Cases on Responsible Innovation in Industry 4.0

The proposed book discusses the ethics and responsibility in innovation dynamics as drivers and shared duties for the sustainability of social, technological, and economic ecosystems. It identifies a real innovation ecosystem as one that is embedded in regional and national innovation systems and includes universities, research centers, firms, markets, and industrial clusters. RRI is a policy concept formulated and promoted by the European Commission to bridge the gap between the scientific community and society and tackle societal challenges. The book aims to explore how the application of RRI principles positively influence the performance of industrial and innovation ecosystems and their survival in the long term, given economic, research, and social boundaries. RRI is expected to give the industrial sector a competitive advantage in the mid-term and long-term perspective by considering societal values and impact.

Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2022
Publisher: IGI Global

The proposed book delves into the intricate realm of ethics and responsibility in the dynamics of innovation, recognizing them as vital drivers and shared responsibilities for the sustainability of social, technological, and economic ecosystems. From a holistic perspective, a true innovation ecosystem can be identified by economic and social boundaries, aligning with the framework described in the quadruple helix model. Within this ecosystem, a diverse range of actors come together, including universities, research centers, firms, markets, and industrial clusters, all intricately embedded within regional and national innovation systems. The reference domain for this exploration lies in the realm of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), a policy concept primarily formulated and promoted by the European Commission. Over the past few years, RRI has gained widespread recognition as a guiding principle aimed at bridging the gap between the scientific community and society at large, addressing the grand societal challenges that lie ahead.

The primary objective of this book is to examine the profound ways in which the application of RRI principles enhances the performance and long-term survival of these industrial and innovation ecosystems, amidst the economic, research, and social boundaries defined by the four fundamental elements: government, academia, industry, and society. Furthermore, this book seeks to describe how the RRI approach impacts the development and implementation of policies aimed at understanding and shaping the dynamics of industrial innovation systems. It is anticipated that RRI will impart a competitive advantage to the industrial sector in the mid- to long-term perspective, as it recognizes the societal values and impact as the driving forces behind future global sustainability. By leveraging the scientific support of academia, RRI empowers industries to navigate the complexities of the 21st century with a deeper understanding of the ethical and responsible dimensions of innovation.

ISBN-13: 9781799892052