Research
Can clay help us to counter the heat?
Heatwaves instantly result in increased use of air conditioning, which already accounts for considerable energy consumption. Is there a better option?
July 2022
How can innovation help your back pain disappear?
The concept of a Smart Chair to improve the health and wellbeing of office workers has been developed as part of a Responsible Research and Innovation project.
September 2021
Open calls for proposals on Gender Equality research with cash grants
Citizen Social Science projects on Gender Equality are invited to submit applications to receive up to €20,000 grant and other supports.
August 2021
Business leaders are invited to share their opinion on sustainability
Organisational Sustainability Survey seeks to understand where organisations stand with sustainability and to detect their greatest challenges.
April 2021
Citizens are invited to shape the future of parks across Dublin city
A new research survey aims to find out what people want to see in Dublin’s parks.
March 2021
How can tech startups benefit from applying ethics?
Innovators can access free to use tech ethics booklet to build resilience and create more value
February 2021
A Circular Economy could prevent climate breakdown but needs speeding up
The Circularity Gap Report 2021 offers not only a sober warning of the danger of climate inaction but a clear map forward
January 2021
Green pandemic recovery requires better finance of adaptation plans
The Adaptation Gap Report urges all nations to pursue the efforts for green pandemic recovery
January 2021
Degradation of nature is linked to economic damage and increased risk of pandemics
Escaping the era of pandemics is possible, but will require a seismic shift in approach from reaction to prevention
December 2020
First extensive study on Social Investment in Africa reveals financial trends and gaps
The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance launched a high-level report on the state of social investment financing in Africa
November 2020
Dutch social enterprises have a strong influence on building a new economy
Social enterprises are pioneers in building a better economy in the Netherlands
November 2020
Mainstreaming Responsible Innovation is crucial to Build Back Better
Leaders of change will come together virtually for 2 days to make change happen
October 2020
5 online events for changemakers to build back better
Although most events are going online, changemakers can still make a positive impact
September 2020
Women on a mission: Challenging business as usual
Fighting the conventional to embed social, environmental values into business strategy.
June 2020
Free access to open source digital book on Social Innovation
Explore how not-for-profit organisations, companies and state related agencies collaborate for social innovation
June 2020
Accelerating Investment Readiness programme for social enterprises
International pitch competition and learning programme is open for social enterprises.
May 2020
Become a contributor to generate positive change
Join the community of innovators who want to make a positive impact
May 2020
Profit with Purpose magazine launch
Promoting Responsible Innovation and value-driven business practices to 'help build back better' from the Covid19 pandemic.
May 2020
Open call for funding: Medical Diagnostics and related value chains
Funding for digital innovations and disruptive technologies across the Medical Diagnostics and related value chains
2-day conference for making Responsible Research and Innovation real
Responsible Research and Innovation for real conference - Rome, Italy
Responsible Research and Innovation in action
European partners are working on the integration of Responsible Research and Innovation principles into local funding policy.
January 2020