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Shaping the future of innovation and technology

Big Innovation Centre is an award-winning think tank dedicated to innovation in AI, blockchain, digital finance, Metaverse, and Web 3.0 technologies. Our elite client portfolio includes prestigious names such as the Bank of England, Unilever, Microsoft, Ernst & Young and the IOTA Foundation.

Where Innovation Meets Impact

Big Innovation Centre is an award-winning think tank and network organisation that brings together industry, government, and academia to build the innovation ecosystems of the future. Founded in 2011, we are dedicated to unlocking the power of innovation to drive sustainable economic growth, address shared challenges, and shape the future of business and society.

With a strong emphasis on thought leadership, strategic partnerships, and real-world impact, we convene leading minds and pioneering organisations to co-create solutions across areas such as artificial intelligence, digital transformation, intellectual property, and future public policy. Our influential policy work and innovation networks have positioned us as a trusted adviser to national governments, international institutions, and global corporates.

We are home to several high-impact initiatives, including the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence (APPG AI), and act as a bridge between visionary ideas and actionable change. Through our cutting-edge research, dynamic convenings, and curated ecosystems, Big Innovation Centre empowers leaders to innovate with purpose and shape a better future.

Multiple award-winning think tank

Secretariat for the APPG AI

Think tank, business services, thought leadership, network, events.

Quality Assurance

Big Inovation Centre is Certified Trainer of Excellence, Top Expertise in Digital Transformation, Twice Winner of Public Relations Communications Awards (Think Tank of The Year), and London Enterprise Award for Inspiring Innovation

Our values

Humane

We ensure that the deployment of emerging technologies is done ethically and responsibly while minimising the risks to social cohesion and optimising benefits for all.

Sustainable

We advance the sustainability of our natural, cultural and social environments by the adoption of AI, blockchain, digital finance, Web3, and the Metaverse.

Transformational

We are at the forefront of shaping the digital transformation of business and society. Our network of innovators and implementers are dedicated to driving progress and fostering collaboration.

Expansive

We think big. The benefits of innovation are endless, and whenever we encounter an obstacle or limitation to their advantage, we find way to push beyond.

Our vision

“We are committed to creating a global innovation hub that unites visionary companies, organisations and individuals. We strive to unlock the potential of technology and creativity to foster purposeful and inclusive organisations. Our goal is to leverage technological innovation and creativity to drive positive change and improve the world.”

– Professor Birgitte Andersen, CEO Big Innovation Centre.

Visionaries at the helm

CEO Professor Birgitte Andersen

Professor Birgitte Andersen, PhD in Economics, is the visionary CEO and Founder of Big Innovation Centre. Her expertise in business model innovation and the digital economy, including AI, Blockchain, and intangible assets, has had a significant impact. She collaborates with innovative companies, thought leaders, and policymakers, globally shaping the innovation landscape. Professor Andersen is used by the media such as BBC World, and her work is cited in esteemed outlets like Forbes, The Guardian, and Coinbase.

Beyond her role as CEO, Professor Andersen is involved in the UK Parliament, leading the Secretariats for the All-Party Parliamentary Groups on AI and Blockchain, and she holds the esteemed title of Professor of the Economics and Management of Innovation at the University of London where she pioneered one of UK’s largest postgraduate programmes on E-Commerce during the early internet boom. Professor Andersen has also served as the Rapporteur for the European Commission and was a member of the EU Expert Advisory Panel for Horizon 2020. Her expertise on intellectual property strategy has led her to consult for organisations such as WIPO, OECD and the UK IPO, and used by the crown court. Currently, she contributes her expertise to the Digital Government Strategy for the Arab World as part of the Arab League Expert Group. Professor Birgitte Andersen’s unwavering dedication and expertise continue to shape the future of innovation as the CEO of Big Innovation Centre.
Contact: b.andersen [at] biginnovationcentre.com

Managing Director Rana Asif

Introducing Rana Asif, the esteemed Managing Director of Big Innovation Centre. With unparalleled expertise and a commitment to excellence, Rana and Big Innovation Centre team focus on delivering sustainable innovation through a problem-centric approach to innovation management.

Deeply committed to fostering public dialogue on the transformative power of emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and digital finance, his vision encompasses groundbreaking technologies, dynamic leadership, forging new partnerships, and global expansion. Advocating AI, blockchain, the Metaverse, and digital finance as the pinnacle of Web 3.0, Rana and the team share the dedication to data decentralisation and democratisation, positioning Big Innovation Centre as a formidable leader in emerging technologies.

Partners and clients portfolio

More than 100+ companies trust Big Innovation Centre.

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14 Dowgate Hill | London | EC4R 2SU