Abstract
This chapter argues that insights from the realm of sustainability-oriented innovation can provide useful answers to the question of why Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) would (or should) become interested in implementing responsible innovation practices. It is based on the assumption that “responsible innovation” and “sustainability-oriented innovation” are different approaches aimed at orienting innovation towards increased positive impacts on social and natural environments. Motivations and influences for pursuing sustainability-oriented inno-vation have been studied in the past, and can provide insights into reasons for pursu-ing the implementation of responsible innovation practices.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Responsible Innovation. SpringerBriefs in Research and Innovation Governance. |
| Editors | Springer, Dordrecht |
| Publisher | Springer, Dordrecht |
| Pages | 19-35 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-94-024-1720-3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2019 |