Innovation
Innovation isn’t just about big tech breakthroughs.
It’s about finding new and better ways to do things.
Every organisation or project, no matter the size or sector, can innovate by making impactful changes.
Inclusive innovation
Developing new ideas, services, products and processes in a way that benefits all of society and the rest of the planet, including people and places that are often ignored and left behind.
Our definition of inclusive innovation includes the whole innovation process. From funding and investment, to research and design activities, the policies and governance in place, as well as the benefits and financial outcomes or recognition.
For more definitions of key words, see our Glossary
5 Themes of Inclusive Innovation
From researching the inclusive innovation sources available, and considering what content would be most useful to the initial users of this guide – we have grouped a collection of methods and case studies under 5 Themes:
3 Principles of Inclusive Innovation
After reviewing sources, and discussing then refining a set of principles, we believe there are three key things to keep in mind at all times:
- Equitable, accessible and empowering
- Participative and collaborative
- Regenerative and adaptive