Background and evolution of the IAIS

The wave of globalization and the technological revolution at the end of the 20th century gave rise to the urgent need for interdisciplinary collaboration. In the 1990s, the popularization of Internet technology (the World Wide Web was born in 1991) broke geographical restrictions, but the fragmentation of scientific research became increasingly prominent. In 1992, the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development first proposed the Sustainable Development Goals, and the scientific community began to realize that traditional disciplinary barriers were difficult to cope with complex challenges such as climate change and energy crisis. At the same time, after the end of the Cold War, the reorganization of international scientific research cooperation mechanisms, the launch of the “Science, Engineering and Public Policy” program by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in 1994, and the launch of the “Framework Plan” by the European Union in 1996 all pointed to the need for cross-disciplinary innovative research. 1999 coincided with a period of tension in international relations after the Kosovo crisis, and its “principle of scientific neutrality” gained special significance.

The year 1999 not only summarizes the scientific achievements of the 20th century but also represents a proactive exploration of unknown territories and a strategic positioning for the 21st century. The International Academy of Innovation Sciences, as a non-political and non-governmental international scientific organization and research institution devoted to building a global community of innovative sciences, upholds the core concept of ‘Innovation for the Future, Science for Humanity.’ The Academy is not building another ivory tower, but instead is designing a scientific Tower of Babel—where the wisdom of different languages, cultures, and disciplines can truly engage in dialogue. This positioning distinguishes it from traditional academic organizations, making it a testing ground for global innovation governance.

The ethical discussion on biotechnology caused by the cloning of sheep Dolly in 1998. The proposal of the core concept “Innovating Towards the Future, Science Benefiting Humanity” by the International Academy of Innovation Sciences is essentially a response to the scientific ethical controversies of the 20th century. It is also an innovative exploration of global scientific governance in the 21st century. Its core concept includes three dimensions:Time Dimension: Understanding future trends and emphasizing the long-term value of scientific research.Space Dimension: Requiring the universality of results to achieve sustainable development.Subject Dimension: Advocating for diverse participation across nations, regions, non-governmental entities, and apolitical contexts.

British scholar Polanyi first proposed the concept of “scientific community” in 1942 in “The Autonomy of Science”. The report from the Royal Society of the UK in 2024 emphasizes the need for a global scientific community to collaborate in addressing changes in the era of artificial intelligence. In 2025, the International Academy of Innovation Science will take “Building a Global Innovative Scientific Community, with science driving sustainable human development” as its highest working mission towards the future.