About the Global
Innovation Exchange
Global Innovation Exchange is the University of Washington’s
engineering + business institute for emerging and established
technology leaders.
The University of Washington’s Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) is an engineering-and-business institute for emerging and established technology leaders.
Launched in 2017 with generous support from Microsoft, GIX is jointly supported by the University of Washington’s College of Engineering and Foster School of Business. Operating from world-class facilities in Bellevue, Washington, GIX partners with corporate, government and non-profit organizations to deliver transformational learning through graduate education, global experiences, and professional development programs.
Mission
GIX inspires innovators to solve real-world challenges through the responsible application of advanced technologies.
Vision
GIX aims to increase the capacity of innovative leaders to create value, transform organizations, and improve the world.
Diversity at GIX
The Global Innovation Exchange welcomes people from all backgrounds. Our community celebrates differences and views diversity from a very broad perspective. Our alumni represent people who have different ethnicities, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, ability, and age, as well as nationality, academic discipline, and professional experience, and more.
Global Backgrounds
Students from outside the US
Gender Diversity
Women in MSTI (Class of 2026)
The vision for GIX is to build a future model for higher education.
I continue to believe that this new way is an important part of the future of higher education.
Explore our Programs
The University of Washington’s Global Innovation Exchange offers career-enhancing programs at every level and around the world.
Education
As an institute supported by the University of Washington’s College of Engineering and Foster School of Business, GIX offers the interdisciplinary Master of Science in Technology Innovation (MSTI) – an engineering-and-business degree designed to accelerate the careers of emerging tech leaders.
Experiences
Developed in partnership with leading tech companies and global universities, GIX supports a portfolio of tech-focused short courses designed to deepen one’s knowledge of emerging technologies through immersive learning experiences around the world.
Development
GIX delivers curated, high-impact professional development programs for current managers and emerging leaders, leveraging UW’s expertise in emerging technologies, business and design – empowering immediate impact and results for individuals, institutions, and corporate partners.