The International Centre for Innovation in Education

What The International Centre for Innovation in Education does

The International Centre for Innovation in Education (ICIE) is a private, non-profit educational organization founded in 2005 and headquartered in Ulm, Germany, that operates across 15+ countries in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Southeast Europe. Its mission is to advance gifted, creative, and talent education through what it terms "knowledge mobilization" — connecting theory, research, and practice to improve policy and service delivery. ICIE serves four primary customer segments: gifted/creative/talented students and their families; teachers and educators seeking professional development; ministries of education; and schools/universities pursuing curriculum development and research collaboration.

ICIE's core products and underlying technology include the proprietary Evaluation of Potential Creativity (EPoC) assessment battery — a verbal and graphic subtest instrument with an internet-based scoring system, validated across 16 languages and co-developed with Editions Hogrefe France and Université Paris Descartes — and the Renzulli Learning System, an online platform that generates individualized student profiles and matches enrichment resources based on interests, learning styles, and expression modes. Supporting offerings include the peer-reviewed International Journal for Talent Development and Creativity (IJTDC, co-published with University of Winnipeg since 2013), 12 annual 25-hour professional development workshops, the annual international conference (27th edition scheduled for Houston, October 2025), the Rijeka Annual International Youth Summit for Creativity and Peace (RAIYS) for ages 13-17, and 25+ books in English and Arabic.

The business model is built on five revenue streams: conference registration fees, workshop/training fees (with ICIE covering conductor expenses including travel and honoraria), publication sales (handled through regional directors in Canada and Germany), RAIYS youth summit fees, and EPoC assessment licensing. Distribution runs through 6 regional branch offices (Germany HQ, Canada, Jordan for MENA, Türkiye, Sweden, France) and channel partners including the Jubilee Center for Excellence in Education (JCEE) and Tüzder. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated directly via regional directors. The organization operates under GDPR and German Federal Data Protection Act compliance, with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and ownership/governance centered on General Director Prof. Dr. Taisir Subhi Yamin.

Name

The International Centre for Innovation in Education

Legal name

The International Centre for Innovation in Education (ICIE)

Website

https://icieworld.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The International Centre for Innovation in Education (ICIE) is a German-headquartered non-profit founded in 2005 that delivers international conferences, professional development workshops, the proprietary EPoC creativity assessment, and youth summits to serve educators, students, ministries of education, and universities globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Services - Gifted Education and Creativity Development

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gifted, Advanced & Acceleration Centers (Honors/AP/IB Enrichment) (EDANAHAL), Interactive Practice & Skill-Building (Drills, Games, Mastery Practice) (EDAFACAC), Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI)

Keywords

• Gifted education services
• Creativity assessment tools
• Professional development workshops
• Talent development programs
• Educational conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference Fees: Revenue from organizing annual ICIE international conferences held in various global locations including Paris, Ulm, Amman, Athens, Istanbul, Dubai, Winnipeg, Houston, and Rijeka. Each conference features Nobel laureates, keynote speakers, and scholarly presentations.
2. Workshop and Training Programs: 12 workshops per year conducted by renowned scholars covering topics like Organizational Creativity, Well-Being, Productive Thinking, Gifted Programs, Digitalization, Leadership, and Education for Peace. Each workshop is 25 hours.
3. Publication Sales: Sale of books, booklets, and the IJTDC journal. Published books include titles in English and Arabic on giftedness, creativity, innovation education, and leadership. Orders handled through regional directors in Canada and Germany.
4. Youth Summit Registration: RAIYS (Rijeka Annual International Youth Summit) fees covering meals, local transportation, and participation. Parents/organizations cover transportation and accommodations separately.
5. EPoC Assessment Tool Licensing: Licensing of the Evaluation of Potential Creativity instrument and training for evaluators. Includes online scoring system access and certification programs for psychologists and educators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The International Centre for Innovation in Education (ICIE) delivers international conferences featuring Nobel Prize winners and scholars, 12 annual 25-hour professional development workshops for educators, proprietary creativity assessment tools (EPoC and Renzulli Learning System), peer-reviewed research publications (IJTDC journal and books), and the Rijeka Annual International Youth Summit for ages 13-17. The organization's core activities center on knowledge mobilization, connecting research and practice in gifted education and creativity across six regional branches worldwide.

Product overview

The International Centre for Innovation in Education (ICIE) offers a portfolio of interconnected educational products and services focused on gifted education, creativity development, and talent identification. Core offerings include the Renzulli Learning System (an online student profiling and enrichment platform), EPoC (a creativity assessment tool), the International Journal for Talent Development and Creativity (IJTDC), and annual international conferences. Supporting services include professional development workshops, youth summits, capacity building programs, and publications. The organization operates regional branches including ICIE-Canada and maintains partnerships with universities worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RAIYS: Rijeka Annual International Youth Summit on Peace and Creativity - annual international youth event organized under the patronage of Rijeka's Mayor and City of Rijeka, Croatia.

Products and services

• Renzulli Learning System An online program that matches students' interests and learning styles to enriched, challenging learning opportunities. Based on The Enrichment Triad Model, it uses the Renzulli Profiler to generate an individual profile for each student, then provides an individualized Enrichment Differentiation collection of Internet and downloadable resources matching student interests, learning styles, and preferred modes of expression.
• Evaluation of Potential Creativity (EPoC) A proprietary battery instrument that allows creative giftedness to be measured through verbal and graphic subtests, assessing two key modes of creative cognition - divergent-exploratory thinking and convergent-integrative thinking - in elementary and middle-school students. Features an original internet-based scoring system that enhances inter-rater reliability and is available in 16 languages including French, English, German, Turkish, and Arabic. Licensing includes training for evaluators and certification programs for psychologists and educators.
• International Journal for Talent Development and Creativity (IJTDC) A peer-reviewed journal published in collaboration with University of Winnipeg covering talent development and creativity research since 2013.
• ICIE International Annual Conference Annual international conferences bringing together Nobel Prize winners, keynote speakers, scholars, and presenters focused on excellence, innovation, and creativity in education. Conferences held globally in cities including Paris, Ulm, Amman, Athens, Istanbul, Dubai, Winnipeg, and Houston. The 27th conference is scheduled for Houston, Texas, USA in October 2025.
• Rijeka Annual International Youth Summit for Creativity and Peace (RAIYS) An international youth summit for participants aged 13-17 focused on developing 21st century skills through peace studies, creativity, social justice, and innovation. Held annually in Rijeka, Croatia, featuring keynote speeches, workshops, panels, experiential learning, and cultural activities. Summit fees cover meals, local transportation including day trips, and participation.
• ICIE Professional Development Workshops A portfolio of 12 structured 25-hour workshops per year for educators covering topics including Organizational Creativity, Well-Being, Productive Thinking, Gifted Education, Digitalization, Leadership, Creativity, EPoC, Mentoring, and Education for Peace. Each workshop requires minimum 25 participants and maximum 100 participants. Workshops lead to the ICIE Diploma-Excellence in Education. ICIE covers all conductor expenses including tickets, accommodation, living expenses, and honorarium.
• ICIE Published Books and Publications Catalog of 25+ books and booklets covering gifted education, creativity, leadership, innovation, and peace education. Available in English and Arabic. Titles include 'Innovation Education', 'Evaluation of Potential Creativity (EPoC)', 'Evolved Human Giftedness', and Arabic-language publications. Sold through regional directors in Canada and Germany.
• Lost Prizes International (LPI) Seminars Partnership program with University of Winnipeg delivering service programs and seminars focused on expanding enrichment for talented, at-risk populations.
• ICIE Capacity Building Programs Programs qualifying teachers for excellence in education and gifted education, including academic qualifications (Masters and Ph.D.). Includes 12 workshops leading to an ICIE Diploma-Excellence in Education, alongside teacher training, curriculum development, and e-learning system development support.
• Education for Peace Program Educational programs focused on peace education, conflict resolution, and nonviolence, including curriculum development, teacher training, community engagement, and advocacy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17+ years of international conference delivery across 4 continents with Nobel laureate participation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• University of WinnipegcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership with Lost Prizes International (LPI) and University of Winnipeg. Jointly launched service-delivery programs and the Lost Prizes/ICIE Seminars, a major course-connected conference held annually on the UW campus. Co-publish the International Journal for Talent Development and Creativity (IJTDC) since 2013.
• Ulm UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ulm University in Baden-Württemberg, Germany for academic collaboration in gifted education research and program development.
• Université Paris DescartescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Individual Differences research group at Institute of Psychology, Université Paris Descartes for EPoC development. Prof. Dr. Todd Lubart serves as regional contact for France.
• The Webster Center for Creativity and Innovation (WCCI), Webster UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Webster University's WCCI in Geneva, Switzerland for collaboration on creativity and innovation research and programs.
• The Minority Achievement, Creativity, and High-Ability Center (MACH-III), Prairie View A&M UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with MACH-III at Prairie View A&M University, Texas, USA. Host of ARCH-III initiative. Prof. Dr. Taisir Subhi Yamin serves as Visiting Professor at the center.
• Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development, University of ConnecticutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Renzulli Learning System and Enrichment Triad Model. ICIE distributes and implements the Renzulli system globally. Prof. Joseph Renzulli serves on ICIE International Committee.
• School of Education, Durham UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Durham University, England. Prof. Dr. Taisir Subhi Yamin holds honorary professorship at Durham University School of Education.
• Editions Hogrefe FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublisher partnership for EPoC (Evaluation of Potential Creativity) instrument. Jointly developed for cross-cultural creativity assessment with international norms.
• The Jubilee Center for Excellence in Education (JCEE), Jubilee Institute - King Hussein FoundationmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative of ICIE in Middle East, Arabian Gulf, and North Africa. Based in Amman, Jordan. Organized the first STEM Conference in Jordan (August 2013) with ICIE participation.
• Rijeka University, CroatiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Faculty of Teacher Education at Rijeka University. Host of Rijeka Annual International Youth Summit for Creativity and Peace (RAIYS) under patronate of Rijeka's Mayor.
• InMotion HostingminorOthersWebsite hosting provider. ICIE websites are hosted in USA by InMotion Hosting at 100 Center Drive, Suite 1190, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
• Lost Prizes International (LPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization that collaborates with ICIE on service-delivery programs for talented, at-risk populations. Joint Lost Prizes/ICIE Seminars held annually at University of Winnipeg campus with theme of 'expanding enrichment.'
• College of Education and Human Services, Rider UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Rider University in New Jersey, USA for education research and program collaboration.
• Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, MilanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan, Italy for academic collaboration in education.
• School of Education and Communication, Jönköping UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Jönköping University in Småland, Sweden for educational research and development.
• Institute of Education, University of MinhomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with University of Minho in Braga, Portugal for education research collaboration.
• Education University, Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch GmündmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd in Germany for teacher education and development.
• Faculty of Education, Yıldız Technical UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Yıldız Technical University in Istanbul, Türkiye for educational research and program development.
• The Institute of Lifelong Learning and Guidance, University of LuxembourgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with University of Luxembourg for lifelong learning and guidance research.
• The National Youth Commission (NYC), Sultanate of OmanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Oman's National Youth Commission for youth development programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Davidson Institute for Talent Development: Non-profit serving profoundly gifted youth through scholarships, programs, and publications. Comparable to ICIE in providing specialized services, publications, and conferences for highly able learners and their families.
• Center for Talent Development (Northwestern University): University-based talent development program offering enrichment, summer programs, and assessment. Comparable to ICIE in combining academic research, family services, and online learning for gifted students.
• European Council for High Ability (ECHA): European professional association for high ability and gifted education, with overlapping audience of educators, researchers, and policymakers. Comparable to ICIE's European-focused conferences and teacher training offerings.
• National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC): US-based professional association serving educators, parents, and policymakers in gifted education. Comparable to ICIE in advocacy, teacher training, and knowledge mobilization for the gifted education community.
• Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY): US-based talent identification and enrichment program for academically advanced pre-college students. Comparable to ICIE in talent identification, summer programs, and online enrichment offerings for gifted learners.
• Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development: University of Iowa center providing programming, assessment, and research for gifted students. Comparable to ICIE in combining university-affiliated research, summer programs, and professional development for educators.
• Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG): Non-profit providing education, support, and advocacy for gifted individuals and their families. Comparable to ICIE in community-led GTM, peer-reviewed publications, and conferences serving the gifted community.

Broad incumbents

• World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC): Global non-profit dedicated to gifted education worldwide. ICIE's General Director was its former President (2009-2013). Operates overlapping biennial world conferences and teacher training programs.
• Mensa International: Global high-IQ society operating in over 100 countries with local chapters, publications, and events. Comparable to ICIE in international membership-style community, annual gatherings, and brand association with giftedness.

Regional players

• European Talent Support Network (ETSN): Hungary-rooted network of researchers and practitioners in talent identification and support. Comparable to ICIE in talent identification methodology, cross-cultural research, and European academic partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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