Making RIH

Abstract

This chapter describes innovation design tools and approaches to equip teams as they set out to make a responsible health innovation. We begin by explaining why and how, with the input of health innovation researchers and practitioners, we put together a toolbox that draws from different disciplines and areas of expertise. Then, we present 15 tools and approaches that can be leveraged to fulfill five Responsible Innovation in Health (RIH) attributes, that is to engage with relevant stakeholders (Inclusiveness); provide more value to users, purchasers, and society (Business model); deliver greater value to more people using fewer resources (Frugality); limit the environmental footprint throughout an innovation’s lifecycle (Eco-responsibility); and mitigate potential negative impacts on end users (Ethical, legal, and social issues). By no means exhaustive, our toolbox is a starter kit to guide and inspire innovation teams as they search for tools and approaches that are or can be aligned toward making a responsible health innovation.