Accreditation & Award

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 The Global Innovation Award, administered by the American Academy of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, follows a rigorous and structured evaluation framework based on international best practices to assess and accredit innovative solutions. The evaluation process ensures that each solution demonstrates originality, feasibility, impact, and sustainability.

 Innovative Value

• Degree of novelty and originality
   
• Use of emerging technologies or unconventional approaches
   
• Ability to address real-world challenges effectively
   

Feasibility & Implementation

• Clarity of the implementation plan
   
• Availability of technical, human, and financial resources
   
• Realism of the execution timeline

 Impact & Measurable Outcomes

• Expected economic, social, or environmental impact
   
• Scalability or potential for replication in other contexts
   
• Availability of measurable KPIs and success indicators
   

Sustainability

• Long-term viability of the solution post-deployment
   
• Existence of operational support and maintenance strategy
   
• Alignment with long-term strategic priorities

 Integration Capability

• Compatibility with existing systems or infrastructure
   
• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving needs and technologies
   

Risk Assessment

• Identification of potential risks and mitigation strategies
   
• Analysis of risks affecting delivery or long-term success

 Desk Review

• Detailed review of submitted documentation, prototypes, and supporting material
   

Pitch or Presentation

• The applicant presents their solution to the accreditation panel
   
• Focus is placed on demonstrating impact, methodology, and scalability
   

Scoring and Expert Panel Review

• A weighted scoring model (out of 100 points) is used
   
• Evaluation is conducted by a committee of innovation and entrepreneurship experts
   
• Solutions must meet or exceed the minimum passing threshold to be accredited
   

• 85–100 points: Accredited with Distinction
   
• 70–84 points: Accredited
   
• Below 70 points: Not Accredited (recommendations for improvement provided)