UDP-TRIZ for Inclusive SDG Innovation: A Quadruple Helix Approach

Inclusive innovation remains a critical gap in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly for people with disabilities (PWDs). Existing frameworks often lack integration: Universal Design (UD) promotes equity but lacks structured problem-solving tools; TRIZ offers innovation methodologies but overlooks user diversity; and SDG strategies frequently operate in fragmented silos. This paper proposes UDP-TRIZ, a theoretical framework that combines UD principles with TRIZ innovation tools and embeds them within the Quadruple Helix model involving academia, industry, government, and civil society. The framework is developed through conceptual synthesis and strategic mapping to relevant SDG targets, offering a unified approach to inclusive innovation. It positions PWDs not only as users but as co-creators in design and policy processes. UDP-TRIZ serves as a scalable model to guide inclusive innovation practices across sectors such as education, employment, and urban development. While the framework awaits empirical validation, it offers a structured, interdisciplinary approach to bridging inclusion, innovation, and sustainable development.