On Responsible (research) and innovation Dr Kostas Iatridis School of Management, University of Bath, UK 20 February 2019

A governance framework for major challenges

A key aspect of EU H2020 100 projects funded €200 millions (out of €450 app.) 700 organizations 50 organizations with 3+ projects Mostly conceptual work, stakeholder dialogues, roadmaps and tools Main focus on Responsible Research rather than Innovation A key aspect of EU H2020

A key aspect of local funding bodies e.g. EPSRC

Responsible Research and Innovation is a transparent, interactive process by which societal actors and innovators become mutually responsive to each other with a view to the (ethical) acceptability, sustainability and societal desirability of the innovation process and its marketable products (in order to allow a proper embedding of scientific and technological advances in our society) (von Schomberg, 2011). Definition

Ethical acceptability suggests that innovation outcomes need to be in line with widely accepted norms and values in society. Sustainability focuses on environmental sustainability and eco-efficiency, and promotes a responsible use of natural resources during the innovation processes. Societal desirability proposes that innovation outcomes should contribute to the solution of key challenges facing humanity. RI principles

Anticipation: responsible innovation is predicated on the idea that it is possible, at least to some degree, to anticipate future outcomes of innovation and consequences (both intended and non-intended) for broader groups. Deliberation (inclusion): involving stakeholders in the innovation process. RI means

Reflexivity: implies that not only the means of achieving particular innovation goals, but also the ends that are to be achieved, are reflected upon. To ensure that this happens, auditing and reviewing mechanisms are needed. Responsiveness: suggests that during this process innovators should respond to newly emerging knowledge and perspectives. RI means

RI - Main characteristics Uncritical inclusion of stakeholders Might overlap with existing ethical frameworks Anticipation Reflexivity Inclusion Responsiveness Precautionary approach to research and innovation + Suspiciousness against science and its outcomes Misses out flexible, dynamic nature of corporate innovation Provides little guidance on how companies can balance private interests against public interests

Applying RI to your projects………