Foresight on Demand

Foresight Study on Future Research and Technology Infrastructures

FOD RTD RTI

FOD II Ongoing
Client
DG RTD
Lead organisation
Fraunhofer ISI
Year
2025
Start date
2025-12-15
Duration
12 months

Project summary

This foresight project explores alternative futures for Europe’s research and technology infrastructures (RTIs) to support their long-term development and contribution to European scientific and technological competitiveness. Through horizon scanning, trend and weak signal analysis, STEEP analysis, expert consultations, and scenario development, it examines future opportunities and challenges and their implications for RTI governance and coordinated EU policy.

Project focus

Topics

Research InfrastructuresResearch & InnovationEmerging Technologies

Foresight methods

Horizon ScanningTrend AnalysisWeak Signal DetectionSTEEP AnalysisExpert ConsultationsScenario Development

Policy objectives

CompetitivenessStrategic AutonomyPolicy CoordinationAnticipatory Governance

Outputs

ScenariosRecommendations

Project type

Strategic ForesightStakeholder Engagement