IFIA 50th Executive Committee Meeting Held on June 2025

Dear Executive Committee Members,

The 50th Executive Committee Meeting of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) was held in June and reviewed and approved the specified agenda items.

1. Review and approval of the IFIA Activities Report 2024.

2. Review and approval of the IFIA Financial Report 2024.

3. Review of Candidates for IFIA Executive Committee (2025–2027). The documents submitted by the candidates must be reviewed by the Executive Committee members.

4. Review of the IFIA BRICS project: IFIA–BRICS Committee Roadmap and Operational Framework. The project submitted to the IFIA Secretariat for evaluation.

5. Review for Upgrade of India, Yenilik Foundation – Nonprofit Organization Membership Status and Suspension of Indian Innovators Association Membership.

6. Review for Upgrade of Qatar, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) / Studio 5 Membership Status.

7. Inform to IFIA ExCo that IFIA Change of IFIA Executive Committee Representative from Croatia.

8. Date, Time and Venue of the 2025 General Assembly Meeting.

Please find the IFIA Activity Report with click on the attached file. This report covers all of IFIA’s activities throughout the year 2024.

Please click on the file:

Voting Result.
Accepted

The IFIA Financial Report, which encompasses the Balance Sheets and the Expenses Book for the fiscal year 2024, was thoroughly presented to the members for consideration. After careful review and due examination of the financial records, including all revenues, expenditures, and related accounts, the report was acknowledged as accurate and comprehensive.

Voting Result.
Accepted

In preparation for the upcoming structural cycle of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), this agenda item addresses the confirmation process for the Executive Committee members for the 2025–2027 term.

A list of nominees has been submitted by IFIA’s official and active members. Following a careful review, the IFIA Secretariat will select the final list of candidates who meet the necessary conditions, including:

1- Valid and official IFIA membership

2- Documented commitment to IFIA’s statutes, policies, and operational standards

3- Verified active participation and reliability

This finalized candidate list will be presented to the Executive Committee for approval by the current IFIA Exco members.
Upon approval, the selected candidates will be included on the official voting agenda of the IFIA General Assembly, which will be held on:

October 17, 2025 – Zagreb, Croatia

The General Assembly will conduct the final vote to elect the new Executive Committee members for the 2025–2027 term.

Voting Result.
Accepted

1. Australia – Dr. Mehdi Korki –  Australia Inventors Association Incorporated (AIAI)
2. Bosnia and Herzegovina – Mr. Avdo Halilović  – Inventors Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina  (AIBIH)
3. Brazil – Dr. Marcelo Vivacqua  – Brazil International Innovative Inventors, Scientists and Entrepreneurs Association (ABIPIR)
4. Canada – Mr. Babak Khodaparast – First Institute of Canadian Inventors  (FICI)
5. China – Ms. Guo Yan – China Association of Inventions (CAI)
6. Croatia – Mr. Leo Pincan – Croatian Union of Innovators (CUI)
7. Czech Republic – Mr. Lukas Zmeskal – Czech Union of Inventors and Rationalizers(UIR)
8. Egypt – Dr. Mahmoud Hafez – Egyptian Council for Creativity, Innovation and Intellectual Property Protection (ECCIPP)
9. Germany – Mr. Winfried Sturm – German Inventors Association (DEV)
10. Iceland – Mrs. Elinora Inga Sigurdardottir – Icelandic Inventors Association (SFH)
11. India – Mr. Anand Kannan – India Yenilik Foundation (IYF)
12. Indonesia – Mrs.Megaria Agustina – Indonesian Invention and Innovation Promotion Association (INNOPA)
13. Iran – Mr. Hossein Vaezi Ashtiani – The First Institute of Inventors and Researchers in I.R. IRAN (FIRI)
14. Iraq – Mrs. Teriza Jasim Ridha –Iraqi Inventors and Innovators Society (IIIS)
15. Kuwait – Dr. Yahya Abd-ALkhudhur Hasan Abdal – Kuwait Science Club (KSC)
16. Latvia – Mr. Aldis Eglajs – Latvian Inventors Association (LIA)
17. Lebanon – Dr. Radwan Chouaib – National Association for Science and Research (NASR)
18. Libya – Mr. Jalal Saied Mohammed Alnakasah – Libyan Organization for the Promotion of Invention and Innovation (LOPII)
19. Malaysia – Dr. Augustine S H Ong – Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS)
20. Palestine – Dr. Karim A. Tahboub – Higher Council for Innovation and Excellence (HCIE)
21. Philippines – Mr. Ronald P. Pagsanghan – Filipino Inventors Society (FIS)
22. Poland – MS. Agnieszka Mikolajska – Association of Polish Inventors and Rationalizers (SPWiR)
23. Qatar – Studio 5
24. Romania – Dr. Andrei Victor Sandu – Romanian Inventors Forum (FIR)

25. South Korea –Mr. Hyowon Jeon – Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA)
26. Serbia – Dr. Željko Zdravković –Belgrade Association of Inventors (BAI)
27. South Africa – Miss. Kemoneiloe Phatoli  – Institute of Inventors and Innovators (III)
28. Spain – Mr. Manuel Matellán – Spanish Association of Inventors (AEI)
29. Sri Lanka – Dr. Veranja Karunaratne – Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC)
30. Sweden – Mr. Carlos Rodriguez – Swedish Inventors Association (SUF)
31. Switzerland – Ms. Caroline Simonet – Palexpo
32. Thailand –  Dr. Unchalee Sanguanpong –  Association of Thai Innovation and Invention Promotion (ATIP)
33. USA –  Mr. Matthew Nuccio – United Inventor Association of America(UIA)
34. Vietnam – Mr. Nguyen Hoang Giang – Research Institute for Creative Education (RICE)

Voting Result.
Accepted

Dear Executive Committee Members,

We respectfully submit for your review and vote the official proposal to establish the BRICS Committee under the supervision of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), as presented by the BRICS Academy of Future Skills in Xiamen, China.

Summary of the Proposal:
IFIA–BRICS Committee Roadmap and Operational Framework.

The Committee aims to create a structured platform for innovation, scientific exchange, and technological collaboration among BRICS countries and IFIA members. It is envisioned as a vehicle for expanding IFIA’s global reach, strengthening multilateral ties, and enabling impactful engagement across emerging markets.

Proposed Structure of the Committee:
Chairperson: Dr. Liu Zhenying (Member of the BRICS Business Council, China) will be appointed for a 4-year term. Upon completion of the term, IFIA will initiate a new election process for the next Chairperson.

Vice-Chairpersons: Selected rotationally from the core BRICS countries that are official IFIA members, based on nominations from the Chairperson. The final decision on appointments will rest with IFIA.

Secretariat: Operated by the BRICS Academy of Future Skills, Xiamen

National Representatives: 1–3 delegates per BRICS country

Working Groups: Thematic groups (e.g., innovation standards, competitions, commercialization)

Honorary Chairperson: IFIA President

Operational and Governance Framework under IFIA
As outlined in IFIA’s official conditions:

All operations must align with IFIA’s principles of transparency, neutrality, and scientific integrity.

Biannual performance and financial reports must be submitted to IFIA.

Participation is restricted to official IFIA members.

The Committee must refrain from any political or religious activities.

A shared digital platform shall be implemented for KPI tracking and oversight.

All project and headquarters expenses shall be fully covered by the Chinese BRICS representative and BRICS network.

If the BRICS office diverges from IFIA’s policies or governance resolutions, IFIA reserves the full right to dissolve the office, suspend operations, and revoke recognition.

Implementation Steps Upon Approval
Once approved by the Executive Committee, the following actions will be executed:

Issuance of IFIA’s official certificate of establishment

Appointment of Chair, Vice-Chairs, and national delegates

Signing of an official MoU between IFIA and the BRICS Secretariat

Launch of a dedicated BRICS Committee webpage on IFIA’s site

Execution of Year 1 action items (regional workshops, innovation showcases, BRICS Innovation Fund)

Voting Result.
Pending to approval in Upcoming GA meeting 2025 in Croatia.

Decision Required:
Executive Committee vote on the proposed membership upgrade and Downgrade.

Upgrade of India, Yenilik Foundation Membership

Proposal:
To approve the upgrade of India, Yenilik Foundation to Full Member status, in accordance with Articles 10(4), 14, and 16 of the IFIA Statutes.

Background:
India, Yenilik Foundation has formally requested an upgrade of its membership status based on substantial organizational reforms, strategic partnerships, consistent engagement with IFIA activities, and a strong commitment to fulfilling all member responsibilities. The institution has demonstrated readiness to actively participate in General Assemblies, pay annual membership fees, and submit regular activity reports.

Downgrade of Indian Innovators Association Membership to Corresponding Member

Proposal:
To downgrade the membership status of Indian Innovators Association to Corresponding Member, in accordance with Articles 10(4), 14, and 16 of the IFIA Statutes regarding member classification and compliance.

Background:
Indian Innovators Association has failed to meet its core obligations as an IFIA member. Specifically:

Lack of cooperation or engagement with IFIA over the past two years

Failure to pay annual membership fees for three consecutive years

Organizing events under the IFIA name without prior coordination or approval from the IFIA Secretariat

Despite multiple official reminders, the association has not taken corrective action. These ongoing violations are inconsistent with IFIA’s standards, responsibilities, and expectations of active membership.

Decision Required:
Executive Committee vote on the proposed downgrade Indian Innovators Association Full Membership to Corresponding Membership and Upgrade of India, Yenilik Foundation Corresponding Membership to Full Membership.

Voting Result.
Pending to approval in Upcoming GA meeting 2025 in Croatia.

Background:
According to an official letter received from the Croatian Union of Innovation, the organization has formally informed the IFIA Secretariat that Mr. Leo will replace Mr. Zoran Baric as the official representative of Croatia in the IFIA Executive Committee.

Voting Result.
Accepted

The IFIA General Assembly meeting is scheduled to take place on October 17th, 2025, from 16:00 to 18:00, followed by a dinner reception.

Details:

IFIA GA Meeting Date & Time: October 17, 2025 | 16:00–18:00

Venue: Hotel Intonational, Zagreb, Croatia
Address: Miramarska Cesta 24, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia

Dinner reception: Hotel Intonational , Zagreb, Croatia October 17, 2025 | 18:30

What Covered by IFIA and Croatian Union of Innovators:

Hotel bookings: will be arranged by Croatian Union of Innovators the local organizing team at Intonational Hotel for 3 nights (October 15–18)

ARCA 2025: Exhibition Booths will be arranged by Croatian Union of Innovators the local organizing team, Each IFIA member will be offered a 6m² booth, free of charge and with no registration fee, for presenting up to 3 inventions

Event Venue: National and University Library, Zagreb, Croatia
Event Date: 16 to 18 October 2025

Dinner reception: Hotel Intonational , Zagreb, Croatia October 17, 2025 | 18:30

Airport pickup: Service for invitees.

Voting Result.
Accepted

IFIA Exco Members:

1. Mr. Avdo Halilovic / Bosnia and Herzegovina
2. Dr. Marcelo Vivacqua / Brazil
3. Ms. Guo Yan / China
4. Mr.  Leo Pincan/ Croatia
5. Mr. Lukas Zmeskal / Czech Republic
6. Dr. Mahmoud Hafez / Egypt
7. Mr. Winfried Sturm / Germany
8. Mrs. Elinora Inga Sigurdardottir / Iceland
9. Mr. Hossein Vaezi Ashtiani / Iran
10. Mrs. Traiza Jasim Ridha / Iraq
11. Ms. Megaria Augstina / Indonesia
12. Dr. Yahya Abdal / Kuwait
13. Mr. Radwan Chouaib / Lebanon
14. Prof. Augustine S. H. Ong / Malaysia
15. Prof. Kareem Tahboub / Palestine
16. Mrs. Agnieszka Mikołajska / Poland
17. Dr. Adnan Al Naimi / Qatar
18. Dr. Andrei Victor Sandu / Romania
19. Prof. N. M. S. Sirimuthu / Sri Lanka
20. Mrs. Kemoneiloe Kim Phatoli / South Africa
21. Mr. Hyowon Jeon / South Korea
22. Mr. Carlos Rodriguez / Sweden
23. Ms. Caroline Simonet / Switzerland
24. Prof. Dr. Unchalee Sanguanpong / Thailand
25. Mr. Matt Nuccio / USA