Responsible research and innovation (RRI) and regional innovation studies (RIS) – reflecting on the normative aspects

The European approach of responsible research and innovation (RRI) placed the normative aspect of social science on the agenda of academic discussion. From a strategic viewpoint, RRI is an attempt to integrate quality criteria in the rising field of applied science. The point of reference is the societal impact that contributes to cope with the grand societal challenges. In this paper, RRI is discussed against the background of experience in...