塑造明天：负责任的创新 共创更光明的未来

Contents Foreword Executive summary Introduction 1Framework for responsible innovation 2Case studies 2.1Rethinking urban infrastructure withinnovative financing 2.2Modernizing buildings for long-term resilience 2.3A collaborative model for greater accessibilityin cities 2.4Bridging the urban health gap with accessiblescreening models Conclusion Contributors Endnotes Disclaimer This document is published by theWorld Economic Forum as a contributionto a project, insight area or interaction.The findings, interpretations andconclusions expressed herein are a resultof a collaborative process facilitated and ©2025 World Economic Forum. All rightsreserved. No part of this publication maybe reproduced or transmitted in any formor by any means, including photocopying Foreword Jeff S. MerrittHead of Urban Transformation;Member of Executive Committee, Across the globe, innovation and technologicalchange continue to accelerate. According to theWorld Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), thenumber of patents granted worldwide surged from responsible development, rollout and scaling Grounded in extensive multistakeholder input, theframework explores key questions: what defines “goodinnovation”? What values and drivers maximize positivesocial, environmental and economic outcomes? Finally, Social media has amplified the spread ofinformation about emerging technologies, fuellingviral marketing, while investor interest in early-stageinnovations has surged as firms race to uncoverthe next game-changing breakthrough. Whilemany of these new solutions hold great promise,relentless hype cycles can have unintended The eight principles outlined in this report provideguidance for innovators – from early-stage start-ups to multinational corporations – on developingproducts, services and business models thatdrive shared prosperity and advance sustainabilitygoals. The principles also enable decision-makers By cultivating a more informed and strategicapproach to innovation, this work also aims to helpinvestors direct funding towards solutions with thegreatest potential for positive impact on people and To address this, the World Economic Forum, incollaboration with the Global Innovation and ImpactCouncil and other key stakeholders, developed a Executive summary A principles-based approach to innovationcan drive impact, help de-risk investment The rapid development and adoption of technology– driven by the potential for transformation, mediaamplification and venture capital investment – hascontributed to economic growth and reshaped 3.Real-world examples are helpful intranslating concepts into practice:Insights from case studies demonstrate howorganizations have successfully implemented This report outlines a framework for responsibleinnovation to guide decision-makers in navigatingemerging technologies, ensuring that investments Recommendations –Align investment and development withprinciples for responsible innovation:Companies and investors should use aprinciples-based approach to evaluate The framework introduces eight guiding principleswhich provide a foundation for designing,developing and scaling innovations that addresspressing global challenges. Responsible innovationshould be: 1) collaborative, 2) sustainable, –Integrate responsible innovation intoday-to-day operations: To drive impact,organizations need to embed the principles of Additionally, the report highlights case studiesthat demonstrate how organizations havesuccessfully applied these principles, achieving –Strengthen multistakeholder collaboration:Public and private sector leaders should worktogether to align incentives, share best practices Key findings 1.Hype cycles can misdirect resources:Novelty-driven investment often prioritizesemerging technologies over solutions –Balance agility with accountability: Asemerging technologies gain traction, businessesand governments must remain adaptable while 2.Principles-based innovation can enhancelong-term impact: Companies that align theirinnovation strategies to advance solutions thatare collaborative, sustainable, resilient, human-centric, transparent, accessible, efficient and By adopting these strategies, stakeholdersacross industries can cultivate an environmentwhere innovation is not only fast-moving but also Introduction As new breakthroughs emerge, the ability todistinguish between transformative solutions Business leaders across industries are facingpressure to stay competitive in a rapidly changinglandscape. Over the past eight decades, the averagelifespan of a US S&P 500 company has decreasedfrom 67 years to 15, reflecting a decline of 80%.2As In 2024, over 1,400 start-ups worldwide werevalued at more than $1 billion, underscoringthe scale of speculative investment.8The gapbetween initial excitement and the practicalapplication or maturity of these technologies hascreated an imbalance, diverting resources from The current wave of innovation, amplified by mediacovera