Responsible Innovation Definitions, Practices, and Motivations from Nanotechnology Researchers in Food and Agriculture

Adam Kokotovich, Jennifer Kuzma, Christopher L. Cummings, Khara Grieger · 2021 · NanoEthics

Summary. Nanotechnology researchers developing food and agriculture products define and practice responsible innovation narrowly, focusing mainly on product safety and efficiency rather than broader principles like inclusion and reflexivity. Researchers hold conflicting views on whether responsible innovation serves industry interests or public good, and some pursue it primarily for reputation protection rather than societal benefit. The study recommends deeper discussions among researchers about what responsible innovation truly means beyond technical product attributes.

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Kokotovich, A., Kuzma, J., Cummings, C. L., & Grieger, K.. (2021). Responsible Innovation Definitions, Practices, and Motivations from Nanotechnology Researchers in Food and Agriculture. NanoEthics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11569-021-00404-9

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DOI: 10.1007/s11569-021-00404-9
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: agtech, innovation-theory
Added: 2026-04-28