About Us
A Community of Practice for Invention Educators (COPIE) is a registered not-for-profit organization that brings together educators, innovators, researchers, industry partners, and institutions committed to advancing invention education, innovation, creativity, and problem-solving among learners. Its activities should focus on strengthening educator capacity, promoting innovation, and connecting education with real-world challenges and opportunities.
Our Mission
To empower educators, learners, and institutions through collaboration, capacity building, mentorship, research, and industry engagement to foster creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving for a future-ready society.
Our Vision
To cultivate a culture of invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship in education that drives social and economic transformation.
Our Core Values
Innovation
We embrace creativity, curiosity, and continuous improvement in developing solutions to educational and societal challenges.
Collaboration
We foster partnerships and collective learning among educators, learners, researchers, industry, and communities to achieve greater impact.
Excellence
We are committed to high standards of professionalism, quality, and continuous growth in teaching, learning, research, and innovation.
Empowerment
We inspire and equip educators and learners with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to become innovators, problem-solvers, and change-makers.
Impact
We promote purposeful innovation and invention that address real-world challenges and contribute to sustainable social and economic development.