TRIZ, which stands for "Teoriya Resheniya Izobretatelskikh Zadach" or "Theory of Inventive Problem Solving," is a problem-solving, analysis, and forecasting methodology derived from the study of patterns of invention in global patent literature. Developed by Soviet engineer and researcher Genrich Altshuller and his colleagues starting in 1946, TRIZ provides a systematic approach to understanding and solving complex problems by identifying innovative solutions based on principles observed in successful inventions. The [[TRIZ methodology]] is built on the idea that inventive solutions often stem from overcoming contradictions, and it includes tools such as the [[TRIZ contradiction matrix]] and the [[TRIZ 40 inventive principles]] to guide users toward creative breakthroughs without relying solely on trial-and-error or brainstorming. TRIZ has been applied across various industries to enhance innovation processes by offering structured ways to think outside conventional paradigms.