Get ISO 56001 ready — with the firm that helped write the standard
Innovation360 helps organisations worldwide prepare for ISO 56001 certification through data-driven ISO 56000 readiness assessment, gap analysis, and Innovation Management System implementation.
Active in ISO/TC 279 since 2013. 10,000+ organisations assessed through InnoSurvey®. Licensed Practitioners in 45 countries. We guide you from your first ISO 56000 readiness test to a fully audit-ready Innovation Management System.
ISO 56000 is the global family of innovation management standards. ISO 56001 is the only certifiable standard in the family — it sets the requirements for a formal Innovation Management System (IMS) that turns innovation from unpredictable creativity into a systematic, measurable, repeatable capability. Organisations that adopt ISO 56000 gain structural advantage: better alignment between strategy and innovation, stronger governance, clearer metrics, and credibility with investors, regulators, and partners.Why ISO 56000 matters for your organisation
Higher innovation ROI
ISO 56001 conformance links innovation activity to strategic outcomes. Organisations with structured Innovation Management Systems consistently outperform those relying on ad-hoc innovation.
Regulatory and investor credibility
A certified ISO 56001 Innovation Management System signals rigour to boards, investors, regulators, and partners. Early adopters gain market advantage as adoption accelerates.
Operational efficiency
ISO 56002 guidance reduces wasted R&D spend, improves speed to market, lowers project uncertainty, and frees up working capital tied in the fuzzy front end.
Systematic idea-to-value flow
ISO 56000 principles transform innovation from lottery to managed pipeline. Ideas convert to outcomes with fewer leaks, clearer go/no-go decisions, and measurable returns.
Strategic alignment
The standard forces explicit alignment between corporate strategy and innovation portfolio. No more parallel tracks — every innovation investment traces back to stated business goals.
Global recognition
ISO 56000 is developed by experts from over 160 countries. Certification gives international credibility that matters for multinationals, exporters, and public-sector bodies.
ISO 56001 adoption is accelerating
Early adopters of ISO 56001 will gain a competitive advantage as structured innovation becomes a baseline expectation rather than a differentiator. The organisations that move first will set the benchmark the rest of the market measures itself against.
Magnus Penker · CEO & Founder, Innovation360 · ISO/TC 279 contributor since 2013
How we guide you to ISO 56001 certification
Our ISO 56000 consulting engagement follows a proven four-step path from readiness assessment through external audit. Every step is anchored in data from InnoSurvey®, the world's largest innovation management database — which we have used to benchmark over 10,000 organisations against the ISO 56000 principles.
The four steps to ISO 56001 certification
ISO 56000 readiness assessment
Run InnoSurvey® — a full 360° innovation capability scan. Score against all 8 ISO 56000 principles and benchmark against 10,000+ organisations. Identify your current IMS maturity level.
Gap analysis against ISO 56001
Map your existing processes, governance, and documentation against every ISO 56001 requirement. Culture Mapping links culture, competence and strategy. Output: a prioritised Gap-to-Certification Action Plan.
IMS build, training and change
Execute the action plan. Design an ISO-compliant Innovation Management System. Deploy Transformation360 and supporting tools. Leadership development and innovation culture training.
Third-party ISO 56001 audit
Engage an accredited external auditor. We support your documentation preparation and evidence collection. Certification issued by the third-party body — we prepare you to pass first time.
Our ISO 56000 consulting services
A full suite of advisory, assessment, and implementation services mapped directly to the ISO 56000 family. Each offering is designed to stand alone or combine into a complete ISO 56001 certification programme.
ISO 56000 Readiness Test
A structured diagnostic against the ISO 56000 principles. The fastest way to know where you stand before committing to certification.
→ Start readiness testInnovation Assessment
A full 360° scan of capability, competence, culture, leadership, and structure. Benchmark against 10,000+ organisations in our database.
→ Explore assessmentInnovation Management System
End-to-end IMS design and implementation conforming to ISO 56001. Governance, process, tools, and competencies — built to pass external audit.
→ Explore IMS offeringStrategic Direction & Scenario Planning
Set aspiration, align portfolio, and plan scenarios using PESTLED360 and Scenarios360. The strategic foundation an ISO 56001 IMS requires.
→ Explore strategy workInnovation Playbook
Codified operating manual tailored to your organisation — processes, metrics, decision rights, tool usage. The ISO 56002 guidance applied to your context.
→ Explore playbookInnovation Analytics & Benchmark
Continuous measurement of innovation effectiveness aligned to ISO 56008. Dashboards, benchmarks, and quarterly reviews against industry peers.
→ Explore analyticsThe ISO 56000 family — and how we deliver each part
Global reach, local delivery
Innovation360 operates through a network of Licensed Practitioners across 45 countries — certified experts who deliver the same methodology, tools, and ISO 56000 rigour wherever you are. Whether you are a multinational needing coordinated rollout across regions or a single-country organisation wanting local partnership, we match you to Licensed Practitioners who know your market, speak your language, and understand your regulatory context.
Why multinationals choose Innovation360
Innovation360 does not certify organisations against ISO 56001 — that requires an accredited third-party body. We equip you with the data, methodology, and trained practitioners to pass the audit. Think of us like ISO 9001 consultants: we build the system, the external auditor certifies it.
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Who we work with
ISO 56001 readiness is relevant across sectors and sizes. We have helped organisations from Fortune 500 manufacturers to single-site start-ups prepare their Innovation Management System for certification.
Large corporations
Multinationals building internal innovation capability or preparing for ISO 56001 certification to satisfy board, regulator, or investor expectations.
Mid-sized companies
Growth-stage organisations formalising innovation governance as they scale. ISO 56002 guidance shapes their first real Innovation Management System.
Public sector and agencies
Government bodies, regional development agencies, and public-sector innovation hubs deploying ISO 56000 frameworks across ecosystems.
Universities and research bodies
Academic institutions aligning research and tech-transfer operations with ISO 56005 (IP) and ISO 56003 (partnerships).
High-growth scale-ups
Start-ups past early-stage chaos that need a repeatable Innovation Management System to sustain innovation velocity at scale.
Regulated industries
Healthcare, finance, energy, and other sectors where structured, auditable innovation is becoming a compliance expectation.
Supporting resources and ISO 56000 training
Beyond consulting engagements, we offer a library of training, tools, and thought leadership to accelerate your ISO 56001 journey.
Certified ISO 56000 Advisor
For internal audit teams and internal innovation leads who need formal ISO 56001 audit competence inside the organisation.
→ Advisor programmeLicensed Practitioner accreditation
For consultants and innovation leaders who want the full Innovation360 methodology, tools, and official LP status.
→ LP accreditationInnovation by Design — the book
The world's first book on ISO 56000. By Magnus Penker and Gerry Purcell, foreword by astronaut Christer Fuglesang.
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Whether you need a free ISO 56000 readiness test, a full Innovation Management System build, or expert support ahead of an external audit — we have Licensed Practitioners ready.
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