidance standard. Immediately integrated into InnoSurvey® and all belt curricula.
In InnoSurvey®Play Bold · ISO 56000 Readiness
Magnus Penker publishes Play Bold. ISO 56000 Readiness diagnostic launched inside InnoSurvey®.
Readiness tool liveISO 56001 Launches
World's first certifiable Innovation Management Standard. Organizations can now pursue ISO 56001 certification.
Certifiable standardInnovation by Design Published
The world's first book on ISO 56000 — by Magnus Penker and Gerry Purcell.
World's first ISO 56000 bookISO 56000:2025 — Complete Standard
Updated foundation document published. Full end-to-end ISO 56001 readiness — IMBA through Black Belt.
Complete standard familyThe Eight Principles of ISO 56000
These eight principles form the backbone of every ISO 56001-aligned IMS. Scores are from Innovation360's InnoSurvey® database — 10,000+ organizations in 105 countries.
Realization of Value
Innovation must deliver measurable value — financial, social, or environmental. R&D that fails to create value is not innovation.
Future-Focused Leaders
Leaders must actively guide the organization toward future opportunities. Scale creates leadership inertia.
Strategic Direction
Innovation must be aligned with organizational strategy. Intent exists — but execution gaps remain.
Supportive Culture
A culture that encourages innovation, creativity, risk-taking and learning from failure is essential.
Exploiting Insights
Systematic gathering and use of insights — from market signals, technology developments, and ecosystem dynamics.
Managing Uncertainty
Systematic approaches for navigating, learning from, and reducing uncertainty throughout the innovation process.
Adaptability
Lowest globallyOrganizations must remain flexible and rapidly responsive to change. The single biggest improvement opportunity worldwide.
Systematic Approach
Innovation managed systematically is sustainable, repeatable, and measurable.
How an Organization Gets ISO 56001 Certified
ISO 56001 is certified by an accredited third-party body — not by Innovation360. The process starts with a two-part internal audit that produces an exact implementation plan before any external work begins.
Think of it exactly like ISO 9001: consultants build the system, an auditor certifies it. Innovation360 is the most data-driven provider of that preparation — because we helped write the standard and our InnoSurvey® has benchmarked 10,000+ organizations against its principles.
The internal audit (Steps 1–2) is not a formality. It generates the exact, prioritized action plan that drives Steps 3 and 4 — ensuring no effort is wasted and the path to certification is fully defined before implementation begins.
The Four Steps to ISO 56001 Certification
ISO 56000 Readiness Assessment
- Run InnoSurvey® — full 360° innovation assessment
- ISO 56002 Readiness diagnostic — 16 deep principles scored
- Score vs all 8 ISO 56000 principles
- Benchmark vs 10,000+ organizations in 105 countries
- Identify current IMS maturity level
Scored readiness report with global benchmark data — input to Step 2
Process, Governance & Gap Analysis
- Analyse innovation processes vs ISO 56001 requirements
- Review governance, KPIs, leadership and management systems
- Assess strategic alignment and existing documentation
- Culture Mapping — link culture, competencies and strategy
- Produce prioritized gap list with owners and timelines
Certified Gap-to-Certification Action Plan
IMS Build, Training & Change
- Execute Gap-to-Certification Action Plan from Step 2
- Design ISO-compatible IMS — processes, metrics, governance
- Leadership development and innovation culture training
- Deploy Transformation360 and other IMS software tools
- Re-assess with InnoSurvey® to confirm certification readiness
Fully implemented IMS — ready for external audit
Third-Party Certification
- Engage an accredited external ISO 56001 auditor
- Auditor independently verifies full IMS conformance
- LP supports audit documentation preparation
- ISO 56001 certificate issued by third-party body
- Annual InnoSurvey® re-assessment to maintain certification
IMBA → IMYB → IMGB → IMBB
A progressive, instructor-led program building from ISO 56000 foundation to full Black Belt mastery. Recognized by Harvard, Oxford and IEEE.
IMBA
3-Day Online Bootcamp. The Innovation360 framework — strategy, process, leadership, culture.
- Analyse a test client with InnoSurvey®
- Craft professional innovation reports with global benchmarks
- Run Innovation360 Group® Circles for lead generation
- Build your personal brand as an innovation expert
IMYB
2-Day Online Grading. Early innovation phase management and ideation campaigns.
- Commercialization Readiness Tool
- Organizational design for innovation centers
- Deploy ideation platforms — authorized reseller
- Capabilities vs competencies — Competence Survey
IMGB
2-Day In-Person, Stockholm. Strategy-innovation-growth linking. Full ISO 56000 curriculum.
- Culture mapping — link culture and capabilities
- PESTLED360 and Scenarios360 — key drivers
- Commercialization readiness and pipeline design
- Paradigms and decision-making under uncertainty
IMBB
2-Day In-Person, Stockholm. Full IMS mastery — ecosystem innovation and smart cities.
- Commercialization — venturing and business model innovation
- Leadership — blockers, amplifiers, transformation programs
- Organizational design and change management
- Exclusive annual Black Belt summits
- Faculty eligibility — train the next generation
Certified ISO 56000 Advisor
Alongside any LP accreditation level, you can pursue the ISO 56000 Advisor credential — adding formal ISO 56001 advisory positioning. The entire Innovation360 methodology already exceeds ISO 56000 alignment. The Advisor credential adds an ISO-specific qualification for practitioners who want it.
Two Paths — Individual & Organization
The Licensed Practitioner credential is for individuals. Partner programs are for organizations — consultancy firms, corporations and universities.
Licensed Practitioner
Independents, boutique consultants, corporate intrapreneurs and experts.
- World-leading innovation methodology & data
- InnoSurvey® access — world's largest innovation database
- Featured on Innovation360 site
- References, cases & global community access
- LP title — Innovation360 Licensed Practitioner
- Online resources, tools & report templates
- Progress from IMBA to IMBB
- Yearly fee for system access & renewal
Gold Partner
Boutique & large consultancy firms with a defined regional strategy.
- Extensive pre-sales support
- Gold Partner logotype on homepage
- InnoLib™ — largest innovation consulting library
- Official InnovationIQ™ Assessor status
- AI-powered back-office tools
- Sustainnovation™ for sustainability
- Free polls + referral bonuses
- Collaborate on client projects
Corporate Partner
Large organizations building internal innovation management capability.
- Corporate Partner logotype
- Unlimited Transformation360 access
- Training & support for Transformation360
- Customized Innovation360® Playbook
- 40-hour consulting support included
- Discount on polls & gradings
- Access to non-accessible tools & methods
Educational Partner
Universities, business schools & Maker Spaces.
- Educational Partner logotype
- Unlimited iTransformation360 access
- Content for micro-credentials & exec education
- Free assessment tools for education
- Discount on polls & gradings
- Georgetown, Humber, CBS partnership model
- Bridge academia and industry
Eric C. Peterson
PhD in Innovation Management · IMGB Green Belt™ · Independent ISO 56000 Advisor
- PhD in Innovation Management
- IMGB Innovation Management Green Belt™
- Carrier Corporation & Fortune 500
- Independent ISO 56000 Advisor
- Innovation360 collaborator
The Books That Built the Framework
The Complete Guide to Business Innovation — 5-Volume Series
Innovation by Design
The definitive reference guide for ISO 56000. Built on data from 10,000+ organizations in 105 countries. Introduces the 5i and 3i frameworks.
Play Bold
Practical playbook for CEOs on building a culture of continuous innovation. InnoSurvey® data, 10+ startups and 30+ European turnarounds.
How to Assess and Measure Business Innovation
Part one in the 5-volume series. Guides business leaders through critical self-assessment prior to any innovative project. Introduces the InnoSurvey® methodology.
Sustainable Growth & Profits
The methodological foundation — linking innovation strategy, organizational design and initiatives to measurable, sustainable growth.