This chapter explains what Inclusive Gendered Innovation and Inclusive Gendered Innovation Policies mean, why they are so relevant for research and innovation funders. It highlights how integrating sex, gender, and diversity into both research content and funding procedures leads to more impactful results, and the risks of overlooking them. 

Moreover, the chapter provides concrete examples, showcasing how other funding organisations have tackled these challenges in the past, and what you can learn from these experiences, so that you can star taking meaningful steps towards inclusive research and innovation.