The Technology and Innovation Management Centre (TIMC) is an international leader in research on technological innovation, one of the fundamental drivers of business and economic competitiveness. Established in 1989 as a Centre of Excellence in technology management, the TIMC aims to be at the leading edge internationally in research and teaching in technological innovation. The broad aim of the Centre is to understand and teach the role of innovation in improving business productivity and global competitiveness.
The Centre has two core activities: teaching and research. The TIMC has an active research program. Staff members regularly publish articles in leading international innovation journals, along with a number of books. The Centre also has a number of international research and teaching collaborations, including, most recently, with Imperial College, London, University of Cambridge, Anderson School of Management, UCLA; and the Stockholm School of Economics.
The TIMC also focuses on finding ways to effectively communicate its knowledge to the broader community. The Centre offers post-graduate and undergraduate degree courses, conducts international workshops and seminars, and its staff undertake a variety of consultancies for businesses and government agencies.
 | Visitors during semester 2, 2007
- Catelijne Coopmans, Imperial College
- Alan Hughes, Margaret Thatcher Professor of Innovation Studies, University of Cambridge
- David Gann, Imperial College
- John Bessant, Imperial College
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