Global Innovation Imperatives (Gii)

Global Innovation Imperatives (Gii) is an ACS program that was originally started and implemented in collaboration with the U.K.-based Society of Chemical Industry.  Now administered solely by the ACS, the Gii program fosters creative solutions to imperatives of global significance (e.g., clean water, food and health, etc.).

Gii’s goal is to stimulate significant action among ACS members, who include:

• Innovation leaders
• Business executives
• Academia/education leaders
• Multinational businesses
• Non-government organizations
• Governments

• Contribute to developing pragmatic solutions to the global issues, including water quality, healthcare, or agriculture practices, to name a few.
• Tap in to the valuable existing networks of ACS – both business and academia
• Provide visibility for you, your ideas or your organization by being part of a global solution
• Engage in collaborations with other companies and individuals
• Access and share knowledge and technology
• Optimize your resources - by combining what you can offer with others’ and avoiding the duplication of your efforts
• Increase the perceived value/image of your company by linking your efforts to a socially responsible / non for profit cause
• Have a greater impact on society by being part of the greater solution