Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI)
50 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 20 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- OSLOMET - STORBYUNIVERSITETET
Norwegian applied university leading EU research on social policy, responsible innovation, youth inclusion, and food system transformation.
“Coordinated RRI-Practice and PEPPER, and contributed to GoNano, FIT4FOOD2030, and YOUCOUNT — all centered on embedding responsibility, citizen engagement, and open science into research governance.”
PrimaryNO30 projects - GLOBAZ, S.A.
Portuguese SME specializing in science communication, dissemination, and public engagement across EU research projects in multiple sectors.
“HubIT explicitly focused on RRI in ICT, Robotics4EU on responsible robotics adoption, and DANDELION on inclusive societies communication.”
SMEPT24 projects - ASSOCIATION EUROPEENNE DES EXPOSITIONS SCIENTIFIQUES TECHNIQUES ET INDUSTRIELLES
Pan-European network of science centres and museums, specializing in public engagement, RRI, citizen science, and ethics dialogue for EU research projects.
“Central theme in GRACE, HEIRRI, SocKETs, FIT4FOOD2030, and RETHINK — implementing RRI frameworks within science communication institutions.”
PrimaryBE22 projects - CENTAR ZA PROMOCIJU NAUKE
Serbia's national science promotion body specializing in public engagement, RRI frameworks, and science communication across 33 countries.
“Central to RRING (global RRI networking), RETHINK (science-society interface), SocKETs (public engagement with key enabling technologies), TechEthos (ethics governance), and TeRRIFICA (territorial RRI for climate).”
PrimaryRS17 projects - VETENSKAP & ALLMANHET, VA
Sweden's national organization for public engagement with science, specializing in researchers' nights, citizen science, and responsible innovation frameworks.
“Core contributor to ORION (open responsible innovation), RETHINK (science-society interface), SciShops.eu (science shops ecosystem), and BLOOM (bioeconomy outreach with RRI framing).”
PrimarySE12 projects - SIHTASUTUS TEADUSKESKUS AHHAA
Estonia's leading science centre specialising in public engagement, Researchers' Night events, and responsible research and innovation across multiple sectors.
“RRI is a recurring theme in RNEst16-17, MARINA, SocKETs, and FIT4FOOD2030, where AHHAA contributes citizen engagement and public dialogue components.”
EE11 projects - DIALOGIK GEMEINNUTZIGE GESELLSCHAFT FUR KOMMUNIKATIONS UND KOOPERATIONSFORSCHUNG MBH
Stuttgart-based research centre specializing in risk governance, public engagement, and societal acceptance of emerging technologies across EU research projects.
“PROSO explicitly promoted RRI engagement, LIV.IN implemented RRI through co-creation, and RECIPES reconciled science, innovation, and precaution.”
PrimaryDE10 projects - HOCHSCHULE RHEIN-WAAL-HSRW RHINE-WAAL UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
German university of applied sciences specializing in responsible research and innovation, science-society engagement, and translating EU research into institutional and territorial practice.
“NUCLEUS (coordinator), RRING, TeRRIFICA, and GRRIP all focus on embedding responsible innovation practices in research institutions and society.”
PrimaryDE9 projects - PSIQUADRO SOCIETA' COOPERATIVA - IMPRESA SOCIALE
Italian social cooperative coordinating the European Researchers' Night (SHARPER) across multiple cities, specializing in large-scale science engagement events.
“NUCLEUS focused on RRI governance in universities; later SHARPER editions emphasize responsibility, SDGs, and the Green Deal.”
SMEIT7 projects - FUNDACION BANCARIA CAIXA D'ESTALVIS I PENSIONS DE BARCELONA LA CAIXA
Spain's largest private foundation operating major EU-cofunded doctoral and postdoctoral fellowship programmes with industry-academia mobility.
“Contributed to HEIRRI (RRI in higher education), COMPASS (RRI in SMEs), and LIV.IN (co-creation of smart futures with citizens).”
ES7 projects - ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA PER LA RICERCA INDUSTRIALE - AIRI
Italian industrial research association specializing in risk governance, ethics, and responsible innovation for nanotechnology and emerging technologies.
“PRISMA piloted RRI in industry, GoNano addressed societal engagement with nanotech, and SocKETs developed RRI tools for key enabling technologies.”
PrimaryIT7 projects - SCIENCE FOR CHANGE, SL
Barcelona SME delivering citizen science, public engagement, and co-design services for EU research projects across environment, bioeconomy, and science communication.
“NEWSERA and STEP CHANGE explicitly address RRI, ethics, and inclusiveness in research processes.”
SMEES6 projects - SPARKS & CO
Paris-based SME specializing in science communication, responsible research and innovation, and public engagement for European health and society research consortia.
“Core contributor to STARBIOS 2 (research governance), FIT4RRI (RRI training tools), and I-CONSENT (informed consent for vulnerable populations).”
PrimarySMEFR6 projects - CAREERS RESEARCH AND ADVISORY CENTRE (CRAC) LIMITED (THE)
Cambridge-based specialist in researcher career development, intersectoral mobility, and professional skills training for EU research training networks.
“Participant in RRING, a global RRI networking project addressing governance, ethics, and civil society engagement.”
SMEUK6 projects - ZENTYR ZA IZSLEDVANE I ANALISI
Bulgarian NGO coordinating European Researchers' Night events and science communication activities across Bulgaria since 2016.
“Contributed to RRI frameworks through FIT4FOOD2030 (multi-stakeholder food policy dialogues) and SocKETs (public engagement with Key Enabling Technologies).”
BG6 projects - WISSENSCHAFTSLADEN BONN EV
German science shop specializing in citizen engagement, co-creation, and public participation in EU research on climate, bioeconomy, and food security.
“Central to EnRRICH (RRI curricula in higher education), BigPicnic (RRI on food security), and BLOOM (explicit RRI focus with co-creation methods).”
PrimarySMEDE6 projects - FONDAZIONE MUSEO NAZIONALE DELLA SCIENZA E DELLA TECNOLOGIA LEONARDO DA VINCI
Italy's national science museum, specialist in public engagement, science communication, and RRI toolkits for EU research projects.
“Directly involved in RRI frameworks through SocKETs (RRI tools and handbooks), FIT4FOOD2030 (responsible innovation in food systems), and SeeingNano (awareness-building for nanotechnology).”
PrimaryIT6 projects - ASSOCIATION EUROPEENNE POUR L'INNOVATION DANS LE DEVELOPPEMENT LOCAL
European association facilitating citizen engagement and co-creation methods for rural and territorial development policy across 28 countries.
“DESIRA addressed RRI with ethical codes and socio-cyber-physical systems; TRANSFORM focused on open and responsible decision-making.”
SMEBE5 projects - INSTITUTO MUNICIPAL DE GESTION MEDIOAMBIENTAL - JARDIN BOTANICO DE CORDOBA
Municipal botanical garden in Córdoba delivering public science engagement, European Researchers' Night events, and citizen science outreach in Andalusia.
“OPENRESEARCHERS1819, 2020, and 2021 all incorporated RRI as a core theme alongside science outreach.”
SMEES5 projects - DESCUBRE - FUNDACION ANDALUZA PARA LA DIVULGACION DE LA INNOVACION Y EL CONOCIMIENTO
Andalusian foundation coordinating European Researchers' Night events and science communication programs promoting scientific careers and public engagement with EU research.
“RRI appears as a keyword starting from OPENRESEARCHERS1819 onward, reflecting EU policy alignment in the later editions.”
ES5 projects - EUSEA - EUROPAISCHE GESELLSCHAFT FUR WISSENSCHAFTSVERANSTALTUNGEN
Pan-European association specializing in science event design, public engagement strategy, and citizen science frameworks for research institutions.
“Central theme in NUCLEUS, RESBIOS (RRI grounding in biosciences), and STEP CHANGE (RRI and participatory evaluation).”
PrimaryAT5 projects - FUNDACIO CATALANA PER A LA RECERCA I LA INNOVACIO
Barcelona-based foundation specializing in science communication, research integrity training, and responsible innovation governance across Europe.
“RRI-LEADERS focused on RRI leadership in territorial governance, while Path2Integrity developed role-playing methods for research integrity culture.”
PrimaryES5 projects - OTELO EGEN
Austrian cooperative running open community labs and coworking spaces that drive social innovation in rural and peripheral regions.
“BLOOM involved transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary research methods with formal and informal science education components.”
SMEAT4 projects - TUDOMANYOS ISMERETTERJESZTO TARSULAT
Hungarian science communication NGO specializing in public engagement events, STEM edutainment, and women-in-science outreach through the European Researchers' Night.
“RRI and citizen involvement feature in FAWORIT 2016-2017, 2018-2019, and 2020 as a growing thematic strand.”
HU4 projects - SCHUURBIERS DANIEL
Dutch RRI consultancy specializing in nanotechnology risk governance, public engagement, and science-society dialogue for EU research consortia.
“GoNano explicitly listed RRI as a keyword; their overall portfolio reflects the RRI agenda of anticipation, reflexivity, inclusion, and responsiveness.”
PrimaryNL4 projects - HETFA KUTATOINTEZET KFT
Budapest research institute specializing in science communication, edutainment, women-in-science campaigns, and Responsible Research and Innovation outreach.
“FAWORIT 2016-2017, 2018-2019, and 2020 include RRI, citizen involvement, and societal relevance as core themes.”
SMEHU4 projects - Research, Technology Development and Innovation, S.L.
Spanish innovation consultancy coordinating EU projects on smart specialization platforms, technology foresight, and open science training for researchers.
“PREFET integrated RRI into FET trend monitoring, while DISCOVERY LEARNING embedded open science principles into researcher training curricula.”
SMEES4 projects - CENTRUM NAUKI KOPERNIK
Poland's leading interactive science centre, specializing in public engagement, maker education, and citizen science across pan-European research projects.
“Both BLOOM and RETHINK explicitly addressed RRI, co-creation, and the science-society interface as core themes.”
PL4 projects - WISSENSCHAFT IM DIALOG GGMBH
Germany's flagship science communication nonprofit, specializing in public engagement, citizen science analytics, and responsible research programs across Europe.
“EUSP explicitly tagged with RRI; NUCLEUS focused on governance and societal engagement in research institutions.”
SMEDE4 projects - S.I.S.S.A. MEDIALAB SRL
Trieste-based science communication SME translating complex EU research into public engagement, journalism, and educational content.
“RETHINK explicitly addresses RRI, science museums, and the interface between science and society.”
SMEIT4 projects - LABORATORIO DI SCIENZE DELLA CITTADINANZA
Rome-based research centre specializing in citizen engagement, responsible research governance, and societal dimensions of science and technology.
“STARBIOS 2 focused on structural transformation for responsible biosciences; CARISMAND addressed cultural dimensions of risk management.”
PrimaryIT4 projects - QUALIA ANALYTICS LIMITED
Irish SME specializing in qualitative research and diary studies to measure and improve science communication and public engagement effectiveness.
“RRI appears as a keyword in both SitC projects, indicating involvement in frameworks for responsible public engagement with science.”
SMEIE3 projects - INTERNATIONAL CONSORTIUM OF RESEARCH STAFF ASSOCIATIONS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
International research staff association bringing RRI, ethics, and public engagement expertise to EU research consortia.
“RRING and GRRIP both centre on grounding and networking RRI practices across institutions and nations.”
PrimaryIE3 projects - SB SCIENCE MANAGEMENT UG
Berlin SME providing science management services across biomedical research and industrial biotechnology EU consortia.
“OXIPRO project explicitly includes RRI and consumer-oriented co-creation as core keywords, indicating engagement with public engagement and ethical dimensions of innovation.”
SMEDE3 projects - MALTESE CHAMBER OF SCIENTISTS
Malta's professional science association specializing in public science festivals, STEAM engagement, and researcher visibility through the Science in the City programme.
“The 2021 SitC project introduces RRI, Quintuple Helix, and European Green Deal themes, signaling a shift toward societal responsibility framing.”
MT3 projects - STICKYDOT SRL
Brussels SME specialising in responsible innovation, co-creation processes, and open science communication for EU-funded research projects.
“Both MOSAIC and ENJOI are grounded in RRI principles, with MOSAIC explicitly advancing SwafS (Science with and for Society) frameworks.”
PrimarySMEBE2 projects - FUNDACIO UNIVERSITARIA DEL BAGES
Catalan university specializing in inclusive science education, RRI, and community health interventions for marginalized groups across Europe.
“C4S positioned RRI and governance as core pillars of inclusive science engagement, reflecting institutional expertise in applying RRI frameworks to community-facing projects.”
PrimaryES2 projects - LANDESHAUPTSTADT HANNOVER
German state capital city government; civic partner for public engagement, urban governance, and science-society interface projects across Europe.
“BigPicnic explicitly addresses Responsible Research and Innovation on food security; NUCLEUS operationalized RRI principles at the university-city interface.”
DE2 projects - MATEMATICKI INSTITUT SANU, BEOGRAD
Serbian Academy mathematics institute specialising in science-society engagement and gender equality reform in research organisations.
“Both NUCLEUS and LeTSGEPs fall under the H2020 Science with and for Society (SwafS) programme, reflecting consistent positioning in the RRI policy space.”
RS2 projects - INSTITOUTO NEUROEPISTIMON KAI TECHNOLOGIAS KYPROU
Cyprus research centre specialising in gender equality reform and responsible innovation practices within European research organisations.
“Participated in MARINA (2016–2019), which built a knowledge sharing platform federating RRI communities across the marine sector.”
PrimaryCY2 projects - NEXUS INSTITUT FUR KOOPERATIONS MANAGEMENT UND INTERDISZIPLINARE FORSCHUNG GMBH
Berlin SME specialising in digital youth participation, responsible innovation frameworks, and social science input to ICT research consortia.
“Participated in HubIT (2017–2021), a project dedicated to embedding responsibility and inclusiveness into ICT-enabled research and innovation processes.”
PrimarySMEDE2 projects - UNIVERSITAET VECHTA
Small German university specialising in Responsible Research and Innovation, living lab co-design, and participatory climate adaptation at territorial level.
“Both EnRRICH and TeRRIFICA are explicitly RRI-framed projects, with Vechta contributing to curriculum design (EnRRICH) and territorial RRI practice (TeRRIFICA).”
PrimaryDE2 projects