Why join
Influence, connection, and a chance to shape the future of TRIZ
The Altshuller Institute is dedicated to fostering international collaboration in the field of TRIZ. We are the only organization officially authorized by Genrikh Altshuller, the founder of TRIZ, to use his name. When you become a member, you join a global network that:
- Builds partnerships with TRIZ organizations, professional societies, and research institutions worldwide.
- Facilitates the exchange of ideas, case studies, and best practices.
- Supports joint research projects and cooperative innovation efforts.
- Promotes the standardization of TRIZ practices, ensuring a unified, effective approach to inventive problem solving.
Paid membership includes
- Access to the Institute's restricted archives of TRIZ materials
- Papers in past TRIZCON proceedings
- Articles in Izobretenia
- Past Inside TRIZ and TRIZ Features articles
- Soft Side of TRIZ series of lessons by Jack Hipple
- Reviews of past events from around the world
- Participation on Board committees as a volunteer
- 10% discount on all items in the General Store
- 10% discount on the annual conference
- Eligibility for Institute certification
- Plus all privileges of the free 1-month trial
Individual plans
Choose a plan
Free membership is a 1-month trial that gives you time to enjoy the value of the community; paid plans unlock the archives and discounts.
Free
$0
1-month free trial
- Access to community pages
- Submit news, web links, TRIZCON abstracts and training or conference listings
- Monthly AI Newsletter and special announcements
- No access to restricted materials
Annual
At $12 per month, twelve months total $144 USD. Pay $120 USD annually to save $24 over twelve months.
- Restricted archives of TRIZ materials
- 10% discount in the General Store
- 10% discount on the annual conference
- Eligible for certification
- All free-trial privileges
Student
$35 USD
per year · full-time students
- All annual membership privileges
- Special student discount to the annual conference
- Requires an enrollment verification letter from your institution
Retired
$60 USD
per year · retirees
- All annual membership privileges at a reduced rate
- Requires proof of retirement
Lifetime
$950 USD
one-time, never renew
- A non-expiring membership with all the benefits of full members
- Recognition on the Lifetime Members roll
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Corporate & group plans
Bring TRIZ to your whole workforce
Group membership allows corporations to provide numerous Institute memberships and benefits to their workforce. Continued exposure to TRIZ and allied activities will solidify a support structure for TRIZ in the workplace. Group plans are annual and carry all the benefits of annual membership.
| Level | Amount | Includes | Join |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | $20,000 | 500 annual individual memberships · recognition on the Institute website · Platinum sponsor recognition for a Special Project of choice ($5,000) · display space at TRIZCON | |
| Gold | $15,000 | 300 annual individual memberships · website recognition · Gold sponsor recognition for a Special Project ($3,500) · display space at TRIZCON | |
| Silver | $10,000 | 200 annual individual memberships · website recognition · Silver sponsor recognition for a Special Project ($2,500) · display space at TRIZCON | |
| Bronze | $5,000 | 100 annual individual memberships · website recognition · Bronze sponsor recognition for Special Projects ($1,200) | |
| Iron | $2,500 | 50 annual individual memberships · website recognition · sponsor recognition for Special Projects ($600) |
Group checkout records membership for the purchaser's email. Seat assignment for the rest of the organization is still handled by the Institute. You can also write ai@triz.org or call 508-799-6601.
Lifetime members
Valued supporters with a vision
Our Lifetime members are the valued supporters of the Altshuller Institute. They have a vision that TRIZ will be a sustaining force in the improvement of products and processes in all industries and sciences — and that TRIZ will ultimately improve the lives of individuals worldwide.
The roll begins in 1998 with Genrikh Altshuller himself and Lev Shulyak, and has grown to include practitioners, consultants and academics from the United States, Korea, Japan, Europe and beyond. We encourage you to join this group of forward-thinking leaders.
Lifetime member roll on aitriz.orgSponsorship & donations
Help us bring TRIZ to the world
The Altshuller Institute for TRIZ Studies is actively seeking financial sponsors to sustain and expand our year-round programs, events, and global outreach. Our 501(c)(3) status ensures complete deductibility of your personal contribution.
Legacy Support
Monthly or annual contributions designated to the General Fund. Every level includes an annual membership and recognition on the Institute website; higher levels add logo placement, TRIZCON passes and a Certificate of Appreciation presented at TRIZCON.
- Level 1 — $500/month ($6,000/yr): logo on E-Newsletter and homepage, two TRIZCON passes, two memberships
- Level 2 — $250/month ($3,000/yr): homepage logo, one TRIZCON pass, one membership
- Level 3 — $100/month ($1,200/yr): homepage logo, one membership
- Preferred — $50/month ($600/yr)
- Honored — $25/month ($300/yr)
Website & newsletter sponsorship
Universal Website Sponsors have their logos and links placed prominently on the Institute website: $500 per year, $135 per quarter or $50 per month. Newsletter sponsors appear in the header of E-Newsletters and News Flashes sent to over 1,500 subscribers: $150 per quarter or $500 per year.
Contact the InstituteGeneral support & conferences
Program development, IT support, advertising and promotion are only a few of the expenses that must be met each year. A $500,000 endowment would ensure the annual needs and stability of the Institute; a gift of $100 or more is a great start. Hosting or sponsoring a TRIZCON normally ranges from $10,000 to $50,000 depending on scope.
DonateWhy sponsor the Institute?
- Maximize your visibility among innovators, engineers, educators, and decision-makers
- Strengthen your brand's association with creativity and inventive thinking
- Join a global movement dedicated to real-world problem-solving
- Support TRIZ education, research, and community-building initiatives
Our supporters
Technical Innovation Center was a founder of the Altshuller Institute in 1998. Individual Legacy supporters are recognized on the Our Sponsors page.