Inclusive innovation policies are complementary to other policy tools, particularly to education policies that ensure equal access to high-quality education, labour market policies that support opportunities for disadvantaged groups and good quality public services. Section 1 discusses how the unequal distribution of capacities and opportunities to participate in innovation activities hampers inclusive growth. Section 2 analyses the role innovation policies can play in tackling social, industrial and territorial inclusiveness challenges, while Section 3 argues why such policies should be a priority in OECD countries.