Experience the world
Beyond classrooms.
Big ideas belong beyond four walls. Discover a structured journey through academic workshops, global industry, and new perspectives.
About GIIP
Not a trip.
A structured executive journey.
GIIP is the first structured international academic and industry immersion platform of its kind - purpose-built for universities that believe the classroom must extend into the world's leading factories, boardrooms, and trade exhibitions. Unlike conventional study tours, GIIP is designed with academic rigour, industry partnerships, and measurable learning outcomes at its core.
Students begin with a two-day executive workshop that builds the foundational frameworks, global business vocabulary, and cultural readiness needed for international immersion. They then travel abroad for a multi-day programme combining academic sessions at partner universities, live factory and warehouse visits, participation in globally recognised trade exhibitions like the Canton Fair, and cross-cultural business experiences - culminating with professional certifications.
The Framework
Five Pillars of GIIP
Each pillar is carefully designed to deliver a specific dimension of learning - together, they create a comprehensive global immersion experience that no single classroom, workshop, or tour can replicate.
Academic Workshops
Cohort-based sessions led by international partner university faculty - combining case studies, guest lectures, and cross-cohort discussions to build a strong academic foundation for global business.
Industry Immersion
Step onto live manufacturing floors, observe automated assembly lines, quality control labs, and warehousing operations - seeing how global industries actually function at scale.
Global Trade Exposure
Immerse in the world's largest trade exhibitions like the Canton Fair, engage with international suppliers, attend B2B networking sessions, and conduct live market research.
Cultural Experience
Develop cross-cultural business intelligence through city immersions, international etiquette workshops, and authentic cultural experiences that shape a global professional mindset.
Certifications
Earn three professionally recognized certifications - the Executive Workshop Certificate, GIIP Completion Certificate, and a Partner University Certificate - validating your global learning journey.
Learning Journey
From classroom to boardroom, step by step.
Every phase of GIIP is sequenced for maximum learning impact - each milestone builds on the previous one, ensuring students arrive at every stage fully prepared to absorb, engage, and grow.
Executive Workshop
A two-day intensive foundation program that builds global business vocabulary, manufacturing and supply chain fundamentals, and the executive communication skills needed for international immersion.
International Academic Workshops
Structured sessions at partner universities abroad - where classroom meets boardroom. Students engage with international faculty, explore country-specific business environments, and participate in cross-cohort peer discussions.
Factory & Industry Visits
Real-world exposure to manufacturing, supply chain automation, warehousing, and quality control systems. Students observe how global businesses operate on the ground - from production lines to logistics hubs.
Global Trade Exhibition
Full immersion in the Canton Fair - the world's largest trade exhibition with over 60,000 booths. Students interact with international suppliers, explore emerging product categories, and practice B2B negotiation skills.
Certification
The program concludes with a formal certification ceremony recognizing completion of the Executive Workshop, GIIP Immersion, and Partner University programs. Students return with three professional certifications and a global alumni network.
Featured Programs
Two phases. One transformation.
Every GIIP cohort follows a two-phase structure.
Experience Highlights
What students experience, explore and learn.
From live factory floors to global trade exhibitions - GIIP creates learning moments that textbooks and lectures simply cannot replicate.
Upcoming Programs
Next cohorts launching soon.
Seats are limited per cohort to ensure personalised attention and meaningful industry interactions. Reserve early to secure your place.
Guangzhou · Canton Fair
World's largest trade exhibition - 60,000+ booths
FAQs
Everything you'd want to ask.
Common questions from universities, students, and partners about the GIIP program structure, eligibility, and outcomes.
Is GIIP a study abroad program?+
No. GIIP is a structured executive immersion that combines academic workshops in India and abroad, real factory and industry visits, global trade exhibition participation, and cross-cultural learning. It is designed as a professional-grade program, not a study-abroad package or a travel tour.
Which countries are covered?+
Current cohorts focus on China, centred around the Canton Fair in Guangzhou. Upcoming destinations being planned include Japan (Tokyo & Osaka), Singapore and Dubai - each offering unique industry and academic ecosystems.
Who can participate?+
GIIP is open to universities, students (undergraduate and postgraduate), faculty members, placement cells, corporate learning and development teams, and government education institutions. We design customised cohorts for each partner based on their specific academic outcomes and student profiles.
What certifications are provided?+
Participants receive three professionally recognised certifications: the CTIDDP Executive Workshop Certificate, the GIIP Completion Certificate, and a Partner University Certificate. Additional international certifications are being developed for future cohorts.
What is the typical program duration?+
Phase 1 (Executive Workshop) runs for 2 days, followed by Phase 2 (Global Industry Immersion), which typically runs for 7–8 days internationally. The complete program spans approximately 10 days, with custom durations available to meet specific university or corporate requirements.
Ready to begin?
Bring GIIP to your university.
Whether you lead a business school, international relations office, or corporate learning team - let's design a customised cohort that aligns with your academic calendar, learning outcomes, and institutional goals.