Responsible innovation

Abstract

Innovation is very important for the development of economies, competitiveness of companies and sustainable growth of countries and regions. However, sometimes it occurs irresponsible. Medicines cause people die, internet is a kind of threat for the data protection, some environmental innovation don’t protect the environment. All these cases force us to think in terms of responsible innovation creation and implementation. The aim of this article is to present the emerging concept of responsible innovation and encourage for the discussion and research in these terms.

Keywords

• innovation
• responsible innovation
• knowledge creation
• social responsibility