Inclusive innovation in the bioeconomy: concepts and directions for research. Issue 1 (2nd January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bryden, John; Gezelius, Stig S.; Refsgaard, Karen; Sutz, Judith
• Is Part Of: Innovation and development. Volume 7:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 16
• Publication Date: 2017-01-02
• Subjects: Inclusive innovation -- bioeconomy -- sustainable development -- innovation systems -- ethics; Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Sustainable development -- Periodicals; 303.484
• DOI: 10.1080/2157930X.2017.1281209
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2157-930X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In this introduction to the special issue on inclusive innovation in the bioeconomy, the authors highlight inclusive innovation's significance to economies that provide the vital resources of food, water, and energy. Innovation in the bioeconomy raises questions of environmental sustainability, human survival, social justice, and human rights. This article thus emphasizes, especially, the roles that institutions play regarding innovation in the bioeconomy. The authors suggest that inclusive innovation be defined as new ways of improving the lives of the most needy. They outline research implications of this definition, and relate these implications to debates about the modes and ethics of innovation. They argue that innovation systems' design affects these systems' potential for inclusiveness as well as their value premises. Finally, the contributions to this special issue are introduced and discussed in light of the special issue's overall purpose and framework.