1 Scope
1.1 This document provides the vocabulary, fundamental concepts and principles of innovation management and its systematic implementation. It is applicable to:
a) organizations implementing an innovation management system or performing innovation management assessments ;
b) organizations that need to improve their ability to effectively manage innovation activities;
c) users, customers and other relevant interested parties (e.g. suppliers, partners, funding organizations , investors, universities and public authorities) seeking confidence in the innovation capabilities of an organization ;
d) organizations and interested parties seeking to improve communication through a common understanding of the vocabulary used in innovation management ;
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